Allison interviews MJ Smoot from Nite Ize about their new line of RunOff gear. All RunOff containers are flexible, waterproof, dust-proof, and use TRU Zip technology that provides a smooth, toothless glide with a confident closure. RunOff containers come in all sizes and include the Waterproof Wallet, Pocket, 3-1-1 Pouch, Toiletry Bag, Medium Packing Cube, […]
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CES 2019: Brydge Pro Wireless Keyboard for iPad Pro
Allison interviews April de Haan from Brydge about their new Pro Wireless Keyboard for iPad Pro. The Pro Wireless Keyboard comes in two models for compatibility with the 11” or 12.9” iPad Pro and it connects with the iPad via Bluetooth 4.1 or USB-C to charge your keyboard. The Pro Wireless can rotate 180 deg […]
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NC #718 Ring of Security, EyeQue, Votion, Axis Gear, GUNNAR Optiks, Security Bits
In this week’s show I’ll start out with the tale of how I got instantly improved vision by cataract surgery. Then we’ll get into more tradition tech with a CES interview of EyeQue, an in-home vision testing system that is supposed to get your prescription and your pupillary distance, eliminating the need to have a […]
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CCATP #581 – Bart Busschots on PBS 71 of X – Bootstrap Spinners
In this week’s installment of Programming By Stealth, Bart Busschots spends most of the time walking us carefully through each of the methods he used to solve the challenge from last time. He does a great job of reminding us of things we’ve learned, in some cases more than a year ago, and showing how […]
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Security Bits – 8 Feb 2019
🇯🇵 A Correction — Japan is not the next Australia! Last time I briefly mentioned a story about the Japanese government working on proposals to subject foreign companies to their laws. I had only speed-read the article, and assumed it was about defeating users privacy, but I actually had it 180° reversed! Japan wants to […]
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CES 2019: GUNNAR Optiks
Allison interviews Ryan Jaress from GUNNAR Optiks about their comprehensive line of eyeglass wear designed to protect your eyes. GUNNAR supplies eyeglasses of all types including gaming glasses, computer glasses, reading glasses, prescription glasses, and sunglasses. GUNNAR specializes in engineering eyeglasses that reduce eye strain and block blue light to help your eyes relax. This […]
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CES 2019: Axis Gear Smart Shade Controller
Allison interviews Manu Menon, COO at Axis, about their new Gear smart shade controller. Gear is custom-engineered hardware that will automatically or on command lift and lower your existing window shades. Gear works with any shade with a beaded chain or cord loop. If you pull your shades with one hand, Gear will work as […]
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CES 2019: Votion Smart Home Ecosystem
Allison interviews Samuel Au, Director at Votion, about their suite of home automation devices. Samuel first describes Active, a company that helps other companies achieve MFI licensing for their products. Samual then describes Votion and their two lines of home automation devices. The first is WiFi connected, AC powered, and supports connectivity with Apple HomeKit, […]
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CES 2019: EyeQue In-Home Vision Testing
Allison interviews Jamiee Neal from EyeQue about their vision testing devices for in-home use. Jamiee describes Vision Check which measures your eyes’ refractive error and PD Check which measures the distance between your pupils. Using data from these devices, the EyeQue PVT smartphone app determines your prescription which you can use to directly order glasses […]
Continue readingMore TagNC #717 Ohmnilabs, iPad Pro First Impressions, Solo New York, Bootstrap, ALOGIC, B-Secur, PAIBots, Blue Ember
We have a lot of CES interviews interspersed with reviews and stories from me, Kevin and Bart. We start with Ohmnilabs affordable robots and their hope to help those with disabilities. Kevin Allder gives us his first impressions of the 12.9″ iPad Pro weighing its strengths and weaknesses. I interview Solo New York about their […]
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