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Monday, March 21st, 2011

ZOMM Featured in Los Angeles Times

Cell phone panic: This alerts you if you’ve left yours behind

If you leave your cellphone behind, this device will alert you.

By Judi Dash special to the Times

Bzzz, flash, screech — that’s your cellphone being left behind.

Well, actually, that’s the new Zomm Wireless Leash ($99.99), a little round keychain-sized device that, when activated, uses Bluetooth technology to detect and sound an alert if you and your Bluetooth-enabled cellphone become separated by 20 to 40 feet.

A built-in panic button lets you initiate a piercing alarm and auto-dials 911.

Info: (888) 821-0888, Zomm

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Stay Safe on Spring Break with ZOMM

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In between road tripping, flight scheduling and hotel booking, Spring Break safety can easily get lost in the excitement. Here at ZOMM we want your Spring Break to be filled with great memories–but we also want you to be safe! These quick tips to can help you stay protected (and your parents a bit less worried) during your days off:

  • Know where you are. Figure out basic information before you travel, so you can relax while on vacation. Make sure you know the address of your hotel and leave that information with family or friends back home. Program your hotel’s phone number, a reliable cab service and the local emergency number into your phone as well. That way, in case something unfortunate should happen, you’ll be prepared.
  • Keep your cell phone with you at all times. Remember when your parents bought you your first cell phone to use only in the case of an emergency? Well the same still applies. Keep your phone charged and with you at all times, in case you need to contact someone. It also never hurts to have an extra layer of protection with our Wireless Leash.
  • Have a plan. Make a simple schedule every morning and exchange it with your friends. That way, if you don’t show up for dinner, they will know to contact you.
  • Use the Buddy System. You learned it in Kindergarten, and it still applies today. If you are on Spring Break with a group of friends, you don’t have to stay with the group the entire time. However, you should always be with at least one other person – never travel alone.
  • Drink water. Staying hydrated keeps you energized and focused—two important necessities for staying safe (and making good decisions).
  • Use a personal safety device. While we truly hope it isn’t needed during your Spring Break, the personal safety aspect of ZOMM includes a panic alarm and emergency call feature, so you can scare off perpetrators and call 911 with the touch of a button.

Just remember: whether you’re lying on the beach, skiing the slopes or staying local, it’s always important to think of safety first. From the ZOMM team, have a fun (and safe!) Spring Break!

Have any additional spring break safety tips? We’d love to hear how you plan to stay safe on Spring Break!

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Does My Phone work with ZOMM?

A common question we get is, “Is ZOMM compatible with my phone?” It’s an alarmingly smart (nudge nudge) question for people to ask and can be easily answered with another question—“Does your phone have Bluetooth?”

Does ZOMM work with Bluetooth?

That’s right; you don’t have to own a smartphone in order to utilize ZOMM! When we made ZOMM we knew that there were a lot of people out there without smartphones—and those people hate losing their phones as much as anyone else.

Because of that, we created ZOMM with Bluetooth. Since there are few phones produced today without Bluetooth functionality, it is very likely that your phone will work with ZOMM. Basically, if your phone is Bluetooth compatible, then it is also ZOMM compatible.

To show you just how many phones are available with Bluetooth, we suggest you check out this A-Z Bluetooth directory on About.com. From the Audiovox 8290T to the VK 530 (and many, many in between), this is an extensive list of Bluetooth-ready phones. Yours is probably on it!

If you’re still unsure if your phone is with the Bluetooth game or not, you can check the user manual or scroll through the options on your phone. Typically Bluetooth is located under “settings” or “tools.”

And, of course, if you have any questions about ZOMM, don’t hesitate to contact us! You can even start a live chat with a customer service representative.

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

ZOMM Hires High-Profile Chief Financial Officer

Tulsa, OK, February 09, 2011 — ZOMM, LLC (www.zomm.com), a global technology company and developer of the world’s first Wireless Leash for cell phones, announces Nathan Gooden as its Chief Financial Officer. Gooden is responsible for driving ZOMM’s financial strategy as the company continues its rapid growth both domestically and internationally.

“As we continue to expand our global operations, Nathan’s experience will no doubt help us seamlessly enter into new markets,” said Henry Penix, CEO of ZOMM, LLC. “Nathan’s background in dealing with global emerging growth companies gives us the expertise needed to take ZOMM to the next level.”

For the past decade, Gooden has held senior executive positions in both the start-up and public sector. Most recently, he served in various roles with Motricity (Nasdaq: MOTR), including CFO and SVP, Corporate Development. As a co-founder of Motricity, Gooden was instrumental in growing the business from a start-up to an industry leader with more than $100 million in revenue. He also played a key role in raising $400 million in venture capital funding and ultimately the company’s IPO in 2010. Motricity is currently valued at nearly $1 billion dollars.

Prior to Motricity, Gooden served as CFO of PowerByHand, a leader in direct-to-consumer mobile content distribution. Gooden led the operation, management and strategic direction company’s financial resources. Gooden started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC (PWC), where he served as a lead auditor. At PWC, he was a member of the Offshore Investment Management Assurance Practice, where he identified key financial drivers in his clients’ business to improve productivity and overall profitability.

“ZOMM is led by a group of extremely talented and passionate individuals,” said Gooden. “The team has positioned ZOMM to become a leader in the global technology marketplace and I’m looking forward to helping the company achieve even greater success.”

ZOMM created the world’s first Wireless Leash for cell phones in 2010 and has been rapidly expanding its product line, global presence and technology applications since its introduction at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. For more information about ZOMM, its products and executive team, visit www.zomm.com.

About ZOMM, LLC

ZOMM, LLC is a global technology company that enhances lives through technology. Its first product, ZOMM Wireless Leash, won a Best of Innovations award at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show and was one of two finalists for the 2011 Bluetooth SIG’s best of CES Award. ZOMM has since received over 500 million media impressions worldwide, including coverage on leading broadcast stations and featured in over 1000 magazines and newspapers. Its executive team includes legendary seasoned leaders in business, technology, marketing and finance. ZOMM’s mission to enhance lives through technology is now being realized as new products and services are introduced to the world. ZOMM is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., with offices in Kirkland, Wash., distribution in Okla., Innsbruck, Austria and China, sales offices in Germany and London, and distribution partners in South Africa, France, Switzerland and Austria. For more information about ZOMM, please visit www.zomm.com.

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Friday, January 21st, 2011

ZOMM Featured in Chicago Tribune

Money-saving gadgets can help keep students organized too

Money-saving gadgets can help keep students organized too

These gadgets are all designed to save students money by avoiding things like lost items, unnecessary phone and Internet charges — even traffic tickets. Of course you have to spend a little money on them initially, but they’ll probably save you some cash and a lot of hassles in the long run.

ZOMM Cell Phone Tracker

Nearly everyone can relate to either misplacing or losing a phone. It’s a nightmare, with high replacement costs and even a potential violation of privacy. The ZOMM ensures that you don’t accidentally leave your phone behind, by acting as the world’s first wireless leash for all Bluetooth-enabled phones. The key chain-sized fob will flash, vibrate and even sound an alarm if you start to walk away from it.

ZOMM also acts as a speakerphone, so you can answer calls through ZOMM when the phone is out of site or while you’re driving. A panic button feature allows you to call for emergency assistance from anywhere in the world without ever touching the phone. The basic version costs $80, and fancier ZOMMs adorned with Swarovski crystals are available for $129 and up. Visit zwirelessonline.com.

Read the full article here.


Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

Starting 2011 Off with a Bang – ZOMM CES Photo Recap

We’re back home in Tulsa again, after a fantastic week in Las Vegas at the International Consumer Electronics Show! Our second trip to the event was just as exciting and worthwhile as our inaugural trip to CES last year.

These photos provide a glimpse into our time at CES last week:

ZOMM CES Registration Tent

CES Registration Tent

ZOMM CES Booth

Our booth

MSNBC Interview

Henry and Laurie Interviewing with MSNBC

CES started 2011 off with a bang, and we’re excited to keep up that momentum throughout the new year!

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Friday, January 7th, 2011

See ZOMM in action with Hands-On ZOMM Reviews

ZOMM co-founder and CEO Henry Penix always says, “The fact that the ZOMM Wireless Leash is the first of its kind is a good and a bad thing…”

And he’s exactly right. Our Wireless Leash is a young and unique product. That makes it hard to explain, in words alone, just how it works. That’s why we’ve taken the time to create numerous videos demonstrating how to use ZOMM.

However, we also understand that it can be nice to get the opinion of a real-life ZOMM user (outside of our company). So here are a few user reviews that we have seen on YouTube:





Still have questions about how ZOMM works? Feel free to leave a comment below or contact us through our Facebook or Twitter pages.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

ZOMM Featured in Scientific American’s “2010 Gadget Guide”

SciAm‘s 2010 Gadget Guide: 10 Gizmos Taking Digital Learning and Entertainment to the Next Level [Slide Show]

Big pop-tech dominated the headlines this year, so we present an array of mainly pint-size products that may have sneaked under your radar.

Image 8 of 10 Image Link COURTESY OF ZOMM LLC
WIRELESS ALARM

Are you sure you have your mobile phone with you each morning as you’re rushing out the door to go to work? Attach ZOMM, LLC’s alarm to your key ring and, assuming you haven’t also forgotten your keys, the device—four centimeters in diameter—will start to flash and vibrate when it gets more than nine meters from your phone. (The two communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth.) Because of this Bluetooth connection, the ZOMM device can also act as a speakerphone with built-in noise cancellation, enabling you to answer your phone even when it’s out of reach. A panic button feature lets you sound a 40-decibel alarm and call for local emergency assistance.
Cost: $90

See full slide show here

Monday, December 13th, 2010

ZOMM User Testimonials: You Talked. We Listened.

As we said on Thanksgiving, we are incredibly thankful for all of our customers. If it weren’t for the numerous forgetful people in the world, we would have no one to sell ZOMM to.

However, not only do we want to thank you for purchasing ZOMM for yourself, your friends and your family, but we want to thank you for your incredible feedback on our product. After hearing your thoughts on ZOMM, we released the first firmware upgrade this fall. Now you can adjust the distance and call notification features.

It wasn’t just feedback we heard, either. Several of you were happy to give testimony to the usefulness of ZOMM. Check out some of the fantastic user comments we’ve received:

Richard B likes the multiple functions of ZOMM:
“…I really bought it so that I would not misplace my PDA, however, with the superior sound quality I can even use it as a speaker phone in a conference room… I got a lot more than I bargained for on this one!”

An anonymous user praised the call notification feature:
“I don’t have to dig to find my phone to answer a call anymore. I’ve also received calls I would have normally missed by not hearing my phone ring. Icing on the cake was the first time I walk off without my iphone and ZOMM reminded me! Thanks ZOMM!!!”

Jilly B isn’t sure how she ever lived without ZOMM:
“…it is as necessary and useful as a microwave oven. (“How did i ever get by without one?”) Reserve this gem a space at the Smithsonian!”

One of our YouTube viewers loves it all:
“Great product. Been waiting for something like this for years.”

We also really enjoyed Jim V.’s simple exclamation:
“I love this thing!”

Thanks to everyone who provided us feedback! We love to hear your excitement about ZOMM. We’re also here to answer any and all questions you have—don’t hesitate to contact us with questions, comments or other issues. You can submit a ticket to Customer Service, or call CS directly at 888-821-0888.

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

ZOMM Featured in BusinessWeek’s Holiday Guide

Bloomberg Businessweek’s Total Tech Buying Guide 2010

Zomm Wireless Leash

Zomm Wireless Leash

What it is: Zomm Wireless Leash
Who makes it: Zomm
What it costs: $80

Why we like it: This little plastic disk sits on your key chain and emits an alarm if you move more than 30 feet from your wireless phone. It also doubles as an external speaker for your phone. It can even be programmed as a panic button to automatically dial your local emergency-services number. If you ever need it, you’ll be very glad you have it.

See entire gift guide here

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