Two New Techie Covid Masks.

LG won an Innovation Award for their PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier. It's one of newest parts of their PuriCare lineup with products for the home and commercial spaces. This device features two H13 HEPA filters to prevent up to 99.95 percent of harmful airborne matter. It has DUAL Fans and a patented Respiratory Sensor which allows users to effortlessly breathe pure, filtered air in almost any environment. The sensor detects the cycle and volume of the wearer’s breathing and automatically adjusts the three-speed DUAL Fans accordingly, speeding up when inhaling and slowing down to reduce resistance when exhaling. Extensive ergonomic facial analysis was used to ensure it can fit snugly on most adult faces. The built-in rechargeable 820mAh battery delivers up to eight hours of operation at low speed and two hours on the highest setting. Key components such as filters, inner cover, face guard, ear straps and strap extenders are easy to remove or replace. But wait, there's more! The PuriCare Air Purifier Case features LG’s UVnano sanitization technology to eliminate 99.99 percent of harmful germs in just 30 minutes using UV-C LED lights. The case can also remove moisture from internal components caused by the wearer’s breath, charge the device from empty to full in just two hours and even send a notification to a smartphone via the LG ThinQ app when filters need replacing. It's starting to appear in key regions including Asia and the Middle East and is expected to be available in the US toward the end of the year. But searching the web, I found it at the link below. 

Company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wenn6ZME2k4&feature=emb_logo

Website selling this device for $$$: https://www.shopmask.com/respirator-lg-puricare-mask.html

MaskFone - World's First Face Mask with Integrated Earbuds & Microphone.

MASKFONE says it combines protection, convenience, and technology in one package. It features replaceable PM2.5 and N95/FFP2 filters, a built-in microphone, and earphones, reducing the need to remove your mask in public. COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), so the use of masks is particularly important in settings where people are close to each other or where social distancing is difficult to maintain. MASKFONE was designed to help reduce the need to adjust or remove your face mask to speak on a mobile phone in these situations. With the wireless headset, there's up to 8 hours of playtime while listening to your favorite tunes or taking calls. The says with its powerful bass these headphones provide superior sound quality and feature smart touch controls for convenient use while on the go. MASKFONE is not an FDA approved product and makes no claims of antimicrobial protection, antiviral protection, particulate filtration, or infection prevention or reduction. This product is not intended for use in a medical setting. Check their website for more details. MSRP $49.99 Available now. 

https://maskfone.com/ 

Company video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxdS0qqcUbA

A Look At A CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree!

It's been a while since someone came up with a new keyboard. This one is virtual and I tried it. I give my reaction to it on this week's show. In the mean, here are some highlight from the company: Swiss Keyboard Startup,Typewise, says they're on a mission to make daily lives easier by changing the way users input information into their devices. Typewise combines smart auto-correction and text predictions, resulting in a 4x reduction in typos. All user data stays on the device (full data privacy) – none of it is accessible by Typewise, or third parties, a break away from existing norms. Specifically designed to reduce typos - achieving on average a 4x reduction in typing errors - and boost productivity. Typewise currently supports more than 40 languages. The app’s patented honeycomb keyboard empowers intuitive, low-error typing without reducing speed, while allowing users to switch languages without switching keyboards. Typewise has already been downloaded over 500,000 times and is being used by 130,000 active users. You can try it yourself. It's free, and the links for iOS and Android are below. After I did the 15 minute demo I was offered a free trial of the “Pro” version which I declined since I always forget to cancel and start getting charged for things I may not use.

Demo Video: https://youtu.be/5NQrfsD2m4c  

Website: https://typewise.app/  

Typewise iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/typewise-keyboard/id1470215025

Typewise Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.icoaching.typewise  

Thinking about keyboards, remember the Fastfingers Keyboard from about 11 years ago? It used a simple ABCDEF, etc. keyboard. It was people who like to 'hunt & peck' rather than touchtype. Surprise! You can still buy it.  

https://amzn.to/39fOf25   

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Brew A Carafe of Coffee, Or Make a K-Cup With Just One Machine.

I thought I would make a bit more room in my tiny NYC apartment kitchen by buying one appliance to do the work of two. That's why I bought the Hamilton Beach FlexBrew that offers 3 ways to brew coffee. You can make up to 12 cups with ground coffee on the carafe side or use dual purpose single serving inserts to brew a pod or ground coffee on the other. The included pod holder and single-serve grounds basket handle both options. A nice feature is that the cup rest can be removed so you can brew coffee into a tall travel mug. This coffee maker side has something they call Easy-Touch programming. After brewing, coffee stays warm for 2 hours and the power automatically shuts off. It does have a pause & pour feature so you pour a cup as coffee brews.There is a also a choice of regular and bold brewing options. Each brewing side its own water reservoir. I like the water fill windows that let you see exactly how much water you've added. $99.00. It makes great carafe coffee and K-cup coffee, but it's a bit messy to clean up when you use the extra large 'use your own ground coffee' option since there's only the built-in filter which has to be cleaned each time you use. You'll hear more of my thoughts on this machine in the video on this week's show. I bought mine on Amazon, where it was, and still is $99.00. I think that's a great price for all the machine does.

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Can't Find The Right Tansformer Plug In That Junk Drawer? Here's A Great Solution!

If you're a gadget freak, chances are you have a drawer, a box, or in my case, 2 crates full of Transformer plugs. So many, that you need one, it's pain to find the right voltage, the right wattage, the right polarity, and the right pin size that will fit the port of the device you want to power up. Here's an easy way to find what you need.

It's the ProTech Trader 30w Universal Power Supply Reversible Polarity 3v-12 Volt DC 30 watt 2.5 amp with USB Port & 8 Adapter Tips. Info from the company: This multivolt 30 Watts (30w 2.5 amp) replacement switching power adapter supply is compatible with 1000s of small electronic devices using requiring 3 volt, 4.5 volt, 5 volt, 6 volt, 9 volt, or 12 volt up to 2.5a or 30 watts including many Electronics, Tablets, Routers, Smart Phones, Speakers, etc. Please NOTE USB Port Limit is 1.0amps Includes 8 Interchangeable DC Tips/Plugs of the most popular sizes. Please make sure your device is one of these size jacks on it for proper fit and the standard center positive polarity. This new upgraded model comes with a USB port built inREVERSE Polarity DC Tip. See it in operation on this week's show. Under $18 as of 12/17/20

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Live In A Small Space? Make It Look Cozy With A Mini-LED Fireplace.

When I first saw this mini-LED fireplace on Amazon, I thought how good can this be for $9.99. But for under $10, I decided to check it out. Well, I bought one and love it, so I immediately bought a second one. In the 2 days between orders it went up to $14.99, but I think it's still worth it. Here's the description: Decorative Flickering Fireplace Lantern. Approximate size: 11.8” X 8.3” X 3 inches thick. Battery powered or powered by USB. Just put in 3 AA batteries or use USB with cable provided. (Batteries not included.) The fireplace light can be used as home decoration, night light, bedside light, romantic setting, table lamp, fireplace or children's light. ---- It looks warm and cozy, but it does not give off heat. I even powered mine via an external battery charger just to make sure it would work that way, and it does. You'll see it in operation on this week's show. Price as of 12/10/20 $14.99.

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You can use this for the sound of a fire in a fireplace, or if you don't want to buy the fireplace, just use this 3 hour Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9RiSSUgaDc