Summary: **On THIS episode:** Are we talking to are cars now in 2017? Or are we just more distracted talking to ourselves? Looking at a trend coming straight out of the 2017 CES we take a look at Alexa+Car=Distraction or Distraction Free? But first: What did we do to end 2016/start 2017 * AJ's Holiday Digital Disconnect * Chris is back on the Caffeine and Junk Food train, stuffs his face full of garbage. Distracted Driving * State of California now on books a law states that mobile devices must docked while car is in motion. “Must be attached to dashboard or windshield...” as of Jan 1 * $20 for first offense $50 after * Proactive TECH before we get behind the wheel * Incentives to avoid picking up the phone while driving * Your Kids - $1 * Yourself - Rewards or Mantras CES 2017 - The Las Vegas Nerd/Geek Tech-Fest * Alexa and year of the Voice Assistant * Is more tech in the car good? * Getting wireless audio in an old-school car * Bluetooth Cassette Adapter (https://www.amazon.com/ION-Audio-Cassette-Adapter-Bluetooth/dp/B00I3YLHAC/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483629526&sr=1-1&keywords=bluetooth+cassette+adapter) - Chris' favorite $17 tech solution to retrofit your rig! * One big drawback * CoolWave/ Duo - Take any 30 pin old school apple to Bluetooth (https://www.amazon.com/CoolStream-Bluetooth-Receiver-accessories-Motorcycles/dp/B00GHUHMUS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483980936&sr=8-2&keywords=cool+wave+duo) * Portable Bluetooth Speaker (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-Black/dp/B01GF5ACUG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483630273&sr=1-1&keywords=amazon+basics+bluetooth+speaker)- instead of integrated-in-car - Microphone benefits * Bluetooth headset * Chris: $20 no-name doo-hickeys (https://www.amazon.com/Toorun-Bluetooth-Headset-Cancelling-Prompt/dp/B01JA9J6UQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483629608&sr=1-3&keywords=bluetooth+earpiece) from Amazon * AJ: Corded one ear approach using Urban Ears (https://www.urbanears.com/ue_us_en/kransen). Good for calls, and rock'n tunes as you walk after you park. * When and if to use your phone behind the wheel. Subdued Shout Out On tap * Chris - KMRE shout out and the Chuckanut Radio Hour - 10th Anniversary! - January 12, 7-9:30 pm, also a benefit for KMRE * * * Connect With Us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse * Chris: Sign up for my Quiet Conversations newsletter at www.chrispowell.co (http://www.chrispowell.co/) or you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium as @mnmltek. Be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 1:30 pm on SATURDAYS and 9:00 am on THURSDAYS. Let us know how we're doing! We have a special voicemail number set up for you: 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH.**Ask us a question about technology or anything else about Bellingham —ASKED NICELY, of course —we may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)
