Feb 17
It’s like a blast from the past but is really a trip back to the future in the soon to be present. Tinker Hatfield, the original designer behind Nike’s limited … Continue reading
Feb 16
How many times has a trip to the park been undone because you just couldn’t decide what sports gear to bring with you? With the AryaBall kit, it’s a decision you’ll never have to make again because a simple bat and soccer ball turn into everything you need for playing frisbee, baseball, golf, and even football.
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Feb 13
You’ve seen robots hike over rocks and dominate a foosball table, but have you ever watched a machine face off against a human ping pong champion, Forrest Gump-style? Well, March 11 is your lucky day.
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Feb 13
There’s a modder out there by the name of MGX, a fellow who appears to have made it his life’s work to modify the game NBA 2K13 and NBA 2K14 … Continue reading
Feb 13
An activity tracker is not something that everyone would want to get, or think that they need it, but when you pass one to them for them to use, they might ask themselves why didn’t they pick one up all this time before? Of course, once a particular device gets more and more famous and commonplace, functionality is just as important as its aesthetics. The £99.99 Misfit Shine Activity Tracker that comes in black and grey shades has been touted to be the “world’s most stylish physical activity monitor”, where it has been precision-crafted from aerospace grade aluminium and boasts the capability of measuring your walking, running, swimming, cycling and sleep patterns.
Don’t be put off by its name though, as this is definitely not a misfit at all in the larger scheme of things. It is capable of synchronizing sans wires with your iPhone to track steps, calories, distance, and is also water resistant up to 50 metres, so fret not if you are going to go swimming or just frolicking around the beach. All that is required to chart your progress in a day would be to give it a simple tap, where a circle of a dozen small lights will glow gently, letting you know how you’re getting on. You can place the Misfit Shine Activity Tracker on your iPhone display in order to have its data synchronized via Bluetooth, while the app would let you set goals and access data such as your own performance stats, trends and insights. A single standard replaceable CR2032 battery ought to be able to last you up to 4 months.
[ Misfit Shine Activity Tracker tracks your activity in style copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Feb 12
The second life of Olympic structures is a challenge to manage for any host city. But none, perhaps, offer as stark an image as Sarajevo’s battle-scarred Olympic buildings. Eight years after the 1984 winter games, the Bosnian War left the city with buildings full of bullet holes, ski slopes dotted with land mines, and a graveyard just outside the very stadium that once held the opening ceremonies.
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Feb 12
The Sochi Olympics are in full swing, but Americans looking to watch the games online need a cable account to check out NBC’s coverage. There are ways around it though. Here’s what you’ll need to do.
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Feb 12
Everyone tells us to stretch before exercise, but does it actually help improve performance and recovery?
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Feb 10
“Carry me, please!” …oh how I remember those days. If you’re a mom, I’m sure you remember them too, they followed right behind “up-py, up-py” Can you picture it now? Little arms outstretched, standing on tippy toes… begging to be swept off the ground, and you, thinking of your aching back, weary arms, and trying to calculate exactly how much they weigh now, and deciding exactly how many more birthdays you’ll actually be able to tote them around like that, without killing yourself.
Well, check out The Piggyback Rider, a portable, lightweight carrier that is worn like a backpack, allowing your child to ride in style, while their weight is evenly distributed at your core, so you can maintain a natural upright walking posture, and still be able to lug the little tyke all over the world, without crippling yourself. Equipped with safety straps and handles, The Piggyback Rider is fully adjustable, and lets you comfortably carry kids from about 2 and a half to 7 years old, weighing up to 60 pounds.
Perfect for shopping, hiking, and the zoo, the Piggyback Rider keeps your hands free, and your child hanging on, and scoping out the world over your shoulder. Made of a comfy foam core, the basic carrier also features a cell phone pocket and storage bag. The Piggyback Carrier Deluxe model also incorporates a Camelback Hydration pack into the safety harness, so you’re even prepared when the ”I’m thirsty… I’m thirsty!!” starts up.
So if you’re ready to leave strollers and backaches behind, the Piggyback Rider might be for you, and you can get the deluxe model in orange, green, or black from amazon.com for around 110 bucks. Check out the video HERE.
[ The Piggyback Rider – Standing Child Carrier copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Feb 06
With the explosion of exercise apps and fitness trackers, more people than ever are recording the routes they run during their workouts. Now, Nathan Yau from Flowing Data has mined some of that data to visualize some of the world’s most popular paths.
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