Co-founder Random Order Audio shares lessons learned from Kickstarter fail

AZ-based startup Liquid Llama Soft., LLC recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their product Random Order Audio, a program that allows artists and producers to add infinite possibilities and texture to their songs, giving them the ability to test out their song in different genres, mixes or instrumental additions, and raise $60,000. Although the campaign totally failed, … Read more

Campus shooting survivor launches safety app for ASU students

With campus shootings and crime rattling the country in recent months, tech firms and universities have taken an advance turn to supply students with in-palm methods of alerting authorities about on-campus crimes. Last week Arizona State University announced its launch of the school’s LiveSafe app, which allows users to report tips to the ASU Police … Read more

Virtual keyboards, headphones, home automation – gadgets for dorm life – video

Not long ago, a pen, notepad and flip phone was what a college student needed to get through a day on campus. Today’s students are eminently tech savvier and the gadgets they are buying reflect the importance of traveling light, music, security and staying powered up.   [youtube]http://youtu.be/WcbZyrO_aVc[/youtube]   Want em? Here’s a closer look at the … Read more

Startup Roambotics wins Proto Labs Cool Idea! award for home security robot

What could be better than a robot that protects your home from break-ins? Arizona-based Roambotics took home a win from the Proto Labs Cool Idea! Award for their personal robot, Jr., as well as $65,000 of injected mold parts. Jr., an autonomous mobile sensor platform, performs security monitoring. It is always actively monitoring an environment for … Read more

Stay plugged in with these summer travel gadgets – video – Fox 10 News

With the new regulation from TSA requiring passengers to fly with powered mobile devices, you might want to take along some additional gear to make it through the checkpoint with ease. Kristy Siefkin, Fox 10 Phoenix, stopped by to checkout the latest must-have gadgets to keep you plugged in during your summer travel.   [youtube]http://youtu.be/ccSqE999Mv8[/youtube] … Read more

Speak to the Mix – 23 up-and-coming AZ Startups

Plenty of activity has been brewing from our startup community this year, bringing us a wide variety of tech ventures from different fields. From cooking apps to rideshare programs, dozens of local startups have been launching their efforts, once again reinforcing Arizona’s healthy environment for entrepreneurs, innovation and technology. Here is a quick recap of the startups that have made their way … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru- Father's Day Edition

Logitech Harmony 350 Control For Dads for loves controlling devices, the Logitech Harmony 350 Control includes compatibility to more than 225,000 TVs, gaming systems, computers, amplifiers and cable/satellite boxes.  The one-touch access allows dads to power up the TV, cable/satellite box and more on the touch of a button.   $49.99 Logitech.com         … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru- Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day this year is on May 11th, its time to show your appreciation to your mom! If you’ve been wrecking your brains, AZTB has rounded up some gadgets to give you some ideas.   Lifestyle      EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale* The EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale is perfect for mothers who love to cook … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru- Thermal Imaging

The world of thermal imaging is slowly evolving. This year,  FLIR ONE released the world’s very first thermal imaging iPhone case at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and a University of Arizona led international team has recently transformed waste sulfur into cheap, lightweight, plastic lens for thermal imaging; these are just a few examples of … Read more