FIT90 Hiding devices in plain sight until caught by the paparazzi [Audio Fixed]

FIT90 Hiding devices in plain sight until caught by the paparazzi [Audio Fixed]

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit October 20, 2019 Duration: 1:06:17

Here's what we covered on this weeks meandering episode of the FIT File:

- Hiding unreleased devices in the wild!
- DCR Open House 2019 Registration Opens
- The return of the Strava App news… removing sensor support
- Lama's Neo Bike Unboxing: Creating snowglobes
- Kona Power Meter Counts - historical Reference: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/insights-ironman-championships.html
- New Kinomap Platform Updates
- Garmin Swim 2 Released/Announced
- Polar Vantage V & M Firmware Updates to add Ignite features
- Zone5 Sports Cloud Platform
- Yet More Peloton lawsuits - https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-08/peloton-sues-cycling-rival-echelon

P.S. - Sorry for the audio issues on the original publish/upload, teaches me (Ray) to upload the podcast before the morning coffee. Thanks for listening...again!

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For anyone trying to make sense of the constant stream of new gadgets and data, The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit cuts through the noise. Hosts DC Rainmaker and DesFit bring their deep, hands-on experience from years of testing gear and analyzing the sports technology landscape. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who just tore apart the latest GPS watch, fitness tracker, or smart bike trainer, offering unvarnished opinions you won't get from a press release. They regularly sit down with engineers, product designers, and industry insiders, pulling back the curtain on how these technologies are developed and what they actually mean for your training. Whether you're a casual runner curious about heart rate zones or a triathlete fine-tuning your power meter data, this podcast delivers practical insights. It’s not just about what to buy, but how to use the tech you have to genuinely improve your health and athletic performance. Tune in for a detailed, often humorous, and always informative look at the tools that are changing how we move.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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