TechLife Trends
Volume 5 Issue 1     January/February 2021
Rough Time for Movie Theater Owners
Almost a year into COVID restrictions and closures, and movie theater owners are frustrated. With filming and movie releases delayed along with lower numbers of theatergoers, it's been a rough year for the industry. For those who are not comfortable going to a theater, the good news is that shorter theater-to-streaming lead times means you can see new releases much sooner. For large movie chains, deals for a share of on-demand profits have helped. In all, it's a work in progress with hopes for studios and movie theaters to keep working together. Read more here.
CES 2021
IfIfThe 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was a virtual event. At the CES many major announcements are made about new technology and exciting new products. If you're feeling badly that you couldn't use it as an excuse to visit Las Vegas to attend, you can read about some cool new products here.
Do You Love Dancing Robots?
IfIfSure to bring a smile to your face is this video of Boston Dynamics' robots dancing with Spot, the robot dog. Boston Dynamics is a global leader in mobile robotics and this video was an instant hit on social media, attracting over 23 million views in its first week. With over 400 Spots in the world, the robot is undertaking hazardous tasks in a variety of challenging environments. Our tech world continues to evolve in fascinating ways!
TECH CORNER
With life changing in many ways as a result of the pandemic, many things we took for granted will be different. Are you like me, wondering how traditions like birthday celebrations will change post-COVID? I was never a fan of eating cake once it was blown on--and really, basically spit on--even before COVID! I'm very excited to share with my IDS family a product that I invented, patented and am now getting ready to market to the world. To get an idea of how it works, see the illustrations below, which were actually drawn by Jean's daughter, Amanda.
CONNECT
Easily connect any mobile device with an ExtingWish™ candle base which is placed on the cake, along with the ExtingWish™ candles
LIGHT
Light the ExtingWish™ candles just like any other candles.
WISH
Make a great wish!
BLOW
Blow into your mobile phone, using the ExtingWish™ app.
EXTINGWISH
Experience the magic as the flames from our real burning candles automatically Get Blown Away™
Never worry about spreading germs while blowing out birthday candles again!
CELEBRATE
With ExtingWish™ you can have your cake and truly feel comfortable eating it too! Choose from a wide variety of colors, styles and licensed characters available to make every birthday unique and special! 
Please visit extingwish.com to learn more and sign up to be one of the first to get one when we launch. The first 10 IDS clients and associates to sign up will receive a free ExtingWisher when they come to market! I would love to hear everyone's comments and feedback, so please feel free to reach out at scott@extingwish.com. Thank you!
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