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Consumer Electronics Daily News 2 1 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Flat tires, nobody likes them. Blow outs, even worse. Uneven tire wear, costly and inconvenient. Good driver practices and tire pressure monitoring systems help better the situation. A tire blow-out costs not only the tire, the inconvenience, potential body damage, wheel damage, but possibly a loss of control which could have a devastating outcome. Most blow- outs occur because the tire is underinflat- ed, or overloaded, both causing the tire temperature to rise beyond it's working range, ultimately failing. Passenger vehi- cles have had federal requirements to install them since late 2007. This means that nearly everyone on the road shouldn't have a good reason to have a blowout. Then why does it still happen? The primary reason for continued tire failures is typically a malfunctioning or misfunctioning TPMS system. "TPMS sensors typically need to be replaced every three years and are recommended to be replaced before they fail," states Andy Tseng, ITM's TPMS Director. "During tire changes is ideal as the additional labor is minimal." ITM TPMS sensors are avail- able to fit nearly 99.8 percent of the vehi- cles on the road. The sensors emulate orig- inal factory sensors and are easily pro- grammed with the ITM pro- gramming tools. The program- ming of the sensors eliminates the need for excessive invento- ry. Misfunctioning systems are often easily solved by resetting reference values or simple pro- gramming of the system. The ITM programming tool is capable of diagnostics, reprogramming and measurements. ITM TPMS products are not only available for genuine equipment replace- ment, but retrofit upgrades as well. These applications include motorcycles, pas- senger cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and buses. Kits are available in a variety of configurations to include smartphone apps, multifunction displays and weather resistant dis- plays. Anything between 2 to 24 wheels can be covered by ITM retrofit TPMS systems. ITM retrofit systems feature additional information and features that are typically not offered by original equip- ment systems. Features include tire tem- perature monitoring to warn against blowouts due to overloading, blowout alarm when sudden tire pressure loss is detected and trailer battery voltage for trailer specific applications. See ITM TPMS products in the North Hall at booth #3125. View Your Day, Your Way La Crosse Technology has taken the alarm clock to a whole new level. Not only do you get the traditional alarm and snooze functions with the new WiFi Projection Alarm Clock, you'll also be able to view and adjust numer- ous options as well. Some of the key features of this new projection alarm clock include the intuitive, soft touch buttons that allow quick and easy access to the features that matter most. Set custom snooze durations to best fit your routine, create one-touch nap timers and use the USB charging port to conveniently charge your mobile device. The built-in weather sensor lets you project indoor temperature and humidity right onto your ceiling, so you can make any necessary adjust- ments to create an optimal sleeping environment. The projection also cycles between time and temperature data to keep you informed. La Crosse Technology realizes life is busy, so let the WiFi Projection Alarm Clock go to work for you. Simply connect to the free La Crosse View™ app to get even more enhanced time and weather features. Once con- nected, you'll be able to easily monitor home conditions, set custom alerts, view weather history records and even share devices with family and friends – anytime, anywhere. Connecting your alarm will also improve its in-home function as well. La Crosse Technology has partnered with AccuWeather™ to deliver accurate weather data directly to your alarm's LCD display. Once connected to the La Crosse View app, your alarm will display the day's forecasted highs and lows, percent chance of precipitation, dynamic forecast icons and also allows you to post personal messages on your display, thanks to the powerful data stream technology. If none of the connected features sound interesting to you, no problem! The enhanced features are totally option- al and your alarm will function as a standalone unit without connecting to the app. It is important to note that some of the coolest features of this alarm come from its connected capability. While these connected features are great on their own, the true power of this clock lies in its ability to add any compatible La Crosse View add-on sensors. With or without the La Crosse View app, you'll have the option to expand your system with numerous sen- sors for a complete home monitoring solution. From true backyard wind, rain, temperature and humidity data, to indoor water leak detection and more, you'll be able to view this information right on your alarm's screen. The add-on sensor information is also viewable on the La Crosse View app, so you can set alerts and track trends on the go. La Crosse Technology – bringing you the information that matters most to you…anytime, anywhere. For more information, go to www .lacrossetechnology.com or stop by Sands booth #41442. Visit www.lacrosse technology.com/products/monitoring- view to learn more. Big in '19: Simplicity, Smoke and Sparkle in the Kitchen By Debra Puchalla, Senior Vice President, Digital Brands Food Network Kitchen in New York City's Chelsea Market buzzes with culi- nary creativity, where chefs develop, test and dream up the next big things in food. Inspired by consumer insights and digital data, dozens of expert producers and editors shop the markets, test prod- ucts and create tomorrow's best tastes. Here's a crib sheet from Food Network Kitchen's 2019 Culinary Intelligence Report: Take It Easy Tidy recipes with short ingredient lists, shortcut meal kits, click-to-buy gro- ceries, slow cookers and multicookers speak to consumers craving simplicity. Slow-and-low braises and cheap cuts of meat like pork shoulder are easy wins. Note: recipes have to work! Reliability is the watchword; there's no time for a recipe to disappoint. The Past Is Our Future Following fashion's lead, 2019 food takes inspiration from yesteryear, with retro cooking now hotter than your mama's. Look for '70s hip factor – who knew, fondue and Brady Bunch bites and chicken cordon bleu? – and '80s splashes on the table. Smart, Smarter, Smartest Kitchens Home assistants and voice-activated and tech-boosted appliances have recast America's kitchens as Mission Control. Pressure cookers, sous vide tools, air fry- ers and wine keepers are today's must- haves. Consumers show voracious appetites for companion content, too, like Food Network's Facebook Watch show Pressure Point, which puts kitchen helpers like the InstantPot to work. Have It Your Way "On-trend authentics," millennial home cooks who appreciate tradition and her- itage but want personalization, seek real- deal cuisines – right now, Middle Eastern and African dishes are on point. They also want to adapt recipes for special diets and preferences, including vegetari- an, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, Keto and Paleo cooking. Where There's Smoke There's Buyers This season, smokiness takes center stage beyond grilling and barbecue; find smoky flavor from cocktails to desserts, well beyond the backyard. Upcycle All Around Farm-to-table linked between social responsibility and food; nose-to-tail and tip-to-root followed. Now look for continued energy toward low- and zero-waste cooking efforts. Small Towns Are Big Food New York and LA have nothing on North Dakota and Oklahoma: Heartland cooking, with casseroles and hot dishes, grabs the attention of Food Network audiences with personali- ties like blogger Molly Yeh and Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. Celebrities Are the New Sous Chef Jennifer Garner's "pretend cooking show," plus Chrissy Teigen and Reese Witherspoon's cooking lines point at the love connection between Hollywood and food-dom. (Counterpoint: dietitians and test-kitchen chefs are new celebs for their know-how and expertise.) Sound Bites Nutrient-hacked and infused mini-meals and snacks are big industry. Relaxation- forward CBD is on more ingredient lists, and snacks that blend form with function, such as fruit hummus, veggie ice creams and probiotic cheese, are omnipresent. Bling and Buttercream Food Network's Spring Baking Championship and its seasonal TV cousins, plus trending hashtags like #shagcake and #crumbshot point up bak- ing's burgeoning popularity for big events and little holidays (e.g. Mardi Gras or the Royal Wedding). In '19, you'll find a flurry of fancy sprinkles – tiny figural deco- rations, disco-glam edible glitter and custom colorings – to take home-crafted cakes to the next layer. For more information, visit corporate.discovery.com.