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Sultry Lexus ES Ultra Lux Beckons

Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis experiences the wow-factor of the 2019 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury model and reminisces about the mysteries of Corinthian leather.

3-19-19 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis experiences the wow-factor of the 2019 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury model and reminisces about the mysteries of Corinthian leather. There are also important announcements from Volvo’s Polestar marque and automaker Peugeot (remember them). Rick also provides an exciting Musk Minute update, and then gravitates over to a recap of the Apollo 50 plus 50 Celebration at MIT in Cambridge. There’s news from Canada’s University of Waterloo, too.
Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

Ride of the Week:

2019 Lexus ES 350 Ultra Luxury

Perforated semi-aniline leather interior trim
Wood trim w/ ambient lighting
14-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
Heated & ventilated seats
Amazon Alexa & Apple CarPlay
Onboard Wi-Fi™ and remote smartwatch functionality
Optional 12.3-inch split-screen multimedia sys. w/ navigation
302-hp V6 engine
8-speed automatic transmission w/ paddle shifters
Three Drive Modes – Eco, Normal, Sport
Low-light pedestrian detection
Daytime bicyclist detection
Triple-Beam LED headlamps
Panorama glass roof
Power open/close trunk w/ kick sensor
Lateral performance dampers

2019 Kia Niro for EV-er

This week Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis puts the all-electric Kia Niro EV through its paces around suburban Boston. Rick also provides an update on the Crew Dragon recent mission to the International Space Station.

3-12-19 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

This week Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis puts the all-electric Kia Niro EV through its paces around suburban Boston and winds up wishing that his driveway was situated closer to the electric outlet on his back patio. Rick also provides an update on the Crew Dragon recent mission to the International Space Station in the weekly Musk Minute segment. Then, Rick’s University Report brings listeners up to date with new technological developments that have emerged from cutting-edge research at several institutions for higher education. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.

Ride of the Week:

2019 Kia Niro EV

All-Electric 5-Passenger Crossover
EPA Estimated Range of 239 miles
64 kWh battery
201-horsepower electric motor
DC Fast-Charge – 100 miles in 30 minutes
Four Drive Modes – Sport, Normal, Eco & Eco+
Regenerative Braking Operated via Paddle Shifters
Rotary Shifter Dial
7-in. Color Touchscreen w/ Rear View Monitor
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Smart Phone Charging
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind Spot Collision Warning
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go

Musk Minute

Crew Dragon Capsule Returns

Crew Dragon splashdown — *photo courtesy of SpaceX.com*

SpaceX Crew Dragon Returns – Full Video

University Report:

Stanford University: Battery-Free, Wireless Blood Flow Sensor

Stanford Blood Flow Sensor — *image courtesy of Levent Beker*

Boston University: Permeable Noise Cancelling Device

video courtesy of the Zhang lab

Wake Forest School of Medicine: Mobile Skin Bioprinting

3D Bioprint Skin Cells — www.nature.com/scientificreports/
In Situ Bioprinting of Autologous Skin Cells Accelerates Wound Healing of Extensive Excisional Full-thickness Wounds
Mohammed Albanna, Kyle W. Binder, Sean V. Murphy, Jaehyun Kim, Shadi A. Qasem, Weixin Zhao, Josh Tan, Idris B. El-Amin, Dennis D. Dice, Julie Marco, Jason Green, t Tao Xu, Aleksander Skardal, James H. Holmes, John D. Jackson, Anthony Atala & James J. Yoo
*http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/*

Málaga University: Smart Cane

image courtesy of
Joaquin Ballesteros, Alberto Tudela, Juan Rafael Caro-Romero, Cristina Urdiales
*http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/*

X-amining the 2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i

After an opening tribute to entertainer Louis Prima, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis trumpets his experiences behind the wheel of the 2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i.

2-26-19 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

After an opening tribute to entertainer Louis Prima, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis trumpets his experiences behind the wheel of the 2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i. Tech Talk is a weekly feature on KOWS 92.5 FM radio Newtopian Dream program hosted by RT Newt.
Rick also offers up a brief Musk Minute from the world of Elon Musk happenings and gives a rundown of current space technology news including updates on the Space X Dragon capsule, Spaceship Two VSS Unity, the JAXA asteroid probe and a tiny moon of Neptune.

Ride of the Week:

2019 BMW X4 xDrive 30i

2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder
8-speed Sport Automatic transmission
Sport & Manual shift modes
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Launch Control
xDrive all-wheel-drive system
LED Headlights w/ Cornering Lights
LED fog lights
10-way power front sport seats
2-way power-adjustable side bolsters, thigh support
Anti-theft in-dash stereo w/ CD/MP3 player
iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller
Park Distance Control, front and rear
BMW Assist eCall™ w/ Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification

Musk Minute

Consumer Reports Drops Model 3 Recommendation

Dragon Capsule to Space Station

Dragon Carrying Cargo To International Space Station
*photo courtesy of Tesla*

More Tech Talk News:

Spaceship Two VSS Unity Carries First Female Commercial Passenger

Spaceship VSS Unity Crew — Virgin Galactic Makes Space for Second Time in Ten Weeks with Three On Board
*photo by Quinn Tucker ©Virgin Galactic 2018*

Hayabusa2 Probes Target Asteroid Ryugu

Hubble Spots Tiny Neptune Moon Hippocamp

Hippocamp, discovered in 2013, shown inside the red box.
*Image Courtesy of Mark R. Showalter, SETI Institu*te

Tech Talk Drives Toyota 4Runner

Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis explores the uncommon merits of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium edition with KOWS 92.5 FM radio host RT Newt.
Also, quick analyses of the Space X Raptor Engine test, George Low’s importance in landing a man on the moon, Mars InSight lander seismometer shield, and NREL’s floating solar panels assessment.

2-05-19 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

This week, Tech Talk commentator Rick DeMeis explores the uncommon merits of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner Off-Road Premium edition with KOWS 92.5 FM radio host RT Newt.
Also, listen for quick analyses of the Space X Raptor Engine test, George Low‘s importance in landing a man on the moon, Mars InSight lander seismometer shield, and NREL’s floating solar panels assessment. See below for additional information.