Nike Innovation Summit: The World Cup 2010

Nike Soccer launches an eco-friendly jersey, a new training app, and a high-tech cleat

As the 2010 World Cup nears, Nike gathered hundreds of journalists in London (CH included) last week to learn about their new soccer products and technology, helping to fan the flames leading up to one of the world’s most popular sporting events taking place this summer in South Africa. Held in the Battersea Power Station, a crumbling Art Deco building widely featured in album covers, …

Arc’Teryx Alpha SV Gloves

Incredible gloves provide the ultimate in dexterity and warmth

Given the snowpocalypse going on around us in NYC, killer gloves have become the essential accessory and the Alpha SV from Arc’Teryx is just the item. I’ve been testing them for a couple weeks now and am thoroughly impressed. The Gore-Tex gloves embody all of the vital attributes for facing extreme winter conditions, further enhanced by Arc’Teryx’s new patent-pending Tri-Dex technology. This advanced construction involves …

NY Art Beat iPhone App

Art Beat launches two apps to keep track of art & design events around NYC and Tokyo

Having already launched a successful version for Tokyo, Art Beat recently created the NYAB iPhone app, an informative application that keeps New Yorkers current on all of the cultural happenings going on around the city. The simple interface organizes events by location, popularity, type of medium or schedule. Ideal for residents and visitors alike, the Art Beat app truly allows users to tailor their interests …