👀 See the 8 most amazing sights at Nike’s new LeBron James Innovation Center

Earlier this year, I injured my knee. Pinpointing exact biomechanical issues in my body that brought me here have required months of doctors appointments, copays, and physical therapy. But at Nike’s new flagship design and research facility? They spotted my weaknesses in two minutes. The price of admission? Free. (But also, my data.) This week, Nike is unveiling the LeBron James Innovation Center. It’s a 750,000 square foot facility that puts shoe designers, apparel creators, and Nike researchers all under the same roof. And Nike says its top floor—the new Nike Sport Research Lab—houses the most advanced sports research facility ever made. The building is a spectacle full of spectacles. However, the most exciting part about the facility is that 85% of the athletes that walk through its doors to be studied will be everyday people. See the highlights of the center here. —Mark Wilson   co.design See the 8 most amazing sights at Nike’s new LeBron James Innovation Center The Nike Sport Research Lab has a new home in the house of King James. Take a look inside where Nike turns athlete data into products. READ MORE   tech tips This wild Chrome extension lets you bend websites to your will PixieBrix can declutter Amazon, bring to-do lists into Gmail, add custom search options to Google, and more. READ MORE   impact The next step for electric cars is to make them part of the grid As more people buy EVs, electric systems are challenged by the increase in demand. But there’s also a chance to rethink energy storage. READ MORE

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