Category: Technology
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‘World’s First Swim App’ on Apple Watch Put to the Test in New Video
In the days and weeks after its launch last April, one of the biggest curiosities surrounding the Apple Watch was its tolerance to water. Thanks to a few initial tests — from showers tohigh dive pools — we now know that the Apple Watch is indeed a bit more waterproof than Apple promises, and with…
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A swimmer’s guide to mobile technology
By Jena Birch Back in 2012 at the London Olympics, The Independent reported that mobile devices will be banned at the Arena since it causes disturbance to the players. Apart from smartphones and tablets, the coordinators of the event also banned any distracting items such as horn, whistles, banners, and musical instruments. But, unknown to many,…
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WaterBlade aims to have fitness buffs walking on water
There are already human-powered devices that allow you to walk on water, plus there are electric motor-powered stand-up paddleboards. The WaterBlade, however, appears to bridge the gap between the two. It’s a floating platform that you stand on to “walk” across the water, but it also has a motor to help make things easier. Designed…
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International Swimmer Miguel Ortiz: My Laser Eye Surgery Experience
Spanish swimmer Miguel Ortiz joined a number of top sportsmen and women around the world who have looked to gain a competitive edge by having laser eye surgery at Optical Express. Miguel talks about his experience of Optical Express in Japan and the effect laser eye surgery has had on his performance in the pool…
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Lily is the World’s First Throw-and-Shoot Camera Drone
And waterproof to boot, see PetaPixel Lily is a new robotic camera drone that aims to shake up not only the drone industry, but the camera industry as a whole. It’s the world’s first “throw-and-shoot camera†that lets anyone capture cinematic aerial photos and videos without needing to do any piloting.
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The Apple Watch 1,000m Lap Pool Swim Test – Does it survive?
Will the Apple Watch survive 25 minutes in the pool while lap swimming 1,000m? Let’s find out!
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Apple Watch survives hot shower, swimming, repeated submersion
Any device designed to sit on your wrist all day has to be able to withstand the elements. The Apple Watch is no exception to this. It may be an expensive piece of hardware, but there’s only so much you can do to protect it so the responsibility falls to Apple to make a hard-wearing device. And…
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Texts, Telephones and Tell a Friend: Tips for Keeping Swim Families Connected
A #SwimBiz presentation by Tom Ugast, CEO, Nations Capital Swim Club and Olympian Andrew Gemmell.
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Social Media Pitfalls: Are Safe Sport & Social Media at Odds? (Hint: No)
A #SwimBiz panel discussion featuring Susan Woessner, Safe Sport Director, USA Swimming and panelists Tom Ugast, CEO, Nation’s Capital Swim Club, Karyn Morrill, Owner, Floaties Swim School. Moderator: Scott Leightman, Communications and PR Director, USA Swimming.