PRODUCT NEWS
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March 21, 2024
A $60K Bike Made for the Paris Olympics Raises Questions About Fairness and Equipment Regulation
UCI regulations state that all equipment used during the Olympics must be commercially available. The rule specifically states that “the entire used material must be accessible to all participants. All the components must be available commercially (i.e., available on the market or sold directly by the manufacturer) at the latest...
March 20, 2024
New Velo AI Copilot bike light uses AI to keep cyclists safe
A US-based company named Velo AI has introduced a bike light that harnesses the power of AI in the name of safety to help keep cyclists safe on the road. GCN
March 18, 2024
Continuous Glucose Monitors Emerge as Next-Gen Wearable
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), as awareness of metabolic health continues to gain steam. The wearable Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is designed for those 18 years and older who don’t use insulin and either treat diabetes...
March 13, 2024
Saucony and Claima Launch New Orleans-Inspired Sneaker
Following the release of the Claima x Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane “Claim A Seat” last fall, the pair have a fresh take on the silhouette. The design aims to “inspire and fund the next wave of BIPOC entrepreneurs.” The Massachusetts-based athletic brand and the independent creative agency just launched a new 3D...
March 12, 2024
ClassPass Expands Into Food & Beverage in Holistic Wellness Play
ClassPass has unveiled its latest innovation: the integration of food and beverage options into its bookable experiences. With tens of thousands of studios, gyms and spas already on the platform, ClassPass is now introducing ways for its members to refuel after workouts or wellness visits. ClassPass was acquired by Mindbody...
March 7, 2024
Giro hits back at UCI in helmet row, as expert says manufacturers could look at ‘legal options’
Giro, the helmet manufacturer, has insisted it "plays by the rules" after the UCI announced a review into time trial helmets, a move seemingly triggered by the launch of the new Giro Aerohead II. In a post on Instagram on Wednesday evening, Giro revealed that the UCI had authorised the...
February 29, 2024
Now there’s a Jumbo-Visma show: Is cycling TV the next big thing?
The story of Jumbo-Visma–now Visma – Lease a Bike is an interesting one. One of the current powerhouses in professional cycling, it traces its origins through various sponsor-driven iterations. Initially known as Kwantum, the team underwent a series of transformations with sponsorships from Superconfex, Buckler, WordPerfect, Novell, and Rabobank. However,...
February 27, 2024
I got workout tips from an AI fitness coach, and it feels like the future of athletic performance tech
ai.io’s impressive 3DAT movement tracking analyzes performance and, once the trial was finished, will provide information you might expect to get on the best Garmin watches: measuring explosive power, speed, coordination, agility, and other metrics, all in simple scores out of 100. Tech Radar
February 26, 2024
Samsung debuts a ‘smart ring’ with health-tracking features — its first foray into the product category
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, its latest wearable, is launching with health-tracking features including heart rate and sleep monitoring while also giving users a score of their readiness for the day, a top executive told CNBC. Hon Pak, head of the digital health team at Samsung Electronics, said the ring, which is...
February 23, 2024
Strava is adding dog step counts and fitness rankings to its app
Strava has partnered with Fi, a smart dog collar maker that uses GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO simultaneously — similar to a Garmin watch — to track your dog's accurate real-time location, broadcasting it via LTE-M cellular. The collar's main purpose is to ensure you can find your dog at all times, but...