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Switch Vision – The World’s Only Magnetic Interchangeable Lens System

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 12, 2011 / News / Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear, Sunglasses / 1 Comment

No, I’m not referring to interchangeable camera lenses, I’m talking about the lenses in your sunglasses. Switch Vision is a sports performance sunglass company with a patented interchange lens system that uses high-energy magnets embedded in the lens and frame to enable users to quickly swap lenses and easily as light conditions and activities change. […]

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Striiv – The Pedometer that gives back while you get fit

By Julie Strietelmeier / September 1, 2011 / News / Activity tracker, Health and fitness / 1 Comment

The Striiv pedometer is a very cool idea. It’s a pedometer not unlike the Fitbit which I just reviewed, as it counts your steps. But the comparison stops there because the Striiv has the potential to motivate you more than similar products. How? First of all, it’s a bit snazzier with the large color touch

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Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker Review

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 26, 2011 / Reviews / Exercise, Health and fitness, pedometer / 9 Comments

We all know that we should exercise regularly to stay fit and healthy, but doing so can be a real chore. Using gadgets to keep us excited about our workouts is just one way to stay inspired to keep up good habits. One such gadget that can help you keep track of your fitness activities

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iClooly Phonestand Review

By Janet Cloninger / August 17, 2011 / Reviews / Health and fitness, iOS / 12 Comments

I’ve had a cellphone for years, but I never used it much until we recently dropped our landline. I’ve started to worry about cellphone radiation now that I’m using it more – like those 3-hour phone calls to my friend, Leah. In addition to the radiation from holding the iPhone to my head for so

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Credit Card Wallet Razor

By Ian Lim / August 13, 2011 / News / Bathroom, Gear, Health and fitness, shaver, Wallets / 1 Comment

Ever been caught short needing a quick shave before that hot date or job interview? Perhaps this is the answer, the Carzor-Card credit card sized razor and mirror. The lubricating strip even comes in 5 scents: mint, sandalwood, lemon, ocean and orange. Certainly more convenient than trying to carry around a cartridge razor in your

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Timex Ironman Global Trainer w/GPS Technology Review

By Dave Rees / August 7, 2011 / Reviews / GPS, Health and fitness, Watches and Clocks / 8 Comments

In my efforts to prepare for my wife’s 40th birthday wish of us running the DisneyWorld Marathon in January 2012, not only have I been training but looking for tech gadgets to help me do so more effectively and efficiently. The first in this gadget-fitness series was the Sennheiser/Adidas MX 680i Sports earbuds which continue

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WaveJet Powers Up Your Surfing

By Brett Cooper / August 7, 2011 / News / Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear, Outdoors / Leave a Comment

While in San Diego this past week I saw surfing at its best. Many surfers were trying to reach the big waves and getting tired paddling out only to miss the perfect wave. These days, technology is going to give some lucky surfers an edge thanks to WaveJet – one of the first jet powered

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Is this a Gadgeteer Worthy Nail Clipper?

By Julie Strietelmeier / August 5, 2011 / News / Health and fitness / 8 Comments

You might remember my review of the Klhip nail clippers which have a really cool design, but a price tag that is very prohibitive. Guess what? I’ve found another pair of clippers that look just as cool (maybe more) but cost considerably less. They are the Pour Homme Ultra Slim Nail Clippers. They feature a

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No Friends? Practice Ping Pong with a Robot

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 29, 2011 / News / Health and fitness, Robots, Sports / 7 Comments

Robots are taking over the world! Ok, not really – yet. They are coming one step closer though, just take a look at the Practice Partner 10 Robot from Home Leisure Direct. This table tennis robot can’t play an entire game with you, but it can help you perfect your serve. You can set them

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PageBot – Easier Kindle eBook Reader Interaction for the Physically Challenged

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 27, 2011 / News / eBook reader, eBook Readers, Health and fitness / Leave a Comment

The Amazon Kindle is a very popular ebook reading device because it’s so portable and has the ability to store 100’s of books in such a small package. It’s also very easy to use except if you happen to be a person that lacks fine motor skills. How can a person that does not have

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Win Le Tour De France in your Living Room

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 23, 2011 / News / Bicycle, Health and fitness / 6 Comments

Riding a stationary bike can be good exercise, but it can also be really boring. The Pro-Form Le Tour De France Indoor Cycle changes that. First of all, it’s not exactly your typical stationary bike. This cycle has both an incline and decline feature, so you will get a real up and downhill workout. You

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GymyGym – An office chair that tones muscles

By Julie Strietelmeier / July 6, 2011 / News / Health and fitness, Home and Kitchen, Office / 4 Comments

I bet you have never read a title like that one have you? The GymyGym (pronounced like: jimmy gym) is a great looking office chair that doubles as a workout machine. It has built in bungee type straps for your hands and feet so that you can do 16 core exercises to strengthen and stretch

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Sennheiser/Adidas MX 680i Sports Earbuds for iPhone & iPod Review

By Dave Rees / July 2, 2011 / Reviews / Audio, Video, TV, Earbuds, Health and fitness, iOS / 1 Comment

I am currently in my forth decade of running…..tens of thousands of miles. But I have never run a marathon and prefer to run by myself versus running with the masses in organized races. Well, as the story goes….my wife is turning 40 next year and I have agreed to run the DisneyWorld marathon with

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JayBird JF3 Freedom Bluetooth Earbuds Put Wireless Music In Your Ears

By Andy Simmons / June 14, 2011 / News / Audio, Video, TV, Bluetooth, Bluetooth headset, Headphones, Health and fitness, Spotlight Gadgets / Leave a Comment

If there’s one thing I hate about exercising while wearing earbuds, it’s that it’s far too easy to accidentally snag the cable on something and yank one or both buds out of my ears. Bluetooth headphones solve the cable problem, but most Bluetooth headphones are either circumaural or supra-aural, and thus too big and heavy

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Da-dum, Da-dum…Darkfin Gloves

By Morgan Bornstein / June 13, 2011 / News / gloves, Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear / 2 Comments

With summer just about here, you’re probably going to be spending at least a little bit of time in the water whether at the beach, lake, or backyard pool. The Darkfin gloves might be just what you need to cut through the water like, well, a shark. The gloves are made of latex and with

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Exotac Titanium Water Bottle Review

By Dave Rees / June 12, 2011 / Reviews / Gear, Health and fitness, Outdoor Gear, Travel Gear / 11 Comments

If it’s possible to describe a water bottle as awesome….this is it. Exotac’s titanium water bottle is honestly the coolest container (of this type) I have ever seen. Similar to Exotac’s nanoSTRIKER and MATCHCAP Firestarter I reviewed last year, the TiBottle is just as simply effective and efficient at getting the job done as they

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An iOS App That Will Help Diagnose Concussion

By Janet Cloninger / June 11, 2011 / News / Apps, Health and fitness, iOS / Leave a Comment

The Concussion Recognition and Response app for iPhone and iPad was developed by a couple of physicians, and it can help coaches determine the severity of a head injury. When a player is injured, a series of yes/no questions about the injury and symptoms – headache, vomiting, dizziness, etc – help determine if a concussion

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iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer

By Janet Cloninger / June 8, 2011 / News / Health and fitness, iOS, Outdoor Gear / 2 Comments

Turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer with the iBike Dash CC. Your iPhone or touch is completely enclosed, so it is protected from the elements while you are riding. When you add the iBike app from iTunes, you’ll be able to view graphical, numerical, and animated data about your ride: current,

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Low-profile SPIbelt expands to carry your stuff

By Andy Jacobs / June 6, 2011 / News / Health and fitness, Running, Sports / Leave a Comment

The fanny pack. Maybe not the vanguard of style for carrying personal items, but still can be spotted in use today. SPIbelt has taken the concept and slimmed it down a bit. Quite a bit. Designed by a runner, the Small Personal Item belt, or SPIbelt, is a low-profile zip-pouch mounted to an adjustable waist

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