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One of the dirtiest things in our home or office is our computer keyboard, so it's a good thing we don't have to touch it constantly. Seal Shield knows that the last statement was sarcasm and has come to our rescue with a line of dishwasher-safe computer keyboards.

Finally, an easy way to wash all of the gunk, grime and germs from our keyboards. This can help prevent the spread of illness within a workplace and help those who are already sick heal faster. Because of this, they also have a line of phone and tablet accessories to help protect them in the same way.

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Interview by Jamie Davis, The Podmedic.

Every tech person has wanted a Star Trek tricorder since the late 60s, but this has been just a sci-fi dream... until now. The Scanadu Scout is a vital sign sensor that tracks five key signs by holding it above the person's forehead. It feeds temperature, heart rate, oxygenation level, blood pressure and heart ECG to a smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth.

Through the app, you can create individual profiles for your friends and family members, tracking vital signs over time, allowing you or a doctor to look for anomalies. For people who need to have one or more of these tests administered regularly, this device and app allow you to collect the information without a trip to the doctor.

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Interview by Jamie Davis, The Podmedic.

One of the biggest topics in sports right now is the prevalence of head injuries. Not detecting a concussion soon enough can cause a player to cause further harm by continuing to play. In some cases, these injuries can be permanent; the NFL has been dealing with past players encountering these issues a lot lately.

Enter Reebok, one of the best-known names in sports equipment. They have created a cap that can be worn under sports equipment, like helmets and hats, or in a sweatband for sports like soccer, that can detect the severity of impacts.

While it won't detect actual injury, with this information, coaches and players can make educated decisions on whether or not it is safe to continue playing. Priced at around $150, this product is within the range of anyone's equipment bag.

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Interview by Jamie Davis, The Podmedic.

As modern people become increasingly immobile, proper posture has become the biggest victim. To help us deal with this issue, Lumo has launched a product to watch and report on our posture: the Lumo Lift.

This device is small enough to hide under clothing, but collects and provides enough information on your activity level and physical position to help remind us to use proper posture, which requires less energy and is easier on your body.

Launching in late spring 2014 for $99, you can pre-order yours today for only $79 direct from the company, while supplies last.

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Interview by Jamie Davis, The Podmedic.

We've all seen rechargeable flashlights; many of us own them. One of the best is a product from Eton and the American Red Cross: the Blackout Buddy. This product, in addition to being rechargeable, comes on automatically when the power goes out.

Eton has decided to build on this idea, creating a new member of the family: the Blackout Buddy CO. Adding in a home security feature: a carbon monoxide detector and alarm, this device is part of a growing trend of products helping keep people safe in their homes.

This is definitely an appropriate combination of security and safety products, all for a price that could allow it to be a normal part of every home: $59.99. Look for it this summer, just in time for hurricane season.

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Interview by Jamie Davis, The Podmedic.

Shortly before announcing its acquisition by Google, Nest, known for their smart thermostat and mobile application for controlling the system remotely, announced the Nest Protect. The newest addition to the Nest family, the Protect is a carbon monoxide and smoke detector, but with traditional Nest capabilities.

Tied into the existing Nest applications, the Protect can inform you, near or far, if there is a problem. If it is a self-contained problem, like a burned pizza, you can disable the warning without having to get something to fan at the detector. You can even get a message when it is time to replace the battery.

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Interview by Jamie Davis, The Podmedic.

Obviously, this year had a lot of wearable technology and our resident wearable expert, Jeffrey Powers, spoke to Vuzik about the M100. Jeffrey, who is a regular wearer of Google Glass, has an interesting take on the technology.

The M100 is geared more towards industrial use, with the ability to snap onto an existing pair of glasses or safety goggles, allowing the wearer to maintain protection or standard visibility. The Android-powered device allows for tracking of events, managing of calendars, scanning products, taking photos and videos and much more.

While designed for industrial or commercial use, these are not the only uses for the M100. Healthcare, retail, etc. all have potential with this portable computer, as well as the same limited personal uses that Google Glass offers.

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Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine.

What could make a small, mobile phone or tablet controlled rolling drone better? A VGA camera that transmits live video back to your phone. Now you can explore around you, up to 160 feet away, with a 1st person view without having to leave the bed using only 2 finger gestures.

Oh yeah, did I mention that the drone can jump. That's right: this device, named the Jumping Sumo, has the ability to leap into the air up to 3 feet! This crazy little guy isn't available just yet, but for those of you who want one (and who doesn't), you can keep up with its release schedule here.

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Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine.

Would you like one of Rolling Stone magazine's top 500 best guitarists of all time to tune your headphones? That is exactly what you get when you purchase Parrot's Zik headphones tuned by Lou Reed. In addition to incredible sound quality and precision, you also get the benefits of Bluetooth technology, allowing for a wireless experience.

If it turns out that you aren't a fan of Lou's settings, you can adjust them yourself, creating a soundscape that matches your individual tastes and moods. You can even create the feeling of being at a concert: front row or back.

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Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine.

Working in an urban center can be a weird combination of public transportation, parking garages and walking. That is exactly the problem that ACTION Global is trying to fix with their M Scooter. This motorized scooter has 15 mile range and is designed for those times when you would normally have to walk between the garage and the office, for example.

To help it in its goal, the M Scooter weighs in less than 70 pounds and can accommodate riders up to 300 pounds. A full recharge takes just under 2 hours, so it will be ready to go when you're headed to the office, out for lunch and back to the train station to go home.

If you are in the market for a little less walking in your work clothes, you can pick this scooter up today for $1799.

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Interview by Chris Montera, The Geeky Medic.