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As Video Assistant Referee (or VAR) technology makes its debut at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the sport of soccer finally embraced the use of replay. To track its influence at the tournament, we've ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/2018-world-cup-var/

With a lightweight frame and smaller battery, the AM1 ebike from Analog Motion looks to upend the way companies think an ebike should ride and look. However, it's 20-mile range means it's hardly ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/analog-motion-am1-ebike/

Transform your regular bicycle into a fully powered electric bicycle in under 60 seconds with the GeoOrbital wheel. The fully contained electric wheel snaps on in place of your regular front whee...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/transform-regular-bike-into-ebike-geoorbital-wheel/

There are plenty of clever ways to make life a little easier when adventuring in the great outdoors. From basic kindling alternatives to pint-sized emergency kits, here are the best camping hacks...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/best-camping-hacks/

As soccer fans gear up to root for their favorite nation in the 2018 World Cup, Adidas teamed with software company BlueBite to outfit the official match ball with NFC tech. By scanning the chip ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/bluebite-adidas-nfc-soccer-ball-world-cup/

Manually striping fields with chalk or spray paint may soon be a thing of the past thanks to Nissan's latest creation, the Pitch-R, a robot capable of striping a playing field in less than 20 min...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/nissan-pitch-r-soccer-field-robot/

In a battle of smartwatch supremacy, we pit Fitbit's newest release, the Versa, against Apple's latest in smartwatch technology -- the Apple Watch Series 3. How well does the fitness-tracking gia...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/fitbit-versa-vs-apple-watch-series-3/

While many riders may scoff at electric mountain bikes, brands like BMC Switzerland have no choice but to recognize their growing popularity. After testing BMC’s new Speedfox Amp, it’s clear ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/can-mountain-biking-purists-be-swayed-to-go-electric/

With Adaptive Training Guidanc, the Suunto 3 Fitness doesn’t just keep you active, it generates a custom roadmap to achieving your goals. And at just $230, Suunto’s latest wearable manages to...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/suunto-3-fitness-review/

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 mater...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/glowforge-3d-laser-printer-launches-soon/

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...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/health-fitness/fitbit-versa-vs-fitbit-blaze/

Sporting a price tag under $2,000, GenZe’s 200-series is one of the most cost-effective ebikes on the market. But with a range that tops out at 50 miles, does it have what it takes to be compet...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/genze-ebike-200-series-review/

Garmin’s latest wearable, the Forerunner 645 Music, is a full-featured fitness tracker that doubles as an impressive smartwatch. Featuring offline music streaming and storage, as well as the ab...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/garmin-forerunner-645-music-review/

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 p...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/under-armour-myfitnesspal-accounts-hacked/

At the Gudauri Ski Resort in Georgia, a chairlift malfunction sent unsuspecting skiers and snowboarders sailing into the air. The event, which sent eight people to outpatient clinics was captured...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/georgia-chairlift-malfunction/

Californian bike company Specialized has issued a recall surrounding faulty forks installed in its entire Allez line of road bikes -- affecting roughly 13,000 bicycles worldwide. Specialized said...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/specialized-allez-road-bike-recall/

Powered by a stationary, solar-powered battery pack, Kvaern's latest ebike utilizes 100 percent solar energy for power, offering owners a unique and innovative way to remain off-grid while riding...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/kvaern-launches-solar-powered-e-bike/

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 pus...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/adidas-sport-eyewear-interview-ron-muehlboeck/

Racquet sports company Head unveiled the Head Tennis Sensor, a digital coach and tennis tracker it designed and manufactured with the help of the sports sensor brand, Zepp -- a company that has e...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/head-tennis-sensor-zepp/

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 ar...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/first-look-columbia-winter-apparel/

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, incorporat...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/outdoor-retailer-winter-2018-lifestraw-lead-innovation-award/

With the simple press of a button, Spy's new Ace EC goggles transition between sunny, mixed, and flat weather conditions, giving riders complete control over their visibility.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/outdoor-retailer-winter-2018-spy-ace-ec-goggles-innovation-award/

To celebrate the signing of Nora Vasconcellos, its first female pro skateboarder, Adidas put together a fascinating 20-minute film that showcases Vasconcellos' mission to diversify the sport and ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/nora-vasconcellos-first-adidas-female-skateboarder/

After unveiling the smaller, updated Airstream Basecamp to rave reviews last year, the company decided to finally bring the renewed travel trailer (outfitted with a healthy dose of 21st century t...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/airstream-basecamp-trailer/

We hiked, biked, camped, and backpacked our way through 2017, toting an array of outdoor gear along the way. Much of what we tested improved our outdoor experience but only three made the cut as ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/best-outdoor-product-of-the-year/

For a month, U.S. Ski Team freestyle skier Troy Murphy gathered some friends, hopped in a van, and explored Alaska's Chugach Mountains without any itinerary or place to be, and Columbia Sportswea...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/troy-murphy-van-life-columbia/

Big-wave surfing is as white-knuckle a sport as it gets, with surfers chasing waves some 50 feet or higher, and this drone-shot video of an intense rescue at Portugal's Praia do Norte coastline i...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/big-wave-surf-rescue-drone-footage/

At its new Portland, Oregon headquarters, Under Armour and its group of athletes and Olympians unveiled the new Hovr running shoe, a line of footwear it hopes can serve as the company's flagship ...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/under-armour-hovr-foam/

Filmed in its entirety during the 2016-17 ski season, "This is Home" follows the Faction Collective to the mountains they consider home. Director Etienne Mérel and skier Johnny Collinson chatted...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/this-is-home-ski-film-interview/

Lacking a conventional chain and cog system, the Stringbike's drive system instead uses a series of strings and pulleys to generate efficient movement that's much quieter than a standard bike.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/stringbike-chain-less-bicycle/