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Sometimes it makes sense to go with plain old batteries and off-the-shelf PVC pipe. That’s the thinking behind [Bertrand Selva]’s clever LoRaTube project. LoRa is a fantastic solution for long-range …read more Continue reading LoRa Repeater Lasts 5 Years on PVC Pipe and D Cells
Vuzix has been augmenting our reality with headsets and glasses for years, and has now launched an Extreme variant of its already widely adopted M400 wearable that’s destined for use in “the harshest workplace environments.”Continue ReadingCategory: We… Continue reading Vuzix brings wearable AR to extreme environments
Back in 2022, the strange-looking prototype igus:bike rolled into the spotlight boasting an angular frame, funky wheels and even bearings made using recycled plastic. Now the newly-named RCYL bike is riding into production.Continue ReadingCategory: Bic… Continue reading Plastic RCYL bike rides the road to sustainability
If you thought that last year’s Apple Watch Ultra was a pretty impressive adventure wearable, there was clearly room for improvement as the second generation launches – with a much brighter display, double-tap control and on-watch Siri.Continue Reading… Continue reading Apple adds double-tap gesture control to adventure-ready Watch Ultra 2
By their very nature, rugged tablets are deigned to withstand all kinds of punishment at construction sites, on military missions or wilderness adventures. Utah’s Juniper Systems claims that the Mesa Pro is the first IP68 model with active cooling.Cont… Continue reading Juniper launches first IP68 rugged tablet with active cooling
Rugged device maker Oukitel has followed last month’s launch of a smartphone featuring a built-in camp light with an ultra-tough 5G tablet called the RT7 Titan that sports a huge 32,000-mAh battery and is said to be the world’s first 5G rugged tablet.C… Continue reading First 5G rugged tablet is also a mobile powerbank
When heading into the wilds for a camping trip, space in a backpack is at a premium. Rugged phone maker Oukitel has lightened the load by incorporating a powerful camp light into its latest model, allowing outdoors enthusiasts to leave the lantern at h… Continue reading Rugged smartphone shines bright with 1,200-lumen camping light
Cyberdecks are all about custom builds, and [f4drj]’s YAHRC (Yet Another Ham Radio Cyberdeck) takes its ruggedization and power seriously. There are some great power management features, and the enclosure …read more Continue reading 2023 Cyberdeck Contest: YAHRC Takes Its Power Seriously
Garmin has announced a solar version of the Instinct 2 rugged smartwatch launched back in early 2022, which promises “infinite battery life” and comes with a built-in flashlight. The Instinct 2X Solar is also joined by a stealthy Tactical Edition.Conti… Continue reading Garmin’s latest smartwatch boasts unlimited battery and built-in flashlight
Ordinarily, we think of hand-pulled cargo carts as being one thing, and bicycle trailers as being another. The Mule wagon combines both in one off-road-capable device, which can also be mounted on a car or truck’s trailer hitch.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Off-road Mule wagon can be hand-pulled, bike-towed or trailer-hitched