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Analog Is Back From the Future
Posted on bloombergview.com, By Mark Gilbert 14th Jan 2016 Forget hoverboards, fridges that talk to the Internet, and self-driving cars. Three of the most popular items at this month’s annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas — a cine camera, a record turntable and a new Polaroid snapper — suggest there’s a back-from-the-future movement gaining ground that reflects a growing … continue reading
VINYL REVIVAL: THE RETURN OF THE RECORD
David Taylor 11 January 2016 In the first half of 2015, vinyl sales in the UK increased 56 per cent on the same period in 2014. What’s behind the titanic resurgence of the humble record? “The four building blocks of the universe are fire, water, gravel and vinyl.” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dave Barry might … continue reading
I found this great thing
Posted on The Age, By ERIN MUNRO, 10th Jan 2016 Crosley Bermuda turntable. Photo: Supplied Enjoy music using today’s technology and yesteryear’s aesthetics with the Crosley Bermuda turntable. The portable record player is compatible with vinyl and MP3s, as well as being quite the furniture showpiece. The legs can also be removed for easy transport. RRP $399.95, … continue reading
Zepp’s training tech is heading to baseball bats, golf gloves and tennis rackets
CES 2016: Zepp’s swing analysing sensors are making friends posted on wareable.com, By Sophie Charr, 5th January 2015 Zepp Labs has announced that its digital sports training tech, which we’ve tried and loved in devices like Zepp Golf, is coming to some big sports equipment brands very soon. It’s not naming names just yet, but Zepp will be announcing … continue reading
Zepp Soccer sensor to let you track your football skills later this year
It’s time to work on your keepy-uppies. Posted on digitalspy.com, BY LUKE JOHNSON, 5th Jan 2016 Having let you monitor your swings in golf, tennis and baseball, sensor specialist Zepp now has its eyes set on football tracking. Speaking with Digital Spy out at CES 2016, the American firm has confirmed it will launch a new football-friendly sensor and software … continue reading
Zepp Wants To Embed Sensors Right Into Baseball Bats, Tennis Rackets And Other Sports Equipment
Posted on Tech Times, By Mark Lelinwalla, 5th January 2015 This could impact Zepp’s products as soon as this year, with analysis possibly expanding to include soccer. Zepp’s wearable tech sensors with accompanying smartphone apps have been available to coaches and athletes in sports such as baseball, golf, tennis and softball for quite some time now. Well, … continue reading
Crosley Cruiser Three Speed Portable Turntable
Kick back with your favorite hits with the vintage sound of the Crosley Cruiser Three Speed Portable Turntable. This compact unit gives you the quality sound of vinyl anywhere you go. This retro belt driven turntable is complete with a NP6 need to capture the songs on your records as they were intended to be heard. … continue reading
Zepp will fill your next tennis racket and cricket bat with sensors
Sports sensing is about to get serious. Posted on digitalspy.com, By LUKE JOHNSON 4th Jan 2016 You might want to hold off on grabbing all the gear for your latest New Year’s resolution-based sports fix. Zepp has confirmed it is working with a number of sports equipment manufacturers to fill your next racket or bat with sensors. Having … continue reading
Being Together is Better!
Posted on Marbles the brain store | Blog Based off of new research coming from sharpbrains.com, playing together can make a bit difference in your brain. Whether you’re having a game night with your favorite board game or solving a crossword together, working on a mentally stimulating task with your favorite brains can actually increase the cognitive … continue reading
17 Incredibly Cool Gifts Your Kids Haven’t Gotten Yet
Posted on BuzzFeed Dec. 18, 2015, Amy Sefton / BuzzFeed 1. The world’s most incredible marble run. amazon.com Q-BA-MAZE Ultimate Stunt Set: $69.99, HERE. 2. This brain-bending take on tic-tac-toe. marblesthebrainstore.com Otrio, $39.99: HERE 3. This mix-and-match robot building kit. amazon.com amazon.com Little Bits lets kiddos create hundreds of projects using electronics. $199.00, HERE. 4. This DIY Hydraulic Robot Arm marblesthebrainstore.com This … continue reading
