This hour: a company called Nicola Energy has unveiled a phone case it says can extend battery life by using radio frequencies; an app called Even tries to help those with unsteady incomes gain a sense of financial security; and, near the end of the hour, we will be looking at new devices and software releases.

Guests:

Anand Giridharadas, columnist, New York Times

Will Zell, CEO of Nikola Labs

Dr. Chi-Chih Chen, OSU College of Engineering, Associate Professor

Russell Holly, contributing editor, Android Central