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Three-time world champ Mick Fanning surfs Kelly Slater’s wave pool

Kelly Slater continues to wow professional surfers with his revolutionary wave pool three-time world champ Mick Fanning.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Put your drone and your toothbrush on autopilot

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
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Fly over the water with the eFoil electric hydrofoil surfboard

Meet the new eFoil from Puerto Rico-based company Lift Foils. It's an electric-powered hydrofoil surfboard, aka a flying surfboard.
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New artificial spider silk can absorb 70 percent of the energy in impacts

Researchers from the United Kingdom have developed artificial spider silk that’s super-stretchy, impressively strong, and sustainable.
Flex-Eboard

From cobblestones to gravel, the Flex-Eboard powers through

The Flex-Eboard Rough Stuff electric longboard promises an incredibly smooth ride no matter what terrain you're conquering.
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Your videos will make a splash with this waterproof gimbal from FeiyuTech

The FeiyuTech WG2 waterproof gimbal can't go as deep as your GoPro, but it can keep splashing shots steady.
thermos

Not every thermos has a copper lining — but the Mizu V10 does

The Mizu V10 thermos features a copper lining. Copper is a natural insulator, so it allows beverages to keep their temperature for longer.
Evergoods backpacks

New gear company Evergoods promises backpacks for every kind of adventure

A new outdoor company called Evergoods is creating versatile backpacks that can be used in both the backcountry and urban environments.
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NATO’s new protocol lets underwater sensors talk to each other

What's more exciting than the regular Internet of Things? An underwater Internet of Things, of course! And NATO's helping build one.
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Asics Gel FujiRado shoe loses the laces, adopts the Boa System instead

Meet the new Gel FujiRado, the latest trail running shoe from Asics that trades laces for Boa's new TX4 closure system.
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Take your worn out shoes in for new soles with the Vibram Sole Factor

The Vibram Sole Factor is traveling around the country to deliver Vibram soles to you. Bring in your old shoes and transform them.
Mighty Spotify Player Lifestyle

Mighty Audio's tiny music player lets you take your Spotify playlists anywhere

Mighty Audio's tiny new device lets you save playlists from Spotify for offline listening, ridding the need for a cell phone during workouts.
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Revo is a wooden bench-seat bike that assembles like something from IKEA

What immediately sets this bicycle apart from other designs are two aspects: the frame and the seat. Revo has a wood fram a long bench seat.
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Clip higher and avoid dangerous falls with the Kong Panic climbing aid

The Kong Panic revolutionizes sport climbing by making for easier clipping at extended distances and providing for added safety measures.
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‘Dynamic defrosting’ tech promises to clear your windshield 10 times faster

Researchers from Virginia Tech have developed new technology that’s capable of defrosting surfaces 10 times faster than normal.
Vintage Electric ebike

Vintage Electric’s Café ebike blends classic ’50s design with 21st-century tech

Vintage Electric redefines what an ebike can look like with a retro styling of its new Café model, which features a 60-mile range.
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This odd $6 accessory turns a water bottle into a budget GoPro float

Don't have a GoPro float on hand? Turn a water bottle into a budget GoPro float with this odd but triple duty accessory.
UberQ Smart Portable Multi Griller

The Uber Q is a portable, app-enabled grill that’s small enough to take anywhere

The Uber-Q smart grill uses an iOS and Android app to alert users when their food has finished cooking and is ready to eat.
LifeBeam Vi AI headset

Can an AI running coach really get you off the couch? Somehow, yes

We review the LifeBeam Vi, an AI running coach that gets you up off the couch and pushes you further during your workout.
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How Jelly used robots to create its clear, bulletproof skateboards

We talk to Sven Alwerud about Jelly Skateboards' clear, bulletproof boards, and how he teamed with his father to use robots to build them.
Tractive

Tractive lets you track your pet’s location in realtime using 3G-based GPS

The Tractive 3G GPS pet tracker allows users to keep tabs on the whereabouts of their dog or cat at all times.
BondicEVO Liquid Plastic Welder

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Liquid plastic welders and cheap 3D printers

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week
American Flat Track Racing - Indian FTR750

Have you ever seen 18 motorcycle racers slide around a dirt track at 140 mph?

American Flat Track racing gains followers as Indian Motorcycle and Harley-Davidson teams re-kindle a racing rivalry from the early 1900s.
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Smart startup has a new idea for renewable energy, and it involves giant kites

A U.K. startup has developed technology for obtaining renewable energy from the wind through the use of custom-built giant kites.
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Sweating it out in Mexico with Columbia’s latest sun-defying Omni-Shade tech

To get a first look of Columbia's upcoming Omni-Shade Sun Deflector collection, we joined the brand in Mexico to field test the new gear.
Giro Prolight Techlace

The insanely light Prolight Techlace shoes will help cyclists ride faster

Giro's new Prolight Techlace bike shoes weigh just 150 grams, making them the lightest cycling shoes ever created.
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Pack your luggage and your photo gear in the Hexad Duffle bag

Fit your luggage and your camera gear into one carry-on with the Wandrd Hexad duffle bag, now on Kickstarter.
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Innovation rains out of Nemo’s new Helio LX Pressure Shower

The Helio LX Pressure Shower expands the water capacity, lengthens the hose, and more. It is the luxury model for a luxury camping experience.
Bluesmart Series 2

Bluesmart’s slick smart suitcase is back, and it has brought along some friends

After the massive success of its first crowd-funding campaign, Bluesmart's back with Series 2 of its smart luggage.
Atacama

New fabric from Atacama promises to keep you cool and dry during your workouts

New technical fabrics from a company called Atacama promise to be 12 times drier for runners and cyclists who work out outdoors.
Alpaka Shift Pack

The Shift Pack can transform from everyday backpack to tech travel bag

Converting from a regular backpack to a larger travel bag, the Alpaka Shift Pack also has a padded compartment for tech.
Ghost Whisperer

Mountain Hardwear’s ‘Ghost Whisperer’ sleeping bag inspired by iconic jacket

Mountain Hardwear has taken its iconic Ghost Whisperer jacket and turned it into a sleeping bag, shedding weight while improving comfort.
MummyPod

Snug as a bug in a … hammock? The MummyPod is a camping cocoon

The MummyPod is a sleep system designed for hammock campers, and includes a rain tarp, hammock, and versatile sleeping bag.
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The customizable Cero One electric bike hauls cargo and passengers with ease

Capable of hauling all types of cargo, the Cero One electric bike is the pedal-assisted daily commuter that's as versatile as it is fun.