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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.' ...

Nike + iPod + Google Maps = Runometer

by David Chartier (Jan 25th, 2007)

Here's something I've been wishing the Nikeplus.com site to implement itself: integration with Google Maps. Not ones to wait around for giant companies to switch on niche features, a small software company by the name of Gordian Labs has created the Runometer, a not-quite-even-beta mashup that lets ...

BusinessWeek gives Nike+iPod thumbs up

by Erica Sadun (Jan 3rd, 2007)

In a review of Nike+iPod today, Mike Vella of BusinessWeek gives the combination a good review saying the unit is easy-to-use and accurate, despite it's lack of a heart rate monitor. Me, I'm not in love with the idea of a glorified pedometer. If you can't use it on a bike and it assumes your strides ...

Class action lawsuits filed against Apple

by David Chartier (Jan 2nd, 2007)

Just when you think Apple's financial woes have begun to recede, Forbes.com alerts us to a slew of recently filed class action lawsuits that all have the big fruit in their sights. First up is yet another complaint alleging that Apple has created a monopoly by tying iTS purchases to the iPod and ...

Found Footage: New Nike+ commercial

by Scott McNulty (Dec 22nd, 2006)

Nike has a new commercial out advertising the Nike+ iPod sports kit. It features a young man getting off a couch, iPod in hand, to go running. He runs on a treadmill whilst he scenery changes in the background. But why are you reading about the commercial, just go watch it! [via iLounge] ...

Nike profits driven by iPod sports kit

by Erica Sadun (Dec 21st, 2006)

The Nike+iPod kit has proven to be a huge win for Nike's bottom line. Their profits are up this year with higher than expected earnings and their stock has risen to its highest price in a decade. The secret? Apparently it's Nike's iPod kit, at least in part. Bloomberg reports that "Chief Executive ...

Avoid the Nike/iPod sports kit if you're a secret agent

by Erica Sadun (Nov 30th, 2006)

According to Wired News, the iPod + the Nike sports kit == Big Trouble if you're a spy. A University of Washington reports that "tech-savvy stalkers, thieves and corporations" can possibly track your movements when using the Nike/iPod kit. The iPod/Nike mashup allows you to track your training ...