DIY Network highlighted their favorite companies and products in a special Consumer Electronics Show episode of I Want That. Our newest line of family fitness products, iBitz by GeoPalz was featured in the segment!

The segment includes shots of the new product in action and an exclusive interview with our own COO, Zan O’Leary. iBitz PowerKey is a great way to encourage kids to be physically fit using their very own Tamigotchi-like character, a GeoBot. iBitz Unity allows parents to have an aggregated view of their own steps along with the physical activity of the entire family!

Want to learn more about our line of family fitness products? Stay tuned for our official iBitz product launch this summer! 

GeoPalz has been hard at work perfecting the iBitz products, PowerKey and Unity. Over the last month, GeoPalz has been working at Nike Headquarters in Portland, Oregon participating in the Nike+ Accelerator program.

News outlets have taken notice of the partnership and here’s what they have to say:

Denver Post  – Jibbitz founders’ latest creation, GeoPalz, selected for TechStars Nike+ Accelerator

“The opportunity to integrate with Nike FuelBand and Nike+ Technologies strengthens GeoPalz ability to offer a complete suite of family fitness products. The goal of the Nike+ Accelerator, which will be managed by Boulder-based TechStars, is to “drive digital sport innovation.” In mid-June, participating companies will pitch angel investors, venture capitalists, Nike executives and others during Investor Demo Days at Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., and in Silicon Valley.”

The Verge – Building the Nike+ ecosystem: ten startups selected to create the ultimate fitness platform

“GeoPalz, a company that’s developing a number of step-tracking apps. GeoPalz was at CES this January showing off a proprietary Bluetooth pedometer and app suite that aimed to get kids fit. While we liked the premise, we found it lacked in execution — as with all of the selected companies, it’s hoped that Nike’s money and expertise will help them to perfect their products.”

GIGAOM – Meet the 10 digital fitness startups in the new Nike, TechStars accelerator

“During the program, the startups will be mentored by health and tech leaders, including Stefan Olander, Nike’s VP of digital sport; David Cohen, founder and CEO of TechStars; Naveen Selvadurai, co-founder of Foursquare; and quantified-self expert Tim Ferriss. In addition to the mentorship, support and work space, they’ll receive $20,000 each.”

Want to join the GeoPalz community and get a head start on being healthy? See how using other smartphone apps can help you lead a healthier lifestyle.

It’s been a little over a week since the Nike announcement that showcased the exceptional companies participating in the Nike+ Accelerator Program. GeoPalz was named one of 10 companies to join Nike to help drive digital sport innovation.

Image via http://nikeinc.com

Since then, we’ve been working at Nike Headquarters in Portland, Oregon alongside Nike+ Accelerator mentors. We’ll be here for a three-month immersive journey to develop and evolve products that leverage the Nike+ platform to inspire everyday athletes. The opportunity to integrate with Nike FuelBand and Nike+ technologies strengthens our ability to offer a complete suite of fitness products for children, teens and adults. The ability to track fitness levels, engage users, and reward each family member through one integrated platform, creates the quantified family experience that our users have been requesting.

Overall, it’s an honor to be chosen to participate in the program and we’re excited to utilize Nike’s knowledge and resources to further our passion for family health and fitness. We share Nike’s vision of bringing motivation and inspiration for healthy living to people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and activity levels.

Finally, we’re excited to connect with companies who share a commitment to helping people lead more active lives:

• Chroma.io: Indie game studio that creates virtual worlds tied to real-world activity
• CoachBase: Provides a digital sports coaching platform
• FitDeck: Digital decks of exercise playing cards that deliver ever-changing workouts for fitness and sports
• GoFitCause: Leverages fitness data as a means of raising money for charity
• GoRecess: Help users find, book, and review fitness activities
• HighFive: Ad network for health and fitness apps that helps people achieve their goals by rewarding them along their journey
• IncomparableThings: Creates an activity-driven fantasy sports leagues
• RecBob: A platform that makes recreational sports easy by organizing play
• Sprout at Work: Corporate wellness solutions that leverage social and gaming tools to inspire employees and empower employers

To stay up to date on what we’re working on during the Nike+ Accelerator program, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook. 

The media has taken note of the iBitz! In our last media coverage post, we highlighted outlets like the Huffington Post and Wall Street Journal and their articles about our suite of products. This time, it’s the DIY Network and Mashable that are highlighting our new products for parents and adults.

Check out what the DIY Network and Mashable have to say about the iBitz:

DIY Network – I Want That

This week, DIY Network highlighted their very favorite companies and products in a special Consumer Electronics Show episode of I Want That. GeoPalz, and specifically the new iBitz, was featured. The segment includes shots of the new product in action and an exclusive interview with our own COO, Zan O’Leary!

Mashable – Use This Tech to Get Your Kids Off the Couch

The pictures tell the story of this article! Both the GeoPalz pedometer and the iBitz are highlighted in Mashable’s list of suggested tech to get kids up and moving. If you’re looking for products for everyone in the family, the GeoPalz suite of products has something for all age groups.

Mashable – Does Gamification Help Classroom Learning

This writer for Mashable took note of the GeoPalz idea of “gamification” for positive health of families. The writer even mentions how competition drives her children. As an example of a gadget leveraging the rewarding game-life experience that works for children, she mentions the iBitz.

“Today, there are gadgets like ibitz which turn walking and exercising into a fun, rewarding game-like experience. Some people refer to this as “gamification” which means applying game thinking or even game mechanics into a non-game context. As an example, I have no problem if my boys prefer to use a Math Baseball iPad app to practice math facts instead of a printed worksheet. When I see my kids’ teachers incorporating games into learning, I say ‘Bravo.’”

Learn more about how you can continue to encourage your family to get active with the iBitz. Be sure to browse the blog for articles such as “5 Fun Activities to Keep Your Kids Active Indoors.”

Do you agree with the media’s take on GeoPalz and the new iBitz? Please share in the comments below!