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Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Adventure Tech: Kraftwerk Mobile Power Station
Posted by Unknown on Friday, January 9, 2015
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CheapOair and Qatar Airlines Are Giving Away a Pair of Bose Headphones Everyday in January
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
I don't typically post these kinds of giveaways on The Adventure Blog, but since I consider a good pair of headphones are an essential piece of travel gear, I thought it was worth sharing. Online airfare booking site CheapOair [...]
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Adventure Tech: New Action Cameras Give Adventurers Alternatives to GoPro
Posted by Unknown
As mentioned yesterday, the Consumer Electronics Show is set to begin in Las Vegas, with hundreds of new gadgets and high tech devices being shown off to the public for the first time. In addition to wearable technology [...]
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Adventure Tech: Three New Fitness Watches From Garmin
Posted by Unknown on Monday, January 5, 2015
This week, the annual Consumer Electronics Show will kick-off in Las Vegas, where hundreds of tech companies will show off their latest gadgets and devices. This year, the hottest trend seems to be wearables, with smartwatches, [...]
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Gear Closet: Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds
Posted by Unknown on Friday, December 26, 2014
Now that Christmas is over, it is time to start looking ahead to the New Year, a time when many people make resolutions to workout more and to get into better shape. Over the past few years, there have been a number of great [...]
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Gear Closet: Armpocket Flash Smartphone Armband for Runners
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Still looking for a last minute gift for the runner in your life? Than you may want to consider the new Flash armband from Armpocket, a protective case designed for larger smartphones that comes with a couple of nice extra [...]
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ExWeb Mountaineering Round Table Part 2: Cameras, Video, and Staying Powered Up
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, December 11, 2014
Explorers Web has posted the second part of their technology round table, in which they discuss how some of the top mountaineers and explorers in the world stay connected while on their expeditions, while also documenting [...]
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Gear Closet: Kenu Highline for iPhone 6
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Awhile back I posted a review of the Kenu Highline, a product that was designed to bring a measure of safety and security to your iPhone when used in the outdoors. The concept behind the Highline is that it acts as a safety [...]
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ExWeb Hosts Mountaineering Tech Round Table
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ExWeb has posted a fascinating interview with some true luminaries from the world of mountaineering. Recently, the group got together in discuss the most crucial gear that they carry with them when they head out on an expedition, [...]
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Adventure Tech: Sonim XP7 Ruggedized Smartphone
Posted by Unknown on Friday, December 5, 2014
Adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for the ultimate smartphone to take with them on their excursions may want to check out the new Sonim XP7, a device built to withstand just about any type of punishment, [...]
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Video: Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point in the Grand Canyon
Posted by Unknown on Monday, November 24, 2014
Here's a beautiful short video that is even more impressive when you realize the entire thing was shot using just an iPhone 6 Plus. It features some amazing footage from the Grand Canyon, where filmmaker Dan Carter hiked Bright Angel Trail to Plateau [...]
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Adventure Tech: New Rugged, Waterproof Cases for iPhone 6
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, October 14, 2014
If you're one of the millions of people – like me – who rushed out to get the latest iPhone from Apple, you may be wondering which case is the best option for when you want to take your shiny new device with you on an adventure. [...]
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Gear Closet: Divoom Voombox Ongo Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
Posted by Unknown on Monday, October 13, 2014
With the rise in popularity of smartphones, tablets, and advanced mp3 players, many of us know head out on our outdoor adventures with an entire library of music in our pockets. Often, we enjoy listening to that music through [...]
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Adventure Tech: GoPro Hero 4 is Official
Posted by Unknown on Monday, September 29, 2014
Last week I posted a story about the rumors of a new GoPro camera that was said to be launching soon. The leaked information indicated that new model would be able to capture video in 4K resolutions, and include a touchscreen [...]
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Adventure Tech: Next Gen GoPro to Include Touchscreen, Capture in 4K?
Posted by Unknown on Friday, September 26, 2014
Aspring adventure filmmakers are no doubt wondering what GoPro has up their sleeve for their next generation camera. After all, the Hero 3 line has been out for several years, and the competition is starting to get a bit [...]
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Adventure Tech: Introducing the Apple Watch
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Yesterday was a big day in the world of tech gadgets. Not only did Apple unveil its new iPhone, it also showed off a new payment system that uses NFC technology to purchase things both online, and in brick and mortar stores. [...]
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Infographic: NASA - Spinning Off Since 1962
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, September 4, 2014
I don't often post infographics here on The Adventure Blog, but I found this one to be particularly interesting, and worth sharing. I'm a big proponent of space exploration of course, and it always pains me when I hear people [...]
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Adventure Tech: Jabra Announces Bluetooth Earbuds with Built-In Heart Rate Monitor
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, August 28, 2014
In one of my post-Outdoor Retailer articles I mentioned that wearable technology was a popular item at the show this year, with a number of great looking fitness, running, and mountaineering watches in the works. At the [...]
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