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Hi-Tech Hybrid Urban Bicycle Specifically Designed for City Use

Urban bike riders are in for a treat with a recently launched Kickstarter campaign from Rogue Bicycles that introduces two new urban bikes, aiming to enhance the experience of riding in the city. Rogue Bicycles’ new Rogue C6 and Rogue C6+ are designed for performance, functionality, and style. They come equipped with integrated front and […]

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Wearable Technology Dives into the Pool with Xmetrics

Metrics is defined as the “standards of measurement by which efficiency, performance, progress or quality of a plan, process or product can be assessed.” According to Wikipedia, “Biomechanics is the study of the structure and function of biological systems such as humans…by means of the methods of mechanics,” which, scientifically, is concerned with the behavior […]

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Alabama and LSU Using New Helmet Concussion Sensor

Today, Alabama and LSU face off against each other for a pivotal SEC matchup that has clear conference and national championship implications. Just as Alabama and LSU are two teams that lead the way in excellence on the field in college football, each school has put itself on the front lines of helmet technology research, […]

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How Many Wearables Do You Really Need?

How many wearables do you really need before fitness becomes information overload in the digital age?(photo via zdnet)   Microsoft recently announced their own fitness tracker and lifestyle wearable, the Microsoft Band. In the wake of the splash Apple made after announcing their own wearable, the Apple Watch, it seems like everyone and their mother is attempting to capitalize on the market of fitness trackers. The Microsoft Band and Apple Watch are both late entries into the market of fitness trackers, which has long been dominated by the GPS watches of Garmin and its competitors. However, the past generation of fitness trackers was more focused on individual activities–people who walked for exercise would not buy a GPS watch, but rather...

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