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Shark Wheel Is Reengineering The Skateboarding Wheel

So simple, yet so powerful, the circular wheel has been a dominant force throughout human history for several millennia. From chariots to wagons, to water wheels and steering wheels, the wheel is without a doubt, one of the most important mechanisms used by humans to date. Yet, as ironic as it sounds, no one really […]

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RipIt App Beats GoPro To Automatic Video Editing

A few months ago we covered the launch of Antix, an app that edits user’s GoPro footage using a clever set of algorithms. Now there is RipIt, a similar application designed specifically for surfers. RipIt wirelessly connects to a user’s GoPro. Its algorithms search through surfing videos looking for the best surf stands and automatically […]

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GoPro Enters The Virtual Reality Space

GoPro is entering the virtual reality space. The action camera maker purchased Kolor this week, a French company that creates virtual reality video content. GoPro posted an interactive video (seen below) in 4K resolution on Youtube showing the capabilities of bringing 360 degree video to their hardware. The video allows users to control the camera, […]

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Hi-Tech Goggles Bring Augmented Reality To The Slopes

When the mercury gets near zero degrees, it’s time to hit the slopes. You could don your tried-and-true gear (Helmet? Check! Boots? Check!), or you could try something new and different. Augmented reality (AR) goggles are the next wave of technology adding value and excitement to winter sports. With the Tel Aviv, Israel based RideOn […]

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Smart-Ski Airbag is Keeping Skiers Safer on the Slopes

On January 1, the International Ski Federation (FIS) approved the D-Air Ski suit to be used in professional skiing. D-Air Ski is a wearable airbag suit that is worn over the back and under a ski-racing suit. It contains sensors that can detect if a skier is about to crash, and it will inflate in […]

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