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Designer Stefan Dukaczewski's sneakers join the line of wearable Wi-Fi detectors next to the T-shirt and wristwatch, winning the title of strangest so far. Based on Nike Dunk shoes, the prototype—dubbed A Step in the Right Direction—has an 802.11 detector under the flap on the left shoe, with a discrete three-LED display system. As you tromp along the street a pressure sensor in the heel turns it on, and Wi-Fi signals detected within 150 feet light the LEDs. So you could wander around in a "warmer... colder" manner peering at your toes, until you find the best signal. We suspect this'd lead to many cricked necks, but at least you'd be able to avoid doggy-do on your mission to "borrow" someone's Wi-Fi. [ASRD via Talk2MyShirt]
Sneakers Get Smelly in New Way, as Wi-Fi Sniffers
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5:52 AM on Thu May 1 2008
By Kit Eaton
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Close, but no cigar. This is an ideal application for haptic feedback rather than flashing LEDs.
You don't need to tell the world that you're sniffing for wifi -- and you sure don't need to wear something that looks more like some kind of cheezy up-skirt camera than a business shoe.
Is it just me or are those shoes terrible looking?
...just don't get on an airplane with these things on. As a matter of fact, don't even go near an airport all wearing these.
These are great for the Civil War Soldier on the go!
Less dog poop on bottom, more taxi/bus/bike messenger tire on top.
@TonyTriple: Ha. They would probably start beating you with billyclubs before you even got up to the counter.
ok do people REALLY need to have the internet that bad? How many WiFi sniffing devices do we need? People you are outside STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER. Oh and these shoes are retarded looking.
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