Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[New Nike+ apps and shoes cater to basketball players and training athletes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/new-nike-apps-and-shoes/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/new-nike-apps-and-shoes/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/new-nike-apps-and-shoes/#comments Nike Hyperdunk+Nike just keep building on its Nike+ brand, turning what started life as a glorified pedometer, into a full-fledged workout-tracking platform. Hot on the heels of the FuelBand comes Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences with their own dedicated footwear. For ballers, the Hyperdunk+ features a pressure sensor that measures speed, jump height and even abstract concepts like "hustle." It also features a ego Showcase mode that lets you superimpose workout data over video of you dunking and post it to the web. Nike+ Training, like almost every other workout app or digital accessory, turns getting in shape into a game. The app features a series of drills and challenges meant to improve speed, agility and strength, and your performance can be uploaded to a global leaderboard. The new apps and shoes, including the Hyper Workout+ for Women and the TR 1+ for men, will be available on June 29th in the US, UK, Germany, France and China. Head on after the break for one more image and PR.

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New Nike+ apps and shoes cater to basketball players and training athletes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nike+ FuelBand measures activity in NikeFuel, ready for your NikeLife originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fuelbandnikenike fuelnike fuelbandnike plusnike plus fuelbandnike plus nikefuelbandnike plus wristbandnikefuelnikefuelbandnikeplusnikeplus fuelbandNikePlusFuelbandNikePlusNikefuelbandNikePlusWristbandvideowirstbandThu, 19 Jan 2012 12:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple patents clothes that track how you wear them, tell you when it's time to update your wardrobe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/apple-patents-clothes-that-track-how-you-wear-them-tell-you-whe/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/apple-patents-clothes-that-track-how-you-wear-them-tell-you-whe/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/apple-patents-clothes-that-track-how-you-wear-them-tell-you-whe/#comments There's a huge problem with working out that has yet to be solved: when, precisely, do our workout clothes become too worn to wear anymore? Apple knows we can't be wasting endless minutes looking for holes and tears in our shirts and pants, so it's just obtained a method patent to let you know when your gear is past its prime. The patent claims sensor-equipped garments that can track how you use them, report that info back to a central database and alert you when the clothing has reached "its expected useful lifetime." (Read: it's time to buy some new, undoubtedly more expensive gym clothes.) This latest bit of IP doesn't just cover clothing either, Cupertino's claiming the same method for running shoes, too. The footwear bit also provides real-time feedback that compares your current running style to an established profile to keep your workouts consistent -- useful feature, that, though we can't imagine such iShoes would make the folks in Niketown too happy. We're not sure how Apple aims to make the needed wearables equipped with embedded electronics, but we can offer you plenty of typically broad patent legalese explaining the system that'll get you buying them at the source below.

Apple patents clothes that track how you wear them, tell you when it's time to update your wardrobe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleclothesclothingexercisefitnessfitness trackingFitnessTrackingintellectual propertyIntellectualPropertyipnike plusNikePluspatentpatentsshoesTue, 17 Jan 2012 16:34:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Nike+, UTStarcom PPC-6700 and the Droid Incredible]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/irl-nike-utstarcom-ppc-6700-and-the-droid-incredible/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/irl-nike-utstarcom-ppc-6700-and-the-droid-incredible/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/08/irl-nike-utstarcom-ppc-6700-and-the-droid-incredible/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

We have an inside joke among the Engadget staff: one of these days, we say, we'll publish IRL: The Luddite Edition. It's not that we go home to bunny-ear TVs and VCRs, though for a group of journalists trained to calculate pixels per Super AMOLED inch, we're awfully set in our ways. That, and there's nothing like brainstorming IRL ideas to make a grizzled tech editor feel a little nostalgic. That's the place Darren was in when he dug up his PPC-6700 from '06 -- and Lydia, too, who thinks about ditching Nike+, but won't. As for Billy, he's not wistful; just biding his time until he can replace his Incredible with something he really wants. So how good is good enough for a bunch of tech writers? Meet us past the break to find out.

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Nike+ GPS social update may make people run from your Twitter, Facebook accounts originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Need a new use for that Nike+ SportWatch GPS you dropped 200 clams on? Interactive media collective YesYesNo has transformed the SportWatch data -- you know, that pristine numerical representation of all your huffing, sweating, and hurting -- into something like art. Working at Nike's Innovation Labs, the group first sent runners out across the company's campus wearing the watches. Then, custom software combined GPS maps of their workouts with information about speed, distance, and acceleration to create an initial 3-D rendering. Finally, each runner could tweak textures and colors to create a customized print; some even had their designs laser etched on a custom shoe box. The software powering all this creativity is long way from commercialization, but is built on openFrameworks, so feel free to start hacking your data into beautiful, life-giving artwork. Or you could, you know, go for a jog.

Nike+ GPS data becomes art, exercise still exhausting originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HEX debuts iPod nano watch band compatible with Nike+ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nike+ SportWatch GPS with TomTom hands-on

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Nike+ SportWatch GPS with TomTom hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011hands-onnikenike plusnike plus sportwatch gpsNikePlusNikePlusSportwatchGpstomtomvideowatchwristwatchWed, 05 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: Nike+ GPS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/app-review-nike-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/app-review-nike-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/app-review-nike-gps/#comments Nike's dalliances with technology should be familiar to our readers by now, with the crowning jewel of course being the Nike+ run-tracking software that pairs a shoe-mounted sensor with your iPhone or iPod. Well, it was. The gargantuan sportswear company is moving with the times and throwing the hardware away with the introduction of its all-new Nike+ GPS application. No longer restricting our running shoe choice is groovy, but the app itself has the even loftier aim of simultaneously acting as your fitness guru, motivator and record keeper. And all it asks in return is access to the accelerometer and GPS modules inside your iOS 4-equipped iPhone or iPod touch (the latter's lack of GPS means it loses out on route mapping, but all other features are retained). So, let's see how this baby runs, shall we?

Gallery: Nike+ GPS app screenshots


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App review: Nike+ GPS originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I have a U.S. launch date for the Nike+ compatible heart rate monitor. It will officially launch on June 1, 2010, although it may reach some retail outlets slightly sooner. It will reach Canadian markets in June and will launch internationally in summer 2010, exact date to be determined."
We might buy one just to prove that we're still alive.

Nike+ heart rate monitor tipped for June 1 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 May 2010 02:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the new iPod nano features that Apple didn't bother to illustrate much yesterday is the integrated pedometer, and if an updated Nike+ iPod user guide is to be believed, that ain't the only fitness-related extra that the 5G nano will be good for. As the image above so clearly shows, a Nike+ compatible heart rate monitor could be on the way, and it'll function exclusively with Cupertino's only camera-toting iPod. AppleInsider was told that the product launch was actually scheduled for yesterday, but it was held up for reasons unknown and may not ship until 3058. Too bad -- we just know that you were waiting for this very device to start your workout regimen. Ah well, what's another dozen months of kicking back and ingesting Ho Hos, right?

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Apple sure took long enough to get to this, but just as rumored, the iPod nano is seeing a hotly-anticipated refresh today. The big addition? A camera that just so happens to shoot live video (but not stills, apparently). On the lower left of the new fifth-generation nano, you'll find the camera as well as a speaker and microphone, but unfortunately you'll have to sync it with your computer before you upload clips to YouTube. The camera-laden nanos will be available starting today in a rainbow's worth of hues (nine, if we're being precise), with the 8GB model pegged at $149 and the 16GB edition at $179 -- though, we should mention that yellow and red are Apple Store exclusives. Oh, and oddly / tragically enough, the iPod nano is officially the only dedicated iPod with a camera, leaving the iPod touch -- and every human on the planet -- scratching their head in befuddlement. Meanwhile, iPhone 3G users are equally bewildered by the fact that a mid-range iPod can shoot video while a fully-capable smartphone cannot.

As for other specs, you'll find a built-in FM tuner with Live Pause (!) and iTunes Tagging, a pedometer (you know, for that fancy Nike+ integration), VoiceOver, support for voice memos and a larger 2.2-inch display (up from 2.0-inches) with a 376 x 240 resolution. As for the camera, we're told that the video capture mode snags footage in VGA quality (640 x 480) H.264, with up to 30fps and AAC audio. If you're feeling fancy, there's also 15 real-time special effects including Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido and Motion Blur (among others). As for dimensions, the 5G nano remains identical to the 4G nano at 3.6- x 1.5- x 0.24-inches, though it somehow shaves a whopping 0.02 ounces as it climbs down from 1.3 to 1.28 ounces. Curious about battery life? Apple claims that the new nano can last up to 24 hours when playing back audio (same as 4G nano), while video playback should zap the rechargeable battery in just five hours (which is up an hour over its predecessor).

Update: Check out our first hands-on live from the event!

Gallery: 5G Apple iPod nano with video camera press shots


Gallery: iPod nano gets a video camera, larger display, FM tuner, more

Apple adds video camera, larger screen to new 5G iPod nano originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Michael]

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Purported iPhone Nike+ screenshots found to be fake originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Michael]

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It has taken its sweet, sweet time in arriving, but it seems the iPhone Nike+ running application is just... about... here. A slew of new screenshots of the application have emerged, and while there are no juicy tidbits to accompany 'em (release date, cost, etc.), we all know how many lines of text a single snapshot is worth. Hang tight runners, the app you've been waiting (and waiting) for can't be far from the finish line now.

[Via MacRumors]

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Screenshots of iPhone Nike+ running app emerge, we're out of breath already originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It has taken its sweet, sweet time in arriving, but it seems the iPhone Nike+ running application is just... about... here. A slew of new screenshots of the application have emerged, and while there are no juicy tidbits to accompany 'em (release date, cost, etc.), we all know how many lines of text a single snapshot is worth. Hang tight runners, the app you've been waiting (and waiting) for can't be far from the finish line now.

[Via MacRumors]

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24 Hour Fitness just announced that it will be the first to offer Nike+ iPod enabled gym equipment at select clubs starting next month. The press release says the following:

"Nike and Apple worked with major gym equipment manufacturers to make their cardio equipment Nike + iPod compatible so gym members can easily track and record workouts on cardio equipment like treadmills, stair steppers, elliptical trainers and stationary bikes."

The press release only mentions the iPod nano. In fact, that may be all that we're talking about here. Nevertheless, July is synonymous with the iPhone 3G, 2.0 firmware, and App Store launches and there's that little ol' patent application (the source of the picture above) which describes leveraging the iPhone's sensors to turn it into a "lifestyle companion." Nike of course, already confirmed that its Plus system would be extending to the iPhone and iPod touch sometime in the future. July seems as good a time as any don't you think?

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Nike+ gym equipment coming July -- iPhone integration imminent? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Stuff.tv is kicking back in Nike's HQ at the moment and claims to have official word about Nike's future plans with Apple. They say that the Nike+ system will "definitely" extend beyond the iPod nano to support the relatively bulky iPhone and iPod touch. Interestingly, it will leap-frog the proprietary RF link between the shoe module and nano adapter to take advantage of WiFi and eventually 3G. This of course leads to all kinds of speculation with regard to Apple's "lifestyle companion" patent we showed you last month. 3G support would presumably allow for real-time coaching and uploads of your training activity through the Nike Plus website. So let's see... cellphone (check), iPod (check), Internet device (check), handheld gaming (almost), and now a Nike lifestyle companion (could be).

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Nike+ going WiFi and 3G, headed to iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nah, it's not April 10th just yet (in most of the world, at least), but one particular bloke managed to score one of Nike's new SportBands at a London marathon exhibition today. The going rate on that side of the pond was £40 ($78), but we wouldn't mind that dreadful exchange rate too much if you're curious about eventual US pricing. Nevertheless, feel free to tap the read link to peep the unit fresh out of its packaging, but be forewarned, there aren't any surprises.

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Nike+ SportBand purchased early, unboxed for all to see originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right on cue, Nike's making things official with its oft-rumored (and still unpriced) Nike+ SportBand and even had the time to toss in details about Nike+ Coach, too. The band, which opens up features at the NikePlus website along with enabling runners to check out distance, pace, time and calories burned, is indeed marketed as a standalone device for those who'd prefer not to have a DAP flanking their arm when exercising. Moreover, the outfit's online Nike+ Coach system will allow runners to have the information they need to appropriately train for long distance events or achieve customized goals. Get those kicks cleaned up prior to April 10th -- after all, that's the day you'll be sprinting out to pick this thing up, right?

Gallery: Nike+ SportBand, Coach gets official


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Nike+ SportBand, Coach gets official originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Make of it what you will, but Germany's own Mac Life has apparently grabbed hold of a few more details concerning that SportBand we saw sashay into the FCC's database late last month. Reportedly, the unit isn't meant to replace the Nike+iPod system; rather, it's an alternative for runners who'd prefer not to have earbuds in and a DAP on their person when logging their treks. As expected, time, speed, distance and calories will all be tracked, and each run can be captured and stored on the outfit's website after you thumb a ride back home. We're told to expect said device in April for €59.95 ($93), but only time will tell if that's an accurate assertion (and true worldwide).

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Nike's SportBand ready for April launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nike, Apple working to make gym equipment iPod-compatible originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well what do you know, the Nike+ product line continues to evolve. This time, however, Apple's iPod appears to be out of the picture. Based on that illustration above, the 2.62 x 2.62-inch Nike+ SportBand device wedges its way into a bracelet where it communicates with the standard Nike+ shoe adapter. You then insert the USB device into your PC or Mac (presumably) to track your runs. Be sure to peep the actual device in the gallery -- looks like the FCC managed to bust the SportBand's USB connector during their tests. That doesn't bode well for final product now does it?

Gallery: Nike's SportBand passes FCC, bypasses Apple

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Nike's SportBand passes FCC, bypasses Apple originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Quietly -- too quietly perhaps since Apple hasn't update their site yet -- Nike's $79.00 Amp+ Sport Remote Control just made its first appearance on Nike's online store. That "+" indicates that this device integrates with Apple's wee iPod nano receiver for Nike+ shoes allowing you to wirelessly track and monitor your runs and personal progress. Yes, it's a watch too; an LED display shows the time of day with those biggie, iPod icons appearing only when activated by the remote. It's also water resistant for you Mr. Sweaty McFaty, up to 50-meters in fact just in case your glands react unfavorably to your new Twinkie-free lifestyle. With the Amp+ now shipping, it's reasonable to expect the other unannounced devices we peeped back in January to go to market as well, donchathink?

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Nike's Amp+ watch: hearts your heart and iPod, too originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 01:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not a lot of details just yet, but it looks like that limited selection of Nike+ shoes won't be alone in iPod compatibility in Nike's running lineup for long. Nike President and CEO Mark Parker said in a recent interview that Nike "plans to make all its running shoes compatible with its Nike+ technology by the end of the year." That's good news for the iPod kids looking for a wider selection of running shoes, and unwilling to go with one of those hacks, but we suppose a purist or three isn't going to like having their running shoe cut up in such a manner. Parker continued, saying "I won't get into specific dates or executions, but you can expect to see some of these new Nike concepts at retail this calendar year." Our guess is those shoes could be hitting 'round the time Nike Speed+ and friends start making this whole distance tracking thing ubiquitous in May.

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Nike plans to make all its running shoes iPod-compatible originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSA: The TSA is not down with Nike+iPod originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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