The Family CTO Podcast thefamilycto

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/
 
perilprotect.com/
 
Direct link to this episode, for easy sharing with friends and family:
podbean.com/ew/pb-vgzmj-10b91b0
 
How to catch timely announcements, reviews and events:
twitter.com/the_family_cto
 
Scott's articles on Newsweek:
newsweek.com/authors/scott-tharler

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/
 
Guest 2 - BioLite
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/
 
 
Direct link to this episode, for easy sharing with friends and family:
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-2w3vz-1000146
 
Microphone used to record it:
https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti-x/
 
Timely tech announcements, reviews and events:
https://twitter.com/the_family_cto
 
 
Products mentioned, with time stamps and direct links:
(6:36) UV detection stickers
https://spotmyuv.com/
 
(15:06) compact, electricity generating wood camp stove
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#campstove-family
 
(20:20) efficient portable wood and charcoal burning firepit
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/collections#firepit-family
 
(26:43) portable solar light
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sunlight-100
 
(27:54) personal, clippable lantern
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/travelight-135
 
(28:26) string lights
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-string
 
(28:51) compact, overhead string lighting
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-duo
 
(28:58) packable fabric lantern
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/sitelight-lantern
 
(29:54) fast USB-C Power Delivery powerbank
https://www.bioliteenergy.com/products/charge-20-pd
 
(30:13) lightweight, rechargeable 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
 
(40:26) video showing BioLite's global mission
https://youtu.be/mV1MRlhLnWQ

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/
 
TheSpoon's upcoming ArticulATE Food Robotics Summit:
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/
 
(3:50) drone food delivery service
https://www.manna.aero/
 
(5:44) robot bar in Las Vegas
http://thetipsyrobot.com/
 
(5:47) maker of that robot bartender
https://www.makrshakr.com/
 
(6:03) Icelandic bionic food and drinks bar
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/
 
(8:22) pod-based home cocktail making appliance
https://bartesian.com/
 
(9:13) Keurig's version of the cocktail appliance
https://www.drinkworks.com/
 
(11:07) conveyor belt automatic cocktail machine
https://thebarsys.com/
 
(12:09) teabag-based cocktails
https://steeptcocktails.com/
 
(12:28) DIY cocktail machine/app
https://mybar.io/
 
(17:19) defunct beer appliance
https://www.picobrew.com/
 
(19:19) automated countertop craft brewer
https://beermkr.com/
 
(21:57) home beer dispenser
https://www.fizzics.com/
 
(23:50) LG's HomeBrew machine
https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/a539806/lg-homebrew-ces-2019/
 
(24:42) wine preservation system
https://www.coravin.com/
 
(26:38) automatic wine keeper and server
https://plum.wine/
 
(27:50) connected wine aerator
https://www.aveine.com/
 
(28:25) robotic wine collection kiosk
https://winecab.com/
 
(29:33) Vegas restaurant with 4-story wine tower
https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/aureole.html
 
(30:38) comprehensive platform for wine discovery, education and purchase
http://pix.wine/
 
(43:40) quiet, futuristic, portable blender
https://getmillo.com/
 
(46:51) wine, beer and liquor delivery service
https://drizly.com/

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
 
Invitation to our March 19th live Cocktail Hour Gadgets event:
https://www.podbean.com/lsw/eLjPhVzixV
 
Articles by the fabulous Chris Albrecht, our co-host for that event:
https://thespoon.tech/author/chrisalbrecht
 
Direct link to this episode, for sharing with friends and family:
https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-zvxtd-fd8d92
 
How to catch timely announcements, reviews and events:
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
 
(27:37) cook them yourself dog treats
https://bydash.com
 
(28:03) hydrating leash attachment
https://www.spleash.com
 
(28:45) Wi-Fi temperature and humidity monitor
https://tempstick.com
 
(29:19) cellular temperature and humidity monitor
https://mywaggle.com
 
(29:54) FitBark 2 activity tracker
https://www.fitbark.com
 
(30:21) Animo activity tracker
https://www.surepetcare.com
 
(30:48) Separation Anxiety treatment system
https://www.calmerk9.com
 
(31:53) wirelessly connected play-for-treats system
https://puppod.com
 
(32:30) Wicked Ball toy
https://www.cheerble.com
 
(32:49) Wicked Bone toy
https://www.cheerble.com
 
(32:57) Sphero, robotic/educational toy pioneers
https://sphero.com
 
(33:15) remote-controlled flag chasing game
https://www.swiftpaws.com
 
(33:45) microchip-detecting automatic pet door
https://www.surepetcare.com
 
(34:46) smart, secure sliding glass door
https://wayzn.com
 
(35:48) customized smart door for pets
https://www.wannagooutside.com
 
(36:48) grooming brush
https://www.dyson.com
 
(37:10) portable, all-in-one deep cleaning system
https://www.bissell.com
 
(37:59) visual aide for pet pics
https://poochselfie.com
 
(38:32) action camera mounting harness
https://gopro.com
 
(38:56) video calling button for your dog
https://petchatz.com

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
 
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
 
 
Anker
Audio products:
https://us.soundcore.com/
 
100 speakers wirelessly connected:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmDAIeWDqt0
 
Projectors: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
 
(25:47) open-ear bone-conduction headphones
https://aftershokz.com/us/products/xtrainerz
 
(26:48) collapsible portable speakers
https://powaudio.com/pages/collections
 
(27:42) outdoor projection screen
https://elitescreens.com/products/yard-master-2-series/
 
(28:46) super-affordable mini soundbar
https://www.majority.co.uk/product/bowfell/
 
(29:25) high-resolution digital audio player
https://www.activostyle.com/product
 
(30:36) high-res audio streaming service
https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/about
 
(31:02) tiny portable amp series
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
 
(32:49) smartphone camera accessory kit
https://www.pictarworld.com/products/pictar-home-studio-pro-kit
 
(33:36) full color mobile lighting accessory
https://lumecube.com/products/panel-pro
 
(34:14) tiny wearable action camera
https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go/
 
(34:57) electronic gimbals for stable video
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
 
(36:04) virtual drumkit
https://www.senstroke.com/

In fitting with the gadgets we've rounded up for this fun yet practical gift guide, John Wu (CEO of Gryphon Online Safety) joins us to talk about:
The worst place many people choose to put their Wi-Fi router
How Renaissance statues like David inspired their router's design
Why you shouldn't fiddle with your router's antennae
The great tech equalizer between parents and kids
How a home router can protect your Internet even when you're traveling
 
More info about Gryphon's Tower and Guardian routers, plus their new Homebound app to make Wi-Fi safe while traveling:
https://gryphonconnect.com/
 
The Family CTO will be hosting a fantastic live Cocktail Hour Gadgets event on March 19th. So mark your calendars now!
 
Follow our new Twitter channel for important updates:
https://twitter.com/the_family_cto
 
 
 
Other products mentioned in the show, with time stamps and direct links:
(24:55) iPad Desk Stand
https://hecklerdesign.com/products/ipad-desk-stand
 
(25:16) Laptop Tower Stand
https://www.obvus.me/products/laptoptower
 
(25:43) HiRise Pro display stand
https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/hirise-pro
 
(27:15) custom wooden charging station
https://leftcoastoriginal.com/collections/apple-watch-docks/products/wireless-charging-station-iphone-apple-watch-and-airpods
 
(27:41) wireless marble charging pads
https://www.einova.com/shop/wireless-charging-stones/
 
(28:10) desklamp/charging stand
https://thelumicharge.com/products/lumicharge-ii-prelaunch
 
(28:42) 12-in-1 power/media dock
https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerexpand-12in1-usbc-pd-media-dock/A8390111
 
(29:14) driver-less docking station
https://www.accellww.com/collections/hubs/products/accell-driver-less-dock
 
(30:01) colorful, connected, lighting panels
https://nanoleaf.me/
 
(30:29) colorful clusters of connected lights
https://www.twinkly.com/whats-new/
 
(30:52) smart buttons
https://flic.io/
 
(32:01) 360-degree security camera
https://nooie.com/pages/nooiecam360