Technology

Timex Tackles Ocean Plastic With ‘Waterbury Ocean’ Watch Collection

Timex introduces the Waterbury Ocean watch in a joint effort to celebrate World Ocean Day and help reduce ocean plastics.

Written by Sam Anderson June 08, 2022

Communicate, Navigate Off-Grid & Off-Road: Garmin Tread Overland Review

The Garmin Tread brings everything users love about off-grid navigation and communication into a single device. That’s great for some, but not all.

Written by Andy Lilienthal June 06, 2022

Goodness Cretaceous: A Smartwatch Skeptic’s Take on the Amazfit T-REX2

Fitness trackers are fine, but when it comes to smartwatches, I’m the definition of a ‘hard sell.’ The Amazfit T-REX2 may have changed my mind.

Written by Josh Wussow June 06, 2022

Serial 1 Launches First E MTB: Get the BASH/MTN Now

Serial 1 hits the trail with a limited-edition, fully rigid, single-speed electric mountain bike. Can an e-bike be minimalist? Serial 1 thinks so.

Written by Andrew Marshall May 31, 2022

Lightweight Wristwatch Bargains: 5 Hiking-Friendly Timepieces for Summer Adventure

Here are five budget-friendly, hiking-ready watches, perfect for the outdoors.

Written by Josh Wussow May 31, 2022

BCA Recalls Avi Beacons: Switches ‘May Fall Off’

Backcountry Access (BCA) today recalled ‘a small number’ of Tracker4 avalanche beacons because their on/off switches may fall off.

Written by Sam Anderson May 26, 2022

Amphibious Drone Is Part Submarine, Part Helicopter, Part Hitchhiker

An amphibious drone can suction itself to other vessels and cross between water and air, according to research papers.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 24, 2022

Garmin Adds Camera to Varia Radar-Activated Taillight for Unparalleled Peace of Mind

There are plenty of ‘what if’ scenarios all cyclists consider every time they throw a leg over a bike. Garmin’s radar technology aims to ease…

Written by Mark Wilson May 18, 2022

Outdoor Air Conditioner: EcoFlow ‘Wave’ Cools Your Campsite

EcoFlow’s first electrical appliance, the Wave portable outdoor air conditioner promises impressive cooling performance and battery life.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 12, 2022

Digital Nomads Rejoice! Starlink Internet Finally Offers Roaming

Starlink’s long-awaited roaming service finally launched in early May. Here’s everything you need to know about the update.

Written by Sam Anderson May 06, 2022

Nomad Neighborhoods: Van Life, Overland Group Buying Land in West

The van life-centric group is growing rapidly. Soon, Kift will release its first-ever NFT memberships, which come with some uncommon perks.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 05, 2022

‘Pixy’: Meet the Tiny New Drone From Snap(chat)

Snap Inc. (parent company of SnapChat) recently introduced what might be — brace yourself — a tiny disruptor to the drone market.

Written by Sam Anderson May 03, 2022

April Freebie: The Horizon Fitness 7.0 Treadmill Comes With Something Extra

Purchase a Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT treadmill this month and get a free heart-rate monitor strap. See what makes this treadmill stand out and get…

Written by GJ Staff April 18, 2022

Office to Adventure: Suunto Adds Titanium to 9 Peak Sports Watch

The Suunto 9 Peak Full Titanium Black watch belongs in the board room or on the surfboard. The capable model update drops this spring.

Written by Sam Anderson April 11, 2022

Spring Hiking: Grab This Backcountry Gear to Cover You From Head to Toe

Stock up for hiking season with Backcountry. The brand has curated a mix of apparel and gear from top brands to cover you from head…

Goodbye, Subscriptions: Horizon Fitness Treadmills Let You Use Your Favorite Apps

Horizon Fitness made its Studio Series treadmills for runners who like connected fitness, quick changes in intensity, and no monthly subscription fees.

Casio Pro Trek PRTB50-1: Your Wrist-Bound Adventure Guide

Casio launches the first of its Pro Trek series watches to include smartphone functionality.

Insta360 Launches ‘One RS’ Swappable-Lens Action Camera

Both 4K wide-angle and 360-degree video with the same affordable camera? Thanks to swappable lenses, the Insta360 ONE RS delivers an all-in-one unit.

Written by Sam Anderson March 22, 2022

Kawasaki Unveils Robotic Goat, and It’s More Bizarre Than It Sounds

Kawasaki does a lot of things right. Seeing as there’s no previous context for a rideable, robotic goat, this might very well be one of…

Written by Sam Anderson March 18, 2022

Time & Tide: Fishing-Specific ‘Pro Trek’ Watch Ups Your Angling Odds

Fishing is a balance of being in the right place at the right time — and a slice of luck. Here are some tips to…

1 Million Fitbit Smartwatches Recalled for ‘Burn Hazard’

Reports of injuries from overheating batteries prompted Fitbit to recall its Ionic smartwatch.

Written by GJ Staff March 02, 2022

Pocket Preparedness: Meet Acebeam’s EDC Rider RX Flashlight

Acebeam Rider RX is a bright flashlight in a sturdy, compact case for your EDC consideration. It throws 650 lumens more than 300 feet and…

Heavy-Lifting Drone to Help Wildland Firefighters

With the new Firefly drone, Parallel Flight Technologies improves flight time and payload capacity for safer, more efficient firefighting around the clock.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 18, 2022

Bicycle Tracking Device: This $15 Gadget Turns Apple AirTag Into Discreet Bike Beacon

You almost certainly can’t stop bike theft, but you can protect your own bike — spy gadget style — with Stealth Tag.

Written by Sam Anderson February 14, 2022

‘Infinite Battery’ Smartwatch: Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Review

Garmin’s second-generation Instinct series takes one of the brand’s most popular watches and — as you’d expect — makes it better.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri February 09, 2022

This $74K Astronomy Watch Aims to ‘Liberate the Mind’; Shows Earth, Sun, Moon’s Positions

Ulysse Nardin claims its Blast Moonstruck astronomy watch features ‘reinvented mechanics’ that reproduce easy-to-read solar and lunar cycles.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 08, 2022

Dive Watch for Landlubbers: Citizen ‘Promaster Land’ Review

Citizen’s Promaster series is legendary. Their solar-powered diver has been featured not once, but twice here on GearJunkie. So, when the makers of this fan-favorite…

Written by Josh Wussow February 02, 2022

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Review: Up to 30-Day Battery, No-Touch Tracking

The most compact satellite communication device just got weeks of battery life, an impressive companion app, the ability to plan and follow routes and courses,…

Written by Berne Broudy February 02, 2022