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BirdDog came out with some new hardware at NAB 2022, bringing even more NDI inputs/outputs into the video arena. I stopped by during the show to check them out. BirdDog P110, P120 PTZ Camera With four

At NAB, I talked with Joe De Max of Central Control about any new updates. He showed me some cool ways to use Central Control as he went over the features. What is Central Control This is software tha

Loupedeck is a customizable controller that gives you functionality at your fingertips. From creating hotkey buttons, giving you dial controls and jog wheels, and a lot more. While at NAB 2022, we loo

Checking out the new Kiloview N60 – a 4K UHD box that is also a bi-directional converter. That means you can do Camera to NDI, then NDI to output source. The N60 gives you both High-bandwidth NDI and

PTZOptics/Huddlecam was at the NAB show to show how you can build up your studio for 2022. Many PTZ cameras, and a couple finds for your video production. Matthew Davis shows us around the booth. Simp

If you are looking for a customizable keyboard for video, audio, or just to open your programs, X-Keys has been building configurable button racks for many years. I interviewed X-Keys over the years,

Yololiv has been busy working off their original Yolobox idea, and for NAB have 2 new boxes ready for purchase, and a new concept idea that can change the way you do Instagram Live in the Yolobox Max

Francis Crossman said it was great to be back to in-person, it was good to see people have legs… I talked to Francis about the updates to Premiere Pro, including the integration of Frame.io into the s

This last week I was at NAB 2022, getting interviews and first looks at products. I stopped by the Epiphan booth to learn more about their Unify system and Epiphan Pearl appliance. I was asked to do a

A couple years ago, we met Qoobo – a furry stuffed device where the tail wags. Many think this is silly, but when you’re in a place where having pets is not conducive, this can be the next best thing.

Last year I took 3 OBSBOT Tiny 1080p cameras and made a video studio around it. Since then, OBSBOT has come out with the OBSBOT 4K Tiny camera. As last time, I’ll be setting up the 3 cameras to do a r

After getting his car broken into, Keep’s founder David Moeller decided to create a device that will help catch the people that break in. Knight is that item, and it fits right into the car’s cupholde

At CES, the Connectivity Standards Alliance continued to progress the IoT space. Along with Matter, I got to see some innovative devices that could set timers, turn on and off devices, and more. Best

It’s always fun to look at the thermal imaging cameras at CES, but this year, I was geeking out over seeing my breath via the mask I was wearing. InfiRay was at the event showing off devices for your

While it wasn’t functional, Snoppa showed off their All-terrain electric stabilization cinema dolly at CES 2022. This is a 3-legged base you fit a tripod onto, then move around via remote control in m

Bone conduction headsets are a great way to get your music or phone calls while keeping your ears open for external sounds. I use my Opencomm headset everyday when I run, then when I’m on daily Zoom c

Gaming and Esports players that want to step up their game might want to take a look at Glytch Battle Station Gaming Desks. Geared for the gaming arena, this Battle Station desk is a fully portable, a

Ready is taking me back to the 80’s with technology of 2022 with the Ready Model 100. Starting from a Kickstarter, this Canadian based company has found a niche in a customizable single-board computer

While at CES 2022, Samsung showed off a new concept of computer monitor. The Odyssey Ark is a 55 inch curved monitor that be used in a horizontal or vertical position. No prices or release dates have

ANSSIL is a Korean company that is working on a mattress that will give a great night’s sleep. This air mattress uses a very interesting system from polyester to create the firmness of the mattress at

Last year, J5Create brought out the 360 All Around webcam – a camera that could turn into a 360 degree conference tool. This year the company improved it with the additional speakerphone addition for

Samsung had many announcements and products at CES 2022 this year. From 8K TVs, to solar powered remotes, refrigerators, gaming monitors ,and more. But at the core of Samsung is the computers and phon

Pivo has been making devices that allow you to move your phone or camera around using AI. I first met them at their start in 2018. Today, I learned how the company has grown, along with their newest p

I’ve seen modded PC cases with lights, submerged in water, look like part of the environment, and more. But holograms – this was a first for me. Showcase PC’s wants to give you an affordable gamer’s p

It can do more than print on the skin, but Prinker is an ink printer that allows you to print an image or text right onto your skin. Perfect for many uses from making fun tattoos for parties, to creat

Roborock makes a lot of different vacuums, including disc-style robot cleaners. At CES 2022, they introduced the S7 MaxV Ultra – a vacuum you don’t have to touch for 60 days. About the S7 Robot Vacuum

While at CES 2022, I was brought in to interview the companies at the Next Digital Seoul Pavilion. In the two hours I was there, I interviewed 22 different companies in many different areas of technol

Small apartments, tiny homes, boaters, and campers will love Bob. This is a portable dishwasher that can take care of dishes for 1-2 people. Running on under a gallon of water, you can get dishes clea

One of CES 2022 innovation award winners was a simple puzzle that’s more than a puzzle. Wowcube is a 4-square 6-sized video cube that can be used as a game, a lava lamp, a social media display, and mo

What if you could get an immersive view of content without putting on a pair of VR goggles? That’s what Brelyon is working on with a new prototype desktop monitor – giving gaming, movie watching and m

There were two things I was really excited to see in the Canon booth at CES 2022 – their newest PTZ camera with AMLOS technology, and the Stereoscopic lens to give content creators a 180 degree stereo

Creality has some great new 3D printers ready for 2022, including the Ender 7 (a top-down 3D printer), and one laser engraver. 0:27 Halot Sky 3D Resin printer 1:07 Ender 3 s1 Printer 1:31 CR-30 3D Pri

As 6E Wifi starts to take a hold in households, routers are getting more powerful and sophisticated. Take the Archer AXE200 Omni router from TP-Link. I check this out as I visit the TP-Link booth at C

At Infocomm, I check out some of the offerings at ATEN – an A/V company with camera switchers. ATEN has many different audio/visual solutions for businesses, including KVM switches, Video extenders, d

Datavideo has come out with a table-top video switcher that uses a single 4K camera to make multiple shots for a band, panel discussion, and more. Best part is you can record or stream an event in a s

If you are building a stage that will rotate through presenters or simply making a hands-free media room, PresenterTek has a host of stands that allow you to adjust height from a distance. I saw them

Bowflex has updated their popular Max Trainer series with the Max Total 16 cross-training system. The ability to have a trainer in the machine, you can train on the Max Total, then do a Yoga session,

Electrochomic Tint is technology we see at offices, in your car, and in some homes to make the windows tint to a degree of light blocking (and privacy). Now, Ampere is bringing the technology to your

The Withings Move Smartwatch is a great way to wear a connected watch and not have it look like a computer on your wrist. With a standard watch face, the device bluetooth connects to your phone (iOS o

A regular question that gets asked – how can me and my bandmates play together when we are separated and shows are being cancelled? Live music online is a topic that Elk.Live is working on, and ready

Stern Pinball, a company known for pinball machines for arcades and home use, has released their latest machine in the Mandalorian. Three versions available, you can get it for your cave if you don’t

ViewSonic has come out with some new displays for 2021, and a projector for your backyard movie watching, conference Karaoke, or many other uses. I talk with Ray from ViewSonic on the new products. Al

If you are looking for a new podcast microphone, Shure has updated their MOTIV line with the Shure MV5C. This is a simple spherical cardioid microphone that can be attached to the included stand, or m

What is OBSBOT Tiny OBSBOT is a company focusing on AI technologies for video production. I first learned of OBSBOT at CES when I used the OBSBOT Tail camera to follow me around. In all reality, the Tail was relatively small as well.

While this is not going to replace seeing my eye doctor all the time, I do feel there are times where I can verify my prescription may not have changed. This is where EyeQue comes in. I can find out not only my left and right eye strength,

Bone conduction is a great way to keep your ears open for other sounds while you can keep in on your music, conference call, or phone call. It can even make you feel like you have another set of ears when you’re using it.

I remember my first Rubik’s Cube… well… more of a generic knockoff that was in the bargin bin my Mom bought for me. The cool thing about that cube is it came with instructions on patterns to help solve. So when I saw the Go Cube with Bluetooth ability ...

Apple unveiled Air Tags for tracking keys, luggage, and other items you need. With a device no larger than a U.S. quarter, these tags connect via Bluetooth, and are instantly seen by your Apple device. The Tag also is added to your “Find My” option,

Normally, I’m trying to figure out the words to say. But I think I should let the transcription say it for me. This is Simon Says – it’s a transcription app that uses AI to not only transcribe, but also helps you figure out how to edit videos by lookin...

I talked with Victoria Nece of Adobe to learn about the updates in After Effects 2021. We centered around real-time events, and a new feature in beta: Real Time Rendering. Multi-Frame Rendering The new redesigned render queue for After Effects will sho...