From the archive

February 2014

32 posts

Brinno – Looking through the Peephole

Don looks through the peephole with Chris Adams from Brinno at their latest home security cameras. Brinno are known for their time-lapse and motion detecting digital cameras and this is the latest addition to their PeepHole Viewer range. The PeepHole Viewer digital camera is designed to fit over standard door peepholes to record activity on the outside of the door, either as

Beam introduces video chat robot

Video chat has become common in today's world, especially in the workplace. Robotics, though, still has a tendency to sound a bit futuristic. Beam, however, has found a way to combine the two, with a robot that sports a video display, allowing for both face-to-face chat and mobility. All of this functionality is controlled by the person seen on the

YurBuds introduces Inspire Limited Edition Wireless earbuds

Earbuds have become commonplace in today's world -- we have grown accustomed to seeing people on the street and on public transit using them. But they can also be a major nuisance. How many times have you moved only to have them ripped out of your ears by the ridiculously long cords which tend to catch on everything? Wireless is the

GNC-2014-02-24 #929 On the Road!

Brought my boots to DC to avoid all the BS that is flows here ;). No honestly had to hit the ground running today after spending 2 hours on the beltway in a traffic jam. Hold on to your hat as this show moves along quickly. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+

Fitbit Recalls Fitbit Force After Allergic Reactions

Those of you who are currently using the Fitbit Force need to be aware of a voluntary recall on it. Fitbit chose to recall the product after learning that some people are having allergic reactions to it. More specifically, some people are experiencing allergic contact dermatitis after using Fitbit Force. Only 1.7% have reported any type allergic reaction. Even so,

GNC-2014-02-20 #928 Time Warner Buckles!

Headed to the DC area, info on that in the show hoping to take some warm weather with me. There is a great stack of news tonight so I pack it all in. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central Google+ Community. Geek News Central Google+ Page. Follow Todd on Google+ Follow @geeknews on Twitter Geek News Central Facebook

Monoprice shows off its latest line — monitors

If you are not familiar with Monoprice, then probably you should be. For those who frequently need computer and home theater cables, which is likely everyone who reads a tech news site like this, it the place to shop. But the company isn't just about cables anymore. I bought outdoor speakers from it a while back, and it sells things

GNC-2014-02-17 #927 Asteroid what Asteroid

Did I miss something important? I really do not remember them talking about the Asteroid that had a far encounter with Earth today. Regardless there is news today and I have a pile of it to share. No complaints so far with the show notes.. We will see how long that lasts. Download the Audio Show File Geek News Central

iRing the First Motion Control Device for iOs

iRing is the first motion control device that works with the iPhone and iPad. It will work with various music apps including The Groovemaker and VocalLive  and more. The iRing FX/Control app runs in the background and talks to the other app, meanwhile the iOs camera picks up and follows the motion. The ring has controls on both sides. Instead of

Isonea shows off new medical technology for asthma sufferers

Jerry Korten, CEO of Isonea stopped by to visit the CES in Las Vegas, where he talked about the company's latest product. It's some amazing new medical technology utilized to help those who suffer from asthma. The technology works with modern smartphones and utilizes a sensor that monitor breathing and upload the data to the cloud for quick analyzation, then send the

Dexcom shows simple glucose monitoring

Diabetes is a major health risk on today's world and easy monitoring of it is essential to the well-being of everyone who suffers. The company produces a tiny handheld electronic sensor to help with this. The little device can easily monitor blood-sugar levels and even sound alerts if it detects a problem. Users can also set thresholds to generate customized

GeoNaute shows off 360-degree action camera

We're all familiar with the wearable cameras on the market today, most notably the GoPro. We even see them being using on TV to capture action during mountain bike and skiing events. But one thing none of those do is capture the entire 360-degrees around the wearer. GeoNaute is changing that with its new 360-degree Camera Pack. The device contains

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