The 2015 Back to the Future II Air Mag sneakers finally get power laces

Nike first outed Nike Air Mags back in 2011, the kicks worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future II, but it was missing a key component: power laces. Nike promised they would bring those to the shoes and this year on Back to the Future day (October 21, 2015) they have delivered. The new Air Mags look identical to the previous version but comes with a hidden powered mechanism that will automatically cinch the sneaker’s laces one you put them on. In case this runs out of battery, there’s a manual mechanism, too. But that doesn’t sound too futuristic, does it?

Of course, Michael J. Fox or Marty to the rest of us is the first to get the new kicks. The limited edition shoes will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The specific details on the auctions will be posted to Nike News and via Twitter @Nike in spring 2016. We’re not going to lie, we really, really want one. As for how much this will cost you, let’s just say a lot.

Source: Nike | Via: Gizmodo

Google Play starts showing icon for Android Wear-compatible apps

While it could be easier to browse for Android Wear-compatible apps through a link in the Android Wear application, sometimes you’re just browsing through Play Store and looking for new apps to try out. Some apps on the Play Store now show a watch icon to denote that they support Google’s wearable platform. You can see it just below the “What’s New” section and near the age rating after you tap on “Read More.” The icon shown after you tap on “Read More” has the words “Enhanced for Android Wear” attached to it. Hopefully, Google brings this soon to all Android Wear-compatible apps.

Source: Android Central

Aston Martin’s Rapide sedan gets an electric version

If you could afford the US$200,000 Aston Martin Rapide sedan, you might want to consider investing in the electric version of said vehicle. Aston Martin just unveiled the RapidE concept (capital “E” for emphasis on the electric part). It looks similar to the petrol-powered Rapide but it is purely electric. A big chunk of the engineering work done to this car was facilitated by Williams (you know, of F1 fame). It’s expected to be ready for production in two years. Thanks in part to investment by Chinese VC firm ChinaEquity, the production of this car is possible. If plans push through, this concept will be built at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire in the United Kingdom.

Source: Aston Martin | Via: The Verge

Parachute: Friends don't let friends drive distracted

Parachute, a national charity helping Canadians stop the clock on preventable injuries, is asking young adults to use the power of friendship to impact driver behaviour and stop distracted driving.

Auto collisions are the number one killer of teens in Canada making distracted driving a major issue for young adults. While young drivers make up 13 per cent of all licensed drivers in Canada, they account for almost one in every four road-related injuries and fatalities. 

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