K-Edge Mounts Up

Already this year we’ve reported on a couple of solutions for mounting a Garmin GPS cycling computer, including ones from 3T and Quarq. But now K-Edge is mounting up with the Computer Mount for Garmin Edge.

The name says it all in a fairly generic way, but how it mounts is what counts. It isn’t as streamlined as the 3T version which replaces the entire stem, but it is it is sleek and makes for an easy install. It is 100 percent machined from 6061 T6 alloy, and the sliding arm design puts the computer directly in front the stem for easy viewing. In fact this should allow the computer to be seen with a quick downward glance of the heads instead of an actual head tilt towards the stem itself. Continue reading K-Edge Mounts Up

Smart(phone) Way to Fish

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 Magellan eXplorist line of GPS devices that now include fishing hotspots map, once there you still need to see if the fish are actually there to bite.

For that the Deeper FishFinder might just do the trick. It is a sonar-enable waterproof ball that won’t sink but it will sync with the smartphone. The Bluetooth-enabled device can scan the water and send location information directly to an iOS or Android phone or tablet. It shows the approximate location of fish with a depth chart as well so you can cast off in just the right spot. Continue reading Smart(phone) Way to Fish

Rugged Two-Way Global Communicator Goes the Distance

This week DeLorme, the maker of personal satellite messaging, track and navigation technology, announced the release of a major upgrade for its inReach two-way communicators. The latest firmware version, which is available at no cost, offers extended battery life and recharging options, as well as a newly updated Earthmate app that enables world topographic map downloads.

This builds on the satellite communicators two-way personal text messaging with delivery confirmation, SOS alerting and follow-me/find track functionally. Continue reading Rugged Two-Way Global Communicator Goes the Distance

Spybike Puts GPS in Your Steertube

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.

How about tracking the thieves instead? That’s the idea behind Spybike, a GPS tracker that can be hidden in the steer tube. It can upload the coordinates of the bike to a mobile smartphone or website in case of theft. When the device is activated a motion sensor detects any movements and sends an alert to your phone. Every 20 seconds or so the coordinates of the bike are uploaded, and when the bike stops it goes to sleep to conserve the lithium rechargeable battery. Video after the jump

Google Offer Hiking Trail Views

Google noted last week that it was “obsessed over building great maps for our users—maps that are totally comprehensive (we’re shooting for literally the whole world), ever more accurate and incredibly easy to navigate.”

We’ve seen this with Google Earth, which offers that bird’s eye view of just about everywhere. On the ground there has been Google Street View as well – but now the company is heading to the trails with Google Street View Trekker, a hi-tech backpack-contained system that will essentially bring Street View to places that can only be reached on foot. Video after the jump

BioLogic Makes Android Bike Mount

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

Made in America: Thought Out Company – iPod and iPad Mounts

Thought One Bike Mount

Do you own an iPad, iPod, or any other brand of smart phone or tablet? Have you tried to buy a mount for your device? Stroll into any Apple Store or Best Buy and prepare to be inundated with an overwhelming number of choices offering countless features to best hold your tablet or phone.

What you may also notice when reading the packages, often printed at the very bottom of the package on the back, is where the item is made. “Designed in the USA, Made in China” is a common phrase used by companies, possibly mimicking Apple’s labeling on most of their products. If you read the packaging on enough of these types of products, you might think that there is no alternatives to these types of items being produced overseas, but there are a few aftermarket accessory choices that are actually designed in America AND made in America. One such company is Thought Out of Shelton, Connecticut, which has been producing America made, innovative products since being founded in 2004. Video after the jump

Bia Sports Introduces Women Specific Sports Watch

Many sports watches can do it all – except provide a bit of women friendly style. Now Bia has introduced a sprots watch designed for women, and is designed by women. It provides a sleek form factor that can monitor heart rate (from a third party strap), calories burned, intervals and even provide a stop watch. With the external GPS-GSM based Go Stick, users can track distance, speed and pace as well.

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Runtastic Adds to Mobile Fitness Tracking Apps

Runtastic added two features to its activity tracking app. Ideal Weight 2.0 and Altimeter are now part of the Runtastic Pro apps, which cost about $3.99 in the Android and iPhone app stores. Continue reading Runtastic Adds to Mobile Fitness Tracking Apps

Rugged Android Tablet Looks Ready to Go Anywhere

The SDG Systems new Mesa Rugged Notepad has a colorful name – the RAMPAGE 6. It looks like it lives up that that name and this tablet can likely take a real beating. It features IP67 certification for protection from dust and water, and it offers a 5.7-inch display with a custom-built version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It offers users an 806MHz processor with 256MB of RAM along with 4GB of flash memory, along with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The Geo version will also offer GPS along with a 3.2MP camera. It will be ready for any adventure this summer.

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MapMyFitness Gets Updated Website

While not everyone always knows where they are going, with MapMyFitness -the health and fitness technology portal – now offers several new features to help you find your way. These the new Courses, advanced integration of Google Maps API for Business and even a new look and feel. The Courses span five primary categories including cycling, running, walking, hiking and winter sports – with hundreds of subcategories and specialties such as cross-country skiing and unicycling!

“As the largest online fitness social network community with more than 9 million users, we are excited to expand the functionality of our product portfolio to our rapidly growing base,” said Richard Jalichandra, chief executive officer of MapMyFitness in a statement. “Our goal is to enable athletes in the 40-plus sports supported by MapMyFitness to benefit from this enhanced level of product capability and functionality.” Continue reading MapMyFitness Gets Updated Website

Olympus Does Rugged One More Time

Olympus is one tough camera company, and by that we mean they have more than one tough camera for this year. Back in January we noted the got rugged with the Tough TG-320, a camera for the budget-minded shutterbug. Then a month later Olympus rolled out two more models, the TG-820 and TG-620. Now the company is showing it is tough enough and more with the new TG-1 iHS compact. Continue reading Olympus Does Rugged One More Time

Go Fish

Any GPS can help you find your way to a seafood restaurant, but the Magellan eXplorist line – 310, 510, 610 and 710 – can be loaded with the Fishing Hot Spots maps so you can get a very personal catch of the day.

Fishing Hot Spots features detailed profiles with shoreline characteristics, size, depth and contours, and submerged cover/vegetation to better prepare anglers for their fishing trip, along with lake-specific tips and techniques help the angler identify the fish species, seasonal fishing patterns and the best baits and lures to use for greatest success.

It even offers information on fishing points of interest and not so “fishy” data such as primary species and average sizes, tackle techniques and stocking practices.

The new maps are available now for $9.99 each, and will feature approximately 6,000 lakes across the U.S. The fish won’t stand a chance.

Magellan GPS Specialty Maps Official Website
Fishing Hot Spots Official Website