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How a superheated tent helped this mountain biker to Olympic gold

Brit mountain biker Tom Pidcock bagged a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, thanks in part to a superheated tent he set up back home.
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Generark HomePower 2 emergency backup generator can charge EVs and much more

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Wearable fans may look obnoxious, but they have practical uses for scorching summers

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Your off-grid dreams can come true with GoSun’s solar-powered tiny house

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Mercedes-Benz rolls into micromobility market with foldable e-scooter

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NASA highlights the fun stuff you can see in the night sky this month

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GoPro’s Hero 9 Black to include big changes, report suggests

how to photograph perseid meteor shower streak in the night sky

Perseid meteor shower peaks early Wednesday. How about taking a look?

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GoPro unveils lifestyle gear to go with your action camera

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This awesome app can fill empty stadiums with cheers when pro sports restart

Bee Homes

These customizable Ikea-like ‘homes’ hope to help save the bees

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This inflatable, backpack-sized e-bike is the most ridiculous transport idea yet

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Get off the sidewalk! Lime’s new scooter aims to make you ride on the road

Get off the sidewalk! Lime’s new scooter aims to make you ride on the road

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.
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The Atmos is a personal air filter that straps to your face

The Atmos is a personal air filter that straps to your face

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. 
Using AI to find where the wild things are

Google is monitoring animal populations with a giant network of wildlife cameras

Google is monitoring animal populations with a giant network of wildlife cameras

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. 
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The best Cyber Monday outdoor gear deals for 2019

The best Cyber Monday outdoor gear deals for 2019

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.
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Spinciti’s Amsterdam e-bike offers speed and range at an affordable price

Spinciti’s Amsterdam e-bike offers speed and range at an affordable price

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.
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The Hydrobot jacket wicks away moisture at the touch of a button

The Hydrobot jacket wicks away moisture at the touch of a button

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.
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Fathom Pro uses the power of A.I. so you can run longer, recover quicker

Fathom Pro uses the power of A.I. so you can run longer, recover quicker

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.
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Lyft adds protected bike lanes to its app for safer bikesharing rides

Lyft adds protected bike lanes to its app for safer bikesharing rides

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.
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Lime hits 100M rides globally as e-scooter services continue to expand

Lime hits 100M rides globally as e-scooter services continue to expand

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.
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Keep your beverages cold for up to five days with a Sportneer Portable Cooler

Keep your beverages cold for up to five days with a Sportneer Portable Cooler

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.
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This portable power station has 6 AC outlets and can charge a Tesla

This portable power station has 6 AC outlets and can charge a Tesla

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.
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Gocycle’s new GXi electric bike can fold away in a mere 10 seconds

Gocycle’s new GXi electric bike can fold away in a mere 10 seconds

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.
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Lime’s latest feature may see more scooter riders traveling in groups

Lime’s latest feature may see more scooter riders traveling in groups

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.
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The North Face’s groundbreaking new Futurelight gear arrives October 1

The North Face’s groundbreaking new Futurelight gear arrives October 1

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.
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Hurricane Dorian risks turning dockless scooters into dangerous projectiles

Hurricane Dorian risks turning dockless scooters into dangerous projectiles

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.
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This origami-inspired kayak is so small that you could fit 3 in your trunk

This origami-inspired kayak is so small that you could fit 3 in your trunk

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.
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Bird’s new electric scooter is built for the long road ahead

Bird’s new electric scooter is built for the long road ahead

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.
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Lyft pulls its bikes from San Francisco streets after apparent battery fires

Lyft pulls its bikes from San Francisco streets after apparent battery fires

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.
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Sony’s Reon Pocket is a smartphone-controlled wearable air conditioner

Sony’s Reon Pocket is a smartphone-controlled wearable air conditioner

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.
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Google Maps has just become a whole lot more useful for bikesharing fans

Google Maps has just become a whole lot more useful for bikesharing fans

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.
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Uber puts its bike- and scooter-sharing services front and center in main app

Uber puts its bike- and scooter-sharing services front and center in main app

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.
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Here’s how you can watch Tuesday’s total solar eclipse over South America

Here’s how you can watch Tuesday’s total solar eclipse over South America

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.

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