Tag archive: SPORTS

Rabid sports fans like to talk. They like to trash rivals, they like to hype fellow revelers, they like to argue with Charles Barkley and John Madden from their living rooms and scream at referees from the safety of their seats. And that’s why it’s only natural that legions of sports fans have taken so enthusiastically to social networking. Fantasy leagues and sports-centered social apps have continued to thrive, thanks to the insatiable need of… Read More

Based off a study of over 2,000 adults paid for by GameHouse and conducted by Harris Interactive, females that play online games have a healthier social life and more frequent sexual activity than female gamers that don't play online. Specifically, 42 percent of female online gamers socialize in-person with at least 1 person a day while only 31 percent of female non-online gamers do the same. Eighty-six percent of female online gamers are… Read More

Serious athletes in sports like basketball, football, soccer and tennis will no longer have to feel out of the loop when it comes to smart fitness trackers like the Nike+, which is specifically designed for runners only. Adidas Is getting into the technology game with the miCoach Speed_Cell tracking system ($70) that records more than just how far you might run.  The system includes a special sensor (seen above in the Adizero f50 soccer cleat)… Read More

There's nothing quite like waking up on the beach as the sun rises, ready for a day of surfing the waves. We're kidding. We actually have no idea what that's like, but we can assume that it's pretty great. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of gear designed for sleeping on or near the beach and then embarking on a long day of wave-catching. Well, when it comes to beach shelter, the smartly-designed WaveCave surf… Read More

If you're a runner, you've probably left the house many times before with nothing on you but a house key. This is true for plenty of other athletes who like to be in the outdoors without a bulky wallet or bag filled with stuff that they most likely won't use. But what happens if you get in an accident, injure yourself, or need money for something? These aren't fun 'what ifs' to think about, but they're… Read More

Gorged on Girl Scout Cookies? Overindulged on onion rings? Simply need a little tummy tightening before you sport your swim trunks? Whatever the case may be, technology can help you drop pounds, tone, manage your diet, or act as your personal trainer. Heck, some of our picks will even act as your best bud, offering encouraging words and full-on support. Here are 10 of our favorite apps, gizmos, and games that will make getting into shape after… Read More

When we heard that British supermarket giant Sainsbury’s was trialing the use of iPads on its shopping carts, we thought perhaps it was so that food shoppers could gain quick and easy access to more information about products they were interested in, or to help keep track of the total cost of the cart’s contents. But according to a Telegraph report, it seems as though that's not the case. They’re actually intended for sports fans, so they… Read More

Designed for camping in the great outdoors or entertaining guests while tailgating, Dish Network announced the release of the Tailgaiter, a mobile satellite television antenna that's compatible with Dish Network service. Weighing in at 10 pounds, the satellite antenna is encased in a 10-sided plastic shell with a handle for lugging around the device. The shell is designed to protect the antenna in poor weather conditions and allows the… Read More

While graphic tees aren't exactly the height of style once you've reached adulthood, there's no shame in having a few in your closet, especially if they are as visually clever as this series from Nike. The Nike Hair-itage Player Tees ($20, and yes they really used that pun) feature simple drawings of famous baseball players with the finest signature haircuts, mustaches, and goatees. Cast in the player's team colors, each… Read More

Also check out our March Madness giveaway for a chance to win an Axiom Epic Grand Master 500 speaker system. And so it begins. March Madness is officially here, and that means it’s time to fill out your brackets. Now you could create your own, tack them to a wall, and engage in some overzealous research. Or, you could get with the times and manage it all on one site with the click of a mouse. Here are the choice spots for all your bracket… Read More

If you initially mistook Columbia’s Mobex backpacks ($99) for one of the kitten-sized miniature tent models hanging on the wall at your local REI, join the club. The unusually poofy backpacks may draw stares on the trail, but as we found out when we had a chance to actually strap one on, they’ll come from the hikers you’re flying by.

The HP Pavilion dv6 Rossignol edition notebooks complement the Rossignol skis and accessories, bringing the look and feel of Rossignol to the dv6. Jean-Pierre LeCalvez, vice-president, marketing, HP Personal Systems Group, EMEA, said: “Winter sports fans are looking for new ways to express their style and make a statement. Performance technology sits at the heart of the snow sports lifestyle, so it's logical to extend the Rossignol… Read More

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced plans to become the NFL's first franchise to play in a fully energy independent stadium. The Eagles organization announced yesterday that it plans to re-outfit Lincoln Financial Field with a number of green energy technologies over the next 12 months in an effort that will please both environmentalists as well as the team's accounting department. According to team officials, Lincoln Financial… Read More