Withings nailed it with the Move hybrid fitness watch. Its stylish good looks and competent fitness tracking won us over. For casual athletes, it's a bargain at $70, but there are a few drawbacks to its budget design.
| Mobile | August 23, 2019 |
Suunto set a high bar last year with the touchscreen-enabled Suunto 9, but its latest fitness watch, the Suunto 5, is a step backward. The watch offers Suunto's most exciting training and battery technology, but an uncomfortable band and low-quality display leaves us disappointed.
| Health & Fitness | August 23, 2019 |
Garmin is the first fitness watch manufacturer to offer Amazon Music. The company announced that the music streaming service is available for a wide range of its wearables including the consumer favorite Vivoactive 3 Music, the outdoorsy Fenix 5 Plus series, select Forerunner models and more.
| News | August 22, 2019 |
Withings put innovation at the forefront with its new BPM Core and BPM Connect blood pressure monitors. The ECG-equipped BPM Core brings clinical-level heart monitoring to the comfort of your home, while the BPM Connect is a modern take on Withings' classic blood pressure monitor.
| News | July 21, 2019 |
Fitbit owners can now send their heart rate and step count data to the Cardiogram mobile app, which uses a clinically proven, disease-detecting algorithm that targets sleep apnea, hypertension, arrhythmia, and diabetes.The service will flag high-risk users and help them diagnose and seek treatment for their condition.
| News | July 10, 2019 |
Exercising outdoors can be exhilarating, but it also can be risky, which is why Strava introduced its Beacon safety feature. The premium tracking service is now available on the Apple Watch, allowing members to activate Beacon directly from their wrist and without a phone for cellular watch owners.
| Health & Fitness | July 10, 2019 |
Form wants swimmers to view their training in a whole new way. The Vancouver-based startup debuted an augmented reality swim goggle that puts performance metrics right where swimmers need them the most: In front of their eyes. Swimmers can see their pace, distance and more without leaving the pool.
| News | July 9, 2019 |
Take some time to clean up the trash on a highly-used hiking trail for Earth Day, but don't stop there. Take the next step by choosing only sustainable gear for your outdoor adventures. We've compiled a list of our favorite eco-friendly gear that'll truly help you to leave no trace.
| Trash | July 5, 2019 |
The U.S. Air Force celebrated the successful test flight of its new stealth fighter drone, the XQ-58A Valkyrie releasing a brief 15-second clip that captured this milestone maiden flight. The "loyal wingman" drone is designed to provide reconnaissance and weapons support for piloted jet fighters.
| News | June 5, 2019 |
Google unveiled Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, a new version of its business-focused augmented reality wearable. The company's latest smartglasses ship with a new and faster Qualcomm processor, an updated 8MP camera, safety frames from Smith Optics, and a $999 price tag.
| News | May 20, 2019 |
Coros continues to turn heads in the fitness watch market. After releasing the Coros Pace and Apex, the company is back with the new Vertix adventure watch. With a titanium frame and 45 days of battery life, the new Vertix is the lightest and longest lasting watch in its category.
| News | May 14, 2019 |
Fitbit is now selling its latest wearable for kids, the Fitbit Ace 2. The entry-level fitness tracker counts steps, tracks active minutes, and monitors sleep to help keep kids active and encourage healthy habits throughout the day. The Ace 2 features a new waterproof design and animated watch faces.
| News | May 10, 2019 |
Garmin just launched the Forerunner 245, an upgrade to the popular Forerunner 235. So what is new in the Forerunner 245 that makes it such a great training companion? We break down the good and the bad so you can decide if the new Forerunner 245 is the right Garmin for you.
| News | May 2, 2019 |
Garmin overhauled its Forerunner lineup upgrading its entry-level smartwatch, the Forerunner 45, with a new look and an improved feature set. We break down what is new in the Forerunner 45 to help you decide if this running watch should be your next training partner.
| News | April 30, 2019 |
When the winds blow and the snow falls, these are our picks for the best 4-season tents to add to your arsenal of winter gear. Whether you're an avid mountaineer or a casual winter camper, we've got options for everyone, including tents from Hilleburg, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardware and MSR.
| Trash | April 26, 2019 |
With so many choices, shopping for a new backpack is daunting. Our recommendations help you navigate this maze to find the perfect pack.
| Trash | April 24, 2019 |
When they were introduced, e-cigarettes were widely regarded as safe and often advertised as a healthier alternative to cigarettes for people who are trying to kick the smoking habit. So how safe are these cigarette alternatives really? We went deep into the recent scientific literature to find out.
| News | April 9, 2019 |
The Vivomove HR has the look of a classic timepiece, but it is more than just a good-looking watch. The hybrid smartwatch offers robust health and fitness tracking that rivals standard fitness trackers. Now several new gold and stainless steel options bring the device to a level of luxury few can resist.
| News | March 27, 2019 |
Got your hands on a Fitbit Versa Lite? The cheaper smartwatch may be the pared down version of the more expensive Fitbit Versa, but there's still plenty for you to tweak in the settings. We break everything down in our Fitbit Versa Lite tips and tricks guide.
| Guides | March 21, 2019 |
Each year we go a little further and understand a little bit more about the final frontier -- and 2018 was no exception. Here are 2018's biggest achievements in space exploration
| News | March 21, 2019 |
With experience designing Dyneema shelters, packs and stuff sacks, Hyperlite is broadening its scope with the Dirigo 2 tent, the company's first self-contained, three-season, two-person shelter. Not only does the pyramid-shaped tent look awesome, but it also is light weighing less than two pounds.
| News | March 15, 2019 |
Fitbit took the best of its popular Versa smartwatch and removed some elements to create the new Versa Lite, an even more affordable entry-level smartwatch. How does the Versa Lite differ from the original Versa? We combed through the spec sheet and compared the two to find out.
| News | March 11, 2019 |
NASA is about to make history on March 29 with the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Initially planned for last fall, this walk was delayed and scheduled for Women's History Month, which celebrates the contributions of women both in history and modern society.
| News | March 8, 2019 |
Jetpack Aviation knows no bounds when it comes to jet-powered vehicles. The company behind the highly successful JB-10 jetpack is now developing the Speeder, a jet-powered flying motorcycle. The self-stabilizing "speeder bike" will rocket you to 15,000 feet at speeds up to 150 mph.
| News | March 8, 2019 |
Before you take to the skies with your new drone, you need to make sure it has been properly registered with the U.S. government. Check our guide for registration requirements and easy, step-by-step instructions on how to complete your drone registration with the Federal Aviation Administration.
| Guides | February 28, 2019 |
After releasing Spotify for the Fenix 5 Plus series and Forerunner 645 Music last year, Garmin made good on its promise to bring the music streaming service to its Vivoactive 3 Music fitness watch. Owners can download the app to their watch and connect to wireless earbuds for listening everywhere.
| News | February 21, 2019 |
When temperatures plunge, the first thing that gets cold are your fingers. Ward off frostbite and keep your digits toasty warm with these best heated gloves. From rugged skiing gloves to hard-working gloves for snow blowing, we have a glove or mitten for everyone who braves the coldest winter weather.
| Products | February 16, 2019 |
Crescent Moon threw out the book when it designed its latest snowshoe. The one-piece teardrop snowshoe has no moving parts and is made of EVA foam, the impact-absorbing material in your sneakers. How does this unique snowshoe compare to a traditional snowshoe? Read on to find out.
| Reviews | February 16, 2019 |
ElectroFit wants to supercharge your workout with the world's first smartphone-controlled electrical muscle stimulation device. Designed for home use, the portable unit and its companion app can dial in just the right amount of electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles and ease the pain of recovery.
| News | January 29, 2019 |
In a huge step for regenerative medicine, scientists have sequenced the entire genome of the Axolotl, a giant Mexican salamander that can regenerate limbs on command, and discovered key genes responsible for the re-growing of lost body parts.
| News | January 29, 2019 |
CERN already has the world's biggest particle accelerator. Now it wants to build a new one that's way, way bigger. Meet the 9 billion euro Future Circular Collider, which will allow physicists to extend their study of the universe and matter at the smallest level.
| News | January 16, 2019 |
Misty last year showed off Misty II, a slightly more advanced version of the original Misty robot the company debuted at CES in January 2018. The company confirmed at CES 2019 that the "personal robot you’ve been waiting for," will ship in April for $2,400.
| News | January 9, 2019 |
Garmin is known for its navigation devices, so it's not surprising to see the company jump into the GPS smartwatch and fitness tracker market. The company now has fitness trackers and GPS watches for diving, hiking, running, and more. Here's your guide to the latest Garmin has to offer.
| Guides | January 4, 2019 |
Nobody has ever accused SpaceX of thinking small. The FCC this week unanimously approved the company's plan to launch 7,518 satellites into a low-Earth orbit. These satellites, along with 4,425 previously approved satellites, will serve as the backbone, for the company's Starlink broadband network.
| News | November 16, 2018 |