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.
BUY

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.

2013 Outdoor Must Haves!

Coffee is definitely a luxury at the campsite, but nothing will put more pep in your step than a tin cup full of java before you hit the trail. For the longest time, this meant packing along a sandwich baggy full of grounds and a couple filters and brewing it like a hobo, but this nifty little gizmo from Handpresso changes all that. Using a pre-pressed coffee packets and a hand pump to get the right water pressure, the Wild Hybrid is undoubtedly the most portable espresso machine we’ve ever encountered
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There’s something to be said for completely unplugging every so often, and even though high-tech gizmos definitely aren’t necessary for getting out and enjoying nature, we here at DT we know from experience that the right assortment of tech gear can make outdoor excursions simpler, safer, and more fun. These days more and more companies are making gear that’s designed to withstand the elements, so we’ve rounded up our favorites and put together this definitive guide to the best summer outdoor gear.

Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/buying-guides/best-outdoor-tech/#ixzz2XzZgWlac

Ringtool at werd.com

Ringtool is designed to provide maximum functionality with minimal form. It's manufactured in the same hardened and tempered stainless steel Leatherman uses on its multitools so is durable and strong enough to last several lifetimes despite being virtually weightless. It can be kept on a keyring for bike adjustments, assembling furniture, adjusting snowboard bindings, opening that ritual end-of-the-day-beer, and other miscellaneous daily needs. It’s easy to use too, much like the turning of a door key, between the thumb and bent forefinger. To be clear, this tool is not meant to replace more serious tools but rather to be readily available in the case of emergency or spontaneous need. 

I am an industrial designer with several years of industry experience bringing good ideas to life. I’ve worked alongside manufacturers and engineers to take countless products to market, from with conceptual sketches to production part. In addition to experiences of my own long-distance bike touring and cycling within the city, Ringtool was the product of countless conversations and testing with cyclists, mechanics, architects, designers, and material experts. I have quotes from two foundries located in here in northeastern USA for both tooling and prices per part so all I need now is your help with the funding to be able to pull the trigger for the first batch.

If this campaign is a success and you receive the tool I would love to hear your feedback and will try my best to incorporate any changes you think might make the product even better in the next version. I am deeply appreciative for your considering to support making this long time dream of mine a reality.

Features
-Bottle-cap opener
-3mm Hexhead
-4mm Hexhead
-5mm Hexhead
-6mm Hexhead
-8mm Hexhead
-Flathead Driver
-Phillips Driver
-Torxhead T25 Driver

Tip to Tip= 2"

Weight ≈ 1oz

TSA Approved 

Patent Pending

Simple Phone Sleeve, RichWorks

These cell phone sleeves are just plain beautiful. So beautiful in fact, it might take you a little longer to answer your phone or respond to that text. But does that really matter when your device travels in this much style? Didn't think so.

From Even Rich, Founder RichWorks

It’s been something of a dream or goal of mine to create and manage my own brand with its own products, to start something and just see what happens without much of a destination. It’s the kind of thing that lingers in the back of your mind for a while and you just let it marinate until you think it's ready. Well some time in the spring of 2013 it felt ready.

I purchased a new phone and obviously wanted to protect it, but I’ve always hated bulky hard cases and those wimpy snap on things that don’t offer any protection. As someone who takes care of my phone, I really didn’t need a bombproof case that turns your phone into the size of an early 90’s cell phone. Being someone who always wants something that no one else has, I figured I could whip something up.

I’ve always been into soft-goods and learned to sew pretty well in college so I took some left over nylon fabric I had and started sewing up some sleeve-like covers. Turns out they came out pretty cool so I ordered some more fabric in a few color ways and kept refining my design. When I presented my cell phone sleeves to friends and family, some of them loved it and just “got it” but others admitted being reluctant to using it because it wasn’t enough protection. A few people said the cell phone sleeve might not work for everyone but the same product intended for tablets and laptops would make a lot of sense. Obviously I expanded the lineup.

I hope to be able to expand the brand with all types of products. I’ve got a lot of diverse passions and different ideas for products that I’d love to be able to make and sell for people. RichWorks isn’t just about selling one type product or good; it’s really just a means to spread my idea’s to whoever cares to listen.

Thanks for checking out RichWorks and I hope you will spread the word about us If you appreciate our products!

                                                                                                            -Evan Rich

Adidas is spring loaded!

From Fast Co.
It wasn’t until James Carnes saw a rough sketch of a strange running shoe--the sole dotted with rounded, angled blades--that he thought the concept would actually work. “We’re taking a rigid and stiff material and making it look soft and elegant,” says Carnes, the head of global design for Adidas. “That’s hard. This was something we always wanted but didn’t think we could get.”

Rudy Project, Excellent Eye-wear!

There is always a deal, for all their gear.

For 25 years our mission has been simple - research, develop, apply and promote technical innovations to create comfortable, practical, stylish and cutting-edge product that meets the needs of even the most demanding athletes.

Become a fan on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to get the inside scoop on new products and special offers before they hit the streets! We also have a YouTube channel where we'll post informative videos on our products as well as sneak peak of products coming in the future!

Switch Aero System, One Bike One Solution!

SUPPORT THEM, much cheaper than two bikes!

Hammock | Printed Double Hammock | Travel Hammock - Grand Trunk

Easy light and well worth the $65 dollars. Best and easiest to set up!
There are hammocks, and then there is the Grand Trunk Parachute Nylon Double Hammock. Our guarantee to you is that once you hang up this hammock you will love it; if you don't, then let us know! This hammock offers the largest portable hammock bed space on the market and only weighs 20 oz. Enjoy a snooze by yourself or with that special someone.

Hands-On With The Omega Seamaster Bullhead (Live Pics Pricing) — HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories

If you like watches and you are a Omega enthusiast, the Bullhead is for you.

The late 60s were an exciting time for Omega. The Constellation line was in full stride, the Speedmaster was heading into space, and the Seamaster Bullhead was finding love in a growing sea of sporty chronograph fans. More than 40 years later, the Speedmaster is still on top of its game and the Constellation is… well it's still here (though a far cry from the 561s of the 60s). The Bullhead however, was been but a faint memory, only discussed within the nerdiest of WIS circles (you know who you are). That's about to change though, thanks to a faithful re-issue of the 1969 Bullhead Chronograph unveiled in Basel just a few weeks ago.

Life Triangle – Water Rescue System by Prof. Shi Yuanwu, Hu Sumei & Wu Chongxiang � Yanko Design

Industrial designers are great. This concept is great.
Life Triangle is a 2012 red dot award: design concept winner.
Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/16/the-triangle-of-life/#RI5YeYjGbcrWHXDB.99 

Every so often you see a design and think, wow why has that not been done before. Not sure, but this concept is great. Drop, crawl and wait for chopper to lower safety rig.   Life Triangle is a life raft featuring a multi-directional triangular shape so that it doesn't capsize easily. Apparently the triangular structure prevents the raft from turning over, a fear often associated with smaller rafts. The boat involves automatic inflation and features a movable signal light containing GPS technology.

Read more at Yanko

ARMIDA WATCHES

What is not to love, big, thick, Swiss internal movements, oh and the price is perfect $700.
ARMIDA A5 1000m Diver ETA 2824-2

The Armida A5 1000m is a functional diver watch.
Its movement is a Swiss ETA2824-2

- 316l stainless steel case
- Black dial
- white hands
- C3 lumed bezel dot, hour markers and hands
- 42 mm case diameter
- 43mm bezel diameter
- Lug to lug 53mm
- Lug distance 22mm
- Height 17mm
- Double domed sapphire crystal 3.5 mm
- Anti reflective coating on the inside crystal
- 22mm steel bracelet and rubber strap
- Waterproof to 1000m/3300feet
- Screwed and signed crown 7mm
- 1 Year International Warranty

Citroen DS BiRotor Concept by Jose Eduardo Sanchez � Yanko Design

Why do concept cars look so great, then when produced well not so much! Designer: Jose Eduardo Sanchez, has a great concept for the Citroen, Clean Tech! How about this for Triathletes car!
The Citroën DS BiRotor is a hybrid concept that merges aerodynamic coupe styling with 4-door hatchback versatility to form the sportiest Citroën compact yet. It uses the latest in internal combustion and electric power for optimal fuel efficiency and immediate implementation to the current infrastructure. All that squeezed into a superlight carbon and aluminum modular chassis for optimal weight, rigidity and safety.

As for the tires, the Michelin Variable Response is designed to provide both perfect grip and fuel economy. The VR consists primarily of two carbon fiber covers pressed against each other holding the tire in place. The tire is made from a soft colored rubber and black vulcanized harder rubber surrounding it. The wheel features a servo motor that varies the width of the tire depending on weather conditions and driving demands. It works by expanding the rubber and shifting the gaps to direct water more efficiently. When the ground is dry, the tire closes to become flatter, bigger and harder, improving fuel economy .It will also respond to sudden and violent maneuvers in order to increase stability. The carbon covers keep weight low and allow the wheel to have a bigger diameter to cover larger distance with each rotation.

The power train is one-of-a-kind. It features a 600cc Wankel engine that produces 140hp mounted over the rear axle and connected to the rear wheels via CVT transmission. It also features two 30hp electric in-wheel motors at the front to improve performance and fuel economy. These are powered by a bank of supercapacitors that are recharged constantly by the engine. The onboard computer manages the power delivery according to the driver’s demands, being able to function as a fully electric vehicle without the need of batteries or recharging. The typical disadvantage of the Wankel engine, such as lower pressure and oil consumption are rectified by the use of a turbocharger, organic biodegradable oil and hydrogen-on-demand system. The latter uses a water tank and stainless steel plates to generate hydrogen gas and injects it into the engine to improve combustion and lower emissions.


Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/26/citroen-clean-tech/#PRihLPitFEEueqwT.99

7 Best Dive Watches

You have to love watches, the best is when Timex rates among one of the best. You don't have to have a $5,000 watch to reach the depths, and most of the time they are overrated. Omega Seamaster is one of my favorites. But after a service, it is running fast 1 hour a day fast. never heard of a Timex doing that!

7 Best Dive Watches - Gear Patrol

Man's Best Friend Gets Its Own Action Cam Mount Courtesy Of Sony

Get ready, having your dog follow you while running can provide some interesting footage, or when he/she chase a squirrel, that could be pretty cool. Well Sony has made a harness for their action cam, that attaches to a dog larger than 33 pounds.

SmartCrossbars™, Easy and Fast!

SmartCrossbars™, manufactured right here in the USA, make it fast and easy to put any attachments like boxes, bike racks and ski racks onto your vehicle.  Thanks to the patent pending quick release system, you can change out components in literally a couple of seconds instead of minutes and hours with Yakima® and Thule® crossbars.

SmartCrossbars™ fit right into the towers made for round Yakima® or square Thule® crossbars.  If you’re buying a new rack, get the recommended towers for your vehicle, and buy SmartCrossbars™ that are at least the width of those they recommend.  If you have an existing rack, just replace the existing crossbars with SmartCrossbars™.

This system is made of extruded, 6065 aluminum and CNC machined for precision. Top that all with military spec hard anodizing and you have a product that is built to work flawlessly and stand up to the elements for decades!

LoopAlien - Rapid Cord Attachment by David — Kickstarter

LoopAlien - Rapid Cord Attachment by David — Kickstarter: LoopAlien - Rapid Cord Attachment

The size is nice, from the initial images it looks larger. This is a must have make cinching up on a line easy and simple.  

The LoopAlien is very easy to use as shown in the video and pictures. To adjust, simply release the tension on the cord and reposition. Once the tension is reapplied the LoopAlien will hold fast. This small, efficient design has been tested to well over 100 pounds using a 1.75 mm cord with no slipping. In fact, the more tension you put on the rope, the more the LoopAlien grips it. The LoopAlien works with cords all the way up to paracord size. The 1.75 mm cord is easier to adjust than the larger paracord sized cords.

Bedrock bags and packs: Entrada handlebar bag

Bedrock bags and packs: Entrada handlebar bag

Rackless touring gear to take you from road to single track.

Bedrock Bags currently offers handlebar bags and stem bags as standard items. Seat bags will be ready soon! FRAME BAGS and other custom items are available upon request. Just hit the contact link, tell me what you need, I'll give you a price and we can go from there. Customer service and communication is a priority!

Hand made in Durango, Colorado.

Entrada handlebar bag

Go fast and light with the Entrada. At 5.75" inches in diameter this bag works well with bikes with smaller head tubes such as 29ers with a suspension fork. Available in two options. One with a flat, padded panel and another with a contoured pocket with waterproof zipper.

CrossFit Changing How We Use Fitness!

CrossFit has come on strong, been around for quite sometime, but with the games it really has been taken to a new level. Who is the fittest, I had the opportunity to go through a Level 1 Training class, listen to the speeches, read the manual and see what it takes to be CrossFit, more than you think. I am an endurance athlete, what changes for me is the weight, not even the heavy stuff,  push-up, sit-up, pull-ups, running, biking, rowing, nice, now add that to a doing a "Cindy", what or who is "Cindy", well your maker:

"Cindy"
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

Humbling!

Every class is a competition, battling with the class or against yourself. Type A, well you will do both. Problem for endurance athletes are as follows, we are weak, very weak in part of our bodies neglected by years of individual training, BAD, very bad. You can dive full into CF and get a ton out of it, you will be faster, stronger and overall fitter than just swim, bike, run.

CrossFit begins with a belief in fitness. The aim of CrossFit is to forge a broad, general and inclusive fitness. We have sought to build a program that will best prepare trainees for any physical contingency — not only for the unknown, but for the unknowable. After looking at all sport and physical tasks collectively, we asked what physical skills and adaptations would most universally lend themselves to performance advantage. Capacity culled from the intersection of all sports demands would quite logically lend itself well to all sport. In sum, our specialty is not specializing.

CrossFit Endurance CrossFit Endurance is an endurance sports training program dedicated to improving performance, fitness and endurance sports potential. We inspire, coach, and provide our community with the most aggressive and proven fundamentals of sports science, exercise physiology, nutrition and athletic training protocols. We are the leaders in strength and conditioning for endurance athletes. We have been guiding athletes, educating coaches and providing premier content to the endurance communities with tremendous success. Our passion is endurance sports. Our goal is to show a path that has not been illuminated. Our training principles work. We are not for everyone, only for those who want to have a home in which they can grow both mentally and physically as an athlete to realize their chosen potential.

Power and speed are critical components to success in the endurance world. With careful planning, our strength and conditioning plan increases these two mainstays of performance while decreasing recovery time, reducing injury, promoting preservation of lean tissue and creating a more sustainable performance curve.

We focus on eliminating unnecessary volume of training while increasing intensity. Our programming is structured, sport-specific and seamlessly integrated with Olympic lifts, powerlifting, gymnastics movements, explosive activity and mobility-based support. Everything we do focuses on midline stabilization and working from the inside out.

Our strength and conditioning approach for endurance athletes is unparalleled. We incorporate the CrossFit fundamentals of being constantly varied. Repetition is the enemy and results in a decreased ability to build fitness.

Make no doubt, our program is not easy, but we believe the journey is part of making the results more rewarding. Our design is to maximize you as an athlete and to elevate your fitness.

Our commitment to you is that we will coach, inspire, lead and educate with care, sincerity and a relentless motivation to finally get you where you want to go!

Automatic - Your Smart Driving Assistant

Ever wanted to see how your car is doing without having to take it to the deal, welcome Automatic!

Driving Feedback

Automatic learns about your driving style and gives you subtle audio cues when you do things that waste gas, like:

Rough Braking
Braking abruptly decreases fuel efficiency and dramatically increases wear-and-tear on your car’s brake pads.

Speeding
Speeding doesn't save as much time as you might think, but driving 10 MPH over the speed limit reduces fuel¹efficiency by 12-15%.

Rapid Acceleration
Stepping hard on the gas pedal decreases fuel efficiency and wastes money.

Automatic shows how you're doing on every trip.

Drive Score

Automatic scores your driving every week to help you improve. A high score could save you hundreds on gas every year.

Trip Timeline

The Automatic app displays detailed info about your week, like how much you drive and where.

See the actual MPGs for all your trips, even for older cars that don't display fuel efficiency on the dashboard.

Automatic also detects* fill-ups and even tracks local gas prices to show you how much you're spending.

Its a wonderful thing!

Outex Waterproof DSLR Cover

Outex was designed to seal-in SLR equipment from the elements - even under water. The patented seal design allows malleability, flexibility, light weight and quick & easy installation.

 

The Kits offer you a complete solution for most SLR camera brands, including covers, optical lens, viewfinder, and the base accessories to get your started.

Get it, Outex!

Lawson Hammock | Blue Ridge Camping Hammock

Lawson Hammock | Blue Ridge Camping Hammock

Hammocks are one thing, hammocks that you can sleep in are another! This on by Lawson Hammock | Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is amazing. 

Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are the finest tent hammocks, jungle hammocks and wilderness hammocks made anywhere. This camping hammock is lightweight, weather resistant, and flying insect free.

Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are designed specifically for backpacking in hard terrain. Anywhere a tent can't go the Blue Ridge Camping Hammock is there - mountainside, jungle, wilderness, along river beds, etc... It's for people who are on the move, who need to set up fast and go. It can be used either as a tent hammock or on the ground as a bivy tent. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are made of the finest materials, including a nylon pack cloth bed, rip-stop nylon rain fly, and no-see-um netting. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are safe, comfortable, easy to set up, and really protect the occupants from flying insects and the elements. It's also light-weight, weighing only 4.25 lbs. Users don't have to carry added bulky weight such as ground tarps and sleeping pads. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are a leader in the three season tent category.



We think you will find this to be an outstanding three season tent. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks have been featured in many articles such as Backpacker Magazine, Soldier of Fortune, Outside Magazine, American Survival Guide and in the El Yunque episode of the 'Trailside Series' on PBS. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks have been used world wide by researchers and professionals as well as by campers, hunters, fishermen, whitewater rafters and kayakers in the most difficult climates and terrain with great success.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to e-mail or call us. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are products that we believe in; more than eight years of experience and research have gone into its design. Blue Ridge Camping Hammocks are available through purchase online at our website, at many catalogs and camping specialty stores, or you can call us directly to place an order. Thanks for your inquiries! Covered under U.S. Patents.

I'm in!

MIT and US Army crafting uniforms with full-body fiberoptic sensors

Seems as though tracking your heart rate is not enough, now the military and MIT are thinking about tracking just a bit more of our soldiers.

Militaries want soldiers to carry an increasing amount of tech on to the battlefield, but that isn't necessarily convenient -- or comfortable. MIT and the US Army have started early work on uniforms with fiberoptic sensors that would alleviate much of that burden. By weaving in microfibers cut from a mix of specialized, fluidized materials, the partnership can build data links that cover the entire body without breaking or adding significant bulk. They could serve as basic elements of a communication system, but MIT has broader ambitions: the sensors could track wounds through heat signatures, and just might prevent friendly fire incidents by sending a don't-shoot signal when targeted with a laser sight. The fibers still have to get much thinner before the Army can offer smart uniforms as standard issue, but the wearable tech may keep soldiers nimble and, just possibly, save a few lives.

Armour39 - Under Armour - Coming Spring 2013 | US

Armour39 - Under Armour - Coming Spring 2013 | US
Another player into the world of tracking fitness. Under Armour has taken a different spin on tracking and it claiming we can track how hard you are working. Interesting Spin

The Dream Machine by Jonny Mole – Bicycle Design

I like seeing how the bike company is going. designers are now getting there chance to showcase their bikes. 

The Dream Machine, a futuristic racing bike by Italian design studio Jonny Mole Design, recently was selected as a winning entry for the Bicycles category in the Taipei Cycle D&I awards 2013, an event organized by iF DESIGN to reward the best projects in the bike industry.  The award will be presented on March 23^rd at the Taipei Cycle Show, where the Dream Machine will be on display along with winners in the components and parts, peripherals and accessories, and e-bikes and pedelecs categories.
Bicycle Design!

Wood Grips Training Board for climbers

The traditional climbing boards are just like rock, or as close as they can make it, they come in a variety of colors, sizes and manufactures. Metolius, is going a little more green with these natural wood training boards. 

These are stylish enough to put up in your house. 

Deluxe Training Board

• Super skin-friendly wood training board
• Large assortment of holds including jugs, big sloper, edges and pockets
• Includes comprehensive instructions and training guide
• Includes mounting hardware
• 28.25"x 6.9" (718 mm x 175 mm)
• Price: $89.00

Compact Training Board

• Compact version of the popular Wood Grips Deluxe Training Board
• Large assortment of holds including jugs, big sloper, edges and pockets
• Includes comprehensive instructions and training guide
• Includes mounting hardware
• 24.5"x 5.125" (622 mm x 130 mm)
• Price: $69.95

i'm here, GPS Tracking!

Things are getting smaller, and easier to hide or carry on a person. The i'm here is great, if you have children and want to give them a little freedom, while keeping your sanity. The world is a crazy place, why be tied down.

i’m Here is the most innovative and accurate GPS tracker the world has ever seen: a latest generation device able to locate anything or pinpoint your position upon demand or at regular intervals. It is so compact that you can take it everywhere and it can cover all your needs. Get your hands on it, available in seven different colors! i’m Here’s technology is simple and efficient: from your smartphone you connect to i’m Cloud, which asks the device to find its position. Once identified, it shows you its location on Google Maps. Using latest generation technology, i’m Here is able to transmit its location anywhere in the world. Its secret?

i’m Here uses its integrated SIM to access the global GSM mobile network to transmit its position. It does this upon demand, if you ask it via the i’m Cloud service, or automatically at pre-set intervals. This is useful, for example, when sailing or hiking alone, when you want to let others know your position or when you’ve finished and want to analyze your route. And in the pocket or on the wrist of your child, it becomes an invaluable safety device.

 At $170 it is a deal, what it does not say if there is an additional cost. Wait and see.

Cruise Control: Run Automatically Matches Music to Your Running Pace

This is pretty good, slow down and the play list slows down as well, speed up, well you guessed it faster beat. This would work well with one of my ideas InSendtive.

Get ready to rock your run! Part coach and part dance partner, Cruise Control produces magical running experiences. It adjusts your music in real-time to control your running and keep you on track to hit your target pace, heart rate, or cadence. We call it Cruise Control because it works a lot like cruise control in your car - you set your target, and the music will keep adjusting its rhythm, just like the car adjusts its throttle, to get you to your target and keep you there. 

But Cruise Control is way more fun than pushing a button in your car! Imagine flying down the trail at exactly the speed you want, with every beat of every playlist song synchronized to your footfalls. It feels like your favorite band is right there with you, timing their kick drum to drive you faster and further. When we use it, we always get “Cruise Control Moments” - irrepressible smiles that stretch from ear to ear, outbursts of singing, and even some high-fiving of random dog walkers. Yeah, you can look a little goofy, but it sure feels great.

Under the hood of Cruise Control is some serious science. Researchers from the Locomotion Lab at Simon Fraser University used a combination of human experiments and control theory to develop algorithms that control your running speed and intensity in real-time. They filed patents, we licensed the technology, and together we built this App. * Patents Pending*
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There are 4 ways to Cruise Control your run:

FREE RUN: A good place to start! Just go for a run and the rhythm of the music will adjust to match your running rhythm. Automatically. 

PACE: Pick a target speed and go! As long as you match your steps to the rhythm of the music, the music will get you to your target speed and keep you there. How accurately? Our lab tests show that the average pacing error is less than 1%.

HEART RATE: Pick a target heart rate and go! Just like Pace Mode, as long as you match your steps to the rhythm of the music, the music will drive you to your heart rate goal. Our lab tests found that, on average, the measured heart rate is within 2 beats per minute of the target. Of course, you will need a Heart Rate Monitor for this mode.

CADENCE: Special order for the 90 strides per minute junkies! Pick a target stride rate and Cruise Control will adjust all your songs to play at the same tempo. This mode is also great for showing off how our algorithms can change music tempo without changing music pitch. No Alvin, Simon and Theodore here! 
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Features
Cruise Control is no one-trick pony. It is a full-featured running app.
✓ Listen to your music. CC pulls good running songs from the music already on your phone into the app automatically. Need more tunes? Follow us on Twitter @CruiseCtrlRun or check www.cruisecontrolrun.com for run-tested playlists.
✓ Customize your favorite songs into epic playlists.
✓ Control your music on the run by switching songs or playlists or using the thumb-up and thumb-down feature to keep track of those great and not-so-great tunes. 
✓ Accurately measure running pace and cadence using the iPhone’s built-in sensors. 
✓ Pair with ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart heart rate monitors and stride sensors for even more running data. Check out our favs at www.WahooFitness.com.
✓ View your pace, cadence, heart rate and route map as you run including current, average and maximum values. 
✓ Review your running history. CC logs of all your runs - including mileage, distance, map, pace, cadence and heart rate – and organizes them by date in the history tab.
✓ Share your runs via Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
✓ Email your runs including all your data for uploading to your favorite training website (e.g. MapMyFitness, Runkeeper, Strava, etc.).
✓ Works seamlessly with the iPhones 4, 4S and 5. 3GS not supported.

Have questions? We're here to help! (info@cruisecontrolrun.com). Now, go rock your run!

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Newton Running 2013

@newtonrunning 2013 models are here. Newton Running, colors are bolder, same old comfort and fast running. They have added a truck load of new apparel, shorts, tops, running singlets, YOU HAVE GOT TO LOVE NEWTON!

iSamrtAlarm - Keep your home and family safe

Making security affordable is important, many of us are paying services fees, monthly fees, set up fees and 90% of the time we are less than 10 miles from home. There has been those times that it has happened that you are away and your security companies calls you because the alarm is going off, that is rare.

We all have smart phone, I would rather pay the local police departments or municipalities a yearly fee for them to react when the alarm goes off. Now I am not sure how many false alarms there are in each city, I am sure it is not enough to turn down the money.

It seems as though there are more and more companies making Alarm systems affordable. Hey give me a  load siren, iPhone viewing capabilities and remote shutdown, sensors on the doors and I believe that is enough to keep people away.

iSmart Alarm Inc. was founded in Silicon Valley in 2012 on the principles of safety, beauty, and intelligence. We designed and developed the best smartphone-enabled home security and home control system. Our products are cool, simple to use, and affordable to everyone. We protect your home intelligently!

To be the world leader in affordable, expandable, and innovative home technology and home security. To make your everyday life safer and more convenient.

Now this is the part that I like!
All devices are mobile and easy to use, no 3-year contracts and no monthly fees, customizable and expandable.

Every Parent Who Gives Their Kid an iPhone Should Make Their Kid Follow These 18 Rules

So everyone that has a kid and is or has given them a phone should consider some if not all these rules. An iPad should be considered as well. f Janell Hofmann wrote these when she gave her 13 year-old son his/her iPhone. 

Every Parent Who Gives Their Kid an iPhone Should Make Their Kid Follow These 18 Rules

1. It is my phone. I bought it. I pay for it. I am loaning it to you. Aren't I the greatest?
2. I will always know the password.
3. If it rings, answer it. It is a phone. Say hello, use your manners. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads "Mom" or "Dad". Not ever.
4. Hand the phone to one of your parents promptly at 7:30pm every school night & every weekend night at 9:00pm. It will be shut off for the night and turned on again at 7:30am. If you would not make a call to someone's land line, wherein their parents may answer first, then do not call or text. Listen to those instincts and respect other families like we would like to be respected.
5. It does not go to school with you. Have a conversation with the people you text in person. It's a life skill. *Half days, field trips and after school activities will require special consideration.
6. If it falls into the toilet, smashes on the ground, or vanishes into thin air, you are responsible for the replacement costs or repairs. Mow a lawn, babysit, stash some birthday money. It will happen, you should be prepared.
7. Do not use this technology to lie, fool, or deceive another human being. Do not involve yourself in conversations that are hurtful to others. Be a good friend first or stay the hell out of the crossfire.
8. Do not text, email, or say anything through this device you would not say in person.
9. Do not text, email, or say anything to someone that you would not say out loud with their parents in the room. Censor yourself.
10. No porn. Search the web for information you would openly share with me. If you have a question about anything, ask a person ? preferably me or your father.
11. Turn it off, silence it, put it away in public. Especially in a restaurant, at the movies, or while speaking with another human being. You are not a rude person; do not allow the iPhone to change that.
12. Do not send or receive pictures of your private parts or anyone else's private parts. Don't laugh. Someday you will be tempted to do this despite your high intelligence. It is risky and could ruin your teenage/college/adult life. It is always a bad idea. Cyberspace is vast and more powerful than you. And it is hard to make anything of this magnitude disappear — including a bad reputation.
13. Don't take a zillion pictures and videos. There is no need to document everything. Live your experiences. They will be stored in your memory for eternity.
14. Leave your phone home sometimes and feel safe and secure in that decision. It is not alive or an extension of you. Learn to live without it. Be bigger and more powerful than FOMO — fear of missing out.
15. Download music that is new or classic or different than the millions of your peers that listen to the same exact stuff. Your generation has access to music like never before in history. Take advantage of that gift. Expand your horizons.
16. Play a game with words or puzzles or brain teasers every now and then.
17. Keep your eyes up. See the world happening around you. Stare out a window. Listen to the birds. Take a walk. Talk to a stranger. Wonder without googling.
18. You will mess up. I will take away your phone. We will sit down and talk about it. We will start over again. You & I, we are always learning. I am on your team. We are in this together.

Stick-n-find | Never lose your keys again!

With Stick-n-find…

Never lose your keys again.

Find your Remote control.

Track your luggage.

An Amazing App
The Radar Screen displays all your devices within range.

You can tap the Sticker on the radar screen and decide if you would like it to Buzz, Flash the lights or do both.

Of course, because we don't really know direction, the radar Screen can only be used to approximate the distance of the Stick-N-Find to your phone, but not direction.

So once you have located on the Radar Screen a Sticker you would like to find, you start walking in a specific direction, and see if it gets closer or farther.