Allison interviews Dan Berte from Bitdefender about BOX 2, their second generation security package designed to protect the connected home. Through a combination of hardware, software, and the Total Security Service, Bitdefender protects your home’s network through a multi-level, adaptive security system that analyzes traffic on your network and takes steps to protect your connected […]
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CES 2019: Targus Video Docking Stations
Allison interviews Nick Markovsky from Targus about their latest video docking stations. Targus’s currently available Dock 520 is a quad HD docking station with a single USB-C input feeding 4 HDMI (1080p) outputs or two 2K (1440p50) outputs. It is also Thunderbolt 3 compatible. Nick also showed an enterprise-level video docking station which will be […]
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CES 2019: Omnicharge Powerbanks
Allison interviews Eric Mathiesen from Omnicharge about their full range of powerbanks. Eric describes Omnicharge’s new line of mobile powerbanks that can charge high-end devices like a 13” and even a 15” MaBook Pro. Omnicharge powerbanks provide USB-C charging for higher efficiency and come in charge capacities of 13,400 mAh, 20,400 mAh, and 40,300 mAh. […]
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NC #719 NiteIze RunOff, Brydge Keyboards, Gear Axis, Square Off Chessboard, GoSun Solar, Wrong About Save As, iOGEAR
Donald Burr returns to Chit Chat Across the Pond after a long hiatus to tell us about how you can build your own 3D printer. We’ve got an interview with one of my favorite companies, Nite Ize about their new RunOff waterproof containers. We talk to Brydge about their new line of keyboards for the […]
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The Lion Killed Save As In July 2011, Apple introduced its latest operating system, Lion. While there were many major advancements, Apple did one thing that made many of us very angry. They removed Save As from applications. It was a terrible thing. Tiny Save Location Window I was amongst the very many who protested […]
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Hands On with Gear Axis Smart Shade Controller
Last week you hopefully heard or saw our interview with Manu Menon from Axis about their Gear smart shade motorized controller. Steve was so intrigued by this device that he ordered one for us. Now we can give you a hands-on review.
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CES 2019: IOGEAR Video and Gaming Devices
Allison interviews Mike Volpe from IOGEAR about several of their new products shown at CES. Mike starts with IOGEAR’s Wireless 4K UHD Video Extender that wirelessly transmits UHD video from an HDMI source to a TV or projector at ranges up to 60 ft line-of-sight without compression. Next, he describes their 4-port 4K HDMI switch […]
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CES 2019: GoSun Solar Cookers
Allison interviews Collin Guernsey from GoSun about their line of solar cookers. GoSun cookers rely on the sun to heat and cook food without the need for fuel, thereby minimizing emissions and pollution. GoSun offers three solar-only cookers ranging upward in size, volume of food they can cook, and price: the GoSun Go, Sun, and […]
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Monoprice MB Select Mini 3D Printer After a hiatus that was far too long, we’re joined this week on Chit Chat Across the Pond by Donald Burr. Even if you don’t think you’d ever want a 3D printer, I guarantee that you’ll enjoy hearing Donald explain the different models of 3D printers, how you can […]
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CES 2019: Square Off Smart Chessboard
Allison interviews Bhavya Gohil, CEO at Square Off, about their new smart chessboard. Square Off allows you to play chess against other people who are remotely located using a real chessboard. Each player uses a Square Off chessboard at their location. Using the Square Off app (iOS and Android), when you move your piece, Square […]
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