Technology

Rugged Shell: iPhone Cases For The Outdoors

Over two months we put a handful of cases to the test for the iPhone 6, including on hikes, biking, running, and for workaday use.

Written by Stephen Regenold February 06, 2015

The North Face Debuts ‘Virtual Outdoors’ Project

Could The North Face encourage people to get outside with virtual reality? A soon to launched company initiative aims to present “360 and 3D” experiences.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 22, 2015

Torture Test: ‘Rugged’ Dell Notebook Computer

How tough is Dell’s Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme laptop/tablet hybrid? We took it off-roading in the back of a pickup truck to find out.

Written by Billy Brown January 16, 2015

Hidden Camera… Bike Light Records As You Ride

The Fly6 and Fly12 combo light/cameras are poised to take a bite out of GoPro’s domination in the bike camera market

Written by Tom Puzak January 15, 2015

‘Trunkster’ Is Next-Gen Suitcase

The Trunkster reinvents the suitcase from the ground up.

Written by Sean McCoy January 13, 2015

Drones To Wearables… 10 Innovations From CES Show

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) raged with 150,000 attendees last week as one of the world’s biggest product extravaganzas.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 13, 2015

Vibrating Bike Grips (they tell you when to turn)

The haptic feedback will help your smart phone and “smrtGRiPS” give you directions while cycling.

Written by Sean McCoy January 12, 2015

Apps On Your Wrist: Garmin Upgrades Sport Watch Line

Garmin announced a series of new GPS watches at CES this week.

Written by Billy Brown January 07, 2015

‘Snow Crawler’ Concept Snowmobile

You know you’d want to take this thing for a spin! The Snow Crawler concept vehicle marries a snowmobile with interior creature comfort.

Written by Sean McCoy January 03, 2015

Bike ‘Connected’ With A Phone Dock On Handlebars

Cobi puts all your electronic bike gadgetry at your fingertips as you ride.

Written by Sean McCoy January 02, 2015

Bluetooth ‘Button’ Gives Connection To Phone

The V.ALRT is a button that via Bluetooth can stay in sync with your phone. Its main function is to provide a wireless link to…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 23, 2014

New Type Of ‘Action Cam’ Films 360-Degrees

A new kind of action camera debuted last month. We dig deep in a Q&A with a videographer who tested the V.360° Camera over several…

Written by Stephen Regenold December 16, 2014

Capture 360 Degrees… Camera Shoots At All Angles

“Your Life In 360”… That’s the tagline of a new type of camera from VSN Mobil that shoots all angles at one time. We got…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 25, 2014

Electric Bike: Turns Mountains Into Molehills

This electric mountain bike powers up hills and descends like a champ using cutting-edge technology.

Written by Tom Puzak November 25, 2014

World's Warmest Puffy Jacket?

We got a sneak peek at what is being called “the warmest puffy on the planet.”

Written by Stephen Regenold November 17, 2014

Battery Included: We Test An ‘Intelligent’ Mountain Bike

The Lapierre XR 729 is a compelling cross-country racer that effortlessly adjusts its suspension for the terrain. Our team racer puts it to the test…

Written by Tom Puzak November 13, 2014

Water From Thin (Humid) Air

This device sucks humidity out of the air to fill a water bottle as you bike.

Written by Sean McCoy November 07, 2014

Astronauts Surround GoPro With Bubble Of Water

Ski areas, mountain bike trails, and the Final Frontier of exploration in the International Space Station: This is what astronauts do with GoPro cameras.

Written by Sean McCoy November 06, 2014

Field Test To ‘Forensic Lab’… Inside Look At Outdoor Research Heated Gloves

We look at the technology behind the ALTIHeat heated gloves from Outdoor Research.

Written by Sean McCoy November 06, 2014

Sparse Bike Lights Review

Sparse bike lights marry form and function, performing admirably in a year-long test

Written by Patrick Murphy November 05, 2014

Goal Zero ‘Multi-Tool’ Of Power

A twist on the portable charger game, this Goal Zero package includes a simple power solution with included solar panels and extras you might need…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 30, 2014

$1,000 Shorts Coach Your Workout

For $650, these shorts better be smart! And they are, reading heart rate, “muscle load” and more. Myontec Mbody are some high tech, high priced…

Written by Sean McCoy October 20, 2014

LED-Lit Night Skiing Will Blow Your Mind

Night skiing has never looked so cool.

Written by Sean McCoy October 19, 2014

Unproven 'Air Umbrella' Raises $60,000 In Kickstarter Fundraiser

This umbrella will blast rain out of your path with a stream of air, or at least that’s the claim.

Written by Sean McCoy October 17, 2014

This Is My Phone After Two Years In A LifeProof Case

Our editor carried his iPhone 4s in a LifeProof phone case for two years. This is what it looks like today.

Written by Sean McCoy October 17, 2014

First Look: OR Heated Gloves

Push a button and feel the heat surround your fingers. A first test of the Outdoor Research Lucent Heated Gloves gives us hope for toasty…

Written by Sean McCoy October 15, 2014

Silicone Bracelet Measures ‘Heart Interval,’ Tells You How To Train

The Jaybird Reign activity monitor tells you when your body is ready for a workout.

Written by Sean McCoy October 03, 2014

These Spooky Trail Cam Photos Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine

Doctored or not, these scary photos floating around the internet from remotely triggered “trail cameras” will give you the willies!

Written by Sean McCoy October 01, 2014

Anti-Microbial Jacket Fights Illness

If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, is the “Germinator Transit Jacket” worth $248? The jacket has features to ward off…

Written by Sean McCoy September 30, 2014

Three New GoPro Cameras, From $129 Up

Announced today, these models give a range of options, from budget to high-tech.

Written by Sean McCoy September 29, 2014

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