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The team from FLIR brought their product to the live show, but we wanted a closer look at the technology, so we sent Chris Miller out to put his hands on this unique case.

This iPhone case has the ability to take infrared thermal imagery and combine it with standard photos to create a unique and incredibly useful picture, right on your phone.

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Interview by Chris Miller (IdoNotes) of Spiked Studios.

Until now, no professional videographer would have considered recording video using a DSLR. The focus has never been designed for it, and the lenses and sensors are all designed to take perfect stills, with video added in as an after thought.

Canon has come out with the EOS 70D, which they describe as a game-changing DSLR. This is because it is the first time a DSLR has been designed with video as an integral feature, as opposed to added in because you can string still frames together.

Canon has released special Stepping Motor lenses and the "dual-pixel CMOS AF" sensor, both designed specifically to capture video, as opposed to stills.

Finally, the first DSLR a professional videographer can be proud to use.

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Interview by Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacity to Podcast.

VIEVU is a company that manufactures heavy duty, wearable cameras. Their general target market is military and law enforcement. In fact, over 3,000 agencies in 16 markets are already using their cameras.

The acceptance rate is because of its incredibly rugged design, waterproof aluminum housing and incredible light weight. Their current models have the ability to record for 2.5 hours on a charge, rechargeable through mini USB. You can also send photos and video directly to a smartphone or upload them to a computer through the USB connection.

Just because the devices are targeted for law enforcement doesn't mean you might not be interested. Pick up a VIEVU PRO right now for around $270.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacity to Podcast.

The Universal Plug and Play forum is meant for those networking devices together, but consumers have to know that there is someone out there working on their behalf. As more devices are being networked together, from cameras to phones and even door locks, the universal ability to use those devices is important.

uPnP came by to talk about their work to ensure when you buy a wireless device, it will work with what you already have. We all know there are companies out there, such as Apple, who refuse to follow standards for as long as they can, or until the consumer revolution comes, but uPnP is trying to make it more difficult for that to happen.

Find out about all the great work the uPnP does for technology standards on their website.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and [tondonbaine" class="UpStreamLink">.

Most people have friends and social media contacts that post about a television show or movie as they watch it. It is so common that people who watch programs later end up disconnecting from social media for a while to prevent finding out about things ahead of time. For example, Nicholas DiMeo will go into a full social media blackout when the Giants play during the show.

But, just because you don't want to know ahead of time doesn't mean you want to miss the social engagement live viewers enjoy. That is what Tomorrowish comes in with the social media DVR. Now, you can enjoy a replay of social media as you watch pre-recorded content as if you were watching live, through a curated experience.

This layered DVR experience currently works with Hulu, TruTV and others. For more information on the technology, head over to their website and try it out.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

First discovered on the showfloor, Siemens brings their MiniTek hearing aids to the live show. As Jeffrey says, Siemens has made the hearing aid cool.

With directional microphones, Bluetooth and external audio sources, this hearing aid can, in addition to the normal case, be used as a hands-free headset for a phone and also listening to music while exercising.

If you are in need of hearing aids, this device is one to talk to your hearing specialist about.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacity to Podcast.

Scanbuy is a mobile engagement company who, through QR codes, Microsoft Tags, NFC and object recognition, helps people find information about the products they want. Once the information is presented, the company can use the information gathered to help manufacturers better target their products.

For example, if a particular product is consistently scanned by phones with a Spanish language option, but the product is only available in English, the manufacturer can then create a Spanish-language product or packaging option.

The company currently receives an average of 40 data points per scan, meaning there is a lot of information that the product makers can access to make their products better for consumers.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

One of our more interesting interviews, Roocase showed up with a mascot - one of their Roo Girls. The company manufactures cases for electronics tablets and smartphones.

One of the useful features of the case shown off at the top of the interview is the rotating center for portrait and landscape. The rotating piece is removable, as well, allowing you to strap it to your arm for presentations or broadcasts.

In addition, we got to see an executive style portfolio case, which also features the rotating center piece. The case is removable from portfolio, again allowing for presentations, etc.

These cases are available right now, along with all of their other products.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and [tondonbaine" class="UpStreamLink">.

Qardio is a series of digital health products designed to help people get a handle on their heart health. Currently there are two products in the line, demonstrated live on the show.

The QardioCore, available in June for $449, is a sensor that wraps around your chest and can provide clear, comprehensible data that assists your doctor with clinical assessment leading to optimal heart-health. This can prevent constant visits to the doctor if you are having issues with your heart, while the doctor can get all of the data that is required to keep you healthy.

The QardioArm, available for $99 pre-order, is an advanced blood pressure monitoring system. The device provides accurate, trackable information on your systolic and diastolic blood pressure right on your smartphone screen.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Don Baine, The Gadget Professor with assistance from Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

Everyone knows Polaroid for the original instant print cameras, but in a world of digital cameras, Polaroid has found trouble remaining the company we all know and love. Luckily, there is hope.

The Polaroid Z2300 is a new entry in the Socialmatic line of cameras which combines the tradition of instant printing with digital photography. Either printing directly from the 10MP camera or printing over Wi-Fi from another device, you can enjoy and share your physical photos immediately.

They have also gotten into the action camera game with the Polaroid XS100, a 16MP waterproof camera that can connect to and be controlled by your smartphone.

Both of these cameras are available right now.

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Live segment by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Daniel J. Lewis of The Audacity to Podcast.