Want a little extra assurance that your waterproof case will stand up to its promise? LifeProof is so sure that its iPad and iPhone cases will keep your device safe that it sells extra protection; the company will guarantee its case for one year by offering a one-time repair or replacement of the device. Continue reading LifeProof Total Water Protection for iPhone and iPad
Category: Computing
Speed Projection
Most cyclists have some sort of cycle computer. Whether it’s an app on an iPhone or Android smartphone, or a GPS device from Garmin, your miles are logged. But when on the bike sometimes the sun glares on the screen and it’s difficult to make out your speed. Likewise, after dark your screen may not be easy to see as well. A new Dynamic Bike Headlight, in development, projects your speed on the ground ahead of you, which also provides a light to increase visibility. Continue reading Speed Projection
Moves App Monitors Your Activity from Your iPhone
Activity monitors are great, but you have to remember to put them on or the investment means nothing. You know what device you probably never forget to have on you? Your phone. Moves app from ProtoGeo is an app that uses your iPhone to monitor your activity. Continue reading Moves App Monitors Your Activity from Your iPhone
2013 CES: Semi-Tough
There are rugged devices and then there are truly rugged, will survive the end of the world rugged. For most people the latter is a bit overkill. That’s why GammaTech at CES this week introduced its semi-rugged yet ultra-mobile tablet PC (UMPC), the Durabook Model CA10.
This device still looks like it could stand up to a serious adventure, and it features a 10.1-inch TFT LCD display with resistive multi-touch screen panel. It meets the Military Standard 810G and IP43 standard for drop, shock, dust and water resistance, while also offering hot swappable dual-battery design with up to eight hours of power. There is even quick menu support for easy operability. Continue reading 2013 CES: Semi-Tough
MilestonePod Tells When Your Shoes are Toast
It’s easy to set up a cycle computer on your bike so you can determine how many miles you go each ride, and even to get a total for the bike. Running shoes, it’s not always so easy. Even worse, it’s difficult to tell when your shoes need to be replaced. A new device, the MilestonePod, aims to solve those problems, and more. Continue reading MilestonePod Tells When Your Shoes are Toast
Report: One-Third of Consumers to Purchase Fitness Tech in 2013
If you’re looking for gifts this Christmas, you might want to get ahead of the game and consider a few fitness technologies. A report released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) finds that one third of U.S. consumers plan to purchase fitness technologies in 2013. That means one in three people on your list plan on getting a fitness monitor, exercise equipment or other tech to aid their workouts. Continue reading Report: One-Third of Consumers to Purchase Fitness Tech in 2013
If the Virtual Shoe Fits: Shoefitr
The problem with shoe shopping online is that you can never guarantee the fit. Or can you? A new system from Shoefitr makes it possible to get a good fit when virtual shoe shopping. The tool lets users see a visual fitting comparison, which allows shoppers to determine fit. One store, SoccerPro, has seen a 28 percent reduction in its return rates since implementing the virtual fitting app last year. Continue reading If the Virtual Shoe Fits: Shoefitr
BASIS Science Releases Fitness Tracker Watch
The fitness tracking device category is full of endless possibilities. The new band from BASIS, which we wrote about back in January when they showed at CES, was just released this week. The wrist-based health tracker works as an online personal dashboard that shows all your activity so you can adjust your levels by adding more walking, running or other activities. Continue reading BASIS Science Releases Fitness Tracker Watch
Holiday Gift Idea: SensoGlove
If you’re looking out for Black Friday sales, the SensoGlove is offering a deal for the golfer on your list. Get a 20 percent savings on the Sensosolutions website with the coupon code “BlackFriday12″ between Friday, November 23 and Friday, November 30th. Continue reading Holiday Gift Idea: SensoGlove
Trend Growing Toward GPS-Enabled Watches and Eyewear
It looks like we’ll see fewer personal navigation devices (PND), but more devices with built-in navigation. A report from ABI Research finds that while PND sales will go down over the next few years, the market will continue to grow as navigation in phones, watches and eyewear take hold. Continue reading Trend Growing Toward GPS-Enabled Watches and Eyewear
Sanpei Optics Produces Its Audio Adaptable Glasses
At the SIA Snowsports Show in January we got to see an early model of the Sanpei Optics audio-adaptable glasses. It’s a combo pair of sunglasses and earbud headphones that work together to discretely fit into the ears. Sanpei Optics is currently running a crowdfunding program on Indiegogo.com, and will begin shipping its product soon. Continue reading Sanpei Optics Produces Its Audio Adaptable Glasses
Polar Releases Exercise Intelligence App
There’s activity monitors, and then there’s apps that track your activity. But then what happens with all that data? Polar created Polar Beat, a next generation exercise training app. While other devices will sync up to the app, Polar recommends the new Polar H7 heart rate sensor, which is the first device from the company to use low energy Bluetooth Smart technology. Continue reading Polar Releases Exercise Intelligence App
Motorola Introduces Headset With Wearable Computer
While the Motorola Solutions HC1 Headset Computer is now aimed at industrial and military users, we could see that it might not be long before this could find its way to athletes. This places an 800×600 micro-display for the user, with handset operation that is controlled by voice recognition and gesture.
This device runs on Windows CE Professional and is powered by a TI OMPA 3 dual-core processor while the display offers 3D graphic acceleration. It supports 512MB of RAM and 512MB of flash memory, along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. There are two bi-directional noise-canceling microphones and a near ear speaker as well as ports for earbuds. Video after the jump