Withings new Pulse HR is a customizable, connected fitness tracker

Fresh from its split from Nokia, Withings is on a roll, releasing its second health and fitness device, the Pulse HR. Inspired by its first fitness device the Pulse, the new Pulse HR is updated with the latest in fitness technology including smart notifications, 24/7 heart rate monitoring and more.

Health & Fitness         November 14, 2018

Row your way to a healthy bod with the CityRow Go connected rowing machine

Want the connected experience of a Peloton but dislike biking? You can now feel the burn of a cardio-busting rowing session from the comfort of your living room with the new CityRow Go connected home rowing machine. It's like working out with friends without all the hassles of a gym.

Smart Home News         November 9, 2018

The worst rocket crashes in history

Space is a tricky business. The costs are high, and the losses can be severe both financially and mechanically. Failure happens and often results in an explosion and a fiery crash. We compiled the worst accidents in the history of space exploration that show just how tough the space industry can be.

News         November 6, 2018

Soundtrack for your strides: Garmin’s Forerunner 645 Music smartwatch adds Spotify

Garmin fans looking to get Spotify on their fitness watch now have another option besides the Fenix 5 Plus series. Starting October 31, Garmin is bringing Spotify to its Forerunner 645 Music smartwatch. With Spotify enabled, the watch can download and sync playlists for listening on the run.

News         October 30, 2018

These are the largest solar farms in the world

Photovoltaic solar energy is the fastest-growing energy source. Growth is booming especially in the deserts of Asia and the Middle East where huge solar farms are in the process of being built and expanded. We profile some of the largest across the world spanning China, India, the Middle East and the US.

News         October 29, 2018

Garmin’s new Instinct GPS watch is built for the sportsman in all of us

Garmin is targeting the outdoorsman with its new Instinct sports watch. The rugged multisport watch is built to military specs with a crisp, sunlight-readable display. The GPS watch has everything you need for outdoors endeavors no matter how far you travel off the beaten path.

News         October 10, 2018

Garmin listens to feedback, adds Spotify to Fenix 5 Plus Series watch

Garmin announced integration with Spotify, allowing customers to listen to offline playlists from their wrist. Starting now, athletes and adventurers who own one of the Fenix 5 Plus devices can download the Spotify app from Connect IQ and start syncing their music.

News         October 5, 2018

The new Garmin Vivosmart 4 can keep tabs on your blood oxygen level

Garmin's turns up the heat on Fitbit with its new $129 Vivosmart 4 fitness tracker. The Vivosmart 4 features a sleek new design and hot new hardware upgrades like a pulse oximeter and improved heart rate sensor.

News         September 8, 2018

Garmin’s fitness wearables now support Deezer music streaming app

Do you already have a Garmin fitness watch with music? Then head over to Connect IQ and download the newly released Deezer music streaming app. U.S.-based owners can enjoy a free three-month trial to decide whether the up-and-coming music service is for them.

News         September 6, 2018

Fitbit heart rate data shows which people have the best cardiac health

Want to know what lifestyle changes you can make to improve your resting heart rate? Then ask Fitibit. The fitness company analyzed 150 billion hours of heart rate data from more than 10 million Fitbit users in a recent heart health study. What they found may surprise you.

News         September 1, 2018

Strava unveils Summit, a new a la carte membership plan

Strava is turning its all-in-one premium membership plan upside down by offering Stava Summit, a new a la carte option that bundles similar features together. Athletes now can pick and choose the feature packs that would benefit them the most.

News         August 1, 2018

Garmin’s latest fitness wearables get a workout boost from Gold’s Gym

Owners of Garmin's fitness wearables will get a workout boost thanks to a new partnership with Gold's Gym. The collaboration brings the best of Garmin's fitness tracking and merges it with the expert coaching and upbeat music of Gold's AMP app. Athletes of all abilities will enjoy pushing their limits.

Health & Fitness         July 19, 2018

Skip the trip to REI. You can 3D print this camping and backpacking gear at home

There's all kinds of little knickknacks and doodads for camping that cost way too much than they probably should, so we dug through Thingiverse to find the best camping and backpacking gear that you can 3D print yourself

News         June 20, 2018

Air Force builds rocket-powered maglev sled capable of traveling at speeds up to 633 mph

A US Air Force team at the Holloman Air Force Base ran a rocket-propelled maglev sled up to 633MPH, setting a new world record for maglev vehicles.

News         January 29, 2018

Oklahoma bill would let homeowners destroy drones flying over their property

Drone owners in Oklahoma may soon be forced to keep their UAVs on a short lease or risk losing them to rifle-wielding homeowners.

News         January 5, 2018

Vicis Zero1 outperforms competing smart helmets in NFL/NFLPA safety tests

Vicis Zero1 helmet earned top spot in a recent NFL/NFLPA Helmet Laboratory concussion safety test that evaluated 33 different helmets.

News         January 5, 2018

The US Navy’s new Zumwalt destroyer ship is too stealthy for its own good

The Navy's new Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer is so stealthy that the military branch has decided to outfit the ship with reflectors so it will be visible to other ships during operations when visibility is required.

News         December 29, 2017

Singapore builds on autonomous vehicle progress with driverless bus pilot program

Singapore is already on the cutting edge of driverless car technology with plans to launch a driverless bus pilot program.

News         December 27, 2017

Fitbit upgrades its software with new social features and personalized workouts

Fitbit continues to innovate in the wearable fitness arena with its latest Fitbit software that adds social features to the core Fitbit app.

Health & Fitness         December 19, 2017

Coffee in space: NASA designed an open-top cup that works in zero gravity

Wanting to study low-gravity fluid dynamics, NASA commissioned the design of several 3D-printed cups that let ISS astronauts drink like they do on Earth. 

News         December 18, 2017

Flyboard Air is the hoverboard you’ve been waiting for, and it’s terrifying

Flyboarding has grown from a novelty into a full-fledged competitive sport. Now, Zapata Racing is prepared to revolutionize the field again - this time with the Flyboard Air, a fly board that does away with the water propulsion system and uses only air to zip you across the sky.

News         December 13, 2017

Snowden developing iPhone battery case with hidden spy tool

Edward Snowden and hacker Andrew Huang are developing a monitoring tool that fits into a battery case and alerts you if your phone is spying on you.

News         December 8, 2017

Autonomous surgical robots are practicing on pigs

Instead of a physician, your next surgeon may be a STAR, a Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot, designed to operate on you with minimal supervision.

News         December 5, 2017

The North Face brings the rain resistance of Gore-Tex to its Apex Flex GTX jacket

The new Apex Flex GTX jacket has a soft fabric shell and waterproofing that will keep you going regardless of the weather.

News         November 28, 2017

Drone wars: Disney may use anti-drone drones to secure the set of Star Wars Episode VIII

Disney is rumored be going to extreme measures in order to prevent unauthorized filming of the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII using anti-drone technology.

News         November 28, 2017

Not-so-hidden figures — Lego’s ‘Women of NASA’ set blasts off

A special Lego set commemorating the contributions of four pioneering women from the NASA space program will soon be available to purchase.

News         November 22, 2017

3D printing saves life of baby born with brain outside his skull

A newborn with rare birth defect encephalocele beat all odds by surviving this often fatal disease thanks to 3D-printing technology.

News         November 21, 2017

Disabling a drone is easier than you think

The latest tutorial from Make magazine shows you how to build a device that'll disable a drone in an instant.

News         November 20, 2017

UAS maker creates world’s first drone light paintings with a holiday theme

Dronemaker Ascending Technologies held the world's first holiday light show, featuring a LED-equipped version of its AscTec Falcon 8 UAS drone. 

News         November 20, 2017

World’s most powerful rocket even more powerful than first projected

Testing reveals the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Heavy are more powerful than first thought, solidifying SpaceX's position as a leader in private space exploration.

News         November 18, 2017

Don’t walk through the airport, ride on your motorized luggage with Modobag

Why walk through an airport when you can ride? That's the philosphy behind Modobag, the world's first rideable travel bag.

News         November 18, 2017

A plane just flew around the world without a single drop of fuel. Let that sink in for a minute

What's next for Solar Impulse now that it has completed its historic globe-circling, solar-powered flight? We will give you a hint --- it's not retirement.

News         November 15, 2017

Germany comes clean with zero-emission passenger train service

Train maker Alstom is ready to break new ground with its newly introduced Coradia iLint, the world's first hydrogen-powered train offering zero emissions.

News         November 10, 2017

After 7 months on the ground, Solar Impulse 2 is ready to resume its around-the-globe trip

After an unexpected battery forced the mission to abort half-way through, Solar Impulse has been repaired, and the team is close to resuming their record-breaking around the world flight.

News         November 5, 2017