The worst rocket crashes in history
Space is a tricky business. The costs are high, and the losses can be severe both financially and mechanically. Failure happens and often results in an explosion and a fiery crash. We compiled the worst accidents in the history of space exploration that show just how tough the space industry can be.
Soundtrack for your strides: Garmin’s Forerunner 645 Music smartwatch adds Spotify
Garmin fans looking to get Spotify on their fitness watch now have another option besides the Fenix 5 Plus series. Starting October 31, Garmin is bringing Spotify to its Forerunner 645 Music smartwatch. With Spotify enabled, the watch can download and sync playlists for listening on the run.
These are the largest solar farms in the world
Photovoltaic solar energy is the fastest-growing energy source. Growth is booming especially in the deserts of Asia and the Middle East where huge solar farms are in the process of being built and expanded. We profile some of the largest across the world spanning China, India, the Middle East and the US.
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.
Biolite Headlamp 330 hands-on review
BioLite's new headlamp caught our attention with its featherweight LED light and innovative design that integrates the light directly into a comfortable, moisture-wicking band. Once we put the headlamp on for a nighttime trek, we never wanted to take it off. It really is that comfortable and capable.
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus review
The Garmin Fenix 5X Plus is a big and bold upgrade to the company's popular line of multi-sport GPS watches. Onboard music is a game-changer and new performance assistants like trendline popularity routing make it easier than ever to train with fervor across a variety of sports. Here’s our Fenix 5X Plus review.
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.
Garmin’s fitness wearables now support Deezer music streaming app
Do you already have a Garmin fitness watch with music? Then head over to Connect IQ and download the newly released Deezer music streaming app. U.S.-based owners can enjoy a free three-month trial to decide whether the up-and-coming music service is for them.
Fitbit heart rate data shows which people have the best cardiac health
Want to know what lifestyle changes you can make to improve your resting heart rate? Then ask Fitibit. The fitness company analyzed 150 billion hours of heart rate data from more than 10 million Fitbit users in a recent heart health study. What they found may surprise you.
Strava unveils Summit, a new a la carte membership plan
Strava is turning its all-in-one premium membership plan upside down by offering Stava Summit, a new a la carte option that bundles similar features together. Athletes now can pick and choose the feature packs that would benefit them the most.
Explore the deep blue sea with these awesome underwater drones
This underwater drone revolution is underway thanks to a handful of ambitious drone manufacturers willing to push the limits on drone technology. Check out our list of the best underwater drones available currently for purchase or pre-order.
Garmin’s latest fitness wearables get a workout boost from Gold’s Gym
Owners of Garmin's fitness wearables will get a workout boost thanks to a new partnership with Gold's Gym. The collaboration brings the best of Garmin's fitness tracking and merges it with the expert coaching and upbeat music of Gold's AMP app. Athletes of all abilities will enjoy pushing their limits.
Skip the trip to REI. You can 3D print this camping and backpacking gear at home
There's all kinds of little knickknacks and doodads for camping that cost way too much than they probably should, so we dug through Thingiverse to find the best camping and backpacking gear that you can 3D print yourself
Not-so-hidden figures — Lego’s ‘Women of NASA’ set blasts off
A special Lego set commemorating the contributions of four pioneering women from the NASA space program will soon be available to purchase.
