Support Our Site
Get Better Gear!
- Kensington Windshield/Vent Car Mount with Sound Amplified Cradle for iPhone from Kensington, $39.99
- SigFx Energy iPhone Case Contains Smart Battery from SigFx Energy, US$69.95
- NAVIGON AG - True GPS Software for the iPhone from NAVIGON Inc., 89.99
- Tweetie 2 from atebits, $2.99
- Snood: Flawed Casual Play from Electronic Arts, US$3.99
Premier Sponsors
Top 5 Free Apps
iTunes New Music Releases
Top 5 Paid Apps
Discover New Music
- Jesus Jones
When you think of Jesus Jones, chances are you can't remember them at all, or you vaguely remember "Right Here, Right Now" because it has been use
- Depeche Mode
Oddly enough, Playing The Angel is a return to form for Depeche Mode, even though it may well be argued that they never truly deviated from their roots in their more recent offerings. In the
- Mystics Anonymous
- Mystics Anonymous is the brainchild project of Jeff Steblea, a fantastic songwriter and good friend of mine, as well. In fact, I even played the drums on all but one of the tracks on this album. Jef
- Aretha Franklin
While she didn't always have the best taste in song selection, Aretha Franklin is a must-study for anyone with interest in the human voice. She has the kind of powerful, recklessly passionate deliv
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
- Arctic Monkeys
Get on your dancing shoes
You sexy little swine
-Arctic
Reader Specials
Visit Deals On The Web for the best deals on all consumer electronics, iPods, and more!
News
Nike+iPod Sport Kit Brings Nano Compatibility to Footwear
Monday, May 22nd, 2006 at 3:00 PM - by Brad Cook
Nike and Apple on Tuesday introduced the US$29 Nike+iPod Sport Kit, a receiver/sensor combination that works with compatible Nike footwear to deliver real-time audible feedback to an iPod nano while the user exercises. Time, distance, calories burned, and pace are stored on the iPod and displayed on its screen, as well as spoken through the headphones.
After working out, users connect the MP3 player to their computer and automatically sync and store data in a customized log on the Nike Web site. When setting up their playlists, users can select a Power Song that will be activated when they press the iPod nano's center button. The idea is that the Power Song will give them the extra boost they need to complete their workout.
Nike's new $100 Air Zoom Moire shoes are the first ones to work with the Sport Kit, which was unveiled today at a New York City press event attended by Nike CEO Mark Parker, Apple CEO Steve Jobs, seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and marathon world record-holder Paula Radcliffe. The new products will be available in stores July 13.
"We're working with Nike to take music and sport to a new level," Mr. Jobs said in a press release. "The result is like having a personal coach or training partner motivating you every step of your workout."
Nike has launched a new Web site, nikeplus.com, to promote the products, and the iTunes Music Store is offering a Nike Sport Music section. In addition to an iPod nano and compatible footwear, the Sport Kit requires a Mac or Windows computer with a USB 2.0 port and iTunes 6.0.5. Mac OS X v10.3.9 or Windows 2000, XP Home, or XP Professional is also required.
Recent Headlines
- Apple TV 3.0.1 Update Fixes Missing Content Bug
- Taiwan Leak Shows Verizon UTMS/CDMA iPhone for Q3 2010
- iPhone Moves Into RadioShack
- Dictionary, Dictionary, Dictionary, And More
- The Latest App Store Games: Gravity Sling, RocketBird, Ground Effect, Checkers!
- iPhone Game Developer Sued for Collecting User’s Cell Numbers
- Apple May Be Bringing RFID to the iPhone
Post Your Comments