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Smart Swimsuit Seeks To Challenge Apple Watch With $30 Swim Tracker

A new swimsuit is challenging Apple Watch with a stealth sensor built into the lining that will track and log swim workouts, alleviating the need for third-party wrist-worn devices.    Swim.com and Spire announced this week a new collaboration in which the Spire Health Tag wearable can be permanently installed onto existing swimsuits on SwimOutlet.com […]

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Zwim Smart Goggles Offer Real-Time Data Monitoring For Swimmers

Swimming is a sport that requires execution and precision. However, figuring out what needs to be improved upon can be difficult without the right equipment. The new Zwim goggles are ready to be the go-to item for swimming workout data, as they feature a heads-up display that allows users to monitor workout data in real […]

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PlaySight Brings Its SmartCourts To The High School Level

Much is expected of high school coaches. They’re pressed with the delicate balance of developing the player while keeping a keen eye on developing each student as a person. Oftentimes, and rightfully so, precedent falls on the latter. Still, with the high-level of competitiveness in high school sports, schools are looking for an edge. That’s why PlaySight, […]

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Apple Watch To Sync With Cardio Machines At The Gym

Apple Inc. unveiled new fitness capabilities for Apple Watch this week that include personalized coaching, motion- and heart-rate algorithms for High Intensity Interval Training and a developer kit that will allow users to connect their watches to an assortment of cardio equipment. At Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, the company introduced the latest […]

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PLOOTA Seeks To Stop Swimmers From Drowning Using Sensor Technology

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 […]

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