Technology

‘Heart Up’ Smart Glove Tracks Cardio Fitness During Workouts

Tech startup Heart Up made a one-fingered glove touted to predict your cardiovascular health on the run.

Written by Julie Kailus July 27, 2018

Metabolism Hack: Nutrition Breathalyzer Tells You What to Eat

Breathe into the Lumen device and its AI will tell you what to eat for optimal health.

Written by Julie Kailus July 27, 2018

Essentials for Easy Off-the-Grid Living

From heating pre-dawn coffee to lighting base camp at nightfall, our editor has lived off the grid enough to know what it takes to make…

Written by Chelsey Magness July 24, 2018

Breakdown: Luminox Navy SEAL Watch Up Close

Arguably the toughest people on the planet, the U.S. Navy SEALs inspired Luminox’s the latest watch series evolution.

Written by GJ Staff July 20, 2018

First Look: The Lyfx App Lets You Adventure With The Locals

Lyfx is a unique digital platform designed by outdoor enthusiasts with the goal of getting everyday travelers to spend more time outside. Think Airbnb for…

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2018

The ‘Top Gun’ of Drone Pilots Films MTB Like Never Before

This video captures shots of mountain biking we can barely believe are possible. Click play and hold your breath.

Written by GJ Staff July 05, 2018

Shoot First, Aim Later With Rylo 5.8K Action Camera

The Rylo 360-degree action camera makes recording fleeting moments hassle-free. We spent more than three months putting it to the test and never missed a…

Written by GJ Staff July 05, 2018

Need Adventure Inspiration? Let ‘Bivy’ Guide You

Not sure what adventure to take on this weekend? Bivy, a free website and mobile app launched in 2012, offers recommendations for 17 different outdoor…

Written by GJ Staff July 03, 2018

Buy a Month of Mindful Running for Just $4

Professional ultrarunner Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful app could help athletes remain focused and present.

Written by Julie Kailus July 03, 2018

Fitness App Tells Endurance Athletes When to Eat and Drink

Wondering when to fuel to get the most out of your training? An emerging nutrition-planning app called endur8 could remove the guesswork.

Written by Julie Kailus July 02, 2018

WakaWaka Lights Up Campsites & Developing World

There are many solar and lighting options in the outdoors. WakaWaka’s solution addresses a serious problem in the developing world.

Written by GJ Staff July 02, 2018

Can Aaptiv’s Big-Name Funding Make It the ‘Netflix of Fitness’?

Aaptiv claims the title of No. 1 fitness audio app. And Amazon and Disney just pumped $22 million into this sound machine.

Written by Julie Kailus June 22, 2018

‘Bivystick’ Turns Your Smartphone Into a Satellite Messenger

Connect Bivystick to your phone and send and receive texts via satellite from anywhere on Earth.

Written by GJ Staff June 21, 2018

The iPhone Night Vision Hack Every Adventurer Needs

If you own an iPhone, there’s a very simple way to make the device much better for night use to maintain low-light vision.

Written by Sean McCoy June 19, 2018

Brew, Blend, Shine: Multitool Mug Does It All

Brew coffee, blend a margarita, even zap bugs. The Cauldryn Fyre V2 totally reimagines the travel bottle.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 19, 2018

Reverse-Engineered Bee Fibers Might Waterproof Your Next Tent

It’s no secret that the outdoor industry still uses toxic chemicals to make products repel water and muck. But one bee-focused biotech startup hopes to…

Written by Julie Kailus June 18, 2018

6 Unlikely ‘Boosts’ to Outdoor Innovation

One company turns cork into a weatherproof coat. Another product can be traced to the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Center. These six outdoor innovations have…

Written by GJ Staff June 15, 2018

Hot Wheels, GoPro Launch POV Toy Car

Plunge, twist, and loop-the-loop — now you can ride along in your favorite Hot Wheels car!

Written by Bryon Dorr June 12, 2018

Hiking, Yoga & More: The Apple Watch Update for Athletes

New workouts, activity challenges, pace-setting, and more – the upcoming Apple Watch update offers a suite of new features for active and outdoor users.

Written by Julie Kailus June 12, 2018

First Look: NordicTrack’s iFit-Powered Smart Rower

Row, row, row your iFit-enabled, workout-streaming home-gym boat.

Written by GJ Staff June 11, 2018

Kids’ Fitbit Completes Family Fitness Watch Package

Fitbit fitness watches have encouraged adults to stay active. With the Ace, kids have a new way to play with the pack.

Written by Julie Kailus June 11, 2018

End of an Era: Canon Discontinues Film Cameras

Goodbye dark rooms, enlargers, spools, and funny-smelling chemicals. Canon’s final film camera is no more.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 31, 2018

Scoot Commute: Citywide e‑Scooters Hit US

Kick, kick, full throttle — Lime’s new electric scooter-share just hit Denver’s city streets. So I hopped on to see how it works.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 30, 2018

Gearo: Shop Virtual Aisles for Outdoor Rentals

Gearo, an online outdoor gear-rental marketplace, soft-launched this week. Founder Justine Barone said her startup was ‘born out of the idea to make outdoor rental gear…

Written by Julie Kailus May 29, 2018

Russian Brand Releases ‘Tesla’ Solar iPhone X

The just-released iPhone X Tesla by Caviar has a solar panel on back for always-on charging and a Tesla-like logo for brand association.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 20, 2018

GoPro Rockets: Watch Homemade Experiments Blast Off

Witness the power of experimental rockets as part of the Intercollegiate Rocket Competition. GoPros captured liftoffs, flights, and the occasional crash!

Written by GJ Staff May 18, 2018