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January’s Roundtable was another great event. Todd Cochrane was your host for the TechPodcasts Roundtable.

Jeffrey Powers talked about ways to podcast via a mobile device. He introduced Mark Smith – CEO of iPadio.com -We provided TPN updates from CES by phone right from the show floor, in audio podcast form. Learn how the technology from the UK Company spearheaded coverage of the disaster from Haiti a few days after CES. Mark even used the iPadio service to also stream out his portion of the discussion to his followers.

Andy McCaskey introduced Rob May from BackUpify.com. Backupify offers a way to safely back up all of the social media data that you have stored in the cloud – such as Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and Gmail. It’s in beta right now, so if you want to try it for free, you can get your current social media content backed up.

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During CES unveiled Todd Cochrane talks with Dan from Sharper Image. They have decided to integrate all their products complete with iPhone applications. Starting with $49 products, you should be able to get some great products. Other phone support will be on the way after the iPhone rollout.

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Every year the SD Association comes out with the new specification of cards. Last year, it was the SD XD, but this year we have the SD XC, which is expected to become a standard very shortly. The most exciting news is that these cards will take us to 2 Terrabytes data at fast rates.

Todd Cochrane talks with Kevin from the SD Association on the next level of SD card. This will mean more room for video with lower latency points. It could also mean 1080p video at 60 fps. Very exciting news from the SD Card Association.

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Interactive guides are nice, but they can take up a screen. It would be great if you could have the guide show up on a remote, then when you select a show it will appear on the screen. That is what Sling is working on with the Sling Touch Remote.

The Sling Touch is a powerful remote with wireless capabilities. If you are in the basement and the game is starting, you just connect to the WiFi and set the SlingBox or another device. The guide will be there to help you through so you don’t need to run upstairs to make sure the record light is flashing.

Todd Cochrane talks with Anthony about this great new product from Sling. It’s also a universal remote and could be part of a bundled package, such as Dish network.

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We continually talk about turning our TV’s into a computer, but would not want to have ad overlays pop up on that screen. That is where NDCTV comes in.

Todd Cochrane talks with Cherie about this innovative service. The idea is if you like what you see on the screen, you can get the information on a second wireless monitor. That way it is non intrusive so others don’t know you are buying that new dress…

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Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one who actually turns off a monitor rather than let it go into standby mode. I know that even with the monitor off, power is continually going to that and other devices. While I might waste only a few kilowatts in a year, if you were to add that up with 6 Billion people, you would have a significant amount of energy wasted.

That is where HiSaver comes in. Their series of Power Strips actually turn off at the strip, so power doesn’t need to travel to the devices. A sensor will notice if you are not using the device and turn the peripherals off until you wake the strip up.

Todd Cochrane talks with Thomas from HiSaver. You can then save about 60-70% of electricity. $99 price point throughout major retail stores.

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Remember the days of Chalkboards? Dust everywhere, scratching nails and more?

Well, technology has replaced that. Whiteboards that print out information, and now a Whiteboard that will map out your writings on the computer.

Todd Cochrane talks with ILS about this interesting device. The pen is a camera in which when used on the special paper, the computer will read the point and mark it up. The pen $150 and about $5 for a ream of paper.

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With new texting laws coming into play, you have to find other ways to get texts and emails. That is where Drivesafe.ly comes in.  You will be able to listen to text messages – up to 25 characters. Without having to push a button – It will know when you get in the car.

Todd Cochrane talks with Heath on this great concept. It’s a background app for Blackberry and Android phones and soon for iPhone and Palm.  It does have an out of office type reply to let people know you are driving. 1.8 Million followers are already using it.

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Home Security. It’s getting easier to install and configure. We’ve already seen some great plug and play security, but why not get it from a company like D-Link, who has focused on internet and it’s security for years now.

Todd Cochrane talks with Stephen over how this new system can keep your family secure. All devices are plug and play and can be accessed over a browser. The system only cost $149.99 and you will have everything you need for protection. Cameras, motion detectors, keypad sensor and more.

Further, any entry to the home and you will get an alert – either through email or SMS. Add the Z Wave system and you turn on and off devices when needed.

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USB 3.0 has a small limitation. 3 meters long – 9-10 Feet long. But if you need a longer cable, you could be out of luck. Well, that is where Newnex comes in.

Todd Cochrane talks with Aure. The company is looking for vendors on this great product. You will be able to keep the integrity of speed with the FireNEX uLink. They also hope to have repeater devices for CAT5 and other systems.

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You might have a Digital Frame buy you might still have the old Photo Album. Well, now with TruView Digital Photo Album, you can do that.

Todd Cochrane talks with Ray about this new idea in Digital technology. A built in memory card storage will allow you hold 18 cards of many different types. With special software, you can have single pictures, or multiple.  Everything is plug and play, USB connection. The product will be out shortly, so you can share all your memories in one area and still have the feel of the old scrapbooks without pictures falling out of the pages.

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