A new Kickstarter campaign has launched to fund the production of what is claimed to be the first automatic sensor controlled safety device that detects emergency situations in the water for swimmers. PLOOTA, which is placed around a swimmer’s neck and already in prototype phase, works in two ways. Firstly, its sensors, powered by a […]
CONDUIT Sports is harnessing the power of bone conduction technology so audiophiles no longer have to press pause to hear the world around them. The wraparound Bluetooth headset is the first to offer both in ear and off-ear listening, and that could help improve the safety of cyclists and joggers looking to exercise while listening […]
Touch. Train. Touch. Repeat. BlazePod is a modular touch capacitive workout aid that communicates with each other — and your mobile device — to enhance your workout. Think Whac-A-Mole meets high-intensity interval training. The Miami-based fitness and technology startup successfully met its funding goal on Indiegogo. BlazePod’s premise comes from a unique training method the company refers […]
There is no better feeling at the end of a long day or a particularly grueling workout than taking off your bra. Bras, especially sports bras, are constricting and just plain uncomfortable. The Vitali Smart Bra is aiming to combat that discomfort by creating a bra that tracks breathing, posture and heart rate variability (HRV) […]
New York-based startup Storelli hopes to help athletes of all sports enhance performance through increased foot traction. But the technology-focused sports apparel company does not make shoes or cleats. Instead, Storelli plans to introduce shoe insoles that help provide improved stability, traction, and grip. The concept behind Storelli’s new SpeedGrip Insoles is straightforward: prevent athletes’ feet […]
