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RunKeeper: The Next Best Thing to Nike+ iPod Sports Kit
Fair enough, I may not be able to get my hands on the Nike+ system unless I purchase a pair of Nike running shoes — which totally irks me — but for only $10, I can get something that can help me during my runs, without compromising my favorite footwear.
RunKeeper is a new app for the iPhone that uses built-in GPS on the 3G models that helps runners, walkers, or cyclists monitor their route and distance throughout a city. So far it sounds like it is fairly accurate and is said to work better than Nike+ iPod's pedometer estimation tools.
Apple Wants to Make It Illegal to Hack Nike+ Shoes
Last week's Let's Rock announcements of new iPods made me want to finally take the plunge and get the Nike+ system so I can rock out with my new Nano and get fit at the same time.
One thing holding me back, though, is Nike's own line of running shoes that you're supposed to purchase to use with Nike+. Since I need a lot of support and am picky about my running shoes, I just thought I'd hack the system and put the Nike+ sensor in my chosen pair of shoes.
Daily Tech: Nike Sport Kit Is Coming to the iPhone
- The popular Nike + iPod Sport Kit is said to be making its debut on the iPhone soon, after various screenshots were leaked. — iPhon.fr
- Any MobileMe customer who has had an account active as of Aug. 19 at midnight PDT is eligible to receive two months free of MobileMe service, since it has been so buggy since its launch.
Nike Plans To Offer iPod Workout Systems In All Shoes
With the popularity of the iPod and the Nike + iPod nano system, Nike will be incorporating its workout system into all of its running shoes by the end of the year. Nike has already launched six lines of the Nike+ workout system runners for both men and women, priced at $80 and up. Nike + iPod kit includes a pedometer that fits inside Nike+ ready shoes.
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Daily Tech: Nike Coming Out With Marty McFly Sneakers!
- The Nike McFly 2015s may not give you airborne flying capabilities, but they will look like MJF's ankle-high sneakers and offer Flywire technology, which is said to be ultra-light materials. Watch for their availability in late July. — Wired
- Sony Ericsson takes home the greenest electronics company award in Greenpeace's Greener Electronics Guide.
More Details About Apple's New Nanos!
If the name of Steve Job's latest presentation — Let's Rock — led you to believe that he would be unveiling new iPods, you would be right! But not only were we the first to see the new Nano design at the Yerba Buena Center For the Arts today in San Francisco, but we also got a sneak peek at some new yet-to-be-released games to hit the App Store, the details on the newest upgrades to iPod Touch, and the scoop on what the cool new features will be for iTunes 8.
The big news of the morning obviously was the new Nanos!
Daily Tech: 3G iPhone to Include GPS, Nike+ and Much More
- Rumors are swirling that the new and improved iPhone will feature Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity to provide Nike+ applications to go, including the Nike+ Coach feature. — Gizmodo
- The four finalists in the international $1.8 million Millennium Technology Prize from the Technology Academy of Finland have just been announced. — USA Today
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Geek Tip: Customize Your Kicks Online
I love a good set of online tools on a website, especially when it's coupled with another one of my favorite things: shopping. I'm especially loving the instant gratification of the design-your-own sneakers tools from some favorite brand-name shoe companies: Nike, Puma, Converse, and Keds all offer a customization option for a few of their classic sneaker designs.
Though the tools vary by site, essentially you can click on different sections of the shoe: interior, left side, right side, details, laces — and choose a color or print for each section.
Which Apple Announcement Are You the Most Excited About?
It was a busy day in SF yesterday with all eyes on the "It's Only Rock and Roll" event. Not only did Steve Jobs made his triumphant, black turtlenecked return to the keynote stage after taking time off for his health, but iTunes 9 was introduced, and then there were the iPods. Oh, the video and FM tuner enabled iPods.
Introducing the iPhone 3G S!
And the news we've all been waiting for, ladies and gents! The brand-spankin' new, third-generation iPhone: the iPhone 3GS.
The iPhone 3G S looks externally exactly like the iPhone 3G — same dimensions, same availability on black and white — but inside, it's a whole different story.
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