Did you hear about the Zombie Run just a little too late to join the race? Active.com, a social network site that lists running events by geography, just launched a Mob portion to its site to help you locate some of the more adventurous races and runs. Continue reading Active Network Joins the Mob
Adidas has announced the launch of its Adizero Feather 2 shoe, which at 6.7 ounces is one of the lightest everyday running shoes yet. The shoes feature a SprintFrame to significantly reduce shoe weight while still maintaining comfort and returning energy in each stride, while TORSION technology allows full freedom of motion in the front and back of each shot. The Feather 2 also offers SprintWeb, a lightweight mesh construction that provides support as well as breathability. The adiPrene+ and adiWear rubber outsole will ensure durability and traction while running. Continue reading Run Light as an Adizero Feather 2
When you’re not on the green, you can still be thinking about golf with GameBook, a social networking platform for golfers. The platform, which is available on the web as well as for Android and iPhone phones, lets you connect with your friends and other golfers, create challenges and tournaments, and keep score on your game. You can also see where you fall against others on the leaderboards. Continue reading Golf Gets GameBook, Offers Challenges
There are numerous cases that allow the iPhone to stay protected near or even in the water, but the iPhone Scuba Suit casing for the iPhone 4/4S will actually allow the phone to go down to 15meters under the water. The company claims the casing will protect the phone from basically anywhere there is water, as it creates a liquid airtight barrier.
It provides easy access to the touchscreen through the touch-senstive gel screen and can allow users to snap photos – which is good as that is likely the only reason to bring your iPhone in the water in the first place.
RoundTail is about to join the ranks of historical bicycles at the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, Ohio. This Thursday, June 21, at 11:30 am, one of RoundTail’s first production prototypes will enter the museum to be placed on display. Continue reading Bicycle Museum of America Welcomes RoundTail to Exhibits
Last year SRAM looked to make art out of bike parts and raise money for a good cause. This was of course the SRAM pART Project for World Bicycle Relief. The first project raised $140,000, which provided 5,000 bikes donated to riders in Africa. And it thankfully didn’t end with it. Continue reading SRAM Rolls Out pART Project 2012
Adidas is supplying its Adidas Tango 12 ball as the official match ball for the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. For those of us on this side of the pond, that’s the Euro Cup soccer tournament. Continue reading Adidas Has a Ball for Euro Cup
Rudy Project is offering a two-for-one promotion on its sunglasses, RX lenses, goggles and helmets. Purchase one of Rudy Project’s three premium helmets, or a pair of sunglasses – there’s over 20 models to choose from – and get a second item free. On average, you’ll save about $180 on the deal, though to do that you’ll spend that much. You’ll also have to pay $24.95 for shipping and insurance. Continue reading Rudy Project Offers 2-For-1 Deal
Last month at CTIA we got our hands on a ThingSling. More accurately, a ThingSling got stuck to our phone. This elastic strap fixes to the back of any phone with a 3M adhesive. And boy does that thing stick.
We wrote some first impressions of the strap, but now that it’s been a few weeks, I thought I’d go a little deeper on my thoughts. The strap has a rigid plastic frame that anchors the adhesive. It sticks to just about any phone or case, though John Murphy, the ThingSling creator, said it doesn’t stick to silicone used in many phone cases. While it’ll come off easily when I want it off, I haven’t had any trouble with the ThingSling trying to come off the Cygnett Frost Case on my phone. Continue reading Hands On: ThingSling
While skateboards aren’t going anywhere, there are so many alternatives coming out these days it’s hard to keep up with them. We just saw a video from Sporthocker, a spool-like device that you can balance on and do tricks, and have a seat to sit on when you’re done with the action. Continue reading Sporthocker Spins Balance on a Spool
In this of smartphones, tablets and other connected devices the old “flip flop” seems positively passé, but there are times when the clamshell design can come in handy – such as well off trekking in the wilds. That’s when a smartphone can become broken and thus useless all too easily.
Kyocera thus saw this and has introduced a flip phone exclusively for Sprint, but the Kyocera DuraXT is more than just a Star-Tec in a new body. This is also a smartphone! And it has some smart features, beginning with the rubber, non-slip Dura-Grip outer casing to ensure that it isn’t dropped while off hiking. It is also water resistant up to a meter for around 30 minutes. It is Military Standard 801G Spec compliant for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, humidity, solar radiation, salt fog, rain and water immersion.
Other features include a 3.2megapixel camera/camcorder; Sprint Direct Connect for instant, one-to-one push-to-talk calling on Sprint; Group Connect with up to 20 users; Bluetooth 2.0 and offers browser-based email for access to POP3 and IMAP accounts, as well as SMS and MMS messaging.
Durable and clever!
When cycling, I use the Strava app on my Android phone as a cycling computer. This is great to track distance, speed, and even where I bike. However it doesn’t help me so much when my phone is in my back pocket and I can’t access that information. Continue reading BioLogic Makes Android Bike Mount
There seems to be no shortage of iPhone cycle computer apps. Most of these utilize GPS to track speed, distance and even elevation. What they can’t generally track is the cadence of the pedal stroke.
But now Wahoo Fitness has introduced the Blue SC Speed and Cadence Sensor, which works with the iPhone 4S and new iPad. It can be paired with cycling apps such as Cyclemeter and Strava, or of course Wahoo’s own Fitness and Odometer app. The add on hardware attaches to a bike just like any other cadence sensor but in this case transmits directly to the handset via Bluetooth 4.0 technology. It is available now for about $60 for those looking to watch their spin a little more closely. Continue reading Wahoo Gets in Cadence for iPhone 4S