All posts by Todd Cochrane

Ziro – World’s First Robotics Kit That You Can Control with Your Hand

January 30, 2016CES 2016ces, CES 2016, ZeroUITodd Cochrane

Ziro is the world’s first hand gesture controlled robotics kit for everyone. With a few hand gestures, you can make a robot move. Ziro brings the Ironman type of quality, or brings “The Force” to everyone that wants to enjoy it with some really cool robots. This type of technology is great for STEM education.

John Rocha, VP, Marketing at ZeroUI spoke with Jamie Davis and Daniel J. Lewis at CES 2016. The mission for ZeroUI is to remove the barriers between people and technology. They want people to interact with mechanical things and other types of devices in a way that is extremely intuitive. The only way to do that is through hand gestures and other simple ways.

The Ziro kit comes with four actuator modules and one smart glove. The kit enables people to build 3 different robots that they can configure. One is a mars rover robot, another is a humanoid robot, and the third is a robotic dog. A person can use the smart glove to steer the robot in a direction with just the flick of a hand. Pricing for the kit will run about $199. Those that are interested in Ziro can get on a list to be informed when it will become available. It is expected to retail this summer.

Jamie Davis is the host of Health Tech Weekly which can be found at HTWeekly.com. He is a nurse, paramedic, and health journalist.

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SPLT Rides is Bringing an All New Rideshare to CES

January 21, 2016CES 2016ces, CES 2016, SPLT RidesTodd Cochrane

The current riidesharing craze is something that seems so obvious now. But it was hardly thinkable in a pre-mobile app world. And while companies like Uber and Lyft have gained most of the attention in the ridesharing space there are still plenty of others who are trailblazing their own paths. One up and comer at this year’s CES is SPLT Rides.

Benjamin Seidman, Director of Business Development at SPLT Rides sat down with Todd and Don to talk about the service. SPLT is focused on companies rather than individual consumers. SPLT uses dynamic routing and scheduling along with on-demand service to accommodate riders who are going to the same destination, such as a shared office building or workspace. Drivers who take SPLT passengers get reimbursed for that time behind the wheel directly thru SPLT’s mobile app. Reimbursement rates are usually based on state per-mile regulations but in some cases, companies are opting to pay their own reimbursement rates to SPLT drivers. Also, SPLT will soon be looking at providing its ridesharing services to events.

Don Baine is the Gadget Professor and he holds classes at TheGadgetProfessor.com.

Todd Cochrane is the host of the twice weekly Geek News Central Podcast which can be found at GeekNewsCentral.com

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Brinno Brings Impressive Roster of Cameras to CES

January 20, 2016Cameras, CES 2016ces, CES 2016Todd Cochrane

Brinno Logo It’s kind of cliche now that nearly every moment of our lives is captured by a camera somewhere. Whether or not that’s a good or bad thing depends upon your own point of view. Regardless, camera manufacturer Brinno is bringing innovative new cameras to market that can help anyone get the footage they desire.

Chris R. Adams from Brinno stopped off to speak with Todd and Don at this year’s CES. Chris brought along four new devices and was ready to show them off. First up is Brinno’s PanLapse camera base. PanLapse isn’t a camera itself. Rather, it’s designed to hold a number of different cameras. Everything from smartphones to dSLR’s. PanLapse relies on programming from the Brinno smartphone app. This programming tells the device how and when to pan thru its field of motion, giving the attached camera the ability to pan and sweep as needed. PanLapse is on the market now for $130.

Next up is the TLC120 time-lapse camera. TLC120 is a small, weatherproof, HDR time-lapse camera that can take up to 270,000 pictures and store them on a 32GB SD card. TLC120 can also stream images to a smartphone or computer. The camera works over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and it comes with a built-in tripod stand. TLC120 can be set for use in starlight, daylight, low light, and other scenarios. TLC120 is available for purchase for $299.

Brinno has also brought a special package to CES called the BCC200 Pro. The BCC200 is a higher-end version of the company’s TLC120 camera and it’s being sold as part of a package exclusively thru B&H Photo. Suggested price for the BCC200 is $239.

The last item Chris had to share this year is Brinno’s PHV1325 PeepHole Viewer camera. The name pretty much says it all in this case. PHV1325 comes with a peephole replacement kit for your door. When you install the PHV1325 camera, it’ll record any activity it detects at your door and it can even send that video directly to your smartphone or computer. PHV1325 works with a system of sensors that can be placed on your doorbell, under a doormat, detect when someone knocks on the door or simply walks in front of your door. When the PeepHole Viewer detects movement at your door, it can instantly notify you and send you images of what’s going on. The device carries a retail price of $199.

Don Baine is the Gadget Professor and he holds classes at TheGadgetProfessor.com.

Todd Cochrane is the host of the twice weekly Geek News Central Podcast which can be found at GeekNewsCentral.com

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Qardio Brings Trio of Health Devices to CES

January 20, 2016CES 2016, Healthces, CES 2016, Health, QardioTodd Cochrane

If CES 2016 was any indicator, personal health technology is turning into a quickly expanding market. Manufacturers are introducing all kinds of new and innovative products to help us better understand what’s going on inside our bodies. One such company is Qardio.

Qardio CTO Rosario Iannella stopped by the booth to talk with Todd and Don about three new products: The QardioArm, the QardioBase, and the QardioCore.

QardioArm is a cuff-style blood pressure monitor that goes over a user’s upper arm. The monitor works similarly to a traditional style blood pressure monitor. QardioArm sends readings wirelessly to a smart phone app where they can be stored and shared. QardioArm is currently on the market for $99.

Next up is the impressive full-body scale, the QardioBase. This device is like your old bathroom scale pushed to the max. QardioBase conducts a super low-voltage current thru the person standing on it and uses that current to measure things like body water, body fat, bone composition and more. Qardio has done extensive testing on QardioBase to ensure its accuracy. The base can share its measurements with other devices, connecting over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The device is currently available for purchase at a price of $199.

Last but definitely not least we have QardioCore, a wearable EKG monitor. Unlike traditional personal EKG’s, QardioCore uses a strap to hold itself into place, as opposed to an adhesive patch. The device has built-in accelerometers that help to ensure the device is placed properly onto the user’s body. QardioCore will be available later this year and it’s expected to sell for $499.

Don Baine is the Gadget Professor and he holds classes at TheGadgetProfessor.com.

Todd Cochrane is the host of the twice weekly Geek News Central Podcast which can be found at GeekNewsCentral.com

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Omron Brings Modern Blood Pressure Monitors to CES

January 20, 2016CES 2016, Healthces, CES 2016, Health, omron healthcareTodd Cochrane

Omron Healthcare Logo Personal healthcare technology has come a long way over the years. It’s now easier than ever to track vital health information at home. Omron Healthcare is leading the way in this field with its new line of blood pressure monitors.

Todd and Don met with Ranndy Kellogg from Omron. Ranndy showed off his company’s latest high-tech blood pressure monitor prototype. Key features of this device include:

Can be worn continuously and used not just as a blood pressure monitor but also an activity tracker for things like counting steps.
Data collected by the device can be transferred to mobile Android or iOS devices. From there, it can be shared with family members, doctors, and other caretakers.
Monitor uses standard oscillometric technology validated to the same accuracy as all upper arm blood pressure monitors.
Built-in sensor lets users know when blood pressure monitor is in proper position for use.
Single battery charge can last up to 14 days, depending on usage.

The blood pressure monitor seen in the video is a working prototype. Omron will take these devices to production then they will go thru clinical studies and eventual FDA clearance. They’re anticipating the testing and clearance time will take about nine months. Once the monitor is ready, it should retail for around $200.

Todd Cochrane is the host of the twice weekly Geek News Central Podcast which can be found at GeekNewsCentral.com

Don Baine is the Gadget Professor and he holds classes at TheGadgetProfessor.com.

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CES 2016 Wrap Up Show & TPN Picks

January 12, 2016Accessories, Auto, Cameras, CES 2016, Computers, Gadgets, Health, Home, Mobile, Photography, Toys & Gaming, TVs, Video, WirelessTodd Cochrane

The TPN Team present their 2016 TPN Picks to 10 companies that we felt had the best new products at CES 2016. Off the 1000’s of companies booths we walked by these 10 where tops by our team.

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CES 2016 TPN.tv Live Coverage

January 2, 2016CES 2016Todd Cochrane

CES 2016 Primer

December 28, 2015Accessories, Auto, Back Channel, Cameras, CES 2016, Computers, Entertainment, Gadgets, Health, Home, Images, Live Show, Mobile, Partner, Special Events, Toys & Gaming, TVs, Video, WirelessTodd Cochrane

Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central gets our CES channels fired up with a primer of what is to come in the coverage department from the 20 team members of the Tech Podcast Network who start preparing to head to Vegas in a couple of days.

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11th Year of CES Coverage

September 23, 2015CES 2016Todd Cochrane

Join the Tech Podcast Networks 11th year of covering at CES. The Tech Podcast Network has provided independent non-biased coverage of 3,000+ plus companies, with coverage reaching between 30 million to 45 million consumers annually. From humble beginnings covering the show walking the floor to our incredible broadcast studio location outside of North Hall, no independent team has provided more coverage of CES than the Tech Podcast Network.

Our broadcast studio will double as a communications lounge for our coverage team and our partners. It will be the nexus of top product coverage at CES 2016.

UPDATED: We are 100% Booked for the 2016 Show one week before show open. We’ll create 40 hours of product coverage from our broadcast booth. We are limited to 110 interview slots across the four days of the show, so only the best products in each product category will be featured at our broadcast booth. Chosen vendors will sit down with our team on camera to demonstrate / show off their product to our worldwide audience.

Throughout the show, our 3 floor teams will be cruising the floor finding products and services that are new and noteworthy. We expect to interview 150+ companies from the show floor.

Promotion Opportunities for Your Clients and Company

In addition to guest interviews — and since we are an advertiser-supported network — we have limited partner opportunities. A comprehensive promotion package starting at $1,000 offers your client extra exposure at the show and online during a 90 day period. Contact us for details. Note: Companies do not have to sponsor or be a partner to be interviewed by the Tech Podcast Network Team on the floor or in the broadcast booth..

TPN Picks Awards Ceremony

The third annual TPN Picks Awards Ceremony will be live on the last day of the show. Our team will pick up to 10 of the best products of CES and present the awards during a special two-hour broadcast.

Gear Giveaways

Every year vendors donate thousands of dollars of products to be given away to our audience. Vendors do not need bring any gear to the show, only commit to a set quantity and then ship to the winners post show. We will promote each vendor’s giveaway across our network and to our network partners before the show. Your product will also be promoted in pre-show mailing list sent to our family of audiences.

Team Coverage

2016 is going to be an incredible year for the Tech Podcast Network. Our on-site coverage team includes keys shows from the Tech Podcast Network and Pro-Med Network to bring you unparalleled coverage.