iPhone Integration
Digits conductive pins are the perfect solution for cold weather texting. These pins simply snap on your favorite pair of gloves and, voila, you will no longer type gibberish. Thank goodness for the parent company Quirky for realizing this annoying problem.
They work on most gloves, provided they are knit. Digits don’t go well with leather. Digits are animal friendly, I guess. In any event, these pins are much more convenient than related gloves made for this use, as they can be swapped out for different gloves depending on what color gloves you want to represent your winter gloom.
They are available now for around $14.
Posted in: Gloves, Mobile Phone Technology, Quirky, iPhone Integration, iPod Fashion
You remember the Syte Shirt iPad shirt, right? The company is back with an updated design that allows for the toting of your favorite smartphone in the front pocket of your favorite shirt. Now you can walk around the dinner table showing off your favorite apps to anyone with a functioning pair of eyeballs!
The all-black shirt is hand-made in San Diego and is as comfortable as a summer breeze. There’s a zippered pouch at the top to prevent theft, and both landscape and portrait orientations are supported. The screen protector in front of the pocket allows for touchscreen controls, also. These shirts are available now for just $40.
Posted in: Syte Shirt, T-Shirt, iPhone Integration, iPod Fashion
Levitation withstanding, this device is pretty amazing. PLX have concocted their most incredible piece of tech yet, the Xwave. This device purportedly allows you to control your iPhone(Or a related device) with the power of your mind! As it turns out, the mind is a horrible thing to waste after all.
How does it work? Well you strap one side of the device to your head and the other side goes into your iPhone. Then you train or practice or whatever you wanna call it. The device uses Neurosky technology to eventually allow your brain to make adjustments to your iPhone on the fly.
The item will come shipped with several related apps, including a dedicated training app, a music controller (which will let you compare brainwaves with other XWave users) and ..read more
Posted in: PLX, Wearable Tech, iPhone Integration
The Beagleboard is a fan-less single board computer. As such, it can be put to work in a variety of functions. The coolest and newest one? A designed named Martin Magnusson has turned the humble Beagleboard into a wearable computer. Yeah, for a site called Crunchwear, that pretty much makes our heads explode.
The rig runs Angstrom Linux, uses a modified pair of Myvu Crystal video glasses for a display, and relies on a Bluetooth keyboard for input and a tethered iPhone for internet connectivity. Pretty cool, right?
You wear it via a shoulder strap although the innards can also fit inside of a standard CD case. At lease there’s finally a use for that Collective Soul CD you’ve inexplicably held on to.
Posted in: Bluetooth, Concept Design, Wearable Computing, Wearable Tech, iPhone Integration
Nike just launched its Nike+ SportBand. This band shows you your distance, pace, running time, and calories burned when mated with a Nike+ running shoe. Unlike GPS based units this one can be used indoor also.This latest version is water resistant, easier to read display and comes in many colors. This device also links to iPod Nano, Touch or iPhone to hear your data as you run. This is nifty for a mere $59.00.
Posted in: Armbands, Display, Nike, Sound, Sports, Sportswear, Vitals Monitoring, Wearable Computing, iPhone Integration, iPod Integration
QIO Systems is now offering textile touch pads for fashion fabricators. Using Elektex and SOFTswitch technology, and is completely fabric. That means that it can be washed and dry cleaned. Even though it is washable, it is rated at up to 100,000 keypresses.
Next to the fabric keypad QIO Systems offers a wide range of electronic modules with control functions for the iPod, Bluetooth cell phones, wearable radio, Push-to-talk solutions and complete solution for integrated heating and integrated lighting into garments and soft goods.
Posted in: Bluetooth, Button/Switch, Components, DIY - Corner, Do-It-Yourself Industry Leaders, ElekTex Smart Fabric, Mobile Phone Integration, QIO Systems, Super Smart Fabrics, Tech Clothing Industry, Textile Circuit, Textile Switch, Textiles, Two Way Radio, Waterproof, Wearable Computing, iPhone Integration, iPod Integration
Celio comes out of the gate with this trendy tech suit. The Celio Club Suit is an iPod enabled suit using QIO Systems SOFTSwitch. The controls are inside the breast of the suit and and the dock is discretely located. For $277.00 you can get the jacket alone or add $92.70 for the matching pants. Fancy.
Posted in: Button/Switch, Celio, ElekTex Smart Fabric, Eleksen, QIO Systems, Suit, Textiles, iPhone Integration, iPod Fashion, iPod Integration
The Voltage iPod Messenger Bag is a high quality connected bag. These sharp looking bags have Fibretronic CONNECTEDwear controls built in and can control both iPods and iPhones. Featuring Fibretronic’s new controls in its shoulder strap, it now has a click feel to the push.
The five button controls on both bags include the functions: On/Off/Play/Pause, Prev/Next and volume Up/Down. The new Voltage bags work with all 30-pin iPods including iPod touch and iPhone. Currently the Voltage bag controller only operates the iPod part of the iPhone and does not allow to make/answer calls, something that would be on my ‘must have’ list in a next version. Colors are Black/Red, Orange/Pistachio and Beige/Blue. Pony up that $119.00 and get one.
Posted in: Bags, Button/Switch, CONNECTEDwear, Fibretronic, Voltage, iPhone Integration, iPod Fashion, iPod Integration
These BoomBags come in two styles, Walkman and boombox. All you have to do it connect the 3.5mm jack to your device and drop it in the pocket. There are no batteries or anything required. BoomBag measures 11.8×5.9×3.9″ and is $39.79, the Walkman is 5.9×4.3×2″ and costs $19.84. Both are available at ShinyShack.com.
Posted in: Bags, Sound, iPhone Integration, iPod Fashion, iPod Integration
Xara iPlay iPod Warm-up Jacket is a nice addition to you sport gear collection. This soccer brand has created a logically designed affordable jacket. With sleeve mounted iPod controls, smart cord managment, and a $99.99 price tag, you cannot go wrong. Available in Mens or Womens.
Posted in: Button/Switch, Jacket, Sports, Textiles, Xara, iPhone Integration, iPod Fashion, iPod Integration
