Livall is back, with a new-and-improved smart bike helmet

Six years ago, Chinese manufacturer Livall debuted one of the first “smart” bicycle helmets. Well, the company is still at it, with a lighter, sleeker new model that’s currently on Indiegogo.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Helmets, I… Continue reading Livall is back, with a new-and-improved smart bike helmet

Cooksy tech “watches over you” as you cook, and tells you what to do

Following a recipe may seem foolproof enough, but the problem is … most recipes can’t tell if you’re doing something wrong. That’s where the Cooksy system comes in, as it actually watches the user’s stovetop as they cook.Continue ReadingCategory: Aroun… Continue reading Cooksy tech “watches over you” as you cook, and tells you what to do

GoSun’s portable solar fridge/freezer packs serious off-grid cooling

GoSun has long relied on the Sun as the power source for its off-grid cooking systems, and two years ago it directed the Sun’s radiant energy toward cooling, adding the Chill portable fridge to its solar-powered lineup. Now it expands with the all-new … Continue reading GoSun’s portable solar fridge/freezer packs serious off-grid cooling

LeFeet C1 modular underwater scooter does double duty

A couple of years ago, LeFeet announced its S1 modular electric underwater scooter. The Chinese manufacturer is now back again, with the less expensive C1 model – and it can do more than just scoot underwater.Continue ReadingCategory: Marine, Transport… Continue reading LeFeet C1 modular underwater scooter does double duty

Thor ebike thunders along urban roads or into the wilderness

Brit ebike maker E Movement has pedaled out on its latest model, a UK road warrior named Thor that’s pitched as an all-weather and multi-terrain ride combining a Bafang drive system with a Samsung battery for up to 80 miles of assisted range per charge… Continue reading Thor ebike thunders along urban roads or into the wilderness

Collapsible Bonfire pit puts wood fire cooking power in your pocket

Open-fire cooking you can carry anywhere, the new Alpha Bonfire from Japanese startup The Brand Labo collapses flat into a smartphone-sized package small enough to drop in a pocket. It carries easily by foot, luggage or light vehicle, building into a m… Continue reading Collapsible Bonfire pit puts wood fire cooking power in your pocket

Lightweight folding chair uses trekking poles as part of its frame

Many hikers use trekking poles, plus they carry a folding camp chair in their backpack. The TrekChair is designed to both save space and reduce weight, by integrating the poles into the chair’s frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: H… Continue reading Lightweight folding chair uses trekking poles as part of its frame