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Motorola KORE is fitness gadget not tablet tips trademark

, Aug 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Looks like we may have to wait a little longer for details on Motorola's new tablet plans; the KORE domain registrations earlier this week apparently refer to a new fitness device, according to a trademark registration that has just gone public. The Motorola KORE is, according to the trademark description Fusible spotted, an "electronic non medical portable physical activity monitor and fitness device" that could be used, in a similar way to Nike+, to track your exercise regime and give feedback on it. The gadget could, in fact, be the iPod nano lookalike sports watch leaked late last month. Read The Full Story

Nike+ iPod nano 5G heart rate monitor tipped

, Sep 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

A Nike+ iPod user guide posted to Apple's site [pdf link] has tipped an upcoming Nike+ receiver for the new, camera-toting iPod nano 5G.  According to Apple Insider's sources, Apple intended to announce the receiver at their event earlier this week, but unspecified issues have caused it to be delayed for an unknown length of time. Read The Full Story

Nike+ SportBand gets update: real-time stats, better online support

, Jul 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Nike have updated last year's Nike+ SportBand, improving the display, tweaking the color scheme and throwing water-resistance into the mix too.  The new Nike+ SportBand can give real-time performance stats - including distance, pace, time and calories burned - as well as funneling spoken information through an iPod nano, touch or iPhone. Read The Full Story

Wii Fit Plus announced at Nintendo E3 2009

, Jun 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Nintendo had their press event at the E3 2009 conference today and they announced their brand new Wii Fit Plus game. The new game is set to be released this fall by itself and bundled with the Wii Balance Board. Read The Full Story

Riiflex Wiimote weights make flying remotes even more dangerous

, Apr 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

So just about everyone knows that the Wiimote for the Nintendo Wii can be a little bit dangerous, especially if the wrist strap snaps and it goes sailing into your friend's noggin, or even worse, your TV! But now with the Riiflex Wiimote weights on the market, there's even more to worry about. Read The Full Story

Takara Tomy Minutes Gym: digital fitness trainer

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

The success of Nintendo's Wii Fit has prompted many companies to look to the TV as a potential exercise prompt.  Takara Tomy's Minutes Gym lacks the real-time interactivity of the Wii Fit, but with its animated gym instructors comes in a whole lot cheaper. Read The Full Story

Tanita BC-1000 whispers your weight to Garmin watch

, Mar 18th 2009 Discuss [5]

Back when they launched the FR60 Fitness Watch in January, Garmin promised all manner of compatible equipment that would use the ANT+ wireless connection standard.  Tanita are one of the first to announce such an ANT+ equipped device, in the shape of the BC-1000 Body Composition Monitor, that can send multiple stats about your physique to both the FR60 and your PC.   Read The Full Story

Garmin FR60 Fitness Watch with ANT+ wireless sync

, Jan 30th 2009 Discuss [3]

Garmin have announced their latest GPS-enabled exercise trainer, the FR60 Fitness Watch.  Thanks to the ANT+ wireless fitness equipment standard, the FR60 can track time, calories burned, heart rate and other data from linked fitness equipment, then - with the supplied ANT+ USB stick - wirelessly transfer that information to your PC when it comes into range. Read The Full Story

Nokia N79 Active with Bluetooth heart-rate belt

, Jan 14th 2009 Discuss [2]

Nokia have announced a new bundle featuring one of their latest cellphones and a sports accessory.  The Nokia N79 Active set includes both the N79 handset and the Polar Bluetooth WearLink heart rate belt, which together with the new version of the Nokia Sports Tracker application allow you to monitor performance and map exercise then share those details online.   Read The Full Story

jOG forces Wii gamers to move around even more

, Jan 7th 2009 Discuss [1]

If you think snapping your wrist to serve in Wii Tennis is laborious, you're certainly not going to like this newly announced product.  The jOG for Wii (as well as PS2) only allows gamers to use their joysticks if they're physically jogging. Read The Full Story

Happy Face LED bike accessory makes riding a joy

, Sep 22nd 2008 Discuss [0]

If you like to ride your bike at night or are just a generally happy person, this LED accessory is certain to brighten up your riding experience. Or at least attract some funny looks. Read The Full Story

Apple patent shows future Nike+ shoes

, Sep 12th 2008 Discuss [0]

Another Apple patent has been uncovered that discloses some interesting information about a potential future product. It involves taking the Nike+ system to the next level with some high-tech running shoes. Read The Full Story
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