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Fitbit Versa vs. Apple Watch Series 3: Which should you wear?

In a battle of smartwatch flagships, we pit Fitbit's newest product, the Versa, against Apple's latest in smartwatch technology -- the Apple Watch Series 3. How well does the fitness-tracking giant's second attempt at a full-featured smartwatch fare against Apple's tried and true wearable?
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Fitbit Versa vs. Fitbit Blaze: Is the new watch worth the upgrade?

With the Fitbit Versa hitting shelves in April of 2018, the buzz around the brand's latest smartwatch hit a fever pitch. But, how does it compare to the Fitbit Blaze that came before it? We stack the two side-by-side to see which Fitbit wearable reigns supreme in this spec showdown.

Forget plastic — Glowforge 3D laser printer builds with wood, fabric, leather

Seattle-based Glowforge unveiled its innovative 3D laser printer which utilizes subtractive manufacturing instead of using additives, meaning it has the ability to carve and etch almost any material. Instead of printing with additives, it cuts away at supplied materials to produce almost anything you want.
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Columbia’s oddly effective new winter gear had us sweating in minus temperatures

Comprised of a similar reflective technology seen in NASA space blankets, Columbia Sportswear's upcoming winter apparel line excels at keeping body temperatures high when exterior temperatures are zero or below.
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Under Armour: 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts were hacked

Under Armour announced a hack of its MyFitnessPal exercise application, saying that as many as 150 million user accounts were compromised. The breached data includes names, email addresses, and passwords but no financial data.
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Video of skilift malfunction shows skiers being violently flung into the air

At the Gudauri Ski Resort in Georgia, an unexpected chairlift malfunction sent unsuspecting skiers sailing into the air.
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See better, play better. A simple philosophy belies complex tech in Adidas glasses

There's more to a proper pair of sports eyewear than simply protecting against the sun. Ron Muehlboeck, global brand director for adidas Sport eyewear, gave us an inside look at how the brand pushes innovation and offers more than just dark lenses.
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Specialized recalls more than 13,000 bikes due to faulty forks

Faulty forks in its 2018 Allez line of road bikes has led Specialized to recall roughly 13,000 bicycles worldwide. Specialized said it will replace and install new forks for free.
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Pedal with the energy of the sun on Kvaern’s solar-powered ebike

Powered by a stationary, solar-powered battery pack, Kvaern's latest ebike utilizes 100 percent solar energy for power, offering owners a unique way to remain off-grid while riding their electric bike.
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Head teams with controversial sport sensor brand Zepp on new tennis tracker

Racquet sports company Head recently unveiled the Head Tennis Sensor, a digital coach and tennis tracker it designed and manufactured with the help of the sports sensor brand, Zepp.
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Marshawn Lynch still loves his ’86 Civic, might just give you an Uber ride

Despite amassing roughly $50 million in playing money while in the NFL, former Seahawk Marshawn Lynch prefers driving a Honda Civic or Toyota Prius.
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First, LifeStraw conquered bacteria and chemicals. Now it’s getting the lead out

LifeStraw's dedication to providing safe drinking water to people all over the world took another step forward at Outdoor Retailer as the brand unveiled its new lead filtration system.
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This expanding tiny home gets less tiny at the press of a button

With just the push of a button, the tiny home on wheels designed by Tiny Idahomes expands and shrinks its compartments similar in style to an RV.
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This drone can automatically follow forest trails to track down lost hikers

A team of researchers at the University of Zurich just announced that they've developed a drone software that's capable of identifying and following trails.
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North Korea has (allegedly) engineered the world’s first hangover-free alcohol

From discovering a unicorn lair to developing the cure for AIDS, North Korea adds to its list of successes by announcing it's created hangover-free alcohol.
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Video game pioneer Atari to begin developing smart home products this year

Four decades after the release of Pong, video game aficionado Atari has announced a partnership with the France-based SigFox to develop smart home products.
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Short film celebrates first female pro skateboarder signed by Adidas

To celebrate the signing of Nora Vasconcellos, its first female pro skateboarder, Adidas put together a fascinating 20-minute documentary.
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Airstream Basecamp is back for those seeking a smaller, more affordable trailer

The updated Airstream Basecamp earned rave reviews last year, and now the travel trailer has finally come to market.
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Tour Seattle’s insane subterranean highway by drone, as it’s being built

The Washington State Department of Transportation published incredible drone footage of the ongoing construction of Seattle's new underground tunnel.
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Professional skier Troy Murphy ditched his digs for a month to embrace van life

For a month, U.S. Ski Team freestyle skier Troy Murphy gathered some friends, hopped in a van, and explored Alaska's Chugach Mountains.
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From Utah to Finland, “This is Home” hits the slopes for white-knuckle skiing

Filmed in its entirety during the 2016-17 ski season, "This is Home" follows the Faction Collective to the mountains they consider home.
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Drone footage of an insane big-wave surf rescue will make you kiss dry land

Big wave surfing is as white-knuckle as it gets but this drone-shot video of an intense rescue at Portugal's Praia do Norte is jaw-dropping.
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Zen and tranquility ripple through this artistic installation of wood pallets

Designed and constructed by the New Delhi-based design firm Mofa Studios, more than 1,000 wooden pallets went into building the Pensieve.
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Scientists unveil new ‘4D-printing’ technique that produces shape-shifting objects

This week, scientists from Harvard University unveiled a new 4D printing process that creates objects capable of changing shape when submerged in water.
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Comfort or performance? Under Armour’s high-tech foam gives runners both

At its new Portland, Oregon headquarters, Under Armour and its group of athletes and Olympians unveiled the new Hovr running shoe.
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IBM’s AI system Watson just edited an entire magazine all on its own

In collaboration with marketing company The Drum, IBM's artificial intelligence system Watson just successfully edited an entire magazine all on its own.
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Man caves don’t get more extravagant than this $950K floating home in Seattle

Located north of downtown Seattle near Portage Bay, this self-described man cave is the definition of living in style and boasts a $950,000 price tag.
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Elon Musk joins the Hyperloop frenzy as SpaceX moves forward with its own test track

Elon Musk's aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has officially named Aecom as its partner to build a Hyperloop test track near its headquarters in California.
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The U.S. Army looks to anti-missile technology to help protect its fleet of tanks

To help protect its tanks without adding more cumbersome armor, the U.S. Army and Marine Corps plan to test an anti-missile technology system called Trophy.
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The customizable Cero One electric bike hauls cargo and passengers with ease

Capable of hauling all types of cargo, the Cero One electric bike is the pedal-assisted daily commuter that's as versatile as it is fun.
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Drinks on the go: This Airstream trailer houses a full bar, and you can rent it

A company in the United Kingdom took the popular Land Yacht Airstream trailer and converted it into an uber-modern, portable bar.
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A rising tide lifts all … houses? Movable stilt homes keep you high and dry

Designed to withstand rising sea levels and the impact of climate change, the Tidal House aims to ebb and flow with the changing environment itself.
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The award-winning rEvolve tiny home has a roof deck, solar, room for your dog

At the first Tiny House Competition, an entry from Santa Clara University called the rEvolve House won the honor of being the best overall design.
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Using pulleys and strings, the Stringbike ditches the chain — and the grease

Lacking a conventional chain and cog system, the Stringbike's drive system instead uses a series of strings and pulleys.
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Archaeologists are going to map the interior of Egypt’s pyramids with cosmic ray muons

A group of scientists from Egypt, Japan, Canada, and France just teamed up to scan Egypt's pyramids in an effort to reveal one of Earth's longest secrets.
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Legs of Steel ski team builds ‘biggest jump ever’ for new film

Red Bull's latest stunt comes by way of the high-octane film, "Same Difference," which follows the Legs of Steel ski team across the globe.
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Red Bull releases special action cut of Travis Rice's 'The Fourth Phase'

In time for winter, Red Bull released an action-packed cut of Travis Rice's globe-spanning snowboarding film, The Fourth Phase.
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Heavy water doesn’t bother hydrofoil surfboard innovator Kai Lenny

Ahead of Red Bull's Heavy Water stand-up paddleboard event, surfer Kai Lenny talked about why it's the "gnarliest" race and how he prepares.