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New Nike+ iPod Going Wi-Fi and 3G

by Thomas Ricker, posted Apr 11th 2008 at 9:10AMBreaking News


Stuff.tv is kicking back in Nike's HQ at the moment and claims to have official word about Nike's future plans with Apple. It says that the Nike+ system will be "definitely" extend beyond the iPod nano to support the relatively bulky iPhone and iPod touch. Interestingly, it will leap-frog the proprietary wireless RF link between the shoe module and nano adapter to take advantage of Wi-Fi and eventually 3G.

This, of course, leads to all kinds of speculation with regard to Apple's "lifestyle companion" patent we showed you last month. 3G support would presumably allow for real-time coaching and uploads of your training activity through the Nike Plus website.

So let's see... cellphone (check), iPod (check), Internet device (check), handheld gaming (almost), and now a Nike lifestyle companion (could be).
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Running Shoes That Light The Way With Each Step

by Will Safer, posted Apr 7th 2008 at 10:03AM

Pioneer self-charging concept running shoe.

Do you run at night? We've found the shoe for you. Down dark alleys and through the murky underbrush (are you sure you really want to run in such places), your way will be lit with this concept shoe from the folks at Pioneer.

With each pavement pounding step, the shoes power up a small battery, which keeps a small light going, letting you see what's before your feet.

The concept seems familiar in a way to what the Toyota Prius does, garnering power with each step on the brakes to keep that battery charged (except on this small scale, the mechanism is, of course, tiny).

The other obvious reminder is of those shoes for kids that blink maddeningly with each step (except, of course, those are not self charging).

The LEDs on these feet wheels will keep going for 12 hours, according to what we can parse from the postings.

From Yanko Design.


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More iTunes Fitness Apps and Gadgets Due From Apple

by Terrence O'Brien, posted Apr 7th 2008 at 6:33AM

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Apple seems to think you're all a bunch of fat asses who need to get more exercise. Frankly, we're inclined to agree, you have been looking a little soft around the middle lately.

Apple has already teamed with Nike on iPod and running shoe packages, and unveiled a plan to put iPod docks in treadmills for saving workout data, now a new patent reveals the boys in Cupertino may be working on a full fledged fitness program and accompanying hardware.

Sensors will record heart rate and other physiological information to be loaded into an accompanying iTunes like fitness software platform. You'll be able to set goals, track achievements, even create custom work out routines based on your goals and interests.

The software will "interview" users to gather information such whether you want to lose weight, or just tone up, if you wish to be very active, or only moderately active, and what activities you'll enjoy (such as martial arts, yoga, or marathon running). The app will work with your iPod Touch or iPhone to give you work out plans and collect data while your at the gym.

Check out AppleInsider for all the mock ups of what will likely be known as iFit.

From AppleInsider

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MP3 Bike Shorts Let You Take Your Music On the Road

by Peter Mychalcewycz, posted Mar 7th 2008 at 2:14PM

Vertex MP3 Bike Shorts


For the cyclist that craves the combination of comfort and cutting-edge technology in his or her performance wear, Pearl Izumi has created the Vertex MP3 Bib Shorts. The shorts feature a built in 512-megabyte Flash MP3 player and offers Bluetooth connectivity (for use with wireless headsets and speakers) .

The MP3 player is about the size of a pack of gum and rests out of sight in a small dock between your shoulder blades, where the straps meet. (For non-cyclists, Bib shorts are actually a full Spandex body suit for bicyclists.) To load the player with music, simply take it out of the dock, attach it via USB cable to your computer and fill it up. The player holds approximately 16 hours of music. It has an eight- hour battery life and charges while connected to your computer. Controlling the player is easy with the minimalist control pad located on your outer left thigh.

The Vertex MP3 Bib Shorts are $500 -- a bit pricey considering they only hold 16 hours of music, but hey, that's 16 hours more than your old bike shorts could handle.

From Gizmowatch


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