YourTechReport is a weekly radio show which airs on SiriusXM channel 167.
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YourTechReport is a weekly radio show which airs on SiriusXM channel 167.
YourTechReport is hosted by Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield with regular appearances from Sandeep Panesar.
Each week the show discusses the latest in tech news and issues that affect everyone. We dive into important topics and conversations and feature interviews with some amazing guests in the tech world.
Our approach is different. When it comes to tech reviews, hands-on reviews, product unboxing, smartphone tips, the latest tablets - we realize that the majority of folks out there don’t know the difference between megapixels and megahertz…they just want to know what they should buy and why--and that’s why we’re here!
YourTechReport is dedicated to bringing tech and consumer electronics to the masses in a way that’s not only informative, but accessible to EVERYONE--so we're bringing our SiriusXM show to everyone on YouTube. We'll not only feature the tech products and tech review and companies that WE think are cool, but that we think YOU'LL want to learn about as well.
So whether you're looking for a hands-on review, product unboxing, smartphone tips and tricks, news on the latest drones, tablets and video games, or even one of our great tech giveaways (we love doing giveaways!), YourTechReport has something for everyone.
The Bluetooth Panic Button Protecting Workers, Seniors, and First Responders
YourTechReport
19 minutes
3 weeks ago
The Bluetooth Panic Button Protecting Workers, Seniors, and First Responders
Silent Beacon panic button for personal and workplace safety: how a stuntman’s accident sparked a Bluetooth emergency device that now protects home-health workers, educators, social services, and more—with 911 calling, dashboards, and OTA updates.
Kenny Kelley, CEO and founder of Silent Beacon, shares how a motorcycle crash inspired a hands-free panic button that pairs with your smartphone to call 911 and alert contacts when you can’t reach your phone. The product started as a consumer safety device for runners, students, and seniors, then demand shifted during COVID as businesses needed discreet protection for staff entering unknown environments—home healthcare, social services, education, nonprofits, and government.
Kenny explains real-world use cases, from mental-health interventions where responders needed both hands free, to lighter moments (like rescuing someone stuck in a tree house) that show the device’s range. He outlines the tech evolution: improvements in Bluetooth stacks on iOS and Android, Qualcomm chipsets, better mics/speakers, and over-the-air firmware updates for rapid fixes. For organizations, the dashboard shows connection status, triggers parallel alerts (push, SMS, email, phone) to teams while 911 or a monitoring center is contacted, and supports company-wide follow-ups after events.
Design trade-offs matter: keep it sleek and discreet for daily wear while ensuring buttons are deliberate enough to avoid false alarms. Kenny also addresses accessibility and dignity for seniors and people with disabilities, noting plans for a standalone cellular version for environments where phones aren’t allowed. Finally, he clarifies connectivity: 911 calling works without a data plan; location “blips” require Wi-Fi or cellular data.
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YourTechReport
YourTechReport is a weekly radio show which airs on SiriusXM channel 167.
YourTechReport is hosted by Marc Aflalo and Mitchell Whitfield with regular appearances from Sandeep Panesar.
Each week the show discusses the latest in tech news and issues that affect everyone. We dive into important topics and conversations and feature interviews with some amazing guests in the tech world.
Our approach is different. When it comes to tech reviews, hands-on reviews, product unboxing, smartphone tips, the latest tablets - we realize that the majority of folks out there don’t know the difference between megapixels and megahertz…they just want to know what they should buy and why--and that’s why we’re here!
YourTechReport is dedicated to bringing tech and consumer electronics to the masses in a way that’s not only informative, but accessible to EVERYONE--so we're bringing our SiriusXM show to everyone on YouTube. We'll not only feature the tech products and tech review and companies that WE think are cool, but that we think YOU'LL want to learn about as well.
So whether you're looking for a hands-on review, product unboxing, smartphone tips and tricks, news on the latest drones, tablets and video games, or even one of our great tech giveaways (we love doing giveaways!), YourTechReport has something for everyone.
