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Nike+ FuelBand's internals get splayed at the FCC

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:37:00 GMT

All of these wrist-mounted fitness gizmos are pretty nifty, but we always wonder how they get those rigid circuit boards into such an unsuitable form-factor. Well, thanks to those scalpel-happy boffins at the FCC's underground bunker, wonder no more. Nike's FuelBand was wheeled in on a trolley and torn (quite literally) to pieces, and we felt we just had to share the pictures with you. A long peruse of the user manual revealed that the two metal extender links (for bigger-wristed enthusiasts) have to be swapped out using a sizing tool -- but the manual notes that if one isn't to hand, a bent paperclip will suffice. The documents also revealed that it's using a TI CC2564 Bluetooth radio and a stack provided by Stonestreet One. The monopole antenna is etched directly into the substrate of the flexible circuit board -- ensuring it'll bend around your bones and still operate. We also learned that once connected to your cellphone, it'll sit in a low-power "sniff mode," for two minutes and if there's no further activity it'll shut down. Of course, what's interesting to you (and us, honestly) is all the pictures in the second gallery, so get looking!

Gallery: Nike+ Fuelband External Images

Gallery: Nike+ Fuelband Internal Images

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Nike Designs Heritage Race For Human Rights In South Africa

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:05 GMT

The Nike Run Free, Run Jozi campaign kicked off this week and revealed a distinct route that will allow runners to experience and pay homage to various heritage sites in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kenya: Kipyego Slays the Giants in Half Marathon

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:56:39 GMT

Nation (Nairobi)-Little-known Edwin Kipyego beat a classy field to win Sunday's 21st Nike International Discovery Kenya half marathon in Eldoret.

Making an Impression in Just Four Notes

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:05:18 GMT

Joel Beckerman is one of a handful of composers who specialize in sonic logos, or the audio equivalents of the Nike swoosh or the John Deere stag.

Making an Impression in Just Four Notes

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:02:29 GMT

Joel Beckerman is one of a handful of composers who specialize in sonic logos, or the audio equivalents of the Nike swoosh or the John Deere stag.

Making an Impression in Just Four Notes

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:02:29 GMT

Joel Beckerman is one of a handful of composers who specialize in sonic logos, or the audio equivalents of the Nike swoosh or the John Deere stag.

Bummer-Burning Sport Ads - The Nike Running Spain Campaign Targets...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:51:48 GMT

The Nike Running Spain campaign addresses the idea that many people go out for a run to blow off steam and to forget about problems that plagued them only minutes before.

Phil Knight gets standing ovation for defending Paterno

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:53:59 GMT

Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight received a standing ovation at Joe Paterno's public memorial Thursday for defending the late coach's response to an accusation of child sex abuse against a former assistant.

Kenya: Discovery Win Brings Back Kiprop Dream of Olympic 10,000m Gold

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:22:23 GMT

Nation (Nairobi)-Africa 10,000 metres champion Wilson Kiprop and Gothenburg Marathon winner Joyce Chepkurui won the senior races at Sunday's 21st Nike International Discovery Kenya Cross Country meeting in Eldoret.

Nike+ FuelBand jostles its way into market with products from Garmin, Adidas and Nike

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:28:07 GMT

Trevor Edwards, Nike vice president of global brands, introduces the Nike+ FuelBand, displayed next to him in a projected image during a broadcast announcement on Thursday in New York.

Nike+ FuelBand Offers New Way to Measure the Burn

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:40:11 GMT

Nike has rolled out another product aimed at digital device-loving athletes. Called Nike+ FuelBand, it is a digitized wristband with a built-in three-axis accelerometer that tracks a user's movements. That's any movement -- from running or dancing to swimming or fiddling at your desk. Users can also set personal goals for a variety of activities using the water-resistant device.

Sugar Shout Out: Surprise Your Little Ones With Sweet Treats!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:55:38 GMT

Nike Gets Athens Shop Space for 43% Less

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:18:25 GMT

Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting-goods company, agreed to rent prime retail space in the center of Athens for at least 43 percent less than the previous tenant, according to an adviser on the transaction.

Kenya: Jepleting to Lead Stellar Line-Up

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:48:21 GMT

Nation (Nairobi)-Action resumes in Eldoret on Sunday when the 21st Nike International Discovery Kenya Cross Country meeting gets under way at Eldoret Sports Club.

Nike FuelBand is the hot, healthy new thing to wear around your wrist (Yahoo! News)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:56:28 GMT

Yahoo! News - Following up on the pioneering success of the 2006'sÂ Nike+, the company that started theÂ wearable digital fitness revolution has a slick new product. Meet the Nike+ FuelBand, a bracelet in the same fitness-forward family as theÂ FitBit and theÂ Jawbone Up The FuelBand …

Nike+ FuelBand Heats Up Digital Fitness; FitBit & Jawbone, Watch Out

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:03 GMT

FitBit. Jawbone UP. And now, Nike+ FuelBand. Nike has entered the mobile fitness space with its new wristband that is designed to be worn throughout the day in order to help you achieve your fitness goals. Using a set of 20 LED lights displayed prominently on the device, the NIKE+ FuelBand uses an accelerometer to [...]

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Microsoft joins Apple in backing same-sex marriage

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:15:00 GMT

Microsoft took a rare socially-oriented political stand on Thursday with a statement endorsing Washington state legislation that would clear same-sex marriage. The Windows developer was joining a handful of other companies in the state, including Nike and RealNetworks, in saying Senate Bill 6239 and HB 2516 would be positive for the state as a whole. General Counsel Brad Smith argued that Microsoft needed a "workforce that is as diverse as our customers" and that the company would be at a disadvantage if it excluded same-sex couples that wanted to marry....

Nike Gets Athens Shop Space for 43% Less

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:52:01 GMT

Nike+ FuelBand tracks steps, calories, NikeFuel metrics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Nike+ has just introduced its latest product, the FuelBand. It pairs with a dedicated iOS app to measure a wearer's daily activity levels, returning metrics such as time, calories burned, steps taken and a newly created NikeFuel. The wristband can display these on its own display composed of 100 white LEDs, but the iOS app makes them easier to understand and allows them to be stored. An airplane mode is present, and the band will store metrics until it can offload them to the website or iOS device. All navigation is done through a single button on the wristband....

The Nike+ FuelBand measures activity in NikeFuel, ready for your NikeLife

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:57:00 GMT

While Nike might have beat competitors like the MotoACTV and Jawbone Up to the active bracelet market over two years ago, its original endeavor, the Nike+ SportBand , was getting long in the tooth. That changes today with the introduction of the far sleeker Nike+ FuelBand. It's much in the vein of the original, except boasts a more attractive 20 LED dot-matrix display and can measure activity in a new unit the company calls NikeFuel. That latter bit is a normalized score that unlike calories "awards equal points for the same activity regardless of physical makeup." We'll have to see about that, but we're definitively smitten with its design and that row of colorful LEDs that progressively fills as one gets closer to reaching their intended goal. The $149 pre-orders go live on the company's online store at 5PM ET, but those interested ought to peep the PR and video after the break.

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Pardew posting Newcastle scouts to African Nations Cup

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:48:55 GMT

Asked if he would be assigning members of his scouting network to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, Pardew, who has kept his cards close to his chest this January, told the Evening Chronicle : "Yes, we are going to monitor it." Mercurial Victory II Astro Turf Football Trainers Granite Orange Peel Nike Mercurial Victory Introducing the new Mercurial ... (more)

Apple wins patents on 'smart garments,' trackpads, more

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued some 52 patents to Apple in the course of the last seven days, including 22 awarded on January 10th, an additional eight awarded on the 12th and a further 22 patents today. One of the most interesting is a "smart garment" patent that may foretell an expansion of the Nike+iPod line, along with a patent that hints at a future Apple TV. Others of note include a longer "trackbar" for notebooks with secondary zones, and what may end up being another Apple attempt at a headset for the iPhone....

Kanye West, Serena Williams and Others Get on the 'Kobe System' in Nike Spoof Ad (Video)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:04:00 GMT

Kobe Bryant: Basketball great and motivational icon?

According to a new -- and slightly bizarre -- Nike ad, it is so.

To promote Bryant's new Nike Zoom Kobe VII signature sneakers, Nike has released an ad that doesn't actually promote the kicks, but rather a bogus motivational philosophy called "The Kobe System" -- which promises the seemingly attainable goal of "Success for the Successful."

New Equipment: Adams, Nike, TaylorMade

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:00:44 GMT

Those three companies lead this roundup of new equipment , which also includes shoes from adidas plus some new STX putters.

The Adams Golf item is the Fast 12 fairway wood. From ...

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Apple becomes first tech firm to join Fair Labor Association

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

(Updated with letter from Apple CEO Tim Cook) Apple has become the first technology corporation to join the Fair Labor Association, according to a statement by the latter group. The organization was started in 1999 by former US President Bill Clinton with the mission of tracking global workplace conditions. Other members in the FLA include the likes of Adidas, Nike, Nestle and Syngenta; Nike became a founding member when news about Asian sweatshops in its supply chain became public, notes Bloomberg....

Nike Contractor to Pay Back Wages to Workers

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:59:08 GMT

An Indonesian factory that makes shoes under contract for sporting-goods giant Nike Inc. agreed to pay roughly $1 million in back wages, seeking to address allegations of workplace misconduct.

Nike to Pay Indonesian Workers $1 Million

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:51:14 GMT

Rights group that initiated the lawsuit on behalf of factory workers hopes it will set a precedent across the country

CES 2012: The Basis wristband tracks a myriad of health data

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:22:29 GMT

Fitness gadgets that track and monitor your health status seem to be everywhere these days, from Nike+ on your iPhone to the increasingly ubiquitous Fitbit Ultra.

Nike agrees $1m Indonesia payout

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:39:32 GMT

Sportswear group Nike agrees $1m (£650,000) compensation in an ongoing dispute with workers in Indonesia over unpaid overtime.

Nike to pay Indonesian workers $1m in overtime row

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:49:53 GMT

International sportswear brand Nike has agreed to pay $1 million (£650,000) in compensation to workers at an Indonesian shoe plant for two years of unpaid overtime.

Nike contract factory in Indonesia agrees to pay workers for overtime production

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:53:31 GMT

Jim Keady, director of the New Jersey-based Educating for Justice, interviews a footwear factory worker in Serang, Indonesia.

Indonesia: Nike factory to pay $1m to Indonesian workers for overtime

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Kanye West Gets on the KobeSystem [Video]

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:41:48 GMT

Forget the old regimens. Kanye West helps introduce the KobeSystem, Kobe Bryant’s new initiative with Nike. A dapper Mr. West throws his support behind the star-studded campaign, which also features testimonials from power players including Serena Williams, Aziz Ansari, Jerry Rice, Paul Rodriguez, and Richard Branson. Yeezy knows best.

Tebow-Mania Helps Companies Cash In

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:39:40 GMT

Denver Broncos' Quarterback Tim Tebow is boosting profits for endorsers such as Nike and Jockey

Mascot mayhem hits Russian basketball topflight

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:45:52 GMT

A new brand of Nike basketball shoes has triggered shopping madness across the US complete with fights, arrests and even pepper spraying. It's nothing new, though - "sneaker wars" ...

100% FDI in single brand retail to be notified soon: Govt

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:25:29 GMT

The move will pave way for global chains like Adidas, Nike, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci to have full ownership of their India operations.

Nike's Mark Parker has good day on Wall Street

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:59:02 GMT

Mark Parker made a profit of $1.3 million Wednesday after exercising 19,000 stock options on the same day Nike shares hit a new 52-week high. A filing with the federal Securities & Exchange ...

Knit Hoody

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:05:07 GMT

Knit Hoody by Nike

Nike’s CEO very timely

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:30:25 GMT

Mark Parker, the CEO of Nike, is not only a talented footwear executive, but he has a keen sense of timing.The 56-year old Swoosh lifer last month exercised his option to buy 1,000 shares of Nike ...

Harris Tweed weaver appointed MBE

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:21:58 GMT

A weaver who raised the profile of Harris Tweed by selling his designs to sportswear firm Nike becomes an MBE.

Jay-Z Rocks Air Yeezy 2s at Nets Game

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:59:31 GMT

Jay-Z rooted for the home team while seated courtside at the New Jersey Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks game at the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday (Dec. 27). Despite the Nets’ loss, the father-to-be was happy to be among the first to get his feet in a pair of Nike Air Yeezy 2s, designed by [...]

New Oregon Football Uniforms: Darth Vader Suits Up For the Rose Bowl!

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:25:01 GMT

The Force is strong with Oregon's latest football uniforms, but can the galactic empire shut down Wisconsin's ground game? We shall find out January 2.

The school, whose Nike Pro Combat gear claims to be the most advanced football uniform system in the world, is ready to do battle in the Rose Bowl.

Most advanced? Debatable. Most frequently changing, terrifying and hilarious? Yes.

With Nike CEO and Oregon alum Phil Knight introducing new versions more often than we can count, the Ducks' uniforms are always a hot college football topic.

Their new, Darth Vader-esque iteration allegedly features 11 different synthetic materials within the jersey and pants alone, and 16 in the complete uniform.

None of which could shut down Matt Barkley a few weeks back. Just saying.

To help identify your favorite Ducks, the new unis include larger, bolder numbers with an iridescent sheen similar to that of Vader's cape a mallard's feathers.

No word if the tinted, all-black visor also features a James Earl Jones voice modulator.

No Sacramento area fuss over Air Jordan basketball shoes

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:28:50 GMT

The release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes wreaked havoc on malls across the country Friday morning but Sacramento shoppers were more civil.Thousands of shoppers lined up outside ...

Violence Erupts After Air Jordans Release

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:11:26 GMT

Violence erupted at shoe stores across the country as people tried to purchase Nike's new retro Air Jordan sneakers – what many are calling the Tickle-Me-Elmo of 2011.

New Air Jordans Launch Spurs Shopping Stampedes, Assaults

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:57:01 GMT

SEATTLE -- Fights, vandalism and arrests marked the release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes as a shopping rush on stores across the country...

All I want for Christmas is....sports shoes!

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:21:32 GMT

Frenzied scenes struck sports stores across the United States on Friday as the new Nike Air Jordan basketball trainers went on sale. Customers battled to grab a pair of the re-released ...

Three aid workers dead after shooting in Somalia

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:24:07 GMT

A frenzy of shoppers waited in lines overnight across the U.S. in hopes of getting their feet into Nike's new Air Jordan 11 Retro Concords.

'Fantastic' wines may result from anxious year for B.C. winemakers

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:09:43 GMT

A frenzy of shoppers waited in lines overnight across the U.S. in hopes of getting their feet into Nike's new Air Jordan 11 Retro Concords.

New Air Jordans cause nationwide shopping frenzy (AP)

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:38:23 GMT

AP - Fights, vandalism and arrests marked the release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes as a shopping rush on stores across the country led to unrest that nearly turned into rioting.

New Air Jordans cause nationwide shopping frenzy (AP)

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:38:23 GMT

AP - Fights, vandalism and arrests marked the release of Nike's new Air Jordan basketball shoes as a shopping rush on stores across the country led to unrest that nearly turned into rioting.