Nike's Dream of Self-Lacing Shoes Tripped-Up by Bugs. Geoffrey Fowler talks to Armstrong & Getty.
Armstrong & Getty Extra Large Interviews
March 15, 20197m 59s
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Show Notes
Earlier this year Nike introduced a pair of self-lacing shoes--because you obviously "need an app for that".The new kicks are connected to the internet, and the wearer uses an app to lace-'em-up.
But guess what--there was a glitch that made them virtually unwearable! Washington Post Technology Columnist Geoffrey Fowler joined Armstrong & Getty to provide all the details about why "internet connected shoes" may not be such a great idea.
But guess what--there was a glitch that made them virtually unwearable! Washington Post Technology Columnist Geoffrey Fowler joined Armstrong & Getty to provide all the details about why "internet connected shoes" may not be such a great idea.
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