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By now, we all know that online identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world. It is made easier by a couple of factors: malware, phishing and common passwords. The junction of these issues is where the YubiKey from Yubico comes in. This USB and NFC device allows you to secure your online presence on your computer and smartphone with even less work than is required to give it all away.

Using the YubiKey as your authentication method means that a new, secure password is created and set every time you sign in to one of its connected services. This means you cannot accidentally give the password away and no one can try and trick you into giving it to them. Even if you were to authenticate it once, it would be replaced immediately.

In addition, it requires that you have the physical key and a PIN to access, so even if the key is stolen, it will still be difficult to access your online accounts.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

One of the most interesting places on the CES show floor is hidden from most people, but Chris Montera is not most people. In the same private boost where Nicholas DiMeo interviewed Swizz Beats and Noel Lee in 2013, Chris got the opportunity to check out the newest member of the Monster headphones line: the DNA Prop Wireless.

Following along in the tradition of the DNA and DNA Pros, these new headphones have the same unique triangular earpiece shaping and collection of incredible colors and finishes. New to the line is the touch-sensitive volume and tone controls right on the headphones.

These headphones are available now for $449.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

Aimed at both the healthcare industry, as well as regular technology users, Seal Shield has a collection of medical grade and washable keyboards. Everyone who has spent a lot of time in front of their computer knows just how gross they can get. With the ability to easily clean the keyboard, you can help prevent the spread of disease.

In addition to these keyboards, we also get to see the new Life Proof Shield for the iPad. This line of products is designed to protect your phone or tablet from the things that life naturally throws at mobile technology. Our resident medical expert, Jamie Davis, has had lots of great things to say about these cases in the past.

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Live segment by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor and Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central.

Livio, a company that is a new property of Ford, stopped by to talk about their in-vehicle development platform. Their new platform is, despite their ownership, will be available in many major vehicle brands, including competitor GM, and allows developers to interact with the capabilities of the vehicle's entertainment system.

If this new standard comes to pass, it will streamline the development process for companies looking to get their apps into cars across brands. As it stands now, it is similar to the mobile platforms, where, other than Windows and Windows Phone, you have to completely redevelop your app for each platform.

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Live segment by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor and Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central.

One of the products we saw on the floor that we just had to invite to the broadcast studio was Action's M Scooter. This scooter weighs only about 70 pounds, folds up for non-riding portability and can run for up to 15 miles.

This scooter is designed for the urban commute where you have to park in a garage and walk to the office. Action is also in the process of certifying it as a medical scooter. You can pick one up today for around $1799.

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Live segment by Don Baine, The Gadget Professor and Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central.

For families with older family members living independently, one of the biggest concerns can be medications. Some people take several different types at different intervals and it can be confusing for anyone. If you are in this situation, iMedicpac can give you some peace of mind.

A connected pill box of sorts that is filled at the pharmacy with special blister packs, the iMedicpac is designed to help keep people on track with the medications they take. When a medication is removed from the blister pack, an alert can be sent to family members informing them that the medication has been taken.

The product is currently under review from the US FDA, and upon approval, will retail for $250. Because of the secure nature of the information, there will also be an $8 to $10 monthly fee for management.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

Liquid Image, a well-known manufacturer of wearable cameras, has added a brand new feature to their product line: Verizon Wireless LTE. With the addition of LTE, these cameras will now have the ability to stream their videos live from anywhere Verizon LTE is available.

The obvious use for this product is sports, but there is a need for something like this for first responders, as well. With the ability to stream what they are seeing to people not on-hand, ambulance drivers, for example, could show the hospital they are taking a patient to what is coming their way.

The LTE version of the camera will run $399 starting this summer, while the Wi-Fi model for around $199.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

Most wearable technology looks like it is designed for people who want people to know they are wearing technology. The problem is, there is a huge segment of the population who doesn't need everyone to know their devices are connected. To fill this need, CSR.com brought some Bluetooth connected jewelry to ShowStoppers.

These pieces have the ability to be completely customized. From changing the color of a necklace to fit your mood or outfit to being used as a wireless notification device, there are plenty of uses for this wearable technology. These prototypes are not available for purchase yet, but based on the reaction at the show, their availability is inevitable.

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Interview by Anne Montera of Health Tech Weekly.

Siemens showed off their MiniTek hearing aids, which are Bluetooth enabled and able to connect wirelessly to your smartphone. In addition to the obvious features you would expect from any Bluetooth things in your ear, the ability to make calls and listen to music, these hearing aids add some unique capabilities.

Rather than fiddling with a remote in your pocket or dials and buttons on the sides of the hearing aids, you have the ability to adjust the settings right from your phone. Now, instead of looking like a lunatic poking at your ear or pointing a remote at it, you can just look like you are checking your phone like everyone else.

The MiniTek is available now through your local hearing professional.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.

As everything is quickly becoming a computer, or at least having a computer embedded, we are seeing some odd and creative uses. One of last year's surprise computer devices was the HAPIfork, and this year we have another computer you put in your mouth. Kolibree brought a connected toothbrush that allows you to track your brushing habits in the same way the wearable health trend is tracking your daily health.

One of the truly interesting features is the ability to create family profiles and even create competitions between family members. For example, you can pit your children against each other to see who brushes their teeth better. This is gamification of the real world in a way that makes everyone healthier.

The toothbrush will be available this summer and retail between $99 and $199, with the mobile app will be available for free.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.