Goggle-mounted swimming monitor gives real-time feedback to athletes
Smart sports equipment has been emerging for a while now, and we’ve seen performance-monitoring tennis racquets, bikes, and even basketballs. Electronics and watersports don’t tend to go hand-in-hand – however, Instabeat is a waterproof display for goggles that measures swimming performance and provides feedback. READ MORE…
From France, modular helmet can be used for 3 different sports
Helmets are a necessity for staying safe, whether practising a sport or working in dangerous locations. However, innovations such as the camera-equipped Helmet of Justice have already shown that they can do much more that just protect. Now French company Cébé has developed the Trilogy modular helmet, a single piece of kit that’s suitable for cycling, skiing or mountain climbing. READ MORE…
At bars, app lets customers tune into television audio and receive discounts
Those who frequent sports bars will know that sometimes they aren’t the best place to catch a game – screens are either muted or if they do have sound, it can be drowned out by talking. Audioair aims to solve this problem by allowing customers to tune into audio channels through their smartphones, while also receiving extra content. READ MORE…
Smart basketball and app analyze performance and challenge players
The Audi e-Bike Wöthersee has already proved that bikes can be reconfigured to include smart technology that analyzes rider performance, but bringing this gamified approach to simpler sports may well be more difficult. Undeterred, one company has created the 94Fifty, a smart basketball with built-in sensors that monitor player performance as well as challenge users to complete tasks. READ MORE…
Sports stars’ digital autographs come with a personalized audio message
We’ve already seen Fandeavor take steps towards opening up unique sports experiences to the average fan. Now Egraphs is creating personalized digital autographs to make it easier for fans to share a moment with their favorite players. READ MORE…
Auction site enables customers to choose the price of extreme sports and lifestyle accessories
We’ve already seen Fandeavor offer sports lovers the chance to bid for unique stadium experiences that are otherwise only available at corporate prices. Now, Buystand enables extreme sports fans to choose their own price for related accessories at the start of the season, rather than waiting for the spring sales. READ MORE…
Severity of head injuries analyzed by sports cap
Motorcycle safety is already an industry in itself – we recently covered ICEdot’s Crash Sensor helmet which records data and notifies emergency services in the case of an impact. Performing a similar role for sports players, a new device by mc10 and Reebok aims to alert team coaches and physios of the severity of an in-game clash in order to help them make the right decision when deciding whether or not to keep players on the pitch. READ MORE…
Incomplete fencing handle relies on silicone clay for a customized grip
Longtime Springwise readers may remember Sugru, the silicone clay aimed at product “hacking” that we covered back in 2010. While originally conceived as a means for improving existing products with “rough edges” to be smoothed – both figuratively and literally speaking – recently we learned of what apparently is the first product designed with Sugru in mind: a customizable fencing handle from London-based fencing institution Leon Paul. READ MORE…
Sports bra can detect breast cancer early
While ideas such as Bffl Bags and Jillies can help to make those diagnosed with breast cancer feel more at ease, it is still the case that early detection could increase chances of survival. Aiming to improve current systems for catching cancer early, the Breast Tissue Screening Bra features smart technology that monitors minute changes to accurately predict the presence of cancer before it can grow. READ MORE…
Site enables crowdfunding for sports projects, even if they don’t make their funding goals
Now that the Olympic Games 2012 seems to have successfully completed its mission to “inspire a generation” to get into sport, and the Paralympics is currently following suit, it is timely that New Zealand website Sportfunder is now aiming to fill the gap for crowdfunding sports projects. READ MORE…
