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Nike+ Steps Up Its Game with Pressure Sensors and Accelerometers
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Nike+ is receiving a major update this year, which includes pressure sensors and an accelerometer. The sensors will be mounted inside dedicated basketball and training shoes. Of course, you’ll be able to track your progress directly on your iPhone.… |
February 23rd, 2012
Nike Develops Prosthetic Leg Running Sole: Cyborgs Run Among Us
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The Nike Sole was designed to fit on Össur’s Flex-Run prosthetic running blade, which is used by competitive amputee athletes. That being said, I wonder if future robots will be using this technology to outrun their human prey?… |
February 8th, 2012
Nike+ FuelBand: A Jawbone UP That Actually Works?
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I was pretty happy that I held off purchasing a Jawbone UP wristband because users have reported massive failures. Since then, Jawbone has had to offer full refunds to anyone who made a claim. The Nike FuelBand reminds me of the UP, but unlike the UP it might actually work.… |
January 20th, 2012
Guy Makes His Own Light-up Nike MAGs, Still No Power Laces
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Remember how a little while back, Nike finally released its Back to the Future…-inspired Nike MAG sneakers. Sure, it was for a good cause, but you’re probably not wearing a pair unless you had had a few thousand dollars to spare. |
November 24th, 2011
Back to the Future Nike Mag Shoes: LEGO Edition
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We were pretty excited when we heard about Nike’s new Back to the Future… inspired MAG shoes. I just wish that they had power laces and that I could afford a pair. If that sounds like you as well, don’t despair. You can always make a LEGO version. |
September 19th, 2011
Nike Air MAG Sneakers: The Full Monty
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Well, I was pretty excited earlier when I read all about the new Nike Air MAGs, the Marty McFly sneakers from Back to the Future II…, but now that Nike has revealed the full details about the Air MAGs, I’m sad to report that they won’t feature functional power-laces. |
September 8th, 2011
Nike Teases with Air Mag: Back to the Future Shoes to Become Reality?
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How much would you pay for a pair of Nike Air Mags, aka the Marty McFly shoes in Back to the Future II…? I don’t know, but since Nike also patented power laces (laces that will tighten themselves), I’m expecting something big in the coming weeks on the sneaker |
September 8th, 2011
HEX Teases iPod nano Sport Watchband for NIKE+
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Back in November, we mentioned the HEX silicone watchbands that had launched to turn your iPod nano into a geeky wristwatch. Watchbands for this purpose have become very popular since the new nano landed.… |
February 3rd, 2011
Nike Air Force 1 PlayStation Sneakers: Shoes Only a Collector Could Love
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Video game-themed shoes are nothing new, which is why I’m disappointed with these apparently official Nike Air Force 1 Low PlayStation sneakers.… |
January 25th, 2011
Nike Air MAG Marty Mcfly to Become a Reality?
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Remember those awesome kicks from Back to the Future Part II…? You know, the ones that laced themselves up automatically? After seeing this DIY hack, it’s impressive that Nike has actually been working on a design for these shoes. The DIY hack had the motor hanging off the back, |
August 26th, 2010
