5 posts and columns on sneakers

Nike’s New High-Tech Sneakers Will Tell You How Much Air You Got on That Dunk

in News on February 22 at 9:00 am PT

Nike continues to push the idea of the “digitally connected” athlete. The latest? Basketball sneakers that measure your vertical.
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These Boots Are Made for Tracking: GPS Technology Comes to Shoes

in Commerce on January 30 at 9:03 am PT

The souped-up shoes are aimed at caretakers who need to monitor people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. However, they raise some technical — and legal — questions.
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You Sold Your Company, What Did You Buy First? Here’s What I Did.

in Voices on August 5, 2011 at 11:01 am PT

Having some money all of a sudden is a weird thing. I’ve always wondered what entrepreneurs do when they hit it. What do they buy, if at all?

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CES: The Things We Carry

in News on January 7, 2010 at 8:16 am PT

There is a certain irony in the amount of consumer, pro-sumer and professional gadgetry used to report on electronics. With 2,500 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new products this year, it’s nearly impossible to see it all.