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Solar-Powered 'Uplink' Gives Joggers That Goofy Look They Love

by Lee Bains on July 11, 2010 at 09:00 AM

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You can tell somebody is into exercise for the right reason (namely, to stay healthy, and not to get "totally ripped"), when they're willing to look completely goofy while doing it. "After all," says the true health nut, "the more comfortable I am, the further I can run/bike/speed-walk!" Well, sir, meet your new best friend: the Uplink.

Designed by Adam Hammerman, this solar-powered personal speaker system comes in the form of a vest, and, its creator claims, allows for comfortable listening while also permitting the wearer to hear crucial ambient noises -- like the roars of oncoming vehicles, or the taunts of neighborhood toughs. The key to the gadget's success lies in its four ultrasound speakers, which are compatible with any number of gadgets -- from an iPod, to a BlackBerry, to a GPS unit. So, don your Uplink, short-shorts and neon safety vest, dial in to that conference call and jog with the certainty that -- when those kids start throwing rocks -- you'll hear them hurtling toward you, and know when to really start sprinting. [From: Adam Hammerman, via: Engadget]

Tags: audio, cycling, exercise, geek, ipod, jogging, mp3player, running, smartphone, speakers, top, ultrasound, uplink

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