Nike+iPod Sport Kit Shoe Wallet

Running With iPhone: RunKeeper Review

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:39:23 +0000

I was a very early adopter – and advocate – of the Nike+iPod system. Apple and Nike developed an easy and fun way to track running data on the iPod nano and the Nikeplus.com website. Unfortunately, as Apple’s product line advanced into phone and touch territory, the Nike+ system remained stagnant. Not only is the [...] ...»

RunKeeper App For iPhone Now Available

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:10:37 +0000

RunKeeper, a GPS-based training assistant for runners and cyclists, has been approved by Apple and is available on the iTunes App Store as of tonight. I’m downloading it now, but since it’s just after midnight here in California I won’t be going out for a run until the morning. I’ll post my first impressions soon. Runkeeper [...] ...»

RunKeeper FAQ online; Price Revealed

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:45:27 +0000

RunKeeper, the forthcoming GPS-based run tracking app for iPhone, has a shiny new FAQ to tide us over while we all wait for App Store approval. Some interesting nuggets: RunKeeper only works with 3G iPhones (because the original iPhones don’t have GPS). RunKeeper can run for 3 hours on one battery charge (if you follow their battery-saving [...] ...»

Do-It-Yourself: Nike+ iPod Battery Replacement

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:46:07 +0000

One of the most frequently asked questions about the Nike+iPod Sport Kit is “How do I replace the battery in the shoe sensor?” The Instructables website answers that question with a handy DIY guide. With a few simple tools, a four dollar CR2032 battery, some tape, glue, and a passion for tearing things apart, [...] ...»

Nike+ iPod Comes to the Gym

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:10:48 +0000

I’d seen the press releases and announcements that this was coming, but somehow had never come across the official page on Apple’s website… well, here it is. Staring this month, 24-Hour Fitness in the U.S. and Virgin Active in Europe began rolling out Nike+iPod compatible gym equipment. Looks like you just connect your iPod nano [...] ...»

RunKeeper Video: Take 2

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:37:14 +0000

A quick update to yesterday’s post: RunKeeper has uploaded a much clearer video of their upcoming GPS fitness/tracking iPhone application. Not only is the new video in focus, but it also shows route maps on the companion web interface. No pricing details announced yet, but you can sign up to receive more info on their [...] ...»

The Foot of the Beholder?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:43:12 +0000

Matt just bought some new running shoes and has a question: “Why are modern sneakers so ugly?” A theory: Hmmâ�¦I do want to run away from them every time I look down. So maybe itâ��s a motivational technique. The comments are a fun read, especially if you’ve ever bought running shoes that you had to hide in [...] ...»

RunKeeper Tracks Runs On Your iPhone With GPS

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:30:13 +0000

The first of what I hope will be many GPS running applications for iPhone has been submitted to the iPhone App Store and is awaiting approval. RunKeeper uses the iPhone’s built-in GPS to track your distance, speed, time, and route. The (blurry) video below shows the basic features of what seems to be a pretty [...] ...»

Wordpress for iPhone

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:49:33 +0000

The native Wordpress app for iPhone was added to the iTunes App Store tonight… And I’m loving it. I won’t be using it to write many long posts, but it should help with my posting frequency. The best feature: Adding photos and screen grabs from the phone to my posts. Bonus: Multiple blog support. Missing: An easy [...] ...»

Who Watches the Watchmen?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:25:04 +0000

Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ classic graphic novel Watchmen has come to iTunes in as an animated, narrated, “motion comic.” Episode 1 is available now as a free download and it’s a very faithful reproduction of the first book of the 12-book series. The animation is minimal, preserving the look and feel of the comic [...] ...»