Wireless Wednesday for 4/6/16 - Masters App and Fitness Gadgets for the Spring

Rick is on the Gulf this week as in the Gulf of Mexico as he is doing some travel pieces in New Orleans and Biloxi.

Have a listen:

It's also Masters week and the newly updated Master app is back and more interactive. it's for all iOS and Android devices and also has integration this year for wearables like Apple Watch and Android Wear that features a tournament leader board, player bios and additional real-time tournament data. Fans will also be able to use an enhanced version of Track for iPad and desktop systems. This all includes a picture-in-picture feature to watch live and player comparison data. Users can also personalize their experience with a feature called "universal favoriting." Basically this is a ability to spotlight your favorite players and follow how they are doing during their round.

 
It's also the perfect time to see what's new in fitness devices for the spring...


1.   Fitbit

Fitbit Blaze gives the Apple Watch a run for its money, especially for activity tracking addicts who have long been counting steps with the Fitbit’s system. The top-of-the-line wearable goes toe-to-toe on features with Apple’s wearable, including a color touchscreen, heart rate sensor, notifications and music control. It even packs onboard GPS so you can leave your phone behind and run free. And FitStar, a digital coaching program, introduces wrist-bound workouts to your routine, showing you how to do new exercises without having to watch examples on your handset.

2. Sensoria Smart Sock

Wear this smart sock and get feedback from our ankles, yes, ankles because that’s where the pressure signals to this fitness tracker are. Designed for runners, the Sensoria Smart Sock tells you how well you’ve been running and how to improve your performance over time. Even though it has signals or sensors in the sock, it’s still washable and as comfortable as the next pair of conventional socks.

 


3.  Hidrate Spark

The Hidrate Spark makes sure you are drinking enough water.... The Hidrate Spark app-enabled water bottle can help count every sip you take. A 24-ounce, dishwasher-safe, BPA-free plastic sports bottle, the $55 Bluetooth canteen has a sensor that measures the amount of water you drink. The accompanying app tracks your progress throughout the day (and over weeks and months) and can even connect to popular fitness apps like Apple’s HealthKit, Fitbit, and Jawbone Up. And, of course, there’s a social element which lets you connect to your Spark-owning friends. Time for a 21st century water fight.
 

4.  Finis Neptune

In almost every sport, music can be a rather powerful motivation to run or cycle that extra mile but never to swim that extra lap, until now. Like Sportiiiis, the Finis Neptune is secured onto the user’s eyewear, in this case, swimming goggles. This device uses bone conduction audio to relay music to the user’s ears, without the need for ear buds.

The device also makes music louder and clearer when submerged underwater. It also comes with a built-in 4GB of storage space, a rechargeable battery that lasts 8 hours and an OLED screen with music controls and all for $159.99.
 

App of the Week:

2 New Orleans apps...

-  GO NOLA app
- New Orleans Official Visitor's Guide app

 GO NOLA - New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, the cocktail, the po-boy and now, GO NOLA, the Official Tourism App of the City of New Orleans. GO NOLA is the most comprehensive, constantly updated, go-to source for all things New Orleans. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Big Easy or you’re a local and just want to get the most out of your weekend, you’ll find that this app is where it’s at.
From the French Quarter to the Garden District to the historic Treme, New Orleans’ Official Tourism App has you covered. You’ll find “Things To Do,” “Places To Dine,” “Where To Stay,” “Nightlife & Music” and more. Plus, this is the only New Orleans app that features free, celebrity-narrated walking tours.
Like New Orleans itself, this app is full of surprises:
- Planning trips to New Orleans is made easy with hundreds of restaurant, music, hotel, and shopping listings filtered by neighborhood, price, distance from user’s current location and more
- Take your pick of celebrity-narrated walking tours of famous New Orleans neighborhoods, each with a unique archive of historical documents and photographs. Celebrity narrators include John Goodman and Wendell Pierce, with more to come
- “Insider Tips” feature guarantees you’ll always be in the know in NOLA
- Build your New Orleans itinerary with the handy “My Trip” feature
- “Get Directions” button activates built-in GPS, ensuring you’ll never get lost in New Orleans

New Orleans Official Visitor's App - For something official, check out the New Orleans Official Visitor's Guide, which is free for your IOS device. Hit all the hot spots in New Orleans with ease and the help of this official app. A complete directory with addresses will help you find the way and save time. The app gives great detail and picks to go along with planning tools