Technology

Garmin Refines fenix 7 With Auto Controls, Built-In Flashlight, Solar Options

Garmin just updated its highly popular fenix solar series watch into a more efficient, comprehensive tool for the endurance crowd — and beefed up its…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 21, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Stay Connected With Cardo’s Packtalk Ski Giveaway

This week, five lucky winners will receive a Packtalk Ski from Cardo.

Practical New Suunto 5 Peak GPS Watch Is Lighter, Cheaper

The new Suunto 5 Peak weighs a minute 39 g, has a substantial 100 hours of GPS battery life, and features a solid array of…

Written by Sam Anderson January 20, 2022

Not Just for Rowing: Hydrow Offers Live and Recorded Classes of All Kinds

Hydrow aims for realism with unique rowing machine tech that responds to your movement. Its live classes are led by expert rowers on waters around…

Personal Ski Lift: Zoa Unveils Tow-Rope Concept You Can Bring Anywhere

The Zoa PL1 personal ski lift will go to production soon. Creators say the electric gadget can tow a skier 2,600 feet on a single…

Written by Sam Anderson January 19, 2022

CES: Autel EVO Nano Drone Fits in Your (Big) Pocket

With the EVO Nano series of foldable, long-range, high-resolution mini-drones launching this year, Autel Robotics puts industry leader DJI in its crosshairs

Written by Jilli Cluff January 07, 2022

OtterBox Releases MagSafe iPhone Accessories at CES

An industry leader in smartphone protection, OtterBox releases a significant update to its original Defender, Figura, LifeProof, and Symmetry iPhone cases.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 07, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win an Ultra-Personalized Nutrition System From InsideTracker

This week, one lucky winner will receive Ultimate Tests, Inner Age Tests, a DNA Kit, and a review with a dietician.

Hydrow Magnetic Rowing Machine Simulates Iconic Rows Worldwide

Rowing machine workouts can be anything from wicked-hard to meditative and chill. Now, Hydrow can also make you feel like you’re in a world-class rowing…

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2022

Motorola’s New ANC Earbuds Challenge AirPods With Insane Battery Life

Motorola’s new ANC earbuds, the Moto Buds-S ANC, feature 18 hours of battery life, robust waterproofing, and 25 dB of noise cancellation.

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2022

Invoxia’s Smart Dog Collar Is a Fitness Tracker for Your Pooch

Invoxia’s wearable tech for pets is the first consumer device to use artificial intelligence to monitor pet health. The brand says the dog collar delivers…

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2022

2 New Versatile Garmin Smartwatches at CES Aim at Apple

Looks like Garmin’s finally stepping up to Apple. Two new releases, the Venu 2 Plus and the vivomove Sport, could take Garmin from the sports…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 05, 2022

New Rugged Garmin Tread Off-Road GPS Units Combine Navigation and Communication

The GPS giant expands on its extra-rugged Garmin Tread series with three new weather-resistant GPS systems just in time for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 05, 2022

Cycling App Zwift to Launch Smart Bike and Trainer

Zwift’s forthcoming Ride indoor bike and Wheel trainer are the tech company’s first tangible entries to the fitness market.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 05, 2022

Heard, Not Seen: JLab Unveils Earbuds to Match Your Skin Tone

JLab launches the first-ever skin tone earbuds. GO Air TONES true wireless earbuds will come in seven shades of lab-developed colors.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 30, 2021

Outdoor NFTs: Digital Craze Will Hit National Parks in 2022 With Rewards, Giveaways

Blockchain startup Mixart.io is developing a collection of 4,625 unique national park NFTs (nonfungible tokens). They will give holders access to outdoor classes, experiences, and…

Written by Jilli Cluff December 27, 2021

Citizen Promaster Dive Watches Are Practical Timepieces in Classic Form

Mixing modern functionality with classic looks, Citizen Promaster Dive Watches can alert you to rapid ascents and serve as max depth reminders.

CyberLandr: Concept Camper for Tesla Truck Racks Up Over $100 Million in Reservations

The Tesla Cybertruck may or may not ever exist, but its utility as a money magnet appears solid. Now, an aftermarket camper concept has cleared…

Written by Sam Anderson December 13, 2021

GPS Not Included: Polar Unite Smartwatch Records Fitness, Not Your Every Move

The Polar Unite is for those who want streamlined heart-rate and sleep metrics without paying for GPS tracking, altimeters, and more tech they won’t use.

The Polar Grit X Pro Is a Wrist-Based Navigator, Trainer, and Fitness Tracker

Polar raises the bar with the Grit X Pro multisport watch. It now has built-in GPS and navigation, improved heart-rate tracking, and a rugged build.

Power Savings: The EcoFlow Christmas Sale Has Big Discounts on Power Stations

EcoFlow is having a Christmas sale on its portable power stations and solar panels. These stations will bring power to any RV, job site, or…

A Generark Battery and Solar Panel Powered Work for a Week; Here’s How

We tested and reviewed the Generark HomePower ONE power station coupled with SolarPower ONE solar panels as a solution for off-grid offices.

Written by Sean McCoy November 30, 2021

Out of Pocket Pouch Blocks Phone Signals So You Can Unplug

California Cowboy rolls out a low-profile, secure pouch that reportedly nixes your smartphone’s cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS signals.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 22, 2021

Blackfire PAC1000 Power Station Review: Reliable Charging to Battle With the Big Boys

If you’re in the market for portable power, you’re likely shopping brands like Goal Zero, EcoFlow, and others. But you should also take a look…

Written by Adam Ruggiero November 18, 2021

Review: Power Pretty Much Anything With the EcoFlow Delta Pro

We tested the EcoFlow Delta Pro portable battery and inverter system during a week of remote work while camping in a pop-up camper. The verdict?…

Written by Sean McCoy November 16, 2021

Wipeout! SoundSwell Waterproof Headphones Can Go Over the Falls

Independent tech startup SoundSwell introduces the world’s most waterproof headphones, the SoundSwell Smartwatch Series. The earbuds can survive activities from diving to whitewater kayaking, and…

Written by Sam Anderson November 11, 2021