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Lime is testing a novel way to gently persuade its riders to stick to the street and stay off the sidewalk. The scootersharing company has added sensors to its electric two-wheelers that can distinguish between a street and sidewalk, and will send notifications to riders if they spend too much time on the latter.

Ao Air’s Atmos Faceware is trying to solve increasing levels of air pollution throughout the world with a new high-tech gadget in the form of a futuristic-looking air filter face mask. The Atmos debuted at CES 2020 and is a clear mask that goes across your face, covering your nose and mouth. 

A new artificial intelligence program streamlines wildlife conservation monitoring to protect the animals better. Wildlife Insights uses A.I. and the Google Cloud, so conservationists and others can keep tabs on more than 4.5 million animals in the wild without actually disrupting their habitat. 

Cyber Monday is a great time to score deals on the latest tech, but we'll also see steep discounts on outdoor gear. Here are the best sales from top outdoor gear retailers.

Spinciti makes a splashy entry into the competitive e-bike market by introducing the Amsterdam, a model that offers three electric motor options, a high level of comfort, and a solid 50-mile range -- all at an affordable price that starts at $999. The Amsterdam is expected to ship in March 2020.

The new Hydro_Bot jacket from European company KJUS is the first of its kind, using an electro-osmotic process to open the pores in the fabric, allowing heat and moisture to escape at the touch of a button. According to the designers, this makes the jacket ten times more breathable than other ski jackets.

Fathom Pro is more than just a simple recovery tool with a list of generic exercises. The recovery system uses highly sensitive motion capture sensors and artificial intelligence to recommend the best strengthening and recovery strategy just for you.

Lyft is adding data for protected bike lanes and bike-friendly routes to its app in a bid to ease the fears of first-time bikesharing riders, and to make rides more comfortable and less stressful for its existing users. The routes can also be used by rentable electric scooters, depending on local laws.

Scootersharing operator Lime revealed this week that it has now provided more than 100 million rides in around 120 cities globally since launching just two years ago. The app-based service, similar to ones provided by the likes of Bird, Skip, and Spin, is growing in popularity, though it doesn't come without issues.

High-performance coolers come in handy all year. From tailgates to beach parties, hunting and fishing trips, van camping, and even backyard barbeques, a quality cooler won't disappoint. Sportneer's eponymous Sportneer Portable 25-quart cooler claims a place with high-end recreational coolers from Yeti and Otterbox.

The EcoFlow Delta is a portable power station that features six AC outlets, six USB ports, and a 12-volt port to go along with its 1800-watt output. The Delta can recharge up to 13 devices at once. The massive battery pack can even charge an electric vehicle such as a Tesla.

Gocycle's new GXi electric bike features a clean, sturdy design and can be folded into a compact package in just 10 seconds. Designed by a guy who used to work at supercar maker McLaren, the two-wheeler will be officially unveiled this week though won't go on sale until next year.

Lime is launching a new app feature that lets one rider unlock up to five scooters for friends, family, or co-workers. It's aimed at greater convenience and also to discourage tandem riders. The feature has been offered in Europe and Latin America for the last few months, and is coming to select U.S. cities soon.

The North Face's line of new products featuring the company's groundbreaking new fabric Futurelight will begin hitting stores on October 1. The material is said to offer unprecedented performance in terms of breathability and protection from the elements, and will be used in Summit, Steep and Flight products.

With Hurricane Dorian barreling toward Florida, operators of rentable electric scooters and bikes in Miami are temporarily removing the vehicles from the streets to prevent them from turning into dangerous projectiles. The hurricane is expected to make landfall on Monday, September 2, 2019.

The new Inlet kayak from Oru evolves the company's approach to creating folding kayaks. The new model weigh just 20 pounds, requires just 3 minutes to set up, and costs just $849, making it the most accessible, easy to use, and affordable boat that Oru has ever made.

Scootersharing services like Bird can see some of their two-wheelers fall apart pretty fast once they hit the road. Constant use and, in some cases, vandalism, can give them a short shelf life, pushing up operating costs. That's why Bird has built its latest electric scooter to cope with rough rides and more.

Lyft has suspended its bikesharing operation in San Francisco following two fires in the space of a few days. The cause is thought to be faulty batteries that power the pedal-assist two-wheelers, though this is yet to be confirmed. Operating under the Bay Wheels brand, the new bikes launched only two months ago.

Sometimes it feels like there's no escaping extreme temperatures, especially when you have to venture outside and face the weather. Sony may have a solution in the form of a wearable air conditioner called the Reon Pocket. The small device fits in a pocket on an undergarment, with the temperature controlled via an app.

Google Maps now offers a lot more bikesharing information for riders in 24 cities globally. Starting this week, you can see the location of nearby bikesharing stations, as well as data on bike availability. The feature also lets you check ahead to confirm which nearby stations have an available space for parking.

As part of its efforts to become your one-stop shop for city transportation, Uber is starting to add information for its bike and scootersharing services to its main ridesharing app. It means users in some cities will be able to see the availability of nearby two-wheelers on the map in the Uber app.

By all accounts, the 2017 total solar eclipse was spectacular. There’s another one on Tuesday, but this time it's not passing over the U.S.. Thankfully, NASA has stepped in to offer a live-stream of the celestial event so you can still enjoy it -- and from the comfort of your own armchair, too.