Alexander Thickstun
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Alexander graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2005 and an MBA in 2011. He's an outdoor enthusiast and avid tech geek who started out filming his experiences with action cams, and now films product reviews for a wide-range of new tech, including cameras, quadcopters, and smart home accessories.
PawsCam is basically a wearable GoPro for your pet that wirelessly uploads video to the cloud
The PawsCam allows you to see whatever your dog is doing no matter where you are.
Want to be an ace pilot before you buy an expensive drone? Practice with this $120 quadcopter
The Swann Xtreem Gravity Pursuit may be the perfect beginner's drone.
The Booq Slimpack is the perfect camera bag for minimalists
The Booq Slimpack is a hybrid camera and computer bag that will hold a DSLR camera, a few lenses, a 12" MacBook, and accessories at the same time.
Buzzing around with the world’s smallest camera drone
The Skeye Nano Drone is one of the smallest in-camera drones in the world right now. But how does it compare to some of the beefier quads on the market?
Drop the bass for days on end with the Geek Beats Jolt5 Bluetooth speaker
With its combination of ruggedness, good sound, and a large battery to last all day and top off your phone, the Geek Beats Jolt5 is made for the outdoors.
Shooting smooth, sexy video footage is easier than ever with DJI’s handheld Osmo camera
Using the same technology found on DJI's iconic line of quadcopters, the Osmo is essentially a Zenmuse X3 camera incorporated onto a powered (and detachable) stabilizer handle.
The Scosche Rhythm+ is a highly accurate heart rate monitor
The Scosche Rhythm+ is one of the most accurate heart rate monitors you'll find
NoonTec’s Zoro II wireless headphones boast premium style and great sound for a pittance
The NoonTec Zoro II are premium looking wireless headphones that will barely hit your wallet.
This rugged speaker packs 30 watts of power to rock out in any weather
For just over $100, the Turcom Acoustoshock 30 watt wireless speaker is a great choice for your outdoor excursions.
Z Cam E1 is a small camera with filmmaking aspirations
The Z Cam E1 is a small video camera that packs a Micro Four Thirds sensor in a small body.
Böhm B66 Bluetooth headphones prove style and substance can be had under $100
We were please to get stylish, respectable-sounding wireless headphones for such a low price, but the active noise cancelling came as a surprise.
Swiping and spending with Coin 2.0, the credit card that is all your credit cards
Whether you're looking to tame an overstuffed wallet, or just carry fewer credit cards around, the Coin 2.0 packs the data from eight of your credit cards into one smart-card. See how it all works in this video review.
See the world in predator vision with the Flir One
Flir bakes military grade thermal imaging capabilities into a smartphone accessory. The Flir One turns your iOS or Android device into a thermal imager.
Now you can control your GoPro with Apple Watch
GoPro's smartphone app is great, but having the same control and preview functions on your wrist makes using the action cam effortless.Â