Of everything I saw at CES, this is one of the very few things I could really see myself buying. Allison interviews Nicole Kruse about Canary’s home security system. Canary is an all-in-one home security system that lets you see what’s happening in your home and take action. From HD video to motion-activated alerts to […]
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Three Camera Shoot for ScreenCasts Online
I’ve mentioned before that I do video screencasts for Don McAllister’s ScreenCasts Online subscription podcast. He lets me pick the topic (with veto powers) but this time he probably should have talked me out of it. Video screencasting is tough work but it’s made easier by the fantastic application Screenflow from Telestream. It captures your […]
Continue readingCES 2016: Catalyst Waterproof Apple Watch Case
Last week on the podcast I told you about June Lai who had a terrible travel day and yet performed as a trouper for our interview. This is that interview. Notice in particular how she manages to show us the screen on her watch and her phone and take a photo all at the same […]
Continue readingCES 2016: URB-E Compact Urban Electric Vehicle
I interview Peter Lee from Urban626 about their new compact urban electric vehicle, URB-E. The URB-E scooter has a 20-mile range on a single charge, a top speed of 15 mph, and is easily collapsible and portable. Allison adapted to riding the URB-E rather quickly. The setting is the CES Pepcom Digital Experience show floor. […]
Continue readingBehind the Bar at the Mandalay with Sean
In my quest to make sure that I get the interview NO ONE else gets at CES 2016, I interview Sean, the bartender at the Mandalay Bay during the CES Unveiled event. Sean describes one of his favorite gin drinks called a Presbyterian (for reasons unknown) to me, but I needed some convincing. Sean is […]
Continue readingCES 2016 – SyFy Labs Enhances Viewing of The Expanse
Allison interviews Sr. VP of Digital Matthew Chiavelli from SyFy about their digital experience that augments their new TV series, The Expanse. The setting is the CES 2016 show floor in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Learn more at https://syfy.com Using a Screen Reader? click here
Continue readingCES 2016 – Jacoti Hearing Technologies’ ListenApp for iOS
Allison interviews Oscar Paytuvi from Jacoti Hearing Technologies about their newly developed ListenApp that converts your iPod Touch or iPhone into a hearing support system. This app uses your Apple earphones to hear voices around you clearer and the sound from applications like music players, podcast applications, voice over IP systems, etc. Jacoti Hearing Suite […]
Continue readingCES 2016 – Make Craft Beer at Home with PicoBrew
Allison interviews Alyshia Madlem from PicoBrew about their new PicoBrew system. PicoBrew allows you to brew your own fresh, personalized craft beer using professional equipment and convenient, ready-to-brew PicoPak ingredient kits from the worldwide BrewMarketplace. The setting is the CES Unveiled show floor. Learn more at https://picobrew.com Using a Screen Reader? click here
Continue readingWhy Do Strong, Unique Passwords Matter?
In this video, I try to explain (in words normal humans can understand) how poor passwords can be revealed even if the website you’re using encrypts those passwords. Using a Screen Reader? click here Hacker image courtesy By Andersson18824 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Continue readingOctogenarian Talks 1Password
I’ve been doing the rounds at local user groups about why the members might want to use a password manager. User groups tend to be in the older age group and while they politely listen to me and ask insightful questions, many of them are suspicious of these new fangled ideas I’m pushing. That got […]
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