Technology
March 12, 2010
New Soccer Technology - Nike Sense automatically adjusts stud length in your soccer boots
This new soccer technology Nike Sense is seen on the mercurial vapor superfly II lightweight football boots. These new soccer technology soccer boots feature Nike sense, a specially designed adaptive traction system that adjusts the stud's height depending on the conditions of the terrain. The first of its kind, Nike Sense uses this new technology to provide players with more traction in both wet and dry conditions, and to ultimately give them better acceleration. The technology actually reacts to the pressure applied by the player's foot and adjusts the stud respectively by up to 3mm to dig into the ground. Nike.
March 10, 2010
Best New Laptops for 2010 - New Dell Vostro Laptops
Best new laptops for 2010 like these new Dell Vostro Laptops (Vostro 1520 pictured above) follow the successful launch of the ultrathin and light Vostro V13. These vostro best new laptops for 2010 offer business customers even more choice with the stylish Vostro 3000 series, thier range of new thin, lightweight and durable laptop computers. Featuring powerful processors, high-end graphics and built-in security, the Vostro 3000 series is designed for small businesses that require robust mobile computing solutions. The series also boasts the latest powerful Intel Core processor technology, including, the optional, Core i7 Quad Core processor available on the Vostro 3700. For those that demand portability and productivity, the Vostro 3300 is one of the industry's thinnest commercial 13-inch laptop with an integrated optical drive. For those who are out and about the 14-inch Vostro 3400 offers a full day of mobile productivity with up to eight hours1 of battery life with an optional nine-cell battery. Vostro Laptops start from $549.
February 1, 2010
Best Avalanche Transceiver : Pieps DSP Avalanche Transceiver
This best avalanche transceiver called the Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver has been upgraded to include new software, improved functionality, speed, accuracy and precision. This best avalanche transceiver uses digital signal processing (DSP) technology that will display transmitting units as stick figures on its high resolution LCD screen. The Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver makes use of a three antenna system that will pinpoint the location of burials within a 50m range, the great part is that the signal is not affected by burial depth of antenna positioning.
Some other great Pieps features include working on normal AAA batteries, it can measure frequency deviation of all transceivers, it also has an adjustable nylon harness with a pouch incorporated to keep the unit secure and accessible. Buy this Pieps DSP avalanche transceiver for $450.
January 27, 2010
New Technology Golf Clubs - Private Reserve Black Label m3 Putter with RifleScope Technology
New technology golf clubs like the Private Reserve Black Label m3 Putter will give you a edge on the competition. These new technology golf clubs consist of a midsize mallet style putter with two small vents cut into the back flange and the added alignment benefits of RifleScope Technology. The Private Reserve Black Label m3 Putter features a medium toe hang, 100% milled 303 stainless steel, with a milled aluminum back cavity insert behind the face for enhanced feel and an enlarged sweet spot. All of this is complemented with a handsome, durable, black nitride finish plus a face that's been double milled to TOUR Player specification. Buy this Private Reserve Black Label m3 Putter for a price of $375.
December 21, 2009
Snow Ski Instruction for Beginners - Moticon SkiGo Electronic Skiing System
Snow Ski Instruction for beginners is easily made possible with the Moticon SkiGo Electronic Skiing System. This snow ski Instruction for beginners is great for those who learn don't learn well from ski instructors and want to learn how to ski themselves. The Moticon SkiGo Electronic Skiing System records the skiers position in real time with sensors incorporated in the insoles of the ski boot and sends this info back to the skier with immediate audio feedback via headphones. For example, if you're is too far in a supine position, you'd be instructed to lean forward. Here's a great simple way to learn how to ski. This product isn't on the market yet, but this seems like a great product idea!
December 16, 2009
Electric Bike Wheel Kit - MIT Copenhagen Wheel Turn Your Bike Into a Hybrid
A electric bike wheel kit like this MIT Copenhagen Wheel, which is easily interchangeable with any standard bicycle's rear wheel, converts your everyday bicycle into a hybrid. This electric bike wheel kit stores energy every time the rider puts on the brakes and then sends that power to provide a boost when you're going uphill or any other time you need a burst in speed. The MIT Copenhagen Wheel generates can be totally controlled through the pedals; simply pedal backwards, and the regenerative braking is engaged, helping to recharge the system's batteries; pedal fast, and you get the extra boost of power. The wheel also features sensors which via a Bluetooth connection to your iPhone can monitor the bicycle's speed, direction and distance traveled, air pollution data, and even the proximity of your friends.
December 4, 2009
New Snowboard Technology - Recon Goggles with in-goggle Gps Display
New snowboard technology or we should say snowsport goggle technology like these Recon Goggles may make things a little more futuristic. This new snowboard technology will in essence be a ski and snowboard goggle where you view your cellphone screen, your speed and altitude on a small display on the inside of the goggle lens. Recon Goggles will feature a 15mm diagonal micro display will provide you with your real-time speed, jump hang-time, vertical gain/loss, altitude, temperature and will even include a stopwatch and GPS capability for rescue situations (great safety perk). Recon, a Vancouver company, is even trying to enable the goggle lens to show you where your friends are on the mountain. A future release is supposed to have resort trail maps projected too! Out this coming Fall, the goggle will weigh 120 grams, and will come in two styles with the difference between the two being in the quality of the lens and resolution of the picture. Look for the Recon goggles to be available in Fall of 2010 for between $350 and $450.
October 27, 2009
New Surfing Technology - Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest System
New surfing technology like this Quiksilver Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest system is the first ever battery powered heat vest that can be worn and operated under any wetsuit. This new surfing technology utilizes Far-infrared heat technology and delivers hours of heat (129 deg on high setting and 116 deg on low setting) to your vital organs to maintain your core temperature and extend your session. The Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest system comes with a recharge-able battery that will last 2 hours on "High" and a car charger and wall charger with adaptors for different countries. A couple of the many ideal uses include extending your session for another hour or two when you'd typically get cold, surf trips to colder climates and/or in use in the lift line or on the chair lift when you are snowboarding. Buy this Quiksilver Cypher PS+ Heated Vest system for a price of $199.
Via Talk2myshirt
October 26, 2009
Gas Insulated Clothing - Klymit Gas Insulated Outerwear
Gas insulated clothing like this Klymit Gas Insulated Outerwear is a cool new way to stay warm and off course insulated. This gas insulated clothing requires you to have a small gas canister with which to inflate the interior lining of the clothing. The Klymit Gas Insulated Outerwear can also be deflated easily, so body temperature can be controlled almost instantly. That means no more layering with fleece, down or synthetic insulation and now you can turning your windbreaker into your ski parka whenever you'd like. We found some of the benefits of this technology to be the fact that is was weightless, loft retaining, warm when wet, thin, trapped the heat and eco-Friendly.
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October 19, 2009
New Commuter Bike - Dahon IOS XL Urban Commuter
A new commuter bike like this Dahon IOS XL Urban Commuter, which has been dubbed the "complete urban commuting solution," promises to narrow the gap between the convenience of a folding bike and the comfort, rideabiltiy etc. of a regular one. This new new commuter bike is a whole other animal and features significantly larger wheels (around 24 inchers) and a whole lot of goodies the typical cycle commuter could possibly need for a ride to work like a phone/GPS/device charger, bike pump and lights integrated directly with into the bicycle. Other cool features include disc brakes and Shimano 8-speed hub gearing.
No word on when this one is going to be out for retail. Dahon.
