Whether you’re in the pool, at the park, or on the basketball court, these gadgets and apps will help you play safely, have fun, improve your game and stay connected.
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The EbikeMotion iWOC joystick
The ebikemotion platform is the first to try and bring GPS, fitness, and mobile info together into one safe package. Although sold separately, these gadgets for standard and electric bikes can help your bike ride be both safe and informational. The iWOC joystick (Intelligent Wireless Operative Controller) is a universal remote that uses wireless Bluetooth SMART technology to switch gears, signal turns, answer your phone, silence alerts, adjust music; or calculate route, speed, heart rate and cadence using the ebikemotion app or other fitness apps. It goes on your handlebar under your favored hand allowing you to keep your hands on your bars and off of your cell phone. The controller is waterproof and has five customization buttons. Users will only need ebikemotion’s iWoc® pack and the appropriate holder and cradle for their smartphone. Additionally, the iWOC One mount is a power supply for whatever display you choose and serves as a Bluetooth control interface to your ebike. The EbikeMotion just debuted at EuroBike 2015. The price is still to be determined.
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The Beach Lounger Pack Chair and Digital Amplifier. Enjoy the sand and surf without losing the comforts of connectivity. The Beach Lounger Pack Chair and Digital Amplifier from Brookstone allows users to listen to music from two high-quality speakers magnified by a digital amplifier that connects to most mobile phones and music devices
with a 48″ cord. A 36″ USB cord (included) easily attaches the amplifier to your computer. It also features two coolers with cup holders, a SPF35 umbrella that mounts to the chair and opens to 48 inches, a tote bag, an adjustable foam pillow and storage that all fits in a compact, lightweight frame; $248.(Continued on next page)
94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball. The only Smart Basketball for iOS and Android to help improve shooting and ball handling skills, learns and adapts to any player’s skill-level, and fast. The 94Fifty Smartnet will count your shots and misses for you. The 94Fifty Basketball app connects seamlessly with the 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball and provides real-time audio and visual coaching feedback for both ball-handling and dribbling skills.
The app and smart ball measures shooting arc, shot release speed, dribble intensity and speed, and shot backspin. The regulation-sized ball comes with wireless charging, an eight hour battery life, and a water resistant ultra-durable indoor/outdoor leather composite skin. $199.95.
Stay tuned for Part three of this series. See Part one here.