Tsunami Survival Capsule

The capsules are designed to sit, stocked with provisions, in a backyard, garage or on a flat roof. After a tsunami alert is issued, residents in at-risk areas enter the Survival Capsule, buckle themselves into the seats’ four point harnesses and wait. The pod floats atop the tsunami waves (Sharpe compares the effect to trying to hold a beach ball underwater) and has an optional bottom tether to keep the pod from being swept miles away. The weight of the pod’s water storage tanks keeps the occupants upright and allows ventilation via air vents in the roof, and emergency air tanks provide 60 minutes of oxygen should the capsule become temporarily submerged.

Why a tsunami survival capsule?

Well, we have all seen the tsunami signs at the beach, but what do they really mean? Depending on the location, it means a fast moving wave potentially 100 feet high could be at the beach in less than 15 minutes. Great, so what are your current options? In some locations vertical evacuation structures are available, in other locations you have to evacuate inland and uphill. Keep in mind, the earthquake that created the tsunami potentially destroyed your evacuation road.

A tsunami Survival Capsule provides an alternative to horizontal and vertical evacuation for areas that have limited evacuation warning time and for individuals that are incapable of evacuating themselves. 

Who are these guys?

We are aerospace engineers that specialize in making airplanes as light as possible without breaking. If you have ever taken a commercial flight, you have seen our work.

How does that help you in a tsunami?

We teamed up with a world renowned tsunami expert, Dr. Eddie Bernard, who helped us understand what kind of conditions to expect during a tsunami. The results were staggering; tsunamis pack a punch. However, using the same abilities we use to check aircraft structure we designed a Survival Capsule capable of withstanding the punishment. In fact, our two person capsule is so strong you could stack 10 cars on top of it! 

The Impact

There are 130 countries around the world affected by these disasters and 7 million exposed in the USA. Currently Japan is forecasting a loss of approximately 300,000 lives if the Nankai Trough creates an 8-9 magnitude, which has a 70% chance of occurring in the next 30 years.

We hope to reduce the future loss of life with our capsules and by educational outreach.

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StemLock, Wonderful Low Tech Solution to Bike Theft.

A lot can be said about Kryptonite locks but simple solutions sometimes are the best answer. I am not saying that a  lock does not help but this solution is great, hidden and well prefect.

Stemlock integrates two new functions into the bicycle. On one hand, it simplifies storage and transport. On the other hand, it is a powerful protection against theft. Stemlock is the first lock integrated into a multifunctional stem. Using a simple pressure and a quarter turn to the left or to the right, the handlebar is quickly aligned along with the frame and the wheels. With one turn of a key, the handlebar is disassociated from the fork, making the bike absolutely impossible to be ridden or conducted.
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FiveFingers Shoes, YUP, They Will Pay Millions To Those Who Bought Their Shoes!

Well it didn't take as long as I thought, but only after a few short years, Vibram is going to pay millions to those who bought their shoes and thought it would changed their life. Well it did, it messed them up.

I have to say, Newton Running, gives you a tutorial on running in their shoes, how to build up on millage, get used to your shoe. Vibram did no such thing.

Vibram USA, the company that makes FiveFingers running shoes, has agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company made false and unsubstantiated claims about the health benefits of its glove-like footwear. According to the court filings, Vibram settled to put the matter to rest and avoid any additional legal expenses. “Vibram expressly denied and continues to deny any wrongdoing alleged in the Actions, and neither admits nor concedes any actual or potential fault, wrongdoing or liability,” read the court brief.

The settlement consists of two kinds of relief. The first is refunds to class members who submit valid and completed claim forms. Vibram will deposit $3.75 million into an escrow account and those funds will be distributed to those valid class members who purchased a pair of Vibram FiveFingers between March 21, 2009 and the date of the first dissemination of summary settlement notice or class notice, whichever is earlier. FiveFingers will award up to a maximum of $94 per pair, though the agreement acknowledges that based on similar settlements it is reasonable for class members to expect to receive between $20 and $50 per pair.

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Hearable and the Bragi, The Dash

The Dash has a touch sensitive surface that lets you control either what your smartphone or what the embedded music player does. You can control The Dash with sliding motions and taps. It is easy to do, even while running or biking.

While active noise cancellation is only good at reducing continuous reoccurring sound, noise isolation reduces all sounds. Active noise cancellation is good at reducing noise from the air-con and airplanes. Noise Isolation reduces noise from screaming kids, dogs barking, wife/husband yelling, airplanes, speeding cars, drunken sailors, neighbors playing basketball. Just about everything. Best thing is, that great noise isolation has increased battery time versus active noise cancellation.

Pre-Order $299

Amazon Wearable Technology Store, Open for Business

It is now mainstream. Amazon is seeing the light and cashing in. Now go get your great deals, better if you are a Prime Member.

FreeWavz, Very Nice Earphones!

Whether they have been listening to my post or not, but FreeWavz, has gotten very close to making one of the best sports headphones out. One thing that is not clear from watching the video, where is the iPhone? Does it need to be with you?



Lets hope that it is phone free. I do wish they would send me one so that I could test it out. Maybe next time.
FreeWavz $199

Dreamscience Propulsion Thrusters, AMAZING!

Being unable to simultaneously control a power-kite and board, I figured a thruster system would be more controllable allowing me to focus my efforts on controlling the board.

The thruster system allows the user, not only to get more air in an extreme sport, but also get more forward speed - I've had to get friends to test this as I haven't got the bottle! And most impressive is uphill skiing and pulling up using reverse thrust to slow down !

Non Technical, Amazingly Strong! Victorinox INOX

Victorinox Swiss Army is proudly launching a new product collection this year: INOX, one of the most trustworthy and resistant watches ever built. It is a true companion for life, crafted from a solid stainless steel block in homage to the 130-year heritage of Victorinox. Additionally protected by a removable bumper of nylon and silicone, it is built to pass the test of time. In total, the INOX has undergone and passed an unprecedented 130 homologation tests, 30 of which were conceived exclusively for it. These ensure, for example, that every INOX can withstand a 10-meter drop onto a concrete surface, or even have a 25-ton truck and a 64-ton Swiss Army tank drive over it! INOX supremely showcases the values ​​that have made the brand world-famous: quality, reliability and functionality in all conditions. To choose it is to enter into an enduring relationship of confidence and trust. INOX, the highest quality standards for ultimate functionality!
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The Swiss Army Knife of Jackets!

Seymourpowell has designed a new smart jacket for extreme environments called Life Tech, for outdoor sportswear brand Kolon Sport.

The Challenge
Seymourpowell faced the challenge of designing a jacket for the most extreme environments with functional elements that would be able to save lives in the harshest of conditions.

The Response
The jacket's design and features are directly influenced by extensive research and interviews with extreme survival experts. Seymourpowell worked closely with mountaineers and ski guides, a Professor of human thermodynamics, an ex-UK Special Forces operative and even a Polar Explorer. This research gave invaluable insights that have been used to create genuinely innovative and lifesaving features.

In a sign that the wearable technology revolution is being driven by the fashion industry, the Kolon Sport Life Tech jacket applies relevant wearable technologies designed to save lives in the harshest of conditions and demonstrates the effectiveness of wearable technology in clothing when there is a genuine need for it.

The Response
The various technological details of the design include: a tri-layered system made up of an outer waterproof and windproof, breathable Gore PRO outer shell jacket; a thermal inner layer with a Heatex System (the world's first conductive polymer heating system); and a stretch fabric base layer with electronic device and battery stowage with proximity to core body heat.

Other key technical design features include a wearable wind turbine generator; oversized zip pulls for use with gloves; easy access shoulder and back straps for manhandling a companion in distress; and a wearable first aid and survival kit.

The wind turbine mounted onto the sleeve of the jacket can be angled to generate power throughout the day whilst the wearer is on the move. It can also be removed and attached to the exterior of a tent to continue generating power overnight. The turbine can charge auxiliary devices such as GPS & smartphones for essential navigation and communication. The Heatex System provides up to seven hours of potentially life saving heat up to a temperature of 40-50°C around vital organs. 

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Healbe GoBe: The Only Way to Automatically Measure Calorie Intake

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The Original 100% Automatic Body Manager™

GoBe is the only way to automatically measure calorie intake—through your skin, by reading the glucose in your cells. Simply wear it to see calories consumed and burned, activity, hydration, sleep, stress levels, and more, delivered effortlessly to your smartphone.

Everything else is just a manual calorie tracker. Only GoBe precisely calculates calorie intake, burn, and metabolic rate during any activity, with no logging, tracking, or guesswork.

How is Healbe GoBe™ different?

GoBe doesn't require you to keep a food diary, scan bar codes, or take photos of your meals. It automatically calculates calories consumed by measuring the amount of glucose in your cells, through your skin. Only GoBe uses Healbe FLOW™ Technology to combine a unique algorithm with measurements from the body manager's pressure, accelerometer, and impedance sensors to show you calories consumed; metabolic rate and calories burned during any activity; hydration; sleep; and stress.

How does Healbe GoBe™ work?

Alert Shirt, Feel The Game!

I can't wait for this to come to America. How many drunk football fans are going to want the Alert Shirt.

Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be tackled in a game of football, but aren’t prepared to get off your couch to actually find out? You’ll love the Alert Shirt, a fun piece of wearable technology designed to make you experience every tackle, collision, and score from the comfort (and safety) of your living room.

Now you have to subscribe to FoxTel, like DirecTV it is a package based subscription, but it is a start, there is no way that DirecTV will pass this up.

And Another Wearable Fitness Tracker - Jaybird REIGN

Not much known here, it tracks by your life activity, sleep, and go-zone. It would be great if it vibrated you awake, or you could customize what you wanted it to do. Here is a perfect opportunity to change it up, not follow the dozen or more wearable's that are all doing the same thing, claiming they are better. Don't follow, make an app that has all the functions baked in allowing the user to decide what they want tracked and alerted.
Boy how I would love to work for one of these companies!
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Another Device, Skulpt Is At Least Useful!

the smart way to measure

Aim™ is an innovative device for measuring body composition and analyzing individual muscles. Simply place the device on the muscle you want to measure, and instantly get the fat percentage and overall muscle quality for that body part - your MQ number.

Check it out $149, perfect price.

Wearable Tech, Keeps Us Safe! PFO Technologies

Being safe is a choice, no one is monitoring you unless you buy and activate this watch. For the use of military, journalist, people who chose to put themselves in harms way to make a difference, this bracelet can help them stay safe, think of it as RoadID on steroids.

In the spring of 2013, PFO Technologies developed a GPS bracelet for Civil Rights Defenders’ Natalia Project – the first assault alarm system for human rights defenders at risk. 

The project enables defenders wearing the bracelet to send out a distress signal to Civil Rights Defenders as well as onto global social media platforms, allowing people everywhere to immediately get involved and put pressure on the regime.

Developer/Manufacturer

PFO Technologies is the developer and manufacturer behind the project that combines PFO Technologies’s GPS bracelet / tracking device as well as an integrated server infrastructure with the expertise of Civil Rights Defenders, a global organization with the mission of defending people’s civil and political rights.

Sochi Mountain for the Ski Simulator!

The Sochi Mountain for the Ski Simulator

This year became a turning point in professional winter sports with SkyTechSport’s most recent development – the downhill skiing simulator and GPS replica of Sochi mountain resort at Olympic Games in 2014. The company came out with a unique GPS-scouting technology which allows to recreate real mountains. Olympic virtual courses were acknowledged by national ski teams as a full-fledged and truly invaluable training tool.

Got to love the Olympics!

Snowmule, Pull Your Kids Around The Mountain!

We have all tried something like this, using our poles, our parents tried many different things as well, just not sure why this never occurred to anyone, until now.

Winter sports family holidays are incredibly popular for good reason – what other activity can the entire family, of all ages, participate in together? Add the fantastic mountain air and there is very little else anyone could wish for…. ...except an extra pair of hands for pulling the children along! Snowmule is a ski innovation for pulling children on those flat areas of snow while keeping your hands free.
Snowmule

ShoreTrax, Portable Bike Course!

The Shoretrax system has all the excitement of a traditional fixed mountain bike trail but is fully portable and adapts to suit riders of any age or skill level. The track height can be adjusted from flat to upright and any number of twists and turns can be created to suit the rider’s level of technical ability. Shoretrax can also be used inside or outside and on any type of floor surface.

Although the Shoretrax system takes its inspiration from traditional mountain bike trails, you can ride the track on any type of bicycle including BMX bikes. This fully portable and interchangeable track system delivers the thrill and excitement of riding a mountain bike trail in the mountains to your event, school, sports club, activity park or even your garden!

Our tracks are easy to assemble and setup using our unique tool free system and are feature packed and fully upgradeable because of Shoretrax’s patent pending modular design.

ShoreTrax it's not Cheap! $4000 US

EASYBREATH Snorkel

This EASYBREATH snorkel can be taken many different ways, purist will hate it, kids will love it! For surface viewing it looks great and easy of use is wonderful, I wonder what happens when I go down 70 feet. Would love to get one into my hand to try. Brilliant.

The main obstacle to snorkelling is the difficulty in breathing underwater with a snorkel. Indeed, breathing through your mouth is unnatural, and the snorkel mouthpiece is sometimes considered too intrusive, uncomfortable and unhygienic. That's why Tribord invented the Easybreath mask, the first full-face snorkelling mask, for breathing underwater as easily and naturally as you would on land with your nose and mouth. Thanks to its large size, this innovative mask also offers users an unobstructed 180° field of vision, and is prevented from fogging up by a double air-flow system that is identical to the system used in domestic extraction fans.

Oh and the cost is a no brainier, around $60

Titin Training, Bringing It To The Next Level!

Looking for an edge in your training, try packing on the pounds.

MEET TITIN FORCE™, THE WORLD’S ONLY WEIGHTED COMPRESSION SHIRT SYSTEM. This heavy-duty, three part, weighted shirt system features a zippered inner shirt with 14 strategically placed pockets that place 8 pounds of fit-right, hydro-gel inserts across your upper body and upper arms. A double-stitched, moisture-wicking compression shirt locks down the weight while promoting increased blood circulation. Wear it hot. Wear it cold. Wear this 8-pound shirt system for a HyperGravity training program that helps your body, build explosive speed, strength and teeth-gritting endurance. YOU’LL HATE IT. YOU’LL LOVE IT.

Instabeat, Heart Rate Monitor Mounted On Swim Goggles!

Instabeat is the first waterproof heads-up monitor that tracks, stores, and displays instant feedback of your heart rate during your swim to optimize your training and allow you to achieve your peak performance.

Hind Hobeika is the founder of Instabeat, an award-winning startup that creates high-tech tools that track and improve athletes’ performance and well-being. Hind is a WEF Global Shaper and founder of the Quantified Self, Beirut chapter. Hind, a woman engineer and inventor from an Arab nation, demonstrated an early interest in the power of Intellectual Property and converted this into a sustainable business advantage. More

JayBird, Activity Tracker!

THE BAND THAT SHAPES TO YOUR WRIST
Reign shapes to your wrist using soft, seamless premium materials, and offers eight interchangeable size options. You'll love how it feels.
MORE DETAILS iPhone, Android and web Wireless & waterproof More great features yet to be announced Patents pending
YOUR LIFE BY ACTIVITY Your life displayed by activity & sport. It's a powerful motivator to see when and HOW you get more active over time.
TONIGHT'S SLEEP Know how much sleep you need tonight To be rested, ready to go, and be at your best tomorrow.
GO-ZONE Reign reads your body & knows when it wants to be active. It's great ammunition when you need a spark.

Not that we need another tracker, but this one seems a little better, sleeker and form fitting. Not sure who is going to win out, and if CES show this year has any indication, everyone is trying. Apple has still to weigh in not sure how they will do in terms of real athletes, but with the consumer they should be a hit. Stay Tuned.

Dumbags, No Noise. No Damage. No Injuries. No Hassle!

I might be missing something, this is a great idea, but not sure why the high cost. They are bags!
This is a brilliant idea, I am sure someone that wants to make a ton of money by selling a truckload will, just at a cost that makes sense.

Practical.Versatile.Portable.Adaptable.Flexible.Economical.

Dumbags- Smart Weights: are purpose-built sandbags, designed to eliminate the major problems associated with metal kettlebells and dumbbells, such as personal injury, property damage, noise, portability issues, storage, cost, and much more. Their brilliant design and versatility has meant that they are suitable for anyone purchasing weights – whether on their own or as an addition to existing weights.

Created by Australian businessman and fitness professional, Michael Coates, together with his 2 sons (both Personal Trainers) they have just completed test marketing via a global crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, and are very excited by the results, with orders from countries all over the world.

Great product and if you want to spend the money its a great alternative.

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SMITTYBILT GEAR SEAT COVERS

Only Smittybilt could come up with a product as innovative as the new G.E.A.R. Seat Covers. Combining plush comfort with an efficient design, Smittybilt takes the idea of premium seat covers to a whole new level.

Each G.E.A.R. seat cover comes fully-equipped with pockets and storage compartments to help you store personal items and save space, while also providing a comfortable and durable seat cover solution. Available in a range of sizes and configurations, you can use them to cover the front seats of your jeep, the rear bench seat, or just about any truck seat. Their modular design lets you add and remove pouches to create your ideal storage layout, customizing them to accommodate whatever gear you choose to bring with you. Made from 600 denier polyester with a PVC liner, they are highly durable and available in coyote tan, OD green, and black.

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TomTom Multi-Sport GPS Watch

TomTom, you would have thought missed the boat, ok they did with smartphones and the whole mapping apps. Well I have to say they bounced back, very well, it is hard to buy yourself another watch, but one that can detect pretty well treadmill and laps done in a pool, well that is worth $200.

Scrap all the other toys you have planned for the holiday season and return the other watches, this is a game changer, Yeah TomTom is not well known in the Multisports arena or any arena outside your car, but for years many trusted it to get them where they were going. I am sure it can do an amazing job tracking where I want to go!

Sneakers That Track Your Steps!

From Gizmodo!

A daily run can be great for your health and fitness, but it can actually be harmful too if not done properly. Of course the right shoes are an important part of the formula, especially this sensor-laden pair developed by the Fraunhofer Institute which provide real-time feedback on your running style, and how to improve it.

Rethink the way you measure fitness. Athos, Workout, Tracking Clothing!

Athos, wearable tracking clothing has come to light. Not only is tracking simple things like heart rate, now full muscle motions, are you actually hitting the right muscle with the movement you are doing. Athos has hit on a something others have missed. This can open up a truck load of opportunities, with the recent purchase of MAPMYFITNESS by Under Armor, I would think that this would be their next purchase. Trainers get ready, the flood gates are going to open up.  
The Experience
So much data, what to do with it?
While having a lot of data is great, it's even better when it's relevant and easy to understand.

• Get real-time data, feedback and coaching that's relevant to your current workout.
• Get workout summaries that show you how to improve the next time around.
• Compare your progress and results against friends and family.
• Keep track of and work toward your goals.
• And so much more that we can't wait to show you!

John Lewis, Easy Camp Tipi Tent!

$150, for a teepee, a modern era teepee. You can buy light weight tents from EMS for a little more, but for backyard camping this is the best deal around!

Product information

The retro looks and versatility of the Tipi tent continues, with campers using them for shelters, play, centre piece, meeting area and palatial accommodation on site or at the festival.

Having just a centre pole, this 4-berth Tipi tent is easy to pitch. Multiple guys and a hexagonal floor ensure stability.

It features taped seams to keep things water-tight and an anti-bug mesh to prevent any unwanted guests. The apex cowl that protects the underlying vent features an internal hoop to maintain its shape and 4 guys to hold it in place. Bright colours help boost the party atmosphere.

Material:100% fire retardant polyester
Capacity:4 people
Dimensions: 275 x 300 x 205cm
Weight:3.7 kg

OUTLIER Doublebag

OUTLIER Doublebag:

Simple the way things should be. Bags, you can't have enough of them, the minute you think that you have the one that you have always wanted, someone looks over your shoulder see the problems you are having and creates a better more useful bag. Damn! Well Hard to beat the Doublebag, you can even add it to of one your other favorites, yes this will be come a favorite.

A simple way to separate your clothes while traveling. Two bags in one, a clean side and a dirty side. As your journey progresses, the clean side shrinks and the dirty expands. Once you start using it you may well find it an essential travel tool.

Why You Need to Be Doing Burpees

Why You Need to Be Doing Burpees

What is the best predictor of when you’ll die? That seems like a hard—not to mention morbid—question, but, incredibly, study after study is showing that simple tests of physical performance are highly predictive of future mortality.  

My favorite recent example is a study from Brazil that tracked just over 2,000 subjects age 50 and up. A 10 point score system was developed to assess how easily they could get up off the floor based on a sitting-rising test (SRT):

Lower SRT scores were associated with higher mortality (p<0.001). A continuous trend for longer survival was reflected by multivariate-adjusted (age, sex, body mass index) hazard ratios of 5.44 (95% CI 3.1–9.5), 3.44 (95% CI 2.0–5.9), and 1.84 (95% CI 1.1–3.0) (p<0.001) from lower to higher SRT scores. Each unit increase in SRT score conferred a 21% improvement in survival. Conclusions: Musculoskeletal fitness, as assessed by SRT, was a significant predictor of mortality in 51–80-year-old subjects.

There was a clear relationship between how easy it was for the people to get off the floor and how long they lived.

A little deeper dive into the data shows that about 95 percent of the people who scored well (between eight and 10) survived over 14 years. Only about 60 percent of those who scored poorly (between zero and three) survived for 14 years, and the number of people who scored poorly increased with age.  

And that’s not the only test out there that can predict lifespan. There is now evidence that poor grip strength predicts early mortality in young people.

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iWatch, Apples Jump Into Wearable Electronics!

Could this be it! We are all wishing for it, I wear a watch everyday, then I switch to my running watch, then if I am working outdoors, to another. One Watch all the time would be great. Have the ability to see who is calling, play a song, messages, calendar items, meetings, well you get the idea. Now this one looks just like the Nike Fuel Band, but you have to start somewhere and with Nike and Apples partnerships in the past, why over think the concept.

"Though tomorrow's Apple event is shrouded by the usual air of mystery, there will almost definitely be news about a new iPad. The future is less certain for iWatchhopefuls, but in the meantime you can check out this incredibly slick-looking faux mockup of an Apple smartwatch by Berlin-based engineer Thomas Bogner, who posted his concept to Dribbble earlier today.

Bogner, a Nike FuelBand owner, calls his mockup "the bastard child of a Fuel Band [sic] and an iPhone."

Though neither Bogner nor his design have anything to do with Apple, his mockup, whose display features both vertical and horizontal scrolling, evokes some of that glossy, sell-worthy sheen Apple would need to pull off to convince as-yet skeptical consumers that smartwatches are the new smartphones." From Fast Company

Love Backpacks - RIG 500 Citrus

Backpacks you can never have enough and when you think you do, well another one comes out that you have to have. Well the RIG 500 is that one, it fits snug for that run without bouncing around on your shoulders and back. MORE and PRICE $130

Never Suck Again with this RIG 500 Hydration Pack. Why? Because it sprays. Dry Capacity, 500 Cubic In. Fabric, 100% Ballistic Rip Stop. Bladder, 70 oz with quick-release valves for drinking tube and pressurization tube for easy fill and bladder removal. Slide top for easy fill, cleaning and drying. Heavy duty size 8 coil zippers. Vertical zippers that are I-POD ready. Removable waist strap. Ergonomic fit shoulder straps with terraced overlay for adjustable tube configuration and power bulb configuration. Industrial load disbursement cut and padding. Integrated slider chest strap. Plug and play reservoir tube connector. Compression straps with PVC reinforcement. Industrial nylon gear strip. Reflective zipper pulls. Eco rig back pads with air drive ventilation. Heavy duty nylon pack handle. (Length 18.5 Inches. Width 10 Inches)

Recon Jet

So Wearable technology is here and moving quite fast, maybe to fast for some, but other like me not fast enough. Now the pioneers like Nike and Apple, move with the tides, other for many reason have a hard time moving forward. Well the Jet by Recon Instruments, is a great alternative to Google Glasses, mainly for it rugged shell and go anywhere attitude, more for the adventure seeker than a trip to the coffee shop.  Plus the price is $400 cheaper. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Recon Jet is a powerful standalone microcomputer with the onboard processing power, suite of sensors and networking capabilities you would expect from a tablet or smartphone. It's open platform and SDK allows developers to create apps for any activity where information, relayed direct-to-eye, changes the game.

ONBOARD SENSOR FRAMEWORK	9-Axis sensors • 3D accelerometer • 3D gyroscope • 3D magnetometer Pressure sensor • Altimeter & barometer application Ambient temperature sensor Optical touch sensor for UI control Works in all weather conditions, and with gloves on
PROCESSOR SUBSYSTEM	1 GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 On-board memory • 1GB DDR2 SDRAM • 8GB flash
ULTRA-COMPACT DISPLAY	Wide screen 16:9 WQVGA display Virtual image appears as 30" HD display at 7' Power-saving sleep mode High contrast and brightness for readability in high ambient lighting
NETWORKING SUBSYSTEM	Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart) • Apple MFi Bluetooth support GPS • MEMS GPS/INS Kalman filtering fusion algorithm ANT • Support for connectivity of up to 8 ANT+ peripherals Micro USB • Device charging/power • Data transfer
EMBEDDED AUDIO & VIDEO	HD camera Integrated speaker and microphone

Game Changer, Nymi, Might Have Found The Right Mix!

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Control your Life
The Nymi tells the world, you are you, allowing you to securely communicate your identity to all of your favourite devices.

Get 'em while they're hot!

The first 25,000 people to preorder the Nymi will get a special, introductory price of $79. After that, the price for the next batch will go up to $99. We'll be shipping in early 2014 and won't charge you until we've shipped.

In the meantime, join our community and start mingling. We can't wait to see the great ideas you come up with.

Polar LOOP

Yes this does what all the others do but with a couple more years of research and fitness technology behind them. Yes they are late to the game, may it is better, I would assume. Linking to the heart rate monitor is very smart and set them apart. 

For anyone who wants to track their activity 24/7 and get guidance to reach activity goals.

• Activity Guide helps you stay active all day long
• Activity Benefit gives feedback about your daily, weekly and monthly activity
• Displays daily activity, calories burned, steps taken, time of day
• Free guidance with the Polar Flow app and Polar Flow training community
• Compatible with Polar H6 and H7 Bluetooth Smart heart rate sensors
• Waterproof

$110

Christopher Ward C11 TITANIUM ELITE CHRONOMETER - LIMITED EDITION

Christopher Ward, Has done it right!

This is the watch, you can have many others but this watch is it! Powerful, strong, elegant, simple, you could keep going.  Try not to be fooled by the $1,030, price tag, this watch is worth much more than that. Save up this will be your go to watch. Omega, has held that honor for years, in my book, but wow you can't deny this watch it's due!

Given that amateur geologist William Gregor discovered titanium in Cornwall in 1791, you might have expected us to have introduced this strong and lustrous metal into our range before now.

However, it was worth the wait. The C11 Elite is a true titan of a diving watch and is guaranteed to win admiration and admiring glances in equal measure.

With the strength of steel, but 45% lighter, combining with remarkable anti-corrosive properties (particularly against sea water), titanium could have been created for use in diving watches. When you add the precision engineering of one of the best and most attractive cases available, incorporating an internal countdown bezel, to the finest Swiss made helium release valve and a design that oozes with stylish authority, you begin to understand why our resident diver, Chris, is drooling over this particular watch.

Only 500 C11s in this colour combination will ever be produced which will make this legend-in-waiting even more desirable if thats possible?

Brakeboard gives skateboarders a brake!

The Brakeboard is a skateboard truck (axle) with a built-in brake system. It allows for powerful and controllable stopping and smooth speed control down steep descents.

Until now, stopping or controlling a skateboard down any hill at speed has been a challenge. Foot braking and power-sliding require a high level of riding skill. With the Brakeboard, all riders can enjoy controlled hill descents, either by maintaining a velocity continuously or simply braking from speed at a hill's end.

The brakes fit any longboard and can retro-fit your existing board. They ride like any normal truck retaining the regular turning abilities. Pushing and sliding are also not affected by the brake. You can even use your existing longboard wheels.

The Brakeboard is an excellent way to introduce yourself to the sport of longboarding and, for the initiated, it adds a further dimension to riding.

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Garmin, VIRB™ Elite, Could Kill the GoPro

http://sites.garmin.com/virb/
Hard to say that anything could get ahead of the GoPro, but the Garmin, VIRB could be just that. It's a bit more expensive, $400 but really, this is the next evolution to Sports cameras

True 1080p HD Action Camera Made Easier with Wi-Fi® and GPS

• 1080p HD video recording with 16 megapixel CMOS image processor
• Chroma™ display: color, high-resolution; easier control of setup, playback and adjustments
• High-sensitivity GPS, accelerometer and barometric altimeter
• Wi-Fi connectivity; use with free mobile applications for iPhone® and Android™
• Rechargeable, 2000 mAh lithium-ion battery, record up to 3 hours at 1080p

he VIRB Elite is a true HD 1080p action camera that combines enhanced HD video recording with Wi-Fi capability and advanced GPS functions like preset recording profiles. For example, the Ski profile automatically records during the run but pauses when you get to the bottom. VIRB Elite features a built-in 1.4” Chroma color display that stays on when the camera is on, but uses minimal power. The display lets you easily setup/preview/playback video and adjust menu settings without detaching it from its mount. Record at 1080p for up to 3 hours with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. And video enhancement features like Digital Image Stabilization and Lens Distortion Correction ensure footage looks great, even before you start editing.

Unfold, Add Water, Have Fun! Oru Kayak

What's really to say, folds into a nice, little big, messenger bag. Now I am sure there are limits to where and what you should really go out in, but for the easy going, take a nice paddle up the coast this is perfect. Storage, well fold up stick in a corner of the garage and well, all done.

We’re a new company dedicated to unlocking the wonder and discovery of the great outdoors— even for city dwellers.

At Oru Kayak, we believe that spending time outdoors makes people happier, healthier, and more productive. Our products offer a way to explore and connect with the natural world—even when you live in a city. We hope your Oru Kayak journeys are as fun and fulfilling as ours have been.

Designer and founder Anton Willis grew up in rural Mendocino County, with easy access to rivers, lakes, and the ocean. In 2008, a move into a small San Francisco apartment forced his fiberglass kayak into storage. Inspired by an article on new advances in the art and science of origami, he sketched a few ideas for a folding kayak. Sketches turned into countless paper models, and over 20 full-scale prototypes. After user-testing on dozens of bays, lakes, rivers and oceans, Oru Kayaks are ready to explore the world.

Ardy Sobhani is a co-founder and business strategist with a strong background in business and startup operations. He has over ten years of experience helping companies set goals, achieve financial targets, and run operations. 

North Shore Racks, 6 Bike, Bike Rack!

Finally a rack capable of carrying 6 bikes. The ultimate incarnation of our NSR series of racks. Incredibly compact, this rack uses our patented technology to carry up to 6 mountain bikes in an amazingly efficient way. Adjustable in height, layback and setback it will fit virtually any full size SUV or truck, right out of the box. Maximum weight is now 300lbs and for heavy duty 2" receiver hitches only. Our 6-bike rack protrudes less than a 4 bike tray rack, and does not block the stop lights on most full sized vehicles. Something to consider with your expensive bikes behind. Note: not compatible with fork mounted fenders: not intended for road bikes: check with hitch manufacturer for compatibility (must be heavy duty class IV/V hitch). Now includes locking anti-rattle hitch pin (lock may not fit some hitches ie late model Toyotas).
$700

Lezyne Drive Pro

Simple, looking like a light from a Model T, this light is perfect and portable. Clip and go.

The lens is made of high-grade optical material and serves as an activation button that cycles through four flash and one solid mode. The CNC machined aluminum body makes the Drive a durable and weather resistant light. The Composite Matrix back plate can be unscrewed to replace the two CR2032 disposable batteries. The multi-position silicon rubber strap attaches directly to the back plate to secure the light to a wide range of handlebar and seat tube diameters.
The price seems to be right anywhere from $14-$28. 

AWA - Another Exciting Fitness Gadget!

This lil thing will make you a pro!

Following the trend of wearable fitness trackers, the AWA sport sensor goes beyond the functionality of wrist-bound devices and makes it possible to record and compare physical data from almost any of your favorite sports. Composed of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, it can be attached to anything from a shoe to a fencing sabre and is lightweight enough that the user won’t even notice it. Automatically synced wirelessly to your phone, it provides up-to-the-minute stats of your strength, speed and more!

Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/07/31/this-lil-thing-will-make-you-a-pro/#u4Dybb1rMOc0s7eJ.99 

BRAVEN 855s

Provo, Utah – July 22nd, 2013 – BRAVEN announces the immediate availability of the BRAVEN 855s, the biggest rugged BRAVEN yet. The 855s comes encased in a shock-absorbing water-resistant exterior, making it the perfect high-fidelity wireless speaker for sport, travel, around the house, and outdoor experiences. The BRAVEN 855s measures less than 10 inches long and 4 inches tall, but delivers enough power to fill raucous rooms or outdoor parties with amazing audio. Designed for the adventurer, the 855s is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, has a brute looking grill and is able to charge mobile devices including cameras, smartphones, even tablets. Similar to the BRAVEN 850, the 855s can also wirelessly daisy chain with a second 855s or 850 speaker for a true left and right wireless stereo experience. - See more at:

KREYOS: The ONLY Smartwatch With Voice & Gesture Control

KREYOS: The ONLY Smartwatch With Voice & Gesture Control from Kreyos on Vimeo.

Since the first time Captain Kirk spoke into his “communicator,” people have dreamed of using their voice to control communications.  As the only waterproof, interactive smartwatch to feature a microphone and speaker, the Kreyos Meteor is the first to allow you to control your smartphone – and your smartphone functions – remotely using voice commands.

The Kreyos Meteor is a hands-free, two-way communication system that you wear on your wrist. On your belt. On your bike. Or even on a lanyard around your neck.

Because it is light and portable, it’s easy to wear while on the move – whether you’re on a long bike ride or a short-trip to the grocery store.

For the first time ever, you now will have hands-free control over the powerhouse mini-computer that sits in your pocket.

http://igg.me/at/kreyos/x/664532 

Simple and Versatile, HandleBand!

Again, simple and brilliant, in so many ways. KickStarter
Our phones help us navigate and train. They're our cameras, our lights, and our emergency link home. So why don't we use them with our bikes? The Handleband is a simple tool that brings to light the untapped potential of our smartphones. It offers a simple, elegant and universal means of uniting your smartphone with your bicycle.

ChargeLight! iPhone, iPad, Android

THE DOCK-ABLE, RECHARGEABLE, & PORTABLE LED FLASHLIGHT & BATTERY PACK FOR ANY USB DEVICE INCLUDING IPHONE, IPAD & ANDROID. ChargeLight could be the most powerful and compact LED flashlight and battery pack ever. Smartphones, cameras, and flashlights need to stay charged at all times, so we can use them when we need them. Staying on top of power-hungry devices demands a product that is both lightweight and portable to tote wherever we go. With a beautiful design that suits any decor, ChargeLight is the most universal, practical, and essential product you may ever own.
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Head Trauma, Reebok Has a Solution! CheckLight

From Engadget

At CES 2013, mc10 and Reebok revealed the Checklight, a product built to help protect athletes who play football, hockey and other impact sports. Today, you can purchase one of your very own in men's, women's or children's sizes for $149.99 from Reebok's website. For your money, you get the sensor strip, a skull cap to keep it snug on your noggin and a micro-USB charger to keep it powered up.

For those who've forgotten, the Checklight's a head impact indicator powered bymc10's flexible electronics technology that gives athletes and medical personnel simple, actionable information about impacts to the wearer's head. It's not a concussion detector, per se, but it does provide information about the location, number and intensity of impacts to your dome -- so it's a valuable tool that can help identify those in danger and keep them out of harm's way. Well worth $150, we'd say.

A ‘SMART’ BALL, Basketball That Is!

94FIFTY FEATURES

• Instant feedback - shot by shot or every dribble 50 different head-to-head competition choices 
• Skill-based leveling workouts that get more difficult as you improve 
• QuickTrain shot analyzer for shot speed, shot arc, and backspin 
• QuickTrain ball-handling for power dribbling, speed dribbling, and off-hand dribbling 
• Works with Android 4.0 and greater and iOS 5.0.5 
• Stores workout and competition history for up to 4 players for 3 months 
• Indoor/Outdoor synthetic leather cover 
• Wireless recharging and up to 8 hours of battery life Up to 90 ft. range from hand held 
• Men's and women's/youth sizes

BUY $295.95

Used in conjunction with the four included training apps – including one allowing head-to-head competition against anyone, anywhere also using the technology – 94Fifty provides players instant feedback and hard data, allowing information to be processed in real time, facilitating faster improvement.

The basic philosophy is simple: That which gets measured can be improved, and too many aspects of training in basketball aren’t measured. A coach can call a jump shot “too flat,” lacking the proper arc to go in consistently, but that language is imprecise. Instead, the ball will communicate the exact angle of a shot to a smart phone and tablet. If 45% is what a player needs, he’ll quickly learn what that looks and feels like coming out of his hand.