Travel safely and protect the ocean with Pacsafe’s Econyl fabric
For its 20th anniversary, travel gear manufacturer Pacsafe has introduced two new products -- a portable safe and a backpack -- that use Econyl fabrics made from recycled materials taken from the ocean to keep our valuables safe and secure on the road, while also protecting marine life.
Adidas’ new soccer uniforms are recycled from ocean trash
Manchester United is showing off a new uniform made of recycled ocean garbage. The result of a long-term collaboration between Adidas and New York-based conservation group Parley, the unique sportswear is part of broader efforts to highlight the growing environmental problem of marine pollution.
Boost your workouts with Respa, the world’s first breathing sensor
Whether you're a yogi, a runner, or just looking to get back into shape -- Respa can help you attain your fitness goals. The world's first breathing sensor collects your breathing data and provides you with real-time alerts to push harder, ease up, or maintain your rhythm.
Head-up displays for smart helmets may have just gotten more affordable
DigiLens, a company that makes transparent displays for use on smart helmets to create a head-up display, says that it has found a way to create screens using just two layers, making their products lighter and more affordable for integration in more AR products from a variety of manufacturers.
Lyft may join the party by putting its own electric scooters in San Francisco
As if the city doesn't already have enough of them, ridesharing firm Lyft is reportedly looking into the idea of launching an electric-scooter service in San Francisco. Operated via its app, riders would hop aboard the scooter for short trips around the city before leaving them for the next user.
The CoreSport workout shirt keeps you cooler the more you sweat
If you enjoy exercising in the great outdoors, you've likely encountered issues with conventional clothing including being soaked in sweat, bad body odors, and skin irritation. The CoreSport shirt is the ultimate solution -- keeping you cooler the more you sweat, plus UV protection.
Carbon fiber bikes may become a whole lot cheaper with 3D-printed frames
Silicon Valley startup Arevo is gearing up to become a force in 3D manufacturing, and to demonstrate its capabilities it has created a new bike frame made from carbon fiber that it says it more affordable and efficient than making traditional carbon frames, potentially changing the bike industry.
The RF-1 is a versatile cycling computer equipped with LED lights and a video camera
With cycling growing in popularity, riders are opting for more and more accessories -- including computers, bike lights, and video cameras. All three things combined can make for a serious lack of handlebar space, so Refractor Fitness invented the RF-1 -- which combines all three accessories in one.
Tackling the backcountry? LynQ smart tracker doesn’t need cell networks or subscription
The new LynQ smart tracker is a device that allows users – in groups of up to 12 – to track each other's location and find each other in crowds or in the backcountry without the need for GPS satellites, cell phone networks, apps, or other high-tech gadgets. The device has geofencing and messaging, too.
The Bitterroot dry bag is a sleeping pad pump, water filter, and dry bag all in one
Want to carry less gear on your camping or backpacking trip? The Bitteroot Dry Bag is an innovative outdoor product that serves for three purposes in one. The device lets you filter your water, protect your valuables from inclement weather, and blow up your sleeping pad with the same piece of gear.
Surfers can check the tide on their wrist with Nixon’s Base Tide Pro
Whether you're an amateur or a pro, the Base Tide Pro is designed to provide you with accurate tide height, tide time, sunrise, and sunset information so that you can spend less time searching for waves and more time out on the water. The watch includes information for 550 beaches around the world.
Blinkers are customized lights to help keep cyclists safe and visible
Your commitment to biking instead of driving is saving the planet, but who's there to save you from the motorists on the road? Here to answer that question is Velohub, the Zurich-based company that has just launched what it calls the "complete smart lighting system for cyclists." It's called Blinkers.
Spot X brings two-way satellite messaging to the masses
The new Spot X satellite messenger is the first new device from Spot in several years and a significant upgrade over previous models. It provides the ability for users to send two-way text messages for the first time on a Spot device, along with SOS features, GPS tracking, and more.
Kendrick Lamar’s using AR to sell pairs of the new Cortez Kenny on tour
During Top Dawg Entertainment's nationwide Championship Tour, fans will get the chance to purchase Kendrick Lamar's new Cortez Kenny sneakers using Nike's SNKRS app -- but only if they're at the show. Fans who don't attend will have an opportunity to buy the sneakers via the app at a later time.
Campnab will help you score a last-minute campsite this summer
A new online service called Campnab will make it easier to find popular campsites for travelers by monitoring a user's favorite camping destinations and sending them a text message alert when a vacancy comes open for the dates and times they are looking for. The website doesn't book the campsite, just sends alerts.
Some ebikes now allowed at Mammoth Mountain Bike Park in California
California's Mammoth Bike Park will allow ebikes for the very first time when the trails open in May of 2018. All ebikes on the trail will be limited to Class 1 status, which means they must be pedal-assist bikes with a speed limited to 20 miles per hour. A pass is also required to ride at the park.
Garmin inReach Mini satellite messenger means no site is too remote to text from
Garmin's new inReach Mini brings all of the features and functionality of the full-sized version, shrunk down to a much smaller size. Those features include GPS tracking, satellite messaging, SOS alerts. It weighs just 3.5 ounces and is small enough to be carried anywhere.
The Aquaforno II is a portable grill, oven, rotisserie, and smoker all-in-one
Take your kitchen with you into the great outdoors. The Aquaforno II is the world's most versatile outdoor cooking stove. It functions as a barbecue grill, pizza oven, rotisserie, smoker, boiler, clothes dryer, and outdoor heater all-in-one. Bring it all, or just the parts you need.
Vintage Electric’s badass Scrambler S ebike is at home on the road and dirt
Vintage Electric's new top-of-the-line Scrambler S on/off-road ebike has a rated 75-mile range per battery charge. Take it off road and set it to race mode for speeds up to 36 miles per hour. The Scrambler S resembles an iconic escape bike from the 1940s but carries a full complement of leading-edge ebike components.
66-year-old Alan Turing paper inspires new water-purification technique
Father of computer science Alan Turing only ever published one chemistry paper. Here in 2018, it's being used as the basis for new research coming out of China, responsible for a more efficient nanofiltration method for removing the salt from saltwater to make it drinkable.
The Cowboy ebike may usher in the next generation of electric bicycles
The Cowboy bike purports to be the new standard in ebikes, and unlike its compatriots and competitors, doesn't actually look like an electronic piece of machinery. Rather, it just looks like a bike. Plus, it's smart, and comes with a companion Bluetooth app that you can use for navigation, speed monitoring, and more.
Nike wants to put treadmills in shoes to help you get them on
Nike is proving itself to be the master innovator when it comes to footwear once again. As per a new patent filed in early May, Nike is looking to place a "rotatable conveyor element" in the sole of your shoe. No, it's not to help you work out. Rather, it's to help you put the shoe on a bit more easily.
It’s tough to find a more affordable ebike than Swagtron’s latest models
Swagtron, the company behind hoverboards and electric skateboards, expanded its lineup by adding three new electric bikes to its catalog, including two folding models and an electric fat tire bike aimed at the youth market. All three come in at affordable prices, making them more accessible to the masses.
Lifeproof wants to protect all your gadgets with its new backpack line
Smartphone case manufacturer Lifeproof has jumped into the backpack market with four new packs designed to keep our gadgets well protected while traveling, commuting, or hiking. Features include water resistant fabrics, tech-friendly pockets, and pass-through ports for headphones and charging cables.
With Zerotie footwear, you may never have to touch your shoelaces again
Zerotie Footwear has created a new line of shoes that look a lot like traditional sneakers but include a unique new feature that allows the wearer to tighten or loosen the laces without ever actually bending down to touch the shoe at all. Instead a wheel mechanism in the heel that does the job for them.
Picture Organic Clothing may have just made the eco-friendliest wetsuit
Picture Organic Clothing has a brand new wetsuit that is being heralded as the most eco-friendly wetsuit ever, and is made of a "sustainable and responsible alternative" to neoprene, which is the material most commonly used in wetsuits (and one that is not exactly recyclable or biodegradable).
A Steph Curry 3-pointer unlocks Under Armour’s new trivia game app
Steph IQ, Under Armour's new trivia game app, is activated by the first 3-pointer The Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry makes in each game of the 2018 NBA Playoffs. Fans will be able to win Curry's sneakers and more by answering multiple choice questions about basketball.
Turn any bike into an ebike in minutes with the lightweight Alizeti system
Transform any standard road bike into an ebike in just minutes with the Alizeti 300C conversion system. It's one of the lightest conversion kits on the market, fully featured, and easy to install -- no special tools required. The system boasts a 40-mile range and a top speed of 20 miles per hour.
Keep cool and comfortable in the Showers Pass Summer Riding Collection
It's time to start thinking about summer riding, and the Showers Pass Summer Riding Collection has you covered from head to toe. The company blended merino wool with synthetic fibers to create technical apparel to take you comfortably riding around the town and out on the trail.
A Nike patent could have your athletic wear looking like Iron Man’s suit
Nike patented a new high-tech active cooling and heating system for its athletic apparel that uses a thermoelectric module to transfer heat or cooler temperatures to a garment to help maintain an athletes core temperature in order to maintain a high-performance level over a longer period of time.
BMC Switzerland’s line of ebikes make their North American debut
Swiss-based BMC bikes introduced its line of ebikes to the North American market, bringing its Speedfox Amp and Trailfox Amp models to the U.S. for the first time. The bikes offer traditional mountain bike designs paired with state-of-the-art electric drive systems and battery packs.
Ford GoBike ebikes come to San Francisco to conquer those steep hills
Fans of bike-sharing schemes now have more ebike options if they find themselves in San Francisco. Following in the footsteps of Jump, Ford GoBike has this week introduced 250 electric-powered bicycles to its fleet, making those trips up San Francico's famously steep streets a whole lot easier.
Revant Optics wants to save the planet one pair of sunglasses at a time
Revant Optics is launching a new line of performance sunglasses that are designed to eliminate disposable active eyewear for good. The three pairs of glasses are guaranteed for life and feature replaceable parts, making it easy to repair broken frames, arms, and lenses at a negligible cost.
Tipoon is a tiny pop-up camper that triples in size
The Tipoon is a tiny camping trailer that can expand to more than three times its size when it reaches the campsite, providing a surprising amount of space in a small package that is easily pulled behind a car and can set up in minutes at the push of a button.