Suunto keeps carbon footprint low for latest premium smartwatch

The latest sportswatch from Finland’s Suunto, which made our selection of the best smartwatches of 2021, not only boasts the rugged adventure-ready build expected of the premium brand, but is also the first from the company to have its lifecycle carbon… Continue reading Suunto keeps carbon footprint low for latest premium smartwatch

Automatic Cheating Detection in Human Racing

This is a fascinating glimpse of the future of automatic cheating detection in sports:

Maybe you heard about the truly insane false-start controversy in track and field? Devon Allen—a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles—was disqualified from the 110-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships a few weeks ago for a false start.

Here’s the problem: You can’t see the false start. Nobody can see the false start. By sight, Allen most definitely does not leave before the gun.

But here’s the thing: World Athletics has determined that it is not possible for someone to push off the block within a tenth of a second of the gun without false starting. They have science that shows it is beyond human capabilities to react that fast. Of course there are those (I’m among them) who would tell you that’s nonsense, that’s pseudoscience, there’s no way that they can limit human capabilities like that. There is science that shows it is humanly impossible to hit a fastball. There was once science that showed human beings could not run a four-minute mile…

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Amazfit brings dual-band GPS to GT 4 series smartwatches

Amazfit kicked off the fourth generation of its GT series smartwatches earlier this year with the launch of the GTS 4 Mini, and has now added two more models at IFA 2022, which boast dual-band GPS supporting five satellite systems.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Amazfit brings dual-band GPS to GT 4 series smartwatches

adidas self-charging sports headphones embrace plug-free life

Sporting brand adidas has become the latest company to employ Powerfoyle solar-charging technology to keep the wireless music playing. The RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones have also been made using post-consumer recycled plastic.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading adidas self-charging sports headphones embrace plug-free life

Amazfit packs in the features for latest ultra-slim, lightweight smartwatch

Zepp Health’s smartwatch brand Amazfit has launched a new compact-but-powerful model called the GTS 4 Mini, which offers a 70 percent screen-to-body ratio, can go the distance with a 15-day per-charge battery, and comes with over a hundred activity tra… Continue reading Amazfit packs in the features for latest ultra-slim, lightweight smartwatch

EM adds improved traction and tighter control for 2023 e-trials bikes

French electric trials bike specialist Electric Motion launched a limited-edition 2023 competition model back in May, and has now updated the rest of its range for the coming model year, with all-new anti-reverse technology among the upgrade highlights… Continue reading EM adds improved traction and tighter control for 2023 e-trials bikes

World’s first multi-story skatepark pulls space-saving trick

Following its ambitious Brompton HQ proposal, Hollaway Studio recently completed what it reckons is the world’s first multi-story skatepark. More importantly, the building’s design is actually very practical and its layered interior squeezes three skat… Continue reading World’s first multi-story skatepark pulls space-saving trick

Awake rides out faster, more responsive electric surfboard

Swedish extreme electric surfboard maker Awake Boards has added a new premium electric surfboard to it award-winning range, which promises more power, faster acceleration and better response for sharper turns, higher jumps and faster rides.Continue Rea… Continue reading Awake rides out faster, more responsive electric surfboard