Kelly Hodgkins
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Kelly's been writing online for ten years, working at Gizmodo, TUAW, and BGR among others. Living near the White Mountains of NH and the Mahoosucs of Maine, she gets outside backpacking, hiking and trail running any chance she can get. And with a background in science and technology, she brings a digital know-how to her backcountry ramblings.
Peloton Tread reintroduced with safety precautions in mind following injuries
Peloton is back again with a redesigned treadmill. After safety issues plagued its previous version, the new Peloton Tread promises to be better and safer.
Influencers will keep you company as part of Apple’s new Time to Walk program
Apple's new Time to Walk program invites you to walk alongside "influential and interesting people." Laugh, cry, and find inspiration as the miles fly by.
New iFit ActivePulse feature uses heart rate to customize treadmill workouts
The newly announced iFit ActivePulse monitors your heart rate during a workout and adjusts the treadmill's speed and incline so athletes get the best workout.
Why wait? Here are some CES 2019 gadgets you can buy right now
Companies come to CES to wow us with their cutting edge technology, but most items are not ready for prime-time consumption. A handful of companies break this mold by showcasing products that are slated to hit the market right away. Here is our list of the best CES 2019 tech you can buy right now.
Shrimp from the Sahara sounds crazy, but it may be the future of aquaculture
Wild seafood populations are dwindling -- but there's a new seafood farming technique that might ensure we never run out of shrimp.
If you can fit it in your pocket, you can 3D print it with the PocketMaker
A team of Chinese entrepreneurs developed the PocketMaker 3D, a printer with a price tag so low that almost anyone can afford it.
Chinese scientists will be the first to use CRISPR gene editing in human patients
Chinese scientists are preparing to set a world's first by treating lung cancer patients with cells modified using the CRISPR–Cas9 gene editing technique.
Graphene-infused bike tires adapt on the fly to changing conditions
With Vittoria's 2016 bicycle tire lineup, you get a rugged and responsive all-in-one package thanks to its new ingredient - graphene.
Watch this rescue dog run and play on his new 3D-printed legs
3D Systems is back with a new pair of 3D-printed legs that help this disabled rescue dog walk, run, and even sit like a normal dog.
The best tech toys for kids
Hunting for the perfect gadget for your kid (or inner child)? There are ample to choose from, which is why we've rounded up some of our personal favorite favorites, whether your child is into joke-spewing dinosaurs or looking to build a custom gauntlet fit for Tony Stark.
A river runs through it: NASA finds evidence of running water on Mars
NASA announced today that Mars has seasonal rivers of flowing water, increasing the odds that the planet can sustain some forms of life.
5 best smart fitness mirrors
Looking to work out in your home without filling it with bulky home gym equipment? Then one of these smart fitness mirrors may be the perfect solution for you.
Biolite Headlamp 330 hands-on review
BioLite's new headlamp caught our attention with its featherweight LED light and innovative design that integrates the light directly into a comfortable, moisture-wicking band. Once we put the headlamp on for a nighttime trek, we never wanted to take it off. It really is that comfortable and capable.
The best Apple HomeKit video doorbells for 2022
Video doorbells keep your home safe from burglars and package thieves. Boost security and add convenience with these HomeKit-enabled models.
Stephen Hawking believes he’s solved a huge mystery about black holes
"I propose that the information is stored not in the interior of the black hole as one might expect, but on its boundary, the event horizon," Hawking said.
Astronauts will attempt to control an Earth-based rover from the ISS next month
ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen is attempting a world's first next month when he tries to control robotic arms from space using a new haptic remote control.
NASA will isolate 6 researchers in a dome for a year to simulate a Mars mission
Six NASA recruits began the longest US isolation experiment when they entered the HI-SEAS dome habitat. The year long trial will simulate life on Mars.
U.S. Department of Energy is building a car-sized digital camera with a 3.2 gigapixel resolution
The DOE is building a 3.2-gigapixel camera for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which will capture high-resolution images of the southern sky.
NASA’s latest bright idea? Using harpoons to ‘hitchhike’ on comets and asteroids
Instead of using costly fuel to accelerate a spacecraft toward a comet or an asteroid, Ono's proposed system would use a reusable tether system that would capture the comet.
New Horizons space probe heading to Kuiper Belt object in post-Pluto mission
NASA's New Horizons division continues analysis of Pluto data, while planning probe's next fly-by destination, an object named 2014 MU69 in the Kuiper belt.
India just launched its first high-definition telescope into orbit
India this week successfully launched its first space observatory as part of the country's growing space program.
Tonight, NASA’s rocket launch will light up the night sky with colorful vapor trails
People who live in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States should look to the skies tonight for a colorful display courtesy of NASA.
Trash-eating spacecraft turns orbital debris into fuel
There are more than a half million pieces of space junk that can do significant damage if they collide with a satellite or a spacecraft in orbit.