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Nike GPS shoes could make finish lines obsolete
A leaked patent application shows a GPS enabled shoe being developed by none other than Nike. The system aims to more precisely track a runner’s performance over a period of time by factoring in various physical characteristics of the runner, such as age, weight, and gender, which could then be used to evaluate the runner’s…
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iPhone Nike+ running app screenshots spied
Waiting with bated breath, all the panting and lusting just got heavier as the first shots of the iPhone Nike+ running apps emerge. Unfortunately details are still vacant, but rest assured, we’ll keep you posted. Source
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Nike gives Team USA new innovative, light uniforms for 2008 Olympic
Not to be outdone by Speedo, Nike unveiled their Swift System of Dress for the Track & Field Team representing USA in the 2008 Olympics. The new uniform gives aerodynamic advantages on key parts of the body. Nike developed socks, gloves and arm coverings so that sprinters could run faster. The Nike Swift gloves and…
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Nike Wi-Fi sneakers – Wi-Fi detection on the go
Among the many ways to detect the strength and location of Wi-Fi hotspots around you, there are things that work off your USB port, applications, even t-shirts. But this takes the cake – Wi-Fi sneakers. They’re nice looking shoes and they’ll tell you if there’s an available network in your current vicinity. And think how…
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Nike PreCool Vest
To keep athletes cool at the world’s biggest sporting event Nike has unveiled the PreCool Vest. Developed specially for the Bejing Olympics the vest has multiple triangular cavities of various sizes and inside there is frozen water. To be used within one hour prior to competition it lowers the body temperature of the athlete and…
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Nike+ system coming to iPhone plus gets WiFi
I know I told you earlier that maybe the Nike system will not be integrated in the new iPhone system but I stand corrected, apparently Stuff.tv has news that the Nike+ system will “definitely” extend beyond the iPod nano to support the relatively bulky iPhone and iPod touch. It will by-pass the RF link between…
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Nike and Apple trying to integrate iPod to your gym routine
After the successful partnership that resulted in Nike+ technology more than a year ago, Nike and Apple are at it again. Earlier their wireless system allowed certain Nike shoes embedded with a sensor to communicate with Apple’s iPod Nano. This time around they are wooing gym equipment manufacturers and health clubs to make the iPod…
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Nike SPARQ Parachute helps you run faster
The SPARQ Parachute creates the drag necessary to force athletes to push themselves harder to achieve speed. It is designed for athletes who weigh 170 – 210 lbs. The easy step-in belt allows you to get right to your workout without having to fidget with buckles or adjustments. The Specs include: – Maximum drag =…
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Nike introduces shoe line up for mobile phones
Nike has tied up with Japan’s KDDi communications and launched an exclusive line of customizable shoes which go in line with the KDDi’s Infobar 2 phone. The shoes will be available in four colors just like the phone and can be further customized using the Nike ID feature. Starting December Nike will be accepting order…
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Nike creates limited edition Dunks
Nike is out to pamper music lovers, it is coming out with a set of 100 limited luxury Dunks which won’t be for sale. The lavish Dunks are made of patent leather with details that play with the colors Black, Red and Gold. The treats included in the model are the use of 3M Scotchlite…
