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Apple has patented "smart garments"

by Dave Caolo (Sep 11th, 2008)

Would you believe an article of clothing that knows what you're doing? Apple has filed a patent for something called "smart garments." We can only assume this refers to something that will add functionality to the Nike+ kit, as it describes "...a method of electronically pairing a sensor and a ...

New iPod touch includes speakers, Nike+

by Robert Palmer (Sep 9th, 2008)

In its "Let's Rock" event today, Apple introduced three new iPod touch models, all of which are available today. $229 will get you 8GB of storage, $299 will buy 16GB, and $399 scores 32GB. That's knocking $70 to $100 off the price of each. The form factor is very slightly thinner, and has a similar ...

24 Hour Fitness will install Nike+ gym equipment

by Dave Caolo (Jun 27th, 2008)

Last year, we wrote about Life Fitness' plan to build exercise equipment with built-in iPod integration, allowing users do dock their iPod and control it from the machine itself. This week, 24 Hour Fitness (the largest fitness club chain in the United States) announced their intention to install ...

TUAW Responds: iPhone Pedometer

by Erica Sadun (Jun 26th, 2008)

One of our readers wrote in asking whether the iPhone could possibly replace the Nike sports kit and work as a pedometer with its onboard accelerometer. Short answer? It already does. The (jailbreak) iPhone pedometer project is open source and available on Google code. The iPhone's three onboard ...

Patent suggests additional Nike+ functions

by Dave Caolo (Apr 25th, 2008)

Apple and Nike have sold millions of those tiny little transmitters that fit inside running shoes, as well as the receivers that attach to iPod nanos. Casual runners and former couch potatoes enjoyed them (yours truly included), but more serious runners lamented the lack of certain features, most ...

Nike+ coming to iPhone and iPod touch

by Mike Schramm (Apr 11th, 2008)

Multiple sources are repeating Stuff.tv's report that Apple is planning to bring the Nike+ system to the iPhone and iPod touch. Nike+ is of course a special kit, originally made for iPod nano, that will record the distance and length of a walk or run -- you stick the little sensor in your shoe, ...

Apple hits the gym

by Dave Caolo (Mar 4th, 2008)

Apple and Nike are about to extend their partnership all the way to the gym. A few years ago, Apple and Nike announced the Nike+ line of products, including workout clothing designed to accommodate an iPod nano. The main product is a small chip which, when placed inside a sneaker, transmits workout ...

Watch Report reviews Nike Amp+ Remote Control

by Scott McNulty (Jan 31st, 2008)

I'm a fan of watches, so I have been interested in the Nike Amp+ Remote Control for awhile. That's the watch/iPod remote control from Nike that works with your iPod Nano /Nike+ combo. It will let you start, stop, and fast forward music, as well as tell the time and give you one button access to ...

iPhone 1.1.1 introduces 2 new special folders, possible Nike support

by Erica Sadun (Oct 9th, 2007)

As I continue exploring 1.1.1, I keep running across unexpected changes in the way the iPhone handles certain things I've taken for granted. I was aware that under 1.0.2 that SpringBoard scanned a non-supported /Widgets folder in addition to /Applications. However, two more folders have joined the ...

Long-awaited Nike Amp+ remote wristband finally on sale

by Michael Rose (Oct 5th, 2007)

Has it really been nearly a year since the Nike Amp+ wristband remote first appeared on the pages of Men's Health, teasing us with its polyurethane smugness? Sure, back in August the FCCians caught wind of it, but no joy for shoppers... until now. (Nike Store requires Flash, FYI) The futuristic ...

All Nikes running shoes to be Nike + iPod compatible by year end

by Scott McNulty (Mar 26th, 2007)

The Nike + iPod sports kit has been a success. Many runners love the idea of their iPod not only pumping out the sweet jams as they run, but also helping to track their progress as well as keep them motivated. Sadly, the number of shoes that officially support the Nike + iPod is rather limited (the ...

TrailRunner 1.3 with Garmin and Nike Support

by Mat Lu (Feb 24th, 2007)

When we last mentioned TrailRunner it was pitched primarily as a tool for making your iPod into a workout tool. The newly released version 1.3 expands its functionality considerably with support for importing routes from the recently released Garmin Training Center as well as workout information ...

Life Fitness will merge exercise equipment and iPod

by Dave Caolo (Feb 20th, 2007)

Forget the Nike + iPod kit, Life Fitness wants to make "iPod" synonymous with "workout." Earlier today they announced a new line of equipment that features built-in iPod integration. Once an iPod is docked, users can control playback and watch video via the machine's built-in LCD. Also, headphones ...

Nike, Apple in suit over iPod sport kit

by Dave Caolo (Feb 5th, 2007)

Hey, it's Monday! Let's sue Apple! PhatRat Technology is the latest company to bring a suit against Apple, claiming that the Nike+ Sport Kit uses their technology (in part). PhatRat makes wireless performance products for athletes, including the AirRat, which lets snowboarders, BMX riders, etc., ...

Nike+ website adds 'Map it' feature

by Scott McNulty (Feb 4th, 2007)

Legions of iPod nano toting runners track their workouts using the Nike+ website. I am not one of them (though I am getting in shape, sadly running has never been attractive to me), however, I still think the website is neat. Nike has just added a cool new feature to the Nike+ website: 'Map it.' ...