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Smart socks pause the TV for Netflix viewers
January 8th, 2016
Everybody can tell about these incidents of falling asleep watching a movie only to awaken in time for the closing credits. Perhaps you’ve settled in for some TV binge watching only to look up to find yourself deep into the third episode with no frame of reference for what’s going on. Video streaming service Netflix […]
ROJK rebrands outdoor apparel
January 7th, 2016
Stockholm-based outdoor apparel specialists Rojk has “re-engineered” as well as re-named a variety of its specialty clothing. Formerly called the Bomber Pile, the newly named PrimaLoft Micro Pile jacket is both lighter and more multifunctional than its predecessor. Its in-house developed fabric gives the Micro Pile improved wicking and insulation due to the PrimaLoft Polyester […]
Under Armour launches suite of connected fitness products
January 6th, 2016
Specialty-apparel developer Under Armour (UA) has unveiled its first Connected Fitness product portfolio and launched a new UA Record™ app designed to improve an athlete’s performance. The line of devices includes the UA HealthBox™ Connected Fitness system; UA SpeedForm® Gemini 2 Record Equipped, the brand's first smart shoe, and two models of wireless headphones. The […]
DAF Products wins SGIA award
January 5th, 2016
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has recognized DAF Products with it’s 2015 Product of the Year award in the Media – Vinyl (Pressure Sensitive) category for its DAF Gecko Grip, a product that allows users to print directly on micro-suction adhesive. There were 141 entries in 38 product categories submitted in the competition. Conducted during […]
NeuroMetrix, IDEO design wearable pain reliever
January 4th, 2016
NeuroMetrix, a Waltham, Mass.-based healthcare company, has teamed with industrial-design specialist IDEO to develop Quell, a wearable treatment for such chronic ailments as nerve, arthritic, back, leg and foot pain. Using intensive nerve stimulation, the wearable device triggers relief and, in a clinical study, was found to reduce chronic pain and use of medication in […]