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SHOT Show: Shields Up

Loksak has made a serious business out of providing serious protection for today’s digital devices. This includes waterproof bags, and at SHOT Show this week the company is looking to increase the shields as well by introducing the SHIELDSAK R.F. Fortress.

While it won’t protect a device from a drop or extreme conditions it will ensure that the device is adequately shielded and practically takes mobile devices off the grid by blocking incoming and outgoing R.F. signals with an average attenuation of 30MHz to 10GHz: 72 9dB). This has been tested by Keystone Compliance using the Mil-DLT-83528C. It is currently be used by all branches of the military so it can more than stand up to almost anything you can digitally throw at it.

Loksak Official Website

Crafty Gloves

When cycling in the winter you need to have your hands covered but still have ample dexterity in the digitals. Craft has you – or rather your hands covered – with its line of new Hybrid Winter Glove that is actually a hybrid of a glove and mitten.

The glove is made of warm yet stretchable polyester with a brushed interior that keeps the fingers warm yet still allows you to use a touchscreen device such as a smartphone. When the wind picks up or the temperatures drop you can add a waterproof mitten cover to the mix.

Craft USA Official Website

CES: Isometric View

At CES this week TAO-Wellness introduced the TAO, the world’s first mobile, isometric exercise system, which can be used by just about anyone, just about anywhere. This handheld unit, the TAO WellShell, works with an app for Android and iOS devices, and is based on the concept of isometrics – the science of applying pressure as a way to improve muscle strength, tone and circulation.

“Our vision is to provides every individual with a simple, effective, motivating and time saving way to enhance fitness and wellness – anywhere, anytime,” says Dr. Kosta Yanev, CEO and co-founder of TAO-Wellness.

The TAO WellShell is designed to fit into the user’s hand where it can provide pressure during measured isometric exercises. The unit offers TTP (Tilt, Tap, Press) navigation that means there are no buttons to press just pressure!

TAO Wellness Official Website

CES: GPS Bike Navigation From Schwinn

Schwinn is showing off its CycleNav smart bike navigation system at the 2014 International CES this week. The system is a device and app combination that gives you turn-by-turn directions while on a ride. Continue reading CES: GPS Bike Navigation From Schwinn

CES: Nothing but Air

This week at CES iON America is showing off its iON Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi wearable action HD Point of View (POV) camera. This third generation device is full waterproof to 49 feet without extra housing and can record Full HD 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second.

The Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi can run for 2.5 hours on a single battery charge and offers a 160-degree angle lens that can be tightened to 140 or 150-degrees via an iOS or Android app.

“We designed the Air Pro 3 Wi-Fi to be best in class. It builds upon the great features of the earlier Air Pro models, with better image quality in a wider variety of conditions, plus a new, ultra-tough body that will withstand the most demanding environments,” said Giovanni Tomaselli, CEO, iON America. “I’m proud of the strides we’ve made, in just a little over a year, in a competitive market. The Air Pro 3 will take us one step further in inspiring the Shoot/Share revolution.” Video and features after the jump

Wahoo Gets in Cadence

Wahoo Fitness has introduced its RPM Cadence Sensor, which is just seven grams and attaches to the bicycle crank with a 3M adhesive or a sleeve. It can connect wirelessly to an IOS device via Bluetooth 4.0. Cadence can be displayed on any compatible cycling app, including Strava, Wahoo Fitness and MapMyRide. LED lights flash when sensor is connected to the iOS app.

The sensor does not need to be charged and will run on one coin cell battery for up to two years.

Wahoo Fitness Official Website

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CES: Magellan Gets Colorful

At this week’s CES Magellan will show its true colors and then some. It will introduce its sporting applications to its current Echo smartwatch and is looking to add golf, skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities to its capabilities, as well as adding Dark Blue and Gray to complete the line-up of 5 colors.

“After Echo initially launched, we quickly saw its potential for sports beyond running,” commented Clark Weber, senior director of fitness and wearable products at Magellan. “As an open platform, Echo is designed to work with any app that can leverage a ruggedized, sporty smartwatch. We are proud to announce that leading apps such as Golf Pad, FreeCaddie and AllTrails will be supporting Echo in the near future. Retailers, also, have recognized the advantages of a product focused on sport, rather than general-use smart watches, that don’t meet the needs of athletes.”

The Echo is compatible with iPhone 4S, 5, 5C and 5S, while Android support is coming soon.

Magellan Official Website

Crash Time

A crash on a bicycle is not something to take lightly, and the cycling charity the CTC has launched an iPhone app that most cyclists will hope they never, ever have to use. This app is for those who had a crash record vital details of the incident, which could be important if this involves a court case.

The CTC Crash Kit app allows victims to record time of the incident, weather conditions, and even witness contact details as well as weather conditions, photos of the scene and equipment damage, plus early injury details. Once the incident is recorded it can be sent to CTC’s lawyers, who can review the case.

This is of course for U.K. residents at present, but does make for an interesting app to watch. It is available now for iOS while an Android version will come out later this year.

CTC Official Website

SHOT Show Preview: Intelligent Shooting

Inteliscope can help anyone become a better shot and at the SHOT Show the company will announce the launch of its latest products that extend its line of weapon-mounted digital multi-tool adapters and smartphone sighting apps.

With a smartphone mounted to a firearm, designer Jason Giddings will live video stream from the weapon point of view to a large screen TV to demonstrate the digital multi-tool capability the following new Inteliscope products including the InteliscopePRO – Universal mounting system of durable metal construction, overlaid in rubberized coating to mount smartphones and protective cases; the new Android version Inteliscope Multi-Function App; a new video record function and Reticle Packs.

This will be one we won’t want to miss, and don’t expect Giddings to miss the mark either!

WHEN: January 14, 2014, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: SHOT Show 2014 Press Conference Room (Venetian Room Murano 3201).

CES Preview: The Clear View

There are plenty of cases that protect the device from a drop or a spill, but NueVue will introduce its line of smartphone and tablet cases that could protect you from what is on the devices. We’re not talking about computer viruses but the germs and microbes that can live on the surface of these devices. NueVue cases feature antimicrobial protection will last the life of the product, and actively reduce the levels of nasty stuff on the surface. This BioCote is designed not to wear off or wash away.

NueVue Official Website

Pyle Scale for Those Who Piled on the Pounds

Did you pile on the pounds this holiday season? While the Pyle Audio Bluetooth Fitness Scale won’t actually help you shed the pounds, it could help you monitor the progress. Along with an integrated app it is designed to provide the most critical data points for any workout regimen including body fat, hydration levels, muscle level and bone level percentages.

It can wirelessly send data to a mobile device, and work with the free Pyle Health Fitness Tracker app to create user profiles and chart progress. Workout data can be shared online via Facebook and Twitter or kept password-protected for private tracking.

Pyle Audio Official Website

Roll Like the Danish

E-bikes are often good in concept but sometimes provide assistance when you don’t need it. The other problem is that e-bikes cost a lot, and weigh a lot. Designers at MIT might have a better solution. They’ve created the Copenhagen Wheel, which gives a power assist based on the effort. This in turn allows riders to go faster and further.

The wheel can monitor effort, so when a rider struggles or pushes harder the wheel in turn provides more power. Users can also adjust the level of assistance via a mobile smartphone app. The Copenhagen Wheel even utilizes regenerative braking to get juiced up as well.

The best part however is that no special bike is needed and the Copenhagen Wheel can be used with most bikes. Video after the jump

CES Preview: The Echo Gets Awarded Again

The Magellan Echo made its debut this year at the Outdoor Retailer 2013 show and received two Best-in-Shows wards. Now it has been named a 2014 CES Innovations Award Honoree. This is the first smartwatch dedicated to running by connecting smartphone fitness apps to the wrist.

It utilizes Bluetooth Smart to wirelessly connect with a handset and provides control of apps, with support from Strava, MapMyFitness, iSmoothRun and Wahoo Fitness. The rugged watch is water-resistant and can go the distance. We look forward to taking a closer look at the Echo at next month’s 2014 International CES. Video after the jump