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Fibretronic has released a new series of controls. The FTXS series is a soft control keypad that is able to be integrated into textiles. The super soft keypad is targeted for mobile devices.This is designed to work directly with Fibretronics CONNECTED-wear modules for iPod, iPhone and MP3. These Fibretronic products are found in many smart textiles sold.
A new joint venture with Sessions and SkullCandy brings us a killer snowboarding jacket. Using SkullCandy’s soft control technology built into the sleeve, Sessions offers a nice looking jacket.Aside from the basics of snowboarding jackets, the external controls mean that you don’t have to let out the heat in you jacket to skip tracks etc. Keeping you and your iPod nice and cozy while protecting you from having a yard sale if you tried to change tracks the old way. This can be yours for $153.96.
ONO Running brings us a cool concept. Its a fashionable tech sneaker that has a glowing heel. Its a tasteful balance of cool and competent. The glowing heel provides safety and visibility in low light scenarios.The inventors of the ONO Glow sneaker Matt Galica and Elliott Temkin learned from their own experiences that reflective material is not enough to provide safety from cars at night. They also wished for integration into what they would normally wear so they would not have to worry about leaving something at home.
The discrete design is barely visible when not illuminated. When lit, three colored LEDs shine into a dispersing fiber optic band. Operation comes from a button on the side of the heel, where on and off as ..read more
Now this is not your typical glove. Its not heated, waterproof, or even fashionable. RallyPoint calls it the ‘Handwear Computer Input Device‘ (HCID), and it has integrated push buttons in the four fingers other then the thumb. There is also an additional sensor on the middle finger to act as a mouse clicker. Built into the back of the hand are three accelerometers to track movement. This is promising for military tech.
Tobi Kim has an ambitious concept. A universal remote that attaches to you jacket button. The Multi-Chalk is supposed to replace and control all your devices.
I personally have a few gripes about this. First, what if you have a zipper jacket? Next, who would want to control all the devices in an place where a jacket is needed? Lastly, why would you want to have to look at you belly to see what you are doing?
Please note this concept is not actually functioning, nor can imagine it working in the future. I deem this one a waste of time.
Urban Tool is back again. The can could not leave good enough alone when they released the perCushion. Now we have a unisex pouch that is decorated in Swarovski crystals. This iPod bag has the basic controls for the iPod and crystals are tastefully blended together.Inside the bag there are also pockets other then the iPod sleeve. It can easily hold a phone or pda. Get yours for $329.00
The Rhythm iPod Jacket is a men’s ski jacket that has textile iPod controls. Constructed of MILATEX and similar material to Goretex, it is waterproof, windproof, and breathable. Connections to the sleeve controls comes from the standard 30 pin iPod connector. On/Off, track fwd/back, and volume are built into the controls.The RHYTM iPod jacket comes in brown. Other features include storm flap, snow cuffs, detachable snow skirt, one handed adjusters and the media pocket with iPod connector and RECCO an avalanche rescue system that allows the wearer to be rapidly located by rescuers using a RECCO locater.This can all be yours for $200.78.
Burton is taking it old school with this retro style back pack. A pioneer in this area, Burton originally launched the Amp Pack back in 2006. It was ahead of its time with SOFTswitch remote control. This sweet iPod enabled bag comes trimmed in a black faux croc leather.To match the retro look, you may have to get on eBay to get this bad boy running. Sadly is can only use iPods up to the 4th Gen. None of the newer ones, like the Touch, Shuffle, Video, etc will work. The bag is priced at $239.90 but can be found at a lower price if you shop around online.
A rookie to the scene, Surfanic plans to infiltrate the tech-clothing industry. Poised to take down the big boys of the industry, Surfanic aims to offer stylish, functional, and affordable gear.
The Royal iPod jacket is the first jacket they are offering. It features SOFTswitch controls that are built into the sleeve. With the 30 dock connector, it offers the basic navigation options.
The jacket is fully sealed, but yet breathable, waterproof and windproof. It also has a detachable hood, vents, and is fully washable.
At a mere $288, they might have made a big splash in this niche.
A new brand entered the interactive fashion world, Surfanic which offers stylish iPod enabled snowboard jackets.
If you want to keep your fingers warm during snowboarding or other winter sport activities you should grab a pair of quailty glvoes from O’Neill.To keep your iPod safe and warm while snowboarding or doing other winter sports activities and want to control your tunes, you should check out the O’Neill H4 Fat Controller iPod Gloves.
O’Neill Europe, has been a very active and consistent Wearable Electronic company, this is the third year in a row that they’ve introduced a new iPod Controller glove.
O’Neill’s first controller glove was released for the 2005/06 season with the H2 iPod glove, and was part of the H3 Wearable Electronic range from O’Neill in 2006/07 season. The latest and greatest is the H4 Fat Controller iPod Gloves for the current 2007/08 season.
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