Outdoor Technology

We have certainly entered the age of AI robots doing the jobs we formerly relied on humans for. Some are yet to do it as well, but the Pongbot Pace S Pro is the best tennis coach I've had – even if it doesn't criticize my poor two-handed backhand grip.

Rugged tech is a rapidly growing market, with outdoor users eager for everyday devices built to survive real-world punishment. Here, the new Oukitel RT10 Rugged Tablet delivers solid performance and supreme battery life – for less than $500.

The Hypershell Pro X exoskeleton might be the closest we'll get – in this age, at least – to being able to instantly tap into a type of superpower, and once you've experienced it, it's hard to go back to just using the legs nature gave you.

One of the more difficult shots to master in photography is capturing lightning manually, even if your reaction time is exceptional. It also involves a fair bit of luck, even for professional snappers. That’s where this lightning trigger comes in.

When rescuing avalanche victims or other people in cold, snowy outdoor conditions, it can be difficult to monitor their vital signs via traditional means. The MedSENS device was created with that fact in mind, as it simply goes in the ear and gets strapped to the head.

There's some pretty cool high-tech gadgetry being designed for the likes of trekkers, skiers, surfers and trail runners these days. Whether you're looking for helpful tools to jumpstart a New Year's resolution or shopping for the outdoor junkie in your life, these gadgets are for you.

Outdoor Tech is no stranger to the world of crowd funding. Its latest Kickstarter is for the BIG Turtle Shell, a wireless speaker with big sound and enough power to double as a portable charger.

Outdoor Technologies' followup to its well-received Turtle Shell wireless speaker packs a larger Armadillo shell.

Gizmag compares the specs (and other features) of the rugged Galaxy S4 Active and standard Galaxy S4.

Outdoor Technology is close to launching the Turtle Shell speaker designed for outdoor activities like cycling.