There’s an iFetch in the works for big dogs, too

Last fall, we told you about the iFetch, an interactive toy that pitches a ball for your small to medium-sized dog, or cat, to fetch.  You can even train your pet to return the small balls to the iFetch to reload it for longer play times.  The problem was that this version uses 1.5″ balls, which are too small for big dogs to safely play with.  The company has started a Kickstarter project to fund the creation of the iFetch Too.  The new version will function like the original iFetch, but it will use standard tennis balls.  It can be used indoors or outdoors.  The pitching distance can be set for 10, 25, or 40 feet, to best fit the play space and your dogs activity levels.  There are still some early-bird special pledges of $120 for an iFetch Too with three balls and a wall charger.  The iFetch Too will retail for $199 once it enters production.

The funding period for iFetch Too ends Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:01 AM EDT, but the funding goal has already been exceeded.

Filed in categories: News, Pet Gadgets

Tagged: Crowdfunded, Pets

There’s an iFetch in the works for big dogs, too originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 7, 2015 at 9:00 am.

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There’s an iFetch in the works for big dogs, too

This fitness tracker from Lumo helps you improve your posture, too

The Lumo Lift Posture and Activity Coach does things that normal fitness trackers do, like count your steps, distance, and calories.  The Lift has an extra benefit, though.  You wear the Lift on your shoulder, and it monitors your posture and gives you feedback to help you improve your posture.  When you sit, stand, walk, or run with a slouch, the Lumo Lift reminds you to straighten with a vibration.  You wear the sensor inside your shirt on your shoulder, and a magnetic chip on the outside of the fabric holds it in place and looks like a simple piece of jewelry.  The Lift and its associated app is compatible with iPhone (4s and newer), iPod touch (5th gen and newer), iPad (3rd gen and newer), and iPad mini (all); it’s also compatible with PCs running Windows 7 and later with Windows Dongle, sold separately for $19.99.

The Lumo Lift Posture and Activity Coach is normally $99.99, but it’s available now for $79.99.  It comes with brushed aluminum and matte black clasps and with a white plastic strap clasp.  The Lumo Lift Clasps Bundle adds 10 colorful clasps to the Lumo Lift; normal price is $139.97, but it’s currently on sale for $119.99.  Lumo is also offering other bundles at reduced prices.

Filed in categories: Health, Fitness, Sports, News

Tagged: Fitness accessory

This fitness tracker from Lumo helps you improve your posture, too originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 27, 2015 at 8:00 am.

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This fitness tracker from Lumo helps you improve your posture, too