There is no reason to go to the drugstore to test one’s blood pressure. At this week’s 2013 International CES Fitbug will officially unveil its first Bluetooth low energy blood pressure monitor that will allow users to send and view pulse measurements on a mobile device. The Fitbug Luv promises to simplify tracking of blood pressure measurements including Systolic pressure (SYS) and Diastolic pressure (DIA). The Luv monitor systems syncs with Bluetooth Smart ready iOS devices, and will be available mid-2013.
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2013 CES: Marley and You
House of Marley isn’t a name we’ve thought a lot about when it comes to lifestyle products, but the company plans to change that in 2013. It has announced a new collection of earth-friendly, premium quality personal audio and lifestyle products made with a purpose and will debut this line at this week’s 2013 International CES. The company is debuting its use of upcycled RE.WIND fabric, which is comprised of reclaimed hemp and organic cotton, combined with fibers from recycled water bottles (rPET).
While obviously we don’t expect all of Marley’s products to have that fitness use, although many are good for those with active lives, it is interesting to see that the tech world is embracing what we’ve already been seeing in the fitness space.
KineticShift Goes For Three
It was three years ago at CES that KineticShift officially launched. In that time we’ve filled more than 220 pages of news, show reports, reviews and interviews. We’ve logged countless miles running, on bikes and on the slopes. We’ve tested several dozen products and hopefully have gotten healthier and fitter for it all.
This week we head back to Las Vegas for the 2013 International CES, and that is just the beginning. Throughout the month we’ll report on the latest news and products coming out of SHOT Show, SIA Snow Show, NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) and Outdoor Retailer Show. And there is much, much more to come. It has been a great three years and we look forward to what 2013 has to offer!
We’re also on the look for some help, so contact us if you’d like to contribute or see your product covered on KineticShift!
2013 CES to Feature 25 Percent More Space Devoted to Health and Fitness
The 2013 International CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show) is just days away and The Consumer Electronics Association announced that the show will feature a record amount of exhibit space, with the show floor totaling more than 1.87 million net square feet – up from last year’s record setting 1.862 million net square feet.
The digital health and fitness technology has expanded by 25 percent within the FitnessTech TechZone, with more than 220 companies showcasing devices beyond weight, body mass index, exercise and calorie tracking. The next-generation of health and fitness devices and apps on display will offer access to patient’s complete medical histories, comprehensive biometric data and remote access to medical professionals. The 2013 CES will feature more than 25,000 net square feet of digital health and fitness exhibits.
Check back all next week as we’ll be reporting from the 2013 International CES.
SHOW Time – The Trade Shows Will Go On
The holiday season is far from over, but with the New Year less than a week away we begin to think about what it will bring. One thing for certain is a lot of products. January isn’t just the post-holiday season, it is also the season of winter trade shows. Next month these will keep us busy as KineticShift will be heading to the shows, including International CES (formerly the Consumer Electronics Show), SHOT Show, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and the SIA Snow Show.
Be sure to check back all next month as we’ll be covering product announcements from all these and other trade shows!
International CES Official Website
SHOT Show Official Website
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Official Website
SIA Snow Show Official Website
Digital Health and Fitness Expands at 2013 CES
Fitness is once again going to be a part of the International CES the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced this week as more than 215 exhibitors will showcase the latest in digital health and fitness technologies at January.
“Health and fitness technology is booming, and will continue its dominance on the CES show floor with the future of fitness tech that combines data aggregation, social elements and convenience,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Health, wellness and technology converge at the International CES where there are solutions for diagnosing, monitoring and treating illnesses with games that let people take responsibility for their own health and reinforce healthy behavior.”
It is hard to believe that CES is just two months away, but KineticShift will be there celebrating our third year covering the show and fitness technology.
Interbike 2012 Preview: Kinomap Trainer Apps Up
Kinomap Trainer has just announced a major update of its app, which key features including new equipment configuration page, search by location on a map, new Facebook connectivity and even Apple TV/HDMI display mode within the map.
We first heard about Kinomap back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, and this cycling and running training app lets you hit the road from the gym or living room offering, while sharing of routes with users remains key. We’re looking forward to seeing Kinomap in action at Interbike in two weeks. Video after the jump
Thursday Reading List (1/26/2012)
Outdoor Retailer Show Growing!
Welcome to the Thursday reading list. The trade shows continue, we’ve already seen new products come out of the Consumer Electronics Show and SHOT Show and it seems that this week’s Outdoor Retailer Show is outgrowing its home in Salt Lake City reports KSL.com, which noted (video above):
The Salt Palace Convention Center has expanded twice to host the show. The outdoor industry, and all the products associated with it, just keeps growing, and more and more companies want to be a part of this show every year. It’s kind of a nice problem to have, companies say.
CES 2012: Basis Band Tracks Activity, Heart Rate
There’s a number of activity monitors out there. They all have their own edge. But the Basis B1 band has the ability to track your heart rate from your wrist. You don’t have to wear a chest strap or touch sensors to get a heart rate from your pulse.
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CES 2012: Withings Puts Health in the Cloud
Next time you step on the scale, run a few miles or even wake up in the morning you can send your data to the cloud. That is if you have Withings Cloud platform and applicable workout devices. Withings, famous for the Wi-Fi scale that tweets your weigh-ins, is consolidating all your health and fitness data onto a cloud site.
Among Withings devices, you can set up your scale and Withings blood pressure monitor to upload to the cloud. A volume of additional data from other sources then joins these data. These can be fitness tracking apps, sites where you log your fitness and data from other devices such as a compatible heart rate monitor or cycling computer. A few that have joined in the cloud are Zero Sleep Manager and Runkeeper.
Withings is offering a free API for apps and fitness devices to get set up on the cloud. The platform the operates as a single source for all those devices. Data can be sent to the cloud, but also from the cloud to inform your iPhone or other device with updates.
CES 2012: Gobandit HD Helmet Cam Goes Wireless
Thrill seekers have a new toy for their arsenal. After teasing us with a preview, Gobandit has lifted the veil off its new HD helmet cam, the Gobandit LIVE. The camera lets you shoot and share your videos on the fly by adding built-in Wi-Fi, so the minute you’re within range of a hotspot, the camera can beam your videos out to Facebook or YouTube. Alternatively, you can zap videos direct to your iPhone for instant review or editing.
The waterproof camera can sense your surroundings and record your position, speed, and acceleration using its 170-degree wide-angle lens and GPS. Or to add an extra level of adrenaline to your videos, connect it with any external ANT+ devices to record your heart rate throughout the action.
The camera is equipped with a gyroscopic sensor and captures 1080p video at 30fps. It weighs 0.31 lbs. and can be mounted on a helmet, bike, or car. If you don’t care for the built-in Wi-Fi, Gobandit will also offer the Gobandit Race, which packs the same features as the LIVE model, excluding the wireless. Both cameras will be available this March with pricing at $429 and $329, respectively.
CES 2012: Olympus Gets Tough Again
There was no shortage of rugged cameras at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. From Olympus it wasn’t just rugged, it was tough, as in the Tough TG-320, the latest in the company’s line of go anywhere cameras. This one is ideal for the budget conscious, as it will cost just $179.99 when it arrives later this year.
As with most rugged point-and-shoot digital cameras it is waterproof, shock-proof, freeze-proof dust-proof and still offers 14megapixel resolution. It will feature a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom with a 3D photo mode, and HDMI port for easy connectivity to a TV. While it can’t go deep underwater, reportedly only to about 10 feet, it will still survive a little water, which can go a long way.
SHOT Show: Shields Up
Last week CES, this week SHOT Show and impressively LOKSAK is at both. We were introduced to them a year ago when we first saw their innovative plastic bags that are made to protect a wallet, mobile phone or other small item from the elements. The bags are a little more durable than your off-the-shelf sandwich bags, and fit nicely in a pocket for cycling, running or skiing.
So what’s new? Try the SHIELDSAK on for size, a flexible bag that is made of R.F. shield fabric that will protect devices from electronic signals. This isn’t so much meant for blocking a phone from getting tracked – for that you could turn it off. But if you’re worried about the data chips in your passport or credit card from being scanned this will ensure the shields are up and the scanning can’t get through. This works with any RFID type of chips, so if you’re worried about what might be scanned or tracked, this will ensure it is protected.