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I’m about to launch my Back To School tour– showcasing some very cool back to school tools– when I was kid going back to school meant getting a loose leaf binder and maybe a pencil case– today its all about TECH

Here’s my schedule:

Washington DC WUSA CBS –July 20th (taped)

Philly WCAU NBC The 10! Show –July 21st (live)

Back to School 2010 SMT in NYC with www.DailyLounge.com  July 22nd

**NBC’s TODAY SHOW–GADGETS FOR THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER–With Kathy Lee and Hoda –July 26th

Houston KHOU CBS Great Day Houston –July 27th (taped)

Seattle KING 5 NBC New Day Northwest –July 28th (live)

Dallas KTVT CBS—July 29th (live and taped—rebroadcast at night)

Daytime syndicated show taping in Tampa –July 30th

New York WPIX TV –Aug 3rd (live)

Chicago WLS ABC –Aug 4th (live)

Atlanta CBS—Aug 5th (live—two segments)

**BLOG-HER! EVENT IN NYC– Speaker Aug 6-7

Miami WPLG ABC –Aug 8th (live)

AND– Check out what I’ll be showcasing

Here’s a sneak peak at the products on my Back To School Tour

–PULSE  SMARTPEN—It’s a pen that captures the audio of a lectures while you take notes—and plays back the specific section of the lecture when you touch the pen to your notes http://www.livescribe.com/  4GB $170  and 8GB $200 

–iHOME  iA5 “app-enhanced” ALARM CLOCK SPEAKER SYSTEM for iPod/iPhone  http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com  Under $80 

–BOOGIE BOARD LCD WRITING TABLET from Improv Electronics—this high tech memo pad is great for all students—all ages www.myboogieboard.com $35

 –WESTINGHOUSE  LED TV 26-inch 1080p HDTV LD-2685 -computer monitor combo—super slim Under $400 http://s92235.gridserver.com/products/led/up-to-26/ld265/    and www.wde.com

–EPSON STYLUS NX420 Is the first combo printer/scanner/copier with built-in WiFi n –Also color corrects photos http://www.epsonstore.com 1-800-GO-EPSON begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-GO-EPSON      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  Under $100  

–ANTEC COMPUTER NOTEBOOK COOLER DESIGNER costs $40 & NOTEBOOK POWER ADAPTER SNP90 costs $100 http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjIxMQ and http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjI2OA

 –SODA STREAM—make your own soda in your dorm room— Healthier–less carbs, less sugar and less calories than store bought; Space/lugging savings: no more bottles and cans to haul from the store and shove in your tiny dorm fridge; Money saving: soda for about 12-cents a can… even their energy drink–which tastes like Red Bull;  Earth-friendly–slash packaging waste by over 90% for a greener dorm and a greener world; Check out the dealer locator page:  http://www.sodastreamusa.com/where_to_buy.aspx   Starts at under $90

 –”SaySo” TALKING BINDER CLIPS—sort of like digital post-it notes  http://gadgetnation.net/store/consumer-electronics/sayso-voice-clips-binder-clip-+-voice-recorder.-no-more-sticky-/detailed-product-flyer.html

I start my BACK TO SCHOOL In-Studio Ground Tour on Monday– you can get a sneak peak at the products that made the cut at: http://gadgetnation.net/steve-blog/

It isn’t that people don’t want to go green—it’s just that they don’t want any hassles along the way.  That’s why the inventor behind the EcoStrip came up with this product. This surge protecting power strip plugs into the wall and has a USB plug that goes into your computer’s USB port.  When you turn off the computer, the EcoStrip turns off all of the computer peripherals (as in the printers, speakers, monitors etc.) that are plugged into the power strip.  Most of us normally don’t turn off all of the power sucking accessories.  The EcoStrip does it automatically—so you don’t have to even think about it.  It can save consumers $50-$150/year  USB EcoStrip 2.0  http://www.ecostrip.com  $45

This morning I’m poolside at the Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, FL doing a satellite media tour all about summer travel gadgets.

First I have to point out this resort is amazing–there is a pool that crosses on top of another pool–and the top pool has a glass bottom overlooking the lower pool–incredible.

Gadgets I’m showcasing include the Nintendo DS–great for gaming, now great for reading with the new 100 Classic Books software you get 100 great works including Huck Finn and Alice in Wonderland –all for under $20.

Duracell’s Smart Power Line-Up Instant Charger is a must-have for any traveller. Plug into your laptop’s USB and you can store up to 35 hours of power for your cell phone, dig camera or MP3 player.

Also check out Mattels MindFlex.  Not a gimmick. You put on a headset and it reads your brainwaves–then using the visual feedback you learn to use your brain activity to move a little ball through a maze–it’s amazing

Finally there’s the Sub-Jumpa.  It’s an underwater pogo stick.  If this doesn’t drain your kids of all energy nothing else will.

Chris Haney, an Inventor of Trivial Pursuit, Dies at 59

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/business/03haney.html?ref=obituaries

By Lois Whitman

I wish I had a baby (or grandchild) to use this innovative baby swing. Ideal from birth to six months. $200. Baby sleeping quietly. Priceless

At Lincoln Center is a new New York City treasure. Open to the public, available for private parties, free Wi-Fi and cafe, it is on Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets.

Innovation Insider Steve Greenberg conducts 25 city satellite media tour from 5am to 11am yesterday.  Whew! That’s quite a coup. 

Trade shows got you down?

Can’t handle all the walking?

Maybe you should ride instead.

I learned about riding on a trade show floor first hand–or maybe I should say first foot.

Last week while testing out an innovative new go-cart I managed to fall and sprain my foot.

The doctor said I had to stay off the foot and put me on crutches. If you’ve ever used crutches you know they are a royal pain.

Today I had plans to check out the new products at the Housewares Show in Chicago, but with crutches I was ready to skip (pun) the event.

I thought I would call McCormick Place to see if I could rent a wheelchair. Much to my delight I was told I could rent a wheelchair for $20 –or I could rent a scooter for $50.

The scooter was wonderful and the irony doesn’t escape me. An electric go-cart stopped me in my tracks and now an electric scooter put me back on track.

Steve still thinks he is 21. Steve was trying out a new Go Cart Yesterday in Hermann Park, Houston, TX when he took a tumble. He admits to going around a bend faster than he should have and promptly fell over. Ouch !! Not sure what he did to his ankle and arch, but in his words “Walking is a nightmare.” We hope he feels better now that it is 24 hours later. He showed up for his Great Day Houston “Green” segment , KHOU, on crutches. He is threatening to use a wheel chair later today in the American Airlines terminal before his flight back to Miami. The show must go on.