Posts Tagged ‘Twitter’
Written by Peter Suciu on 04 October 2011
One obstacle that keeps many people from even trying to be more fit is that there is no real motivation. Many of us think we’re active, as we walk to the store or work, or are on our feet all day. By the end we’re ready to say, “mission accomplished, I’m tired so I must have been active.” The sad truth is that if we kept track of all that movement it would likely be less than expected.
This is where Fitbit comes in, as the wearable device can keep track – to paraphrase the song by The Police – “every step you take.” The new Fitbit Ultra is like a monitor, but not the type that actually sends that information to the real police, but instead lets you know how you’re doing and more importantly what you’ve done. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: altimeter, Eiffel Tower, every step you take, Facebook, Fitbit, FitBit Ultra, Machu Picchu, Twitter
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Written by KineticShift on 03 October 2011
We noted last month that Bianchi launched an Android app, which followed the release of an app for the iPhone and iPad. Now BlackBerry users can get in on the action from the Italian bike manufacturer, which has announced a new version for the Research in Motion handset.
BlackBerry App main features are:
- surfing on the whole Bianchi range with itemized images and technical features
- on-time news and update by Bianchi official web site
- updatings posted directly on Twitter and highlighted on the App’s homepage with a provided push notification box
- dealers area with geolocation research system
As with the Android and iPhone versions, this free to download app offers users the ability to surf the whole Bianchi range of products with itemized images and technical features, news and updates from the official Bianchi website and geolocation search so users can easily find the closest Bianchi dealer. And of course it also features the Celeste green.
Bianchi Official Website
Bianchi App at BlackBerry App World
Tags: Android, Blackberry, BlackBerry App World, Cycling, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Phones, Twitter
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Written by Peter Suciu on 02 September 2010
Having a fantastic run on the ski slopes is something you’ll want to talk about with your friends, but Vail Resorts now has a new mobile smartphone app that will let you share your experience on the slopes before you even get back to the lodge. EpicMix is a new online and mobile application that allows skiers and riders a seamless way to digitally capture and share their mountain experiences. From either a computer or via free mobile app for the iPhone, Android or other smartphones, the EpicMix takes advantage of newly installed state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF) scanners that are in place at 89 lifts across five mountain resorts. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Android, App, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, EpicMix, Facebook, Heavenly, iPhone, Keystone, Keystone Mountain, PEAKS, radio frequency (RF), Rob Katz, ski, smartphone, Twitter, Vail, Vail Resorts
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Written by Peter Suciu on 12 August 2010
- Even after her crash Leigh Fazzina couldn’t stop “Tweeting”
Ready for the big cycling race? Have your check list ready for a safe race: tubes, check; water, check; helmet, check; gloves, check; first aid kit, check; mobile phone with Twitter account, what you say? The last item might seem like a stretch, because after all, who needs to make a call or send a Tweet while they’re in the middle of a race. But for Leigh Fazzina being able to send a Tweet to her Twitter follows may have just saved her life.
After getting lost in a 300-acre Connecticut woods last Tuesday during the downhill stage of a mini-triathlon, Fazzina crashed when her front wheel hit some roots. The 36-year old was bleeding, and unable to walk. Instead of panicking, she tried to use her mobile phone to call relatives, but as the calls failed, she resorted to using Twitter to reach out to 1,000+ “followers.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cycle Race, Farmington Fire Department, Leigh Fazzina, Mary-Ellen Harper, mini-triathlon, Mobile Phone, Tweet, Twitter, Winding Trails
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