Garmin dives headfirst into water sports with the new Swim 2 smartwatch
If you are swimmer looking for a watch, look no further than the Garmin Swim 2. The latest watch from the GPS company has all the metrics you'll need to track indoor and outdoor swims along with a core suite of fitness, health and wellness features.
Polar’s Vantage V and M watch update improves your sleep, reduces your stress
Polar's Vantage series multisport watches are designed for performance-focused athletes. The recently released 4.0.11 update brings a slew of new features and improvements to the Vantage V and M fitness watches. Owners can improve their sleep and maximize their recovery with this latest update.
Zone 5 Ventures wants to make it easier for companies to access sports data
Sports technology is ripe for innovation but many ideas don't make it past the drawing board. Zone 5 Ventures wants to change all that with a customizable, cloud-based platform for importing and analyzing sports data that makes it easy for a company to connect fitness data to a custom app or web experience.
The best heated gloves
When temperatures plunge, the first thing that gets cold are your fingers. Ward off frostbite and keep your digits toasty warm with these best heated gloves. From rugged skiing gloves to hard-working gloves for snow blowing, we have a glove or mitten for everyone who braves the coldest winter weather.
The best backpacking tents
Whether you're headed out for a weekend excursion or a week-long trek through the backcountry, you want a tent that's capable of going the distance. From lightweight options to three-season tents, these are the best backpacking tents capable of keeping you sheltered and cozy on the trail.
The best tech toys for kids
Hunting for the perfect gadget for your kid (or inner child)? There are ample to choose from, which is why we've rounded up some of our personal favorite favorites, whether your child is into joke-spewing dinosaurs or looking to build a custom gauntlet fit for Tony Stark.
The best fitness watches
The terms smartwatch and fitness trackers are nearly interchangeable as companies like Apple or Fitbit release wearables that so deftly accomplish both skillsets. To help narrow the field of the best smartwatches for fitness, we sorted through the market to find those worthy of a spot on your wrist.
Sphero’s new mini robot kits hone your STEM and soccer skills
Kick and pass your way down the field with Sphero's new soccer-themed mini robot. Then pull out the company's new mini activity kit which is chock full of miniature obstacle building blocks that'll challenge your coding skills.
Withings Move ECG hybrid smartwatch makes its European debut
Earlier this year, Withings unveiled the Move ECG, a hybrid smartwatch with a built-in ECG unit. Now, it's ready to release the watch to the world, starting first in Europe. It plays a dual role -- as both a classic timepiece and fitness tracker -- and will cost 130 British pounds or euros ($143 U.S.).
Withings Move ECG review: An affordable electrocardiogram alternative
The Apple Watch Series 4 starts at $400, and while it’s feature-packed, the highlight is the electrocardiogram, which has the potential to save lives. Withings’ Move ECG has the same capability but at a fraction of the cost. It’s not as smart as the Apple Watch, but it works on Android and iOS as well.
Polar’s Ignite fitness watch puts a fire into workouts, sparks your recovery
Polar puts a fire into your workouts and ramps up your recovery with its new Ignite fitness watch. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Polar's latest smartwatch offers advanced sleep metrics, personalized training plans, and relaxation tips to help you reach your fitness goals.
Vibram Arctic Grip Soles review
Found on a variety of shoes and boots, Vibram's new Arctic Grip sole promises to deliver a "whole new world of grip and performance on slippery, wet ice." We go "feet on" to find out if this Arctic Grip lives up to the hype.
Vasque Coldspark Ultradry Snow Boot review
We loved the Vasque Coldspark hiking boot for its stylish comfort combined with a reasonable level of warmth, but a narrow fit and reliability issues made the boot less attractive after a month.
Suunto 9 review
Adventurers and ultrarunners love Suunto's multi-sport GPS smartwatches because of their long battery life. The new Suunto 9 pushes the power envelope ever further delivering a mind-blowing 120 hours of continuous tracking. Does the watch live up to its hype? We went out into the wild to find out how the Suunto 9 stacks up against the competition.
Withings Steel HR Sport Review
Withings Steel HR Sport is the new gold standard for hybrid smartwatches. It is one of the most comfortable watches we have worn and is packed to the gills with both fitness features and smart notifications. Is it the right watch for you? Read our review to find out.
Garmin Vivosmart 4 review
On paper, Garmin's latest fitness band, the Vivosmart 4, hits the mark with its stylish design, a pulse ox sensor, and innovative features like body battery. How do these features measure up in real life? Are they worthwhile or a waste? We put the Garmin fitness tracker to the test to find out.
The Suunto 5 sports watch is durable, but the display holds it back
Suunto set a high bar last year with the touchscreen-enabled Suunto 9, but its latest fitness watch, the Suunto 5, is a step backward. The watch offers Suunto's most exciting training and battery technology, but an uncomfortable band and low-quality display leaves us disappointed.
Garmin’s fitness smartwatches are the first to offer Amazon Music
Garmin is the first fitness watch manufacturer to offer Amazon Music. The company announced that the music streaming service is available for a wide range of its wearables including the consumer favorite Vivoactive 3 Music, the outdoorsy Fenix 5 Plus series, select Forerunner models and more.
Withings latest blood pressure monitors detect heart problems before they happen
Withings put innovation at the forefront with its new BPM Core and BPM Connect blood pressure monitors. The ECG-equipped BPM Core brings clinical-level heart monitoring to the comfort of your home, while the BPM Connect is a modern take on Withings' classic blood pressure monitor.
Fitbit, Cardiogram partner to bring heart health screening to users’ wrists
Fitbit owners can now send their heart rate and step count data to the Cardiogram mobile app, which uses a clinically proven, disease-detecting algorithm that targets sleep apnea, hypertension, arrhythmia, and diabetes.The service will flag high-risk users and help them diagnose and seek treatment for their condition.
Strava extends its popular Beacon safety feature to the Apple Watch
Exercising outdoors can be exhilarating, but it also can be risky, which is why Strava introduced its Beacon safety feature. The premium tracking service is now available on the Apple Watch, allowing members to activate Beacon directly from their wrist and without a phone for cellular watch owners.
Form’s AR goggles helps swimmers keep an eye on their performance
Form wants swimmers to view their training in a whole new way. The Vancouver-based startup debuted an augmented reality swim goggle that puts performance metrics right where swimmers need them the most: In front of their eyes. Swimmers can see their pace, distance and more without leaving the pool.
The best sustainable outdoor gear for Earth Day and beyond
Take some time to clean up the trash on a highly-used hiking trail for Earth Day, but don't stop there. Take the next step by choosing only sustainable gear for your outdoor adventures. We've compiled a list of our favorite eco-friendly gear that'll truly help you to leave no trace.
The USAF’s new combat drone is an A.I. fighter jet that flies itself
The U.S. Air Force celebrated the successful test flight of its new stealth fighter drone, the XQ-58A Valkyrie releasing a brief 15-second clip that captured this milestone maiden flight. The "loyal wingman" drone is designed to provide reconnaissance and weapons support for piloted jet fighters.
Coros pushes the limits with light, long-lasting Vertix adventure watch
Coros continues to turn heads in the fitness watch market. After releasing the Coros Pace and Apex, the company is back with the new Vertix adventure watch. With a titanium frame and 45 days of battery life, the new Vertix is the lightest and longest lasting watch in its category.
Fitbit’s kid-friendly Ace 2 fitness tracker now available for pre-order
Fitbit is now selling its latest wearable for kids, the Fitbit Ace 2. The entry-level fitness tracker counts steps, tracks active minutes, and monitors sleep to help keep kids active and encourage healthy habits throughout the day. The Ace 2 features a new waterproof design and animated watch faces.
The best 4-season tents
When the winds blow and the snow falls, these are our picks for the best 4-season tents to add to your arsenal of winter gear. Whether you're an avid mountaineer or a casual winter camper, we've got options for everyone, including tents from Hilleburg, Black Diamond, Mountain Hardware and MSR.
The best backpack you can buy
With so many choices, shopping for a new backpack is daunting. Our recommendations help you navigate this maze to find the perfect pack.
Are e-cigarettes safe? Here’s what the most recent science says
When they were introduced, e-cigarettes were widely regarded as safe and often advertised as a healthier alternative to cigarettes for people who are trying to kick the smoking habit. So how safe are these cigarette alternatives really? We went deep into the recent scientific literature to find out.
Garmin adds some bling to its Vivomove HR hybrid smartwatch line
The Vivomove HR has the look of a classic timepiece, but it is more than just a good-looking watch. The hybrid smartwatch offers robust health and fitness tracking that rivals standard fitness trackers. Now several new gold and stainless steel options bring the device to a level of luxury few can resist.
Space, the final frontier. These are the most astronomical achievements of 2018
Each year we go a little further and understand a little bit more about the final frontier -- and 2018 was no exception. Here are 2018's biggest achievements in space exploration
Hyperlite’s new 2-person tent weighs slightly more than two bags of marshmallows
With experience designing Dyneema shelters, packs and stuff sacks, Hyperlite is broadening its scope with the Dirigo 2 tent, the company's first self-contained, three-season, two-person shelter. Not only does the pyramid-shaped tent look awesome, but it also is light weighing less than two pounds.