All posts by Jeffrey Powers

WellDoc Smartphone Application Helps Manage Health

January 22, 2011CES 2011, HealthCES, health care, smartphone, welldocJeffrey Powers

Anand Lyer and Chris Bergstrom came on to the Live CES show to talk about WellDoc. This is the next generation of technology solutions supporting chronic disease management. Using the cell phone to monitor and coach them.

WellDoc is a company who’s software will record and report. By giving your doctor a timeline of what you have been doing, they will be able to treat better.

Think of WellDoc as a personal coach. It lets you know what you need to do. For diabetics, if your blood sugar is low, it will let you know how much sugar you really need.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Tom Newman of Fogview Podcast

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Validity Fingerprint Sensors with More Flexibility

January 22, 2011CES 2011, ComputersCES, dell, fingerprint, hp, validityJeffrey Powers

Mariel van Tatenhove, the VP of Marketing came by the live booth to show off Validity. It’s the fingerprint swipe technology on certain laptops and touchscreens.

Validity is different from other fingerprint swipe technologies for they separate the sendor from the silicon. The end result is the sensor is not broken. The best part is the newer versions can change color to let you know if it worked or not.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Tom Newman of Fogview Podcast

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LG Smart TV, Smart TV Set Top Box

January 21, 2011CES 2011, TVsCES, lg, set top box, smart tvJeffrey Powers

LG is getting into the Over the Top TV game.

Well, in all reality, LG was already there. They were the first to put Netflix in Blu Ray players. Smart TV’s and Smart Blu Ray players with applications like Vudu let you do more. So getting into Smart TV is a natural progression.

LG also is adding great content to their boxes. All the applications you would find in other STB’s, but also a web browser for those shows you cannot get.

The remote is good, but if you got a smartphone, you can pull that out and have an extended remote control. The screen is more graphically intense separated into four groups. Games, entertainment, groups and more.

The Smart TV Set Top Box will be available Q2 for $129.99

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REESE’S Minis and Chris Pirillo?

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Healthbag, CES, minis, peanut butter cup, reese'sJeffrey Powers

We saw email on a big (little) announcement from Reeses before CES started. It piqued my interest, for sure. So when we saw the booth, we knew that technology has taken a turn for the better.

Smaller Peanut butter cups with no wrappings.

Chris Pirillo was on hand to hand us a handfull of the handy chocolate – Peanut buttery goodness known at REESE’S Minis. They are bite-sized and come in a big bag, so your miniature appetite can be miniaturized by the miniature goodness.

we stopped to talk to Chris, who explained why REESE’S decided to launch the Minis at CES.

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Mobile HD Only On Dish Network

January 21, 2011CES 2011, VideoCES, dish, mobile, satellite, tailgate, tv, weinguardJeffrey Powers

Remember when you went out to the woods to camp? Remember the tents with no TV or satellite? Remember the tailgates with just the little Webber in the back?

Never again.

Dish Network has the Weinguard mobile HD satellite. It is the dish that you can watch HD programming while on the road. The best part is that Dish offers monthly plans so you are not paying for a service that you don’t use year round.

So if you are the travelling enthusiast, the rock band or just the tailgater that wants to never miss the action, Dish Network has the answer for you.

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Gunnar Premium 3D Eyewear

January 21, 2011Accessories, CES 20113d eyewear, CES, glasses, gunnarJeffrey Powers

Gunnar was at CES this year showing off their new lines of glasses for gamers, programmers and any other computer user. These glasses help reduce eye strain as you work. Of course, they are also stylish and cool to wear.

However, Gunnar also showed off their new 3D Premium Eyewear line. Glasses that work with different standards of 3D, of course, giving you a stylish look. The lenses are Circular Polarized, RealD™ compatible lenses.

After all, the worst thing that can happen is you getting a pair of 3D glasses from the movie theatre that have been worn before and a ding in the side of the frames makes wearing the glasses uncomfortable.

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Visteon Turns iPad into Car Dashboard Control

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Mobileapplication, CES, ipad, visteonJeffrey Powers

In continuing our talks with Visteon, we found they have created a prototype to a dashboard docking station for your Tablet or smart phone. However, this dock is made for another reason. To turn your device into your side dashboard.

Visteon is developing an iPad Car Dash Application, which literally turns your tablet into the car dash control. You can control the temperature, radio stations, comfort of the driver / passenger and more. It pairs to the car so you don’t need to have the tablet mounted to control.

Best part is the buttons can be placed in more useable areas, like the steering wheel. You can even have a tablet control connection for the back of your vehicle if needed.

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Combine Touch, Swipe, Button Technology in Cars: Visteon

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Mobilebuttons, CES, swipe, touchscreen, visteonJeffrey Powers

Dashboards have changed. Gone are the days of push buttons, sliders and dials. Or are they really gone?

While at CES, we found Visteon – a company that researches how we do things like control our cars from the dash. They know that not everyone wants a touchscreen in their car. They want that tangible button to push or the dial to turn.

However, Visteon has gone one step further.

With strides they have made panels without buttons. However, when you slide the slider or push the button, you get a touch response. That way you have a button that is not really a button.

Visteon also works to make three technologies work in harmony. Buttons, touchscreen and swipe technology combined can give a driver a distract-less environment. They can then keep their eyes on the road.

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DLNA is Next Generation of Connection

January 21, 2011CES 2011, WirelessCES, connect devices, dlna, intel, microsoft, samsungJeffrey Powers

Working with multiple companies, you will see DLNA come into your home.

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a way to connect your devices together so they talk and work. More important, the non-technical family can have technology without worrying about setting it up. It will be smart enough to do that for you.

DLNA also announced an iPhone / iPod application. Smart Store Fusion stream will let you upload and download content. You can also control the devices if needed.

Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Intel, Microsoft and more are part of DLNA.

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Arcimoto – Green Electric Vehicles For Short Stops

January 21, 2011CES 2011, Gadgetsarcimoto, CES, concept car, green, pulseJeffrey Powers

Gone are the days of the Gas guzzling cars. Also gone are the days you get caught in a storm on your bicycle. Power, safety and green – that is what this car is all about.

Arcimoto was at CES showing off their concept car. It’s a prototype to the Pulse – a vehicle that looks and feels like a car, but is as energy efficient as they come. Best parts – it can get up to 70 MPH and is affordable to the public (The goal is to get it to $15,000).

With a full roll cage, it can be safer than a car. Standard parts make it easier to repair. It is perfect for the drive to work, or a quick stop to the grocery store.