The Family CTO Podcast

Water, Water Everywhere? Home Automation Tricks (1 of 2)

We've all heard the stats about how our bodies—and the whole earth—are at least two-thirds water. But especially when it comes to practical, day-to-day interactions around the house, there's a lot about water that we take for granted. Listen in to this first episode in a two-part miniseries, to explore how new home automation technology is changing the way we more efficiently use, effectively monitor and even protect ourselves from H2O.   Our guests: nudgesystems.com/ [https://www.nudgesystems.com/]   perilprotect.com/ [https://www.perilprotect.com/]   Direct link to this episode, for easy sharing with friends and family: podbean.com/ew/pb-vgzmj-10b91b0 [https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vgzmj-10b91b0]   How to catch timely announcements, reviews and events: twitter.com/the_family_cto [https://twitter.com/the_family_cto]   Scott's articles on Newsweek: newsweek.com/authors/scott-tharler [https://www.newsweek.com/authors/scott-tharler]

Playing in the Sun & Taming Fire with Outdoor Tech

Power and control. Light and heat. Sun and fire. This episode features clever technology you can use to harness the world's two most epic energy sources, creating brilliant outdoor escapades whether you're backpacking off-the-grid, camping with friends or kicking back in your own backyard.   Guest 1 - Dig It Apparel https://digitapparel.com/ [https://digitapparel.com/]   Guest 2 - BioLite https://www.bioliteenergy.com/ [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/]     Direct link to this episode, for easy sharing with friends and family: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2w3vz-1000146 [https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2w3vz-1000146]   Microphone used to record it: https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti-x/ [https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti-x/]   Timely tech announcements, reviews and events: https://twitter.com/the_family_cto [https://twitter.com/the_family_cto]     Products mentioned, with time stamps and direct links: (6:36) UV detection stickers https://spotmyuv.com/ [https://spotmyuv.com/]   (15:06) compact, electricity generating wood camp stove https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#campstove-family [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#campstove-family]   (20:20) efficient portable wood and charcoal burning firepit https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#firepit-family [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#firepit-family]   (26:43) portable solar light https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sunlight-100 [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sunlight-100?variant=1142597386254]   (27:54) personal, clippable lantern https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/travelight-135 [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/travelight-135?variant=33410307096675]   (28:26) string lights https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-string [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-string]   (28:51) compact, overhead string lighting https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-duo [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-duo]   (28:58) packable fabric lantern https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-lantern [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-lantern]   (29:54) fast USB-C Power Delivery powerbank https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/charge-20-pd [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/charge-20-pd]   (30:13) lightweight, rechargeable headlamps https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#headlamps [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#headlamps]   (36:21) solar panel with sundial and on-board battery https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/solarpanel-5-plus [https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/solarpanel-5-plus]   (40:26) video showing BioLite's global mission https://youtu.be/mV1MRlhLnWQ [https://youtu.be/mV1MRlhLnWQ]

Cocktail Hour Gadgets - Live Episode Playback

Recorded March 19th, this special episode delves into how technology can help create, serve and improve the beer, wine, cocktail and blended drinks we enjoy responsibly. Co-hosts Scott (Founder, The Family CTO) and Chris (Editor-in-Chief, TheSpoon) discuss everything from robots to countertop appliances to jaw-dropping automated wine vaults. If you're a fan of innovative technology and enjoy being social and relaxing with a good drink, you'll want to hear this show!   Chris's articles: https://thespoon.tech/author/chrisalbrecht/ [https://thespoon.tech/author/chrisalbrecht/]   TheSpoon's upcoming ArticulATE Food Robotics Summit: https://10times.com/e1zh-h300-9fhs [https://10times.com/e1zh-h300-9fhs]     Links to other products (with when in the show they were mentioned): (2:45) countertop smart oven https://juneoven.com/ [https://juneoven.com/]   (3:50) drone food delivery service https://www.manna.aero/ [https://www.manna.aero/]   (5:44) robot bar in Las Vegas http://thetipsyrobot.com/ [http://thetipsyrobot.com/]   (5:47) maker of that robot bartender https://www.makrshakr.com/ [https://www.makrshakr.com/]   (6:03) Icelandic bionic food and drinks bar https://www.glacierfire.is/ice&fries/index.php [https://www.glacierfire.is/ice&fries/index.php]   (6:20) mixed drink vending machine https://thespoon.tech/rotender-is-a-drink-making-robot-built-for-high-volume-bars/ [https://thespoon.tech/rotender-is-a-drink-making-robot-built-for-high-volume-bars/]   (8:22) pod-based home cocktail making appliance https://bartesian.com/ [https://bartesian.com/]   (9:13) Keurig's version of the cocktail appliance https://www.drinkworks.com/ [https://www.drinkworks.com/]   (11:07) conveyor belt automatic cocktail machine https://thebarsys.com/ [https://thebarsys.com/]   (12:09) teabag-based cocktails https://steeptcocktails.com/ [https://steeptcocktails.com/]   (12:28) DIY cocktail machine/app https://mybar.io/ [https://mybar.io/]   (17:19) defunct beer appliance https://www.picobrew.com/ [https://www.picobrew.com/]   (19:19) automated countertop craft brewer https://beermkr.com/ [https://beermkr.com/]   (21:57) home beer dispenser https://www.fizzics.com/ [https://www.fizzics.com/]   (23:50) LG's HomeBrew machine https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a539806/lg-homebrew-ces-2019/ [https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a539806/lg-homebrew-ces-2019/]   (24:42) wine preservation system https://www.coravin.com/ [https://www.coravin.com/]   (26:38) automatic wine keeper and server https://plum.wine/ [https://plum.wine/]   (27:50) connected wine aerator https://www.aveine.com/ [https://www.aveine.com/]   (28:25) robotic wine collection kiosk https://winecab.com/ [https://winecab.com/]   (29:33) Vegas restaurant with 4-story wine tower https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/aureole.html [https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/aureole.html]   (30:38) comprehensive platform for wine discovery, education and purchase http://pix.wine/ [http://pix.wine/]   (43:40) quiet, futuristic, portable blender https://getmillo.com/ [https://getmillo.com/]   (46:51) wine, beer and liquor delivery service https://drizly.com/ [https://drizly.com/]

Not Just Invisible: The Virtual Dog Fence, with guest Halo Collar

About 50 years after the first invisible fence was invented to help keep dogs safe without having to construct actual physical fences, one company's changing the way you let your dog know where it's safe to go. According to them, this high-tech collar will give you much more functionality, flexibility and peace of mind than its 20th century counterpart. You'll want to listen in to hear: * the tragedy that inspired two innovative brothers * how they got a world famous dog trainer involved as a founding partner * how this collar will help you "speak dog" * why it will keep your dog safe no matter what the terrain, wherever you go * "ruffly" 20 other gadgets to help you feed, train, clean and communicate with your favorite furry friend   Our guest: https://www.halocollar.com [https://www.halocollar.com/]   Invitation to our March 19th live Cocktail Hour Gadgets event: https://www.podbean.com/lsw/eLjPhVzixV [https://www.podbean.com/lsw/eLjPhVzixV]   Articles by the fabulous Chris Albrecht, our co-host for that event: https://thespoon.tech/author/chrisalbrecht [https://thespoon.tech/author/chrisalbrecht/]   Direct link to this episode, for sharing with friends and family: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-zvxtd-fd8d92 [https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-zvxtd-fd8d92]   How to catch timely announcements, reviews and events: https://twitter.com/the_family_cto [https://twitter.com/the_family_cto]     Other products mentioned, with time stamps and direct links: Note: Pasting the following URLs goes to the main page, but actually clicking them takes you right to the respective product page.   (26:59) automatic feeders https://www.wopet.com [https://www.wopet.com/collections/smart-feeders]   (27:37) cook them yourself dog treats https://bydash.com [https://bydash.com/products/dash-express-dog-treat-maker]   (28:03) hydrating leash attachment https://www.spleash.com [https://www.spleash.com/shop-spleash]   (28:45) Wi-Fi temperature and humidity monitor https://tempstick.com [https://tempstick.com/]   (29:19) cellular temperature and humidity monitor https://mywaggle.com [https://mywaggle.com/]   (29:54) FitBark 2 activity tracker https://www.fitbark.com [https://www.fitbark.com/store/fitbark2/]   (30:21) Animo activity tracker https://www.surepetcare.com [https://www.surepetcare.com/en-us/animo]   (30:48) Separation Anxiety treatment system https://www.calmerk9.com [https://www.calmerk9.com/product/anxiety-treatment-system/]   (31:53) wirelessly connected play-for-treats system https://puppod.com [https://puppod.com/products/puppod-rocker-with-feeder]   (32:30) Wicked Ball toy https://www.cheerble.com [https://store.cheerble.com/products/cheerble-wicked-ball]   (32:49) Wicked Bone toy https://www.cheerble.com [https://store.cheerble.com/products/wickedbone]   (32:57) Sphero, robotic/educational toy pioneers https://sphero.com [https://sphero.com/collections/all/]   (33:15) remote-controlled flag chasing game https://www.swiftpaws.com [https://www.swiftpaws.com/]   (33:45) microchip-detecting automatic pet door https://www.surepetcare.com [https://www.surepetcare.com/en-au/pet-doors/microchip-pet-door-connect]   (34:46) smart, secure sliding glass door https://wayzn.com [https://wayzn.com/]   (35:48) customized smart door for pets https://www.wannagooutside.com [https://www.myq.com/ces/pet-portal]   (36:48) grooming brush https://www.dyson.com [https://www.dyson.com/support/journey/tools/921001-01]   (37:10) portable, all-in-one deep cleaning system https://www.bissell.com [https://www.bissell.com/barkbath-dual-use-portable-dog-bathdeep-cleaning-system-2592.html]   (37:59) visual aide for pet pics https://poochselfie.com [https://poochselfie.com/]   (38:32) action camera mounting harness https://gopro.com [https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-accessories/fetch/ADOGM-001.html]   (38:56) video calling button for your dog https://petchatz.com [https://petchatz.com/product/pawcall-for-hdx/]

Gadget Gift Guide - Audio/Visual with guest Adam Weissman (Anker)

Veteran audio and video consumer electronics product rep Adam Weissman joins us to discuss what you should look for in earphones, headphones, speakers and projectors. And we continue the audio/visual theme, offering over a dozen extra suggestions of cool yet affordable gadgets to get for fans of music, movies, photography and videography.     AS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW   The Family CTO Invitation to our March 19th live Cocktail Hour Gadgets event: https://www.podbean.com/lsw/eLjPhVzixV?lsid=PXpKjuoduWK [https://www.podbean.com/lsw/eLjPhVzixV?lsid=PXpKjuoduWK]   Direct link to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-shzsm-fc8fa1   How to catch timely announcements, reviews and events: https://twitter.com/the_family_cto [https://twitter.com/the_family_cto]     Anker Audio products: https://us.soundcore.com/ [https://us.soundcore.com/]   100 speakers wirelessly connected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmDAIeWDqt0 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmDAIeWDqt0]   Projectors: https://us.seenebula.com/collections/ [https://us.seenebula.com/collections/]     Other products mentioned, with time stamps and direct links:   (25:11) Nike x Kevin Durant collaboration headphones https://www.masterdynamic.com/pages/master-dynamic-nike [https://www.masterdynamic.com/pages/master-dynamic-nike]   (25:47) open-ear bone-conduction headphones https://aftershokz.com/us/products/xtrainerz [https://aftershokz.com/us/products/xtrainerz]   (26:48) collapsible portable speakers https://powaudio.com/pages/collections [https://powaudio.com/pages/collections]   (27:42) outdoor projection screen https://elitescreens.com/products/yard-master-2-series/ [https://elitescreens.com/products/yard-master-2-series/]   (28:46) super-affordable mini soundbar https://www.majority.co.uk/product/bowfell/ [https://www.majority.co.uk/product/bowfell/]   (29:25) high-resolution digital audio player https://www.activostyle.com/product [https://www.activostyle.com/product]   (30:36) high-res audio streaming service https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/about [https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/about]   (31:02) tiny portable amp series https://www.audioquest.com/page/aq-dragonfly-series.html [https://www.audioquest.com/page/aq-dragonfly-series.html]   (31:39) holographic portable amp https://us.creative.com/p/super-x-fi/creative-sxfi-amp [https://us.creative.com/p/super-x-fi/creative-sxfi-amp]   (32:49) smartphone camera accessory kit https://www.pictarworld.com/products/pictar-home-studio-pro-kit [https://www.pictarworld.com/products/pictar-home-studio-pro-kit]   (33:36) full color mobile lighting accessory https://lumecube.com/products/panel-pro [https://lumecube.com/products/panel-pro]   (34:14) tiny wearable action camera https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go/ [https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go/]   (34:57) electronic gimbals for stable video https://www.feiyu-tech.com/ [https://www.feiyu-tech.com/]   (35:28) camera grip and wireless audio rig https://www.movophoto.com/collections/handheld-video-stabilizers/products/movo-sevenoak-micrig-w1-wireless-microphone-grip-handle [https://www.movophoto.com/collections/handheld-video-stabilizers/products/movo-sevenoak-micrig-w1-wireless-microphone-grip-handle]   (36:04) virtual drumkit https://www.senstroke.com/ [https://www.senstroke.com/]