Alexander Thickstun
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Alexander graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2011. He's an outdoor enthusiast and avid tech geek who started out filming his experiences with action cams, and now films product reviews for a wide-range of new tech, including cameras, quadcopters, and smart home accessories.
PawsCam is basically a wearable GoPro for your pet that wirelessly uploads video to the cloud
The PawsCam allows you to see whatever your dog is doing no matter where you are.
Want to be an ace pilot before you buy an expensive drone? Practice with this $120 quadcopter
The Swann Xtreem Gravity Pursuit may be the perfect beginner's drone.
The Booq Slimpack is the perfect camera bag for minimalists
The Booq Slimpack is a hybrid camera and computer bag that will hold a DSLR camera, a few lenses, a 12" MacBook, and accessories at the same time.
Sense by Hello promises better sleep
Better sleep through quantification is what Sense by Hello promises. It tracks over a half dozen variables that all affect your sleep, and it does a remarkable job.
Buzzing around with the world’s smallest camera drone
The Skeye Nano Drone is one of the smallest in-camera drones in the world right now. But how does it compare to some of the beefier quads on the market?
This Kevlar iPhone cable is supposed to survive anything … so we blew it up
Zus recently used its Kevlar-reinforced charging cable to tow a car -- but we wanted to put it to the test and see for ourselves just how strong it is. How much abuse can this cable really take?
Samsung’s Smartcam HD Plus is a serious Nest Cam contender
Since it doesn't push your videos to the cloud, Samsung's Smartcam HD Plus doesn't carry a monthly fee, but unlike the Nest Cam, it's not tamperproof, either.
Drop the bass for days on end with the Geek Beats Jolt5 Bluetooth speaker
With its combination of ruggedness, good sound, and a large battery to last all day and top off your phone, the Geek Beats Jolt5 is made for the outdoors.
Shooting smooth, sexy video footage is easier than ever with DJI’s handheld Osmo camera
Using the same technology found on DJI's iconic line of quadcopters, the Osmo is essentially a Zenmuse X3 camera incorporated onto a powered (and detachable) stabilizer handle.
The Scosche Rhythm+ is a highly accurate heart rate monitor
The Scosche Rhythm+ is one of the most accurate heart rate monitors you'll find
NoonTec’s Zoro II wireless headphones boast premium style and great sound for a pittance
The NoonTec Zoro II are premium looking wireless headphones that will barely hit your wallet.
This rugged speaker packs 30 watts of power to rock out in any weather
For just over $100, the Turcom Acoustoshock 30 watt wireless speaker is a great choice for your outdoor excursions.
Z Cam E1 is a small camera with filmmaking aspirations
The Z Cam E1 is a small video camera that packs a Micro Four Thirds sensor in a small body.
FlyPro’s new auto-follow drone can live stream your adventures from a bird’s eye view
Looking to capture awesome aerial footage of your outdoor adventures, but don't want to go through the rigamarole of learning how to fly a drone? FlyPro has you covered.
Thanks to a clever trick, this item finder can track things far outside of Bluetooth range
To be quite honest, devices like this are a dime a dozen these days, but as the newest kid on the Bluetooth item finder block, TrackR Bravo boasts a slew of cool features that you won't find anywhere else.
Fat Shark’s newest FPV goggles make flying a drone feel more like piloting a fighter jet
Hate flying your drone with the tiny little live display on your phone? Check out Fat Shark's new Dominator V3 goggles -- they give you a totally immersive first-person view of what your drone sees
Supercharge your next camping trip with BioLite’s new solar panel and LED lantern
To test out BioLite's new ultraportable solar panel and slim LED lantern, we packed them out for a weekend-long camping trip in Arizona. Check out the video to see how they held up!
Camping with BioLite’s new cook stove attachments is like having a portable kitchen in your pack
Remember BioLite? The company that took the outdoor market by storm a few years ago with a camp stove that ran on twigs? Well as it turns out, the company hasn't just been resting on its laurels since then. Over the past couple years, BioLite has released a number of upgrades and attachments
GoTennas keep you connected where normal cell phones fear to tread
The GoTenna is a rugged digital radio that ensures you can always stay in touch with your hiking partner, whether or not you have cell service. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth, and it allows you to chat one-on-one and share your location up to 50 miles away within line-of-sight. That number falls with obstructions, […]
Hands on: DJI Phantom 4
The king of consumer drones returns with the DJI Phantom 4, an insanely athletic drone that's as fast as it is easy to fly, thanks to smart new features like collision avoidance.
With a 4K camera and tons of features, DJI’s Phantom 3 Pro is a budget-friendly beast
Thinking of buying a DJI Phantom 3 Pro? Check out our hands-on video review to get the scoop on features, specs, and more. As far as we can tell, this is one of the best drones you can get for less than $1,000
Flying a drone with heat vision is like piloting your own personal Apache
The FLIR Vue Pro isn't your average thermal camera. Rather than being built for your smartphone or a rifle scope, this high-tech heat vision cam is designed to hitch a ride on your drone and go airborne.
KeepKey Bitcoin Wallet video review
We're not aware of any other digital wallet that employs as many security features as this one, and when you consider the quality of its build, its ease of use, and multiple security layers, KeepKey is arguably one of the best devices currently available to protect your Bitcoins.
Böhm B66 Bluetooth headphones prove style and substance can be had under $100
We were please to get stylish, respectable-sounding wireless headphones for such a low price, but the active noise cancelling came as a surprise.
Quick, agile and shockingly easy to fly, DJI’s Inspire 1 still rules the skies
We review DJI's Inspire 1 quadcopter, a drone that's cool enough to come out of a Terminator movie. How does it hold up after being on the market for a year? Find out.
Swiping and spending with Coin 2.0, the credit card that is all your credit cards
Whether you're looking to tame an overstuffed wallet, or just carry fewer credit cards around, the Coin 2.0 packs the data from eight of your credit cards into one smart-card. See how it all works in this video review.
See the world in predator vision with the Flir One
Flir bakes military grade thermal imaging capabilities into a smartphone accessory. The Flir One turns your iOS or Android device into a thermal imager.
Now you can control your GoPro with Apple Watch
GoPro's smartphone app is great, but having the same control and preview functions on your wrist makes using the action cam effortless.Â