Naval Research Laboratory is teaching drones to use thermals to soar like birds
The Naval Research Laboratory has created smart software to allow unmanned planes to fly for longer by using algorithms to locate thermals to surf.
From campsite to boardroom — calling all versatile luggage fans
With an outer garment roll bag and an inner cylindrical bag, complete with backpack or messenger straps, the Henty CoPilot exemplifies luggage versatility.
DARPA’s ultrapowerful Space Surveillance Telescope scans the sky for asteroids
The Department of Defense delivered a powerful new telescope, capable of keeping an eye on the space flotsam and jetsam floating around our galaxy.
TrailScape and SidePath, two light bags for adventure-seeking photographers
MindShift has created two new lightweight camera bags with minimalist outdoor photographers in mind, the TrailScape and the SidePath.
Shield TL equips your bike with radar so you can ride safely on the streets
iLumaware wants to give bikers an extra level of protection with the Shield TL, a radar-emitting taillight that makes a bicyclist more visible to cars.
Sleep above the fray (and rocks) in Kammok’s elegant tent-hammock hybrid
The Kammok Sunda could be the most versatile camping shelter ever invented with four possible configurations weighing between one to five pounds.
Seeking inspiration? Here’s how a hiker’s boots made it from Georgia to Maine
Paul Evans dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail but he died before he could. Thanks to his widow, Paul's boots made the 2,189 mile trip for him.
Misfit's Phase is a stealthy smartwatch with a classic style
Combining digital alerts and movement monitoring, Misfit's Phase smartwatch looks like a classic timepiece but keeps you informed and in control.
Livall's new smart cycling helmets are more stealthy and less flashy
Livall's new road and mountain helmets have a more serious look about them with fewer LED lights, a new shell design, and built in heart-rate monitoring.
Not just a bike computer: The Vudu7 V has a camera, speakers, headlight and more
The Vudu7 V "all-in-one" bike computer packs all the features you might expect from a high-end smartphone, but it's less expensive than a new iPhone.
The Polk Boom Bit is a Bluetooth speaker that can go literally anywhere you can
Most Bluetooth speakers are at least somewhat portable, but the new Polk Boom Bit takes that concept even further by clipping to your clothing.
Oakley and Intel’s Radar Pace offers a fresh take on tech eyewear
The Radar Pace glasses collect and analyze personal performance data and deliver real-time feedback, instruction, and motivation based on performance.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Levitating turntables, a tent-hammock hybrid
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
Catch some serious air on the slopes with Wingjump, a wingsuit that’s just for skiers
Get some air while you shred with Wingjump, the world's first pair of wings designed specifically for skiing.
Mountain France's new Dynamic fork promises to elimnate downill brake dive
If you are annoyed by brake dive, then you should look at the new Motion France Dynamic fork, which eliminates brake dive on the fly with no maintenance.
Studying mosquito neurons could convince them humans taste disgusting
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding what makes us attractive meals for mosquitoes -- and how “changing our flavor” could help stop it.
Ceramic armor plating makes the Dave Jr. the world's toughest duffel bag
Instead of adding every feature under the sun, bag maker Amabilis focused on materials -- crafting what it claims is the "world's toughest EDC duffel bag."
Don't drink nasty tap water or waste money on single-use water bottles
PuriBloc GoPure water purification pods can purify, alkalize, and sweeten the taste of tap water, avoiding the cost and waste of single-use water bottles.
Finding Fido: No-fee GPS pet tracker will tell you exactly where your pet is
By using two modules, one for the pet and one for the guardian, the Findster Duo GPS pet tracker operates with no fees and no telco coverage limits.
Dedicated dive camera adds depth data to video down to 656 feet
Designed specifically for diving, the Paralenz camera uses sensors to record depth data and automatically adjust white balance for dives down to 656 feet.
All episodes of ‘GoPro Perspectives’ with Travis Rice are now online
After going through two years' worth of footage, GoPro has unveiled its first Perspectives episode with Travis Rice.
Leafboard electric skateboard kicks it up on your way to work
Electric skateboards are adding features, speed, and range. The Leafboard is lightweight and trucks at speeds up to 19 mph, even up 28-degree hills.
GoPro footage of couple’s first kiss discovered after a year lost at sea
A GoPro fell into the sea shortly after capturing a couple's first kiss -- a year later, the now-engaged couple was reunited with the footage.
Suit up like a NASA astronaut with a ski jacket insulated by aerogel
Originally available only via Kickstarter and Indiegogo, Oros's Orion line, composed of a jacket, snow pants, gloves, and beanie, can now be ordered online.
Dewpal, a 3D-printed water collector, is inspired by a desert beetle
This 3D-printed water collector could help people in parts of the world where water scarcity is a major problem.
This keyring attachment is a one-handed multi-tool extravaganza on Kickstarter
GRIPsher offers pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, grip indents, a bottle opener, a material thickness gauge, and more in one multi-tool extravaganza.
This 1,000-square-foot luxury tent costs more than some houses
The Autonomous Tent costs $100,000 and is about as luxurious as you would expect for that price.
