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Hypar looks to hyperbolas for its innovative folding kayak

Hypar sets its foldable kayak apart with a unique hull shape that is razor sharp at the stern and wide at the bow.
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Stainproof and packable Trailhead Adventure Pant launches on Kickstarter

Coalatree is kickstarting the the Trailhead Adventure Pant, a must-have piece of clothing for hiking wardrobe.
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Vasque Coldspark Ultradry Snow Boot review

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Oklahoma bill would let homeowners destroy drones flying over their property

Drone owners in Oklahoma may soon be forced to keep their UAVs on a short lease or risk losing them to rifle-wielding homeowners.
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Meet Skycamp, a treehouse-style tent designed for your car

The Skycamp is described as an "an expandable tree house on wheels, " and that is a pretty accurate description.
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New holster sensor detects when a cop’s weapon is drawn, turns on nearby body cams

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Boston Dynamics shows off first official video of its new wheel-footed robot

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Deter bicycle thieves with this textile-based cable from Tex-Lock

Say hello to Tex-Lock, a flexible and lightweight cable lock that is secure as existing metal locks but at a fraction of the weight.
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Swarm AI correctly predicted the outcome of Super Bowl LI, right down to the final score

Artificial intelligence software accurately predicted the outcome of the Super Bowl right down to the 34-28 score.
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Stay hydrated on the go: Mazama Designs introduces easy-to-use reservoirs

Mazama Designs improved its lineup with high-capacity water reservoirs and a closure system that allows you to fill your bladder on the go.
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New pig-human hybrid embryos could be used to grow transplantable organs and tissues

The creation of an embryo with pig and human cells is a leap forward for the field of regenerative medicine.
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Patent application suggests Apple might be eyeing the vaping industry

A patent application suggests that Apple may be eyeing the booming vaping industry with its own high-tech vaporizer unit.
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Fitbit upgrades its software with new social features and personalized workouts

Fitbit continues to innovate in the wearable fitness arena with its latest Fitbit software that adds social features to the core Fitbit app.
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This 8-propeller monster megadrone can lift 500 pounds

The new Griff 300 is pushing the bounds of what a drone can accomplish with its monster chassis and 8-propeller design.
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The new G-Vert fitness tracker measures workout intensity to keep you pumping

The G-Vert is the first multi-appendage monitor to measure not only how long, but how hard you are exercising, and it does so in real time.
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Monoprice just unleashed a bundle of new 3D printers – and one is just $150

Monoprice announced at CES that it was expanding its 3D printing lineup with several new printer models that target both home and professional users.
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Stay warm and dry with Cumulus’ new hydrophobic down jacket for women

Polish outdoor clothing manufacturer Cumulus is trying to solve the problem of down coats becoming wet with a hydrophobic down insulation.
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Ahnu phases out its men's boot styles, releases women's lineup with Teva

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Here are the craziest, most groundbreaking scientific achievements of 2016

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Oboz's updated insulated footwear offer new high and low cuts for 2017

Outdoor footwear maker Oboz is heating up its winter 2017 lineup with three new insulated boots that run the gamut with technical hiking boots.
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Appalachian Ultralight introduces seven new crazy lightweight backpacks

Appalachian Ultralight this week announced its new lineup of ultralight backpacks, which features the 6-ounce, 30L Balloon backpack and more.
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New insulation material merges the warmth of down with the water resistance of synthetics

PrimaLoft is changing the face of insulation with its new Black ThermoPlume Insulation, which has the warmth of down and the water resistance of synthetics.
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Casey Neistat built a giant drone that can tow him around on a snowboard, lift him into the air

YouTube filmmaker Casey Neistat has won Christmas with an epic holiday video starring a monstrous drone capable of lifting him skyward while snowboarding.
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Vibram Arctic Grip Soles review

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Italian engineers build a safety-first terrain park in just three hours

Avoiding serious injury at a terrain park may become easier. An Italian engineer designed a jump that's safe no matter how long you hang in the air.
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NASA images suggest ExoMars lander exploded during landing

The ESA last week lost contact with its Mars lander minutes before touchdown. Orbital images suggest the lander crash landed and exploded. Now we know why.
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If you can fit it in your pocket, you can 3D print it with the PocketMaker

A team of Chinese entrepreneurs developed the PocketMaker 3D, a printer with a price tag so low that almost anyone can afford it.
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Innovative bicycle tires allow you to pedal almost forever without the fear of a flat

Instead of inflated tires that pop and end up in the dump, Nexo has a better idea -- two tire models, Ever Tires and Nexo Tires, that never get a flat.
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LitraTorch is the go anywhere, do anything light for your next outdoor adventure

Litra took its lighting know-how and used it to create the LitraTorch, a rugged and versatile 2200-lumen lighting system for the outdoors.
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PWR: an Interchangeable battery system for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts

Thanks to Knog and its new PWR battery system, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the convenience of an interchangeable battery system.
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Germany comes clean with zero-emission passenger train service

Train maker Alstom is ready to break new ground with its newly introduced Coradia iLint, the world's first hydrogen-powered train offering zero emissions.
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Singapore builds on autonomous vehicle progress with driverless bus pilot program

Singapore is already on the cutting edge of driverless car technology with plans to launch a driverless bus pilot program.
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CompREST is a compactable foam camping mattress that sucks in a good way

Say goodbye to leaky air mattresses with CompREST, a vacuum-seal camping mattress that mixes the portability of an air mattress with the durability of foam.
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Solo Stove Bonfire is a portable fire pit for your backyard or campsite

The Solo Stove Bonfire is a portable fire pit that promises to produce the most beautiful and efficient fire that outdoor lovers have seen.