Coming soon: Shoes that talk to you and computers that react with a wave of your hand. Read more on HLNtv.com
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Ben Taft Showing off Siri Eyes-Free Integration in Chevy Sonic
At South by Southwest this year, we had a chance to see tons of awesome new technology. One piece that really stood out was Chevrolet’s Siri Eyes-Free Integration in the the cheapest cars in Chevy’s lineup, the base models of the Spark (MSRP $12,185) and the Sonic (MSRP $14,185). With touchscreens built right into the dash, app support including Pandora, TuneIn radio, and a $49 add-on turn-by-turn navigation system, these cars are really pushing the limits of what a car company can offer without expensive add-ons. But the most exciting feature is that these models also have Siri built right into the dash. By pressing and holding a button on the steering wheel, the car will pull up Siri on your iPhone, who can take dictations, send and read text messages, create reminders and more, all without you taking your eyes from the road.
In this fun demo, Ben Taft, the Lead Connected Customer Specialist at GM, asks Siri to call his mom. In typical Siri fashion, however, this doesn’t go exactly as planned. Check out the video above to see what happens!
Is buying refurbished electronics a good idea? (TODAY Show video)
The week on his “Ask Mario” segment, Digital Lifestyle Expert® Mario Armstrong answers viewer questions about refurbished electronics, wireless sound systems, and more! Check out the video above.
Mario Armstrong’s #BestofCES2013
The Best of CES is a 30 minute TV special hosted by Emmy Award winning tv host, Mario Armstrong. The show special airs in Los Angeles March 6th; March 9th on DirecTV-channel 224 at 10:00pm; WWOR in New York at 6:00am and WCIU in Chicago at 6:00am.
Digital Lifestyle Expert® Mario Armstrong guides you through some of the hottest technologies revealed at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show – the world’s largest technology conference! Plus, CES is a conference jam packed with celebrities who are getting involved in the tech game, you’ll see special appearances and exclusive interviews where Mario talks to people like 50 Cent, Snooki, Marc Ecko, Drew Brees, and Tyson Beckford. In this special edition podcast, Mario goes into some of the biggest booths at the show, including Intel and Lowes, and shows off the technologies that are becoming available now or later this year.
Mario Armstrong’s Best of CES
At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest technology conference, Digital Lifestyle Expert® Mario Armstrong takes a look at the hottest technologies at the show. Plus, CES is a conference jam packed with celebrities who are getting involved in the tech game. You’ll see special appearances and exclusive interviews where Mario talks to stars including 50 Cent, Snooki, Marc Ecko, Drew Brees, and Tyson Beckford. In this special edition podcast, Mario goes into some of the biggest booths at the show, including Intel and Lowes, and shows off the technologies that will be coming out later this year! Read More
Mario’s Top 3: Smartwatches, Snapchat, and $2500 in Apps
Check out the video above to see my take on the three hottest things in tech this week!
Sorry mobile viewers, TODAY show video embeds are not currently available on your devices. But here’s the three pieces of tech and news I discussed, with links for you to learn more:
1. Martian Watches: the first voice command watch
2. Snapchat App: real-time picture sharing for iPhone and Android
3. A five-year-old recently managed to spend $2,500 of his parent’s money in 15 minutes by purchasing in-app-purchases on their iPad. How did that happen? Read the story on the TODAY.com blog
Katie Couric: Decoding Your Kid’s Secret Texts
Do your children do XTC? When you’ve gone to bed at night, does your teen GNOC? Is a your child’s boyfriend or girlfriend pestering to meet up with your child “46”? Are strangers on the Internet asking your child WYRN?
You may not know what any of these acronyms are, and teens would prefer to keep things that way. After all, this is not a new idea: kids have long known that it’s easier to fool parents and hide drug use and sexual activity when by using a secret language. But that doesn’t mean you can’t decode this language. In the video above, I explain to Katie Couric what this secret language is, how teens chat online and via text message, and how you can decode these messages.
FUSE TV: Which Music Streaming Service is Right For You?
As of last night, I’m officially a contributor to Fuse NEWS, which airs every night from 8-830pm on Fuse, the hottest music channel on cable television! I’ll be appearing on pretty regularly on Fuse NEWS, but if you want to know exactly which nights I’ll be appearing you should follow me on twitter or sign up for my newsletter to be the first to know.
HLN: Wireless Devices for your Smart Home!
Missed me on HLN discussing cool new wireless devices to put in your smart home? No worries, I’ve got the complete list of smart tech I highlighted below:
WeMo Switch = Starting at $49.99 – Available at Belkin.com
· Plug this into your outlet and combined with a free app for your device, this lets you turn any of your electronic devices on or off from inside or outside your home via your phone or tablet.
· Uses your existing Wi-Fi to control your electronics.
· Set schedules for your devices and control them remotely using a mobile internet connection.
· Upgrade to the WeMo Switch Motion and you can control the electronic devices in your home when movement is detected. It detects motion up to 10 feet away. Read More
TODAY: Breaking Down Google Glass
On the TODAY show this morning, I contributed to a segment that breaks down the different aspects of Google Glass in an easy-to-understand way. I specifically discuss some of the concerns consumers should have about Glass, especially as it relates to their privacy. Check out the video above, or take a look at some of my other Google Glass coverage: