Shawn is a freelance media technician and podcast consultant living in San Luis Obispo, CA. | Blog | Twitter
Whether you’re a musician or a music lover, no one appreciates an out-of-tune instrument. And while there are many solutions available to help players keep their strings properly tuned, they usually require clunky workarounds or inaccurate devices. Todd and Nick…
Videos from body-mounted cameras have become a hit in recent years, thanks to products like the GoPro camera. And with the popularity and success of GoPro comes a cottage industry of vendors who are supplying GoPro accessories. Todd and Nick got…
Configuration, customization and wireless connectivity were big topics at this year’s CES. One product that combines all of these features is Flic, a programmable Bluetooth button. Chris met with Pranav Kasari, a representative for Flic. Pranav explained that Flic is…
Many families include those who are elderly, homebound or otherwise in need of constant contact with others due to health reasons. And technology is always evolving to help meet this need. Grandcare showed off its touchscreen-based system at CES 2015.…
Staying hydrated is key for maintaining a good baseline of personal health. But do we really know how much water we’re taking in every day? Sure, many fitness-tracking apps will let us log how much water we’ve had, but they…
Pool and water safety are serious concerns. iSwimband returned to CES in 2015 to talk about its updated product for swimmers. Imagine being able to receive an alert on your smartphone when a young child enters the water. Or imagine being…
3-D printing has come a long way over the last year or so. But it’s still seen primarily as a curiosity by most people. Of course, those in the know have always realized 3-D printing’s true potential. And the great…