Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Ultrafast toothbrushes and a laptop/phone hybrid
Every week, Digital Trends combs through crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo to round up all the best gadgets, gizmos, and gear currently in preproduction. If you're looking for innovative ideas, keep an eye on this column. This week's offerings include a Backyard biodigester.
There are some great offseason deals right now on the best snowboard boots
Retailers are holding their offseason sales, and we spotted great deals on some of the season's best boots.
Stuck inside? Save up to 80% during the REI Co-op Sale
REI has closed the doors of its retail stores, but it’s running a big online sale right now on all sorts of gear and clothing with discounts of up to 80%.
Grab a great offseason deal on the best snowboards
The season might be over, but it's a great time to score a deal on the best snowboards on the market today.
Conquer the cold with the best heated clothing and outdoor apparel for 2020
Heated apparel is a must during winter. Whether you're looking for battery-powered gloves or heated socks, this is the best heated clothing.
REI Sale: Steep discounts on Garmin Fenix 5S and Vivofit fitness trackers
REI has just kicked off its annual End of Season Sale, bringing significant discounts on the Garmin Fenix 5S and Vivofit fitness trackers.
REI’s Winter Clearance Sale slashes prices on mountain and electric bikes
REI's winter clearance sales are epic, with deals on many types of gear discounted to 50%. For 2020, the REI's slashed prices on electric bikes and mountain bikes.
Rad Power Bikes RadRover Step-Thru review: Carry all the things
The RadRover Step-Thru lives up to the RadRover's reputation as a solidly constructed all-purpose electric bike. It never faltered, shook, or disappointed.
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.
5 futuristic smart cities to keep an eye on through the 2020s
Whether it's embedded sensors or autonomous robots, cities are going to get a whole lot smarter in the 2020s. But some super ambitious developments are leading the way by building whole new city developments built around the latest tech. Here are 5 such projects to keep an eye on.
Scooter startup Lime exits 12 cities and lays off workers in profit push
The pressure is continuing to show in the increasingly saturated scootersharing market. Lime is the latest operator to announce it's exiting some cities and laying off a number of workers. The move follows similar decisions made by rival operators in the last 12 months.
Bosch Kiox and SmartphoneHub hands-on: The sleek displays e-bikes deserve
We went hands-on with the Bosch Kiox and SmartphoneHub onboard cycling computers at CES 2020. They provide modern electric bikes with the high-end displays they deserve and offer a wide variety of useful information. You'll want Kiox or SmartphoneHub on your e-bike.
Blix drops e-bike prices in shift to selling exclusively online
Blix Electric Bicycles has announced a business shift to selling its e-bikes exclusively online. As of January 9, Blix e-bikes have lower prices, reduced by $100 to $800 from previous levels. Blix intends to create showrooms where potential buyers can see and test-ride Blix e-bikes prior to purchasing online.
CLEAR vs. TSA PreCheck: Reduce time spent in airport security
Several security programs have emerged to help fliers enjoy more relaxed and reliable travel: CLEAR, TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about the three services and how they help you save time.
Rad Power Bikes’ new e-bike models boost accessibility and visibility
Rad Power Bikes' new model lineup is poised to ride the rising e-bike wave with improved rider accessibility and greater visibility. The RadRover Step-Thru improves ease of use of the top e-bike company's bestselling model, the relatively high-step RadRover, which continues with additional upgrades.
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.
Moosejaw slashes up to 40% off The North Face jackets and backpacks
Moosejaw’s “Don’t Go Extinct Sale” is slashing prices on The North Face jackets, backpacks, and more by up to 40%. If you’re not letting Old Man Winter keep you from enjoying the great outdoors and it’s time for some new kit, then read on to see a large handful of our favorite picks.
The best tent heaters
For the best performance for your next camping trip we've rounded up the best tent heaters out there. These heaters will keep you toasty and cover a wide range of needs.
Moosejaw drops up to 40% off Columbia, Keen, and Prana gear
Winter is here (although it might not feel like it across much of the country). Don't be caught out in the cold without a warm jacket. Outdoor clothing retailer Moosejaw is running its annual winter sale, saving you up to 40% (and in some cases even more) off of jackets, outerwear, footwear, and more.
Geneinno S2 is an underwater scooter that propels you through the waves
Geneinno S2 is a portable sea scooter that promises to propel you through the waves at speed of up to 2.7 miles per hour, to depths of 30 meters, for up to 60 minutes at a time. And all in the form of a compact device that is barely larger than a 15-inch MacBook laptop.
Lime lets you skip the unlock fee with new LimePass subscription
If you're looking for a more cost-effective way of using rentable bikes and scooters, then Lime's new LimePass subscription program may be the answer. For a weekly fee of $5, LimePass offers unlimited unlocks, saving you a dollar every time you jump onto one of its two-wheelers.
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.
Google reveals how many miles its Street View cars have driven to date
Google's Street View cars have been tootling along roads around the world for more than a decade, with the company recently revealing the colossal number of miles they've covered so far. And incredibly, the panoramic-photo service still has much ground to cover.
Amazon slashes prices on Jackery and Enkeeo portable power stations
Portable power stations are versatile devices that can keep electronics and small appliances running when you're camping, traveling, tailgating, and during power outages. Amazon featured two Jackery devices during today's 12 Days of Deals and Enkeeo has coupon deals on three portable power alternatives.
REI sale discounts Garmin and Fitbit smartwatches in time for the holidays
Looking for some last-minute gifts for fitness enthusiasts on your holiday shopping list? We've spotted deals on several bestselling smartwatches from Garmin and Fitbit as part of REI's Shop Now, Be Done Sale. Act quickly -- these deals end Monday, December 16th.
Uber offers skiers and snowboarders a hassle-free ride to the slopes
Heading to the slopes this winter? If you need transportation to get between the city and the piste, then Uber's latest offering might well come in handy. Uber Ski operates in 23 locations across the U.S. and guarantees a vehicle that can handle all of your gear. Though it does involve a surcharge.
Use Wheels’ new helmets and the bikesharing startup will discount your ride
Eager to keep its riders safe, as well as to avoid scrutiny from regulators, bikesharing startup Wheels has fitted its electric bikes with helmets. And riders will get a discount if they wear one. California-based Wheels operates in eight U.S. locations that include Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami.
Garmin Instinct review: A budget smartwatch for adventurers
The Garmin Instinct has a price you can't resist and a feature set that begs you to get outside. It's durable, offers fitness and health tracking features, and can help you navigate. Is this affordable adventure watch worth your hard-earned cash? We tested it in the rugged mountains of Maine to find out.
The CyberScooter Edition electric scooter is designed to replace your car
Australia's e-scooter startup Raine is readying a premium personal mobility alternative for urban dwellers and commuters. The Raine One CyberScooter Edition represents the founders' focus on electric-powered transportation that balances performance, range, comfort, and safety.
Best Garmin Cyber Week deals: Big discounts on outdoor smartwatches
Though the brand doesn't offer anything as fancy as the latest Apple Watches, Garmin has done really well for itself when it comes to outdoor smartwatches. With many Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix 5 models still on sale, it's the perfect time to find a great Cyber Week discount.
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.
REI’s Cyber Monday sale still includes massive price cuts on Electric Bikes
Looking to start your next adventure but haven't quite decided how you want to get there? Then you need to head on over to REI. With plenty of great classic and electrical bikes available and amazing discounted prices and unbeatable quality, you have plenty of choices at REI on Cyber Monday.
Huge savings on Garmin and Fitbit fitness trackers at REI for Cyber Monday
Garmin and Fitbit make some of the best fitness trackers and smartwatches available. On Cyber Monday, REI is taking up to 30% off its outdoors and fitness-focused devices. If you are shopping for an athlete or a fitness fanatic, you can't go wrong with either of these deals.
REI drops prices on camping gear by up to 50% off for Cyber Monday only
REI's has some good deals for Cyber week and its one-day deals for Cyber Monday are pretty great, but you only have 24 hours to claim them. We've spotted deals on clothing, backpacks, camping and hiking accessories, and more.