Nike’s latest patent turns your workout clothes into towels
A new patent from Nike tackles an ongoing problem for athletes on how to wipe excess moisture away from their hands and skin without carrying a towel around with them everywhere they go. New workout clothes would add "wipe zones" that would be made of materials to do just that, wiping away excess sweat and water.
The CoreSport workout shirt keeps you cooler the more you sweat
If you enjoy exercising in the great outdoors, you've likely encountered issues with conventional clothing including being soaked in sweat, bad body odors, and skin irritation. The CoreSport shirt is the ultimate solution -- keeping you cooler the more you sweat, plus UV protection.
Carbon fiber bikes may become a whole lot cheaper with 3D-printed frames
Silicon Valley startup Arevo is gearing up to become a force in 3D manufacturing, and to demonstrate its capabilities it has created a new bike frame made from carbon fiber that it says it more affordable and efficient than making traditional carbon frames, potentially changing the bike industry.
The best down jackets
Spring and summer may be on the way but for those chilly nights on the trail or brisk mornings in the city, it's never a bad idea to have a proper down jacket at the ready. Since nearly every apparel brand has their own take, we sifted through what's available to find the best down jackets on the market.
The nearly perfect Garmin Fenix 5 GPS smartwatch is now on sale for $100 off
Smartwatches have certainly come a long way in recent years. Through June 16, you can take $100 off the excellent Garmin Fenix 5 GPS smartwatch -- one of the best fitness watches we've ever seen -- letting you score one for just $450 as part of REI's ongoing Anniversary Sale.
Wilier’s new Cento1 Hybrid road ebike weighs just 26 pounds
Bike manufacturer Wilier has taken the wraps off its first ebike the Cento1 Hybrid, which is based on the company's popular Cento1 road bike. The ebike variant uses a rear-hub motor and battery system that reportedly weighs just 8.1 pounds, bringing the overall weight of the bike to just over 26 pounds.
Michelin Tweel airless radial tires are now ready for utility vehicles
Developed for military special operations light-duty tactical vehicles, Michelin Tweel airless radial tires are now available for UTVs. A single-unit wheel and tire combination, the Tweel takes the definition of all-terrain to new levels. You won't go fast on Tweels, but you'll never need to change a flat.
‘Truck Hotel’ is an amazing double-decker pad for surfers
A truck converted into a hotel? Whatever will they think of next? The Truck Surf Hotel does exactly what it says on the tin, transporting vacationing surfers to new beaches every day while offering all the comforts of a regular hotel. The four-bedroom pad is currently tootling between sites in Portugal and Morocco.
The RF-1 is a versatile cycling computer equipped with LED lights and a video camera
With cycling growing in popularity, riders are opting for more and more accessories -- including computers, bike lights, and video cameras. All three things combined can make for a serious lack of handlebar space, so Refractor Fitness invented the RF-1 -- which combines all three accessories in one.
8K time-lapse film reveals the surprising beauty and vitality of Death Valley
Jim and Will Pattiz of More Than Just Parks have been producing time-lapse films of all the national parks for the past three years, and Death Valley is the latest to be checked off their list. It’s a breathtaking tour of the park that plays out in just under 4 minutes and will leave you wanting more.
Sennheiser’s CX Sport in-ears are tough enough to keep up with your daily run
Sennheiser’s CX series of headphones have always been for people on the go, and the new CX Sport in-ear Bluetooth headphones combine a tough build, lightweight construction, and customizable fit to make sure they can keep up with your fitness regime, no matter how intense it might get.
A drone made out of pizza? This YouTuber shows you just how to dough it
How do you like your drones: Fixed-wing or multirotor? Civilian or military? Thin-crust or Chicago-style? That’s the question you’ll be asking yourself after a new video from a drone-mad YouTuber, who recently built a functioning drone out of pizza. But was he able to eat it afterward?
Powered by a laser, this insect-sized RoboFly can take off and land wirelessly
Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a fly-sized robot they hope could be used to access places inaccessible to regular-sized drones. The RoboFly, which is only marginally heavier than a toothpick, can take off and land completely wirelessly. Check it out.
The Langly Field Jacket is a high-tech, all-weather coat for photographers
Drawing influence from the U.S. military's M-1965 Field Jacket, the Langly Field Jacket is a rugged, all-weather cargo coat built to endure the elements while also offering security and convenience features for the modern traveler, like RFID-blocking pocket liners and a breathable, waterproof shell.
The best smart backpacks
Whether you're using them to commute to work or take weekend getaways, backpacks these days are packed with smart technology. From options which charge your phone and play music to others that stream video and act as a WiFi hotspot, these are the best smart backpacks.
Smart bike helmet maker Coros’ GPS fitness watch promises 30 days of battery life
Smart bike helmet manufacturer Coros has expanded its lineup of wearable devices by introducing the new Pace smart GPS multisport fitness watch, which includes built-in heart rate monitor, smartphone integration, durable design, and a 30-day battery life, making it one of the most efficient smartwatches available.
Incase’s ProConnected smart carry-on is a rolling power station for hungry devices
Incase has a new smart luggage series, called ProConnected. At launch is the 4 Wheel Hubless Roller, a carry-on with a large-capacity battery that can recharge a USB-C laptop. It also has Bluetooth tracking.
Tackling the backcountry? LynQ smart tracker doesn’t need cell networks or subscription
The new LynQ smart tracker is a device that allows users – in groups of up to 12 – to track each other's location and find each other in crowds or in the backcountry without the need for GPS satellites, cell phone networks, apps, or other high-tech gadgets. The device has geofencing and messaging, too.
The Bitterroot dry bag is a sleeping pad pump, water filter, and dry bag all in one
Want to carry less gear on your camping or backpacking trip? The Bitteroot Dry Bag is an innovative outdoor product that serves for three purposes in one. The device lets you filter your water, protect your valuables from inclement weather, and blow up your sleeping pad with the same piece of gear.
The Fitrus Plus wants to give you a holistic view of your health using BIA
Meet the Fitrus Plus, a hand-held gadget that leverages Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) in order to provide its user with a number of body metrics. It's currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, where it has already surpassed its fundraising goal and is looking to deliver units in September of this year.
The best fitness trackers for women
In the past fitness trackers were designed for a men's wrist, featuring large bands and clunky designs. Thankfully, more smartwatch brands these have started catering to women, designing smaller trackers with feminine looks. To help know which are best, these are the best fitness trackers for women.
Suunto 3 Fitness Review
To stay relevant, fitness tracker brands need an ace in the hole. For the new Suunto 3 Fitness, this comes in the form of Adaptive Training Guidance. A feature designed to put a personal trainer on your wrist and develop custom weekly workout plans – and it’s as impressive as it is innovative.
Surfers can check the tide on their wrist with Nixon’s Base Tide Pro
Whether you're an amateur or a pro, the Base Tide Pro is designed to provide you with accurate tide height, tide time, sunrise, and sunset information so that you can spend less time searching for waves and more time out on the water. The watch includes information for 550 beaches around the world.
From drones to bionic arms, here are 8 examples of amazing mind-reading tech
Brain-computer interfaces may be poised to become a bigger part of our lives, but that doesn't mean they're not here already. Here are eight examples of amazing pieces of mind-reading technology that are already being explored in some of the world’s most exciting research labs.
Blinkers are customized lights to help keep cyclists safe and visible
Your commitment to biking instead of driving is saving the planet, but who's there to save you from the motorists on the road? Here to answer that question is Velohub, the Zurich-based company that has just launched what it calls the "complete smart lighting system for cyclists." It's called Blinkers.
Forget clocks — this giant robotic sundial is the coolest timepiece ever
Shown off recently at Milan Design Week, Sunny Side Up is a fresh take on the sundial, a millennia-old method of telling the time based on where the sun is in the sky. Only in this case, the sun is replaced with a freaking giant robot arm. Check it out in all its time-telling glory.
Spot X brings two-way satellite messaging to the masses
The new Spot X satellite messenger is the first new device from Spot in several years and a significant upgrade over previous models. It provides the ability for users to send two-way text messages for the first time on a Spot device, along with SOS features, GPS tracking, and more.
Kendrick Lamar’s using AR to sell pairs of the new Cortez Kenny on tour
During Top Dawg Entertainment's nationwide Championship Tour, fans will get the chance to purchase Kendrick Lamar's new Cortez Kenny sneakers using Nike's SNKRS app -- but only if they're at the show. Fans who don't attend will have an opportunity to buy the sneakers via the app at a later time.
Campnab will help you score a last-minute campsite this summer
A new online service called Campnab will make it easier to find popular campsites for travelers by monitoring a user's favorite camping destinations and sending them a text message alert when a vacancy comes open for the dates and times they are looking for. The website doesn't book the campsite, just sends alerts.
Record-breaking solar still purifies water with clever geometry and … paper?
There is nothing new about the idea of using the sun’s energy to evaporate and purify water. But researchers from the University at Buffalo have found a way to improve this concept -- and, in the process, to sanitize water at what appear to be record-breaking rates. Here's how the new process works.
Some ebikes now allowed at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park in California
California's Mammoth Bike Park will allow ebikes for the very first time when the trails open in May of 2018. All ebikes on the trail will be limited to Class 1 status, which means they must be pedal-assist bikes with a speed limited to 20 miles per hour. A pass is also required to ride at the park.
Ford, bike makers unveil bike-to-vehicle (B2V) interactive road safety A.I.
Ford joined Trek, Shimano, Specialized, and eight other bike-industry giants to develop A.I. for bike-to-vehicle (B2V) communication. The goal is improved safety for bikes, pedestrians, and vehicles. Cars, bikes, trucks, and roadway infrastructure would connect via the cross-industry B2V standard.
Ride with confidence on a 3D-printed bicycle tire that will never go flat
When you're out on your bicycle and far from home, the last thing you want to hear is that horrible hiss of air as your tire goes flat. Well, a company the German city of Berlin recently showed that it's now possible to 3D-print an airless tire that lets you dump the pump.
Garmin inReach Mini satellite messenger means no site is too remote to text from
Garmin's new inReach Mini brings all of the features and functionality of the full-sized version, shrunk down to a much smaller size. Those features include GPS tracking, satellite messaging, SOS alerts. It weighs just 3.5 ounces and is small enough to be carried anywhere.