Much has been made about the possibilities of what can be used with brainwaves, including in tracking responses during fitness sessions, most of the interfaces seem to be far more geek than chic. While working out should be about the working out and not a fashion show, brainwave interfaces can often be too cumbersome to use while working out.
So a solution that is less obtrusive and a bit more fashionable is the XWave Sport from PLX Devices, which offers a brain computer interface in a headband. Users can’t use this technology to lift weights or even control devices such as their phone, but it does allow for tracking of the wearer’s state of mind during workout.
The XWave sport can be used to measure and detect the electrical impulses transmitted through the skull and converts these into digital signals. Various parameters, such as focus level be tracked, and the data can be sent via Bluetooth from the headband to a PC, iPhone or Android device.
There are plenty of ways to track and monitor calories but this one can track the state of mind during a work out.
A common question is plastic or paper – at least at the grocery store. In the old days there was also a choice between plastic and glass, as in bottles. However, glass can be a problem as it is prone to breaking. So most sports drinks are only available in plastic and few brave souls would consider going on a hike with a glass bottle.
There are plenty of shoes out there for riding the trails, but the Diddie Schneider is now sold as “the first and only shoe designed for biking and trail building.” We weren’t sure at first what that meant, but then it became clear.
We often wonder how the castaways on Gilligan’s Island managed not to break that small radio. We know from one episode that it had rechargeable batteries, but it still seemed to be pretty tough for its day. Today those taking a three hour tour, or deciding to trek into the wilderness might consider something more durable.
We first profiled the 
We’ve seen a variety of helmet mounted lights, but now the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s Exertion Games Lab has taken helmet lights to the next level with the LumanHelm. The design team, which included Wouter Walmink, Alan Chatham and Floyd Mueller took a regular bicycle helmet and added some LEDs – but not just one or two.
It seems there is no shortage of iPhone cases. This week we’ve even reported on a couple, but each does something a little different. The driSuit Endurance will protect the phone from water and from drops as it doubles as a shockproof case for short drops. As with other waterproof cases this one allows users to take advantage of the phone’s touchscreen controls, even underwater. The company also sells waterproof earphones, which can be used with this case. 
While the barefoot running shoes that fit the wearer much like a glove have become increasingly popular most of these have the visual appeal of a pair of gloves for the feet. It is to the point that we’ve wondered why the companies don’t just give up and make these look like hairy Hobbit’s feet!
With a smartphone you can easily search for a seafood restaurant, or you could use it to go directly to the source. While we’ve seen gizmos such as the 
Many cyclists probably would like a “cold one” after a long ride and we’re not talking about another sports drink.
The 2012 Summer Olympics are now just weeks away, and the USA Track & Field team officially has unveiled its new uniforms from Nike, which as we previously reported feature the golf-balled inspired dimples to help make the apparel all the more aerodynamic.
For serious cyclists nothing sucks more than having a bike stolen. You keep track of the serial number, engrave your name in the frame, but this only helps if the police actually recover your bike.