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Latest Strava Updates Use AI to Recommend Routes, Level Leaderboards, and More

Strava Routes gets big updates, and the company continues to police its leaderboards and PRs for greater integrity.

Written by M.T. Elliott May 21, 2025

Which Cycling Navigation App to Choose? Top Tech Tested Head to Head

There is a plethora of cycling navigation apps on offer. Our intrepid adventure cycling tested the most popular ones and this is his report.

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl July 26, 2024

A Year With Whoop 4.0: A Personal Trainer Weighs In

The Whoop 4.0 provided incredibly insightful evidence of things that affected my sleep, recovery, and ability to perform.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 12, 2023

Aspect Avy Review: App Could Prevent Needless Avalanche Deaths, Claim Developers

Aspect Avy is a new avalanche risk assessment app that raises the bar for acceptable hazards to help its users stay safer in avalanche terrain.

Written by Berne Broudy November 09, 2023

Omnia Fishing App ‘Premium PRO’ Members Get 30,000 Lake Maps, 10 Layers of Info

Omnia Premium Pro unlocks thousands of lakes combined with the brand’s library of fishing reports compiled by local anglers.

Insta360 Flow Stabilizer Review: Great Action Shots With AI Gadget

AI is changing a lot of industries — but tech may be the biggest. Here’s all the coolness AI brings to a smartphone gimbal for…

Written by Cameron Martindell September 15, 2023

These 6 Apps Could Save Your Ass in the Backcountry

These iOS and Android emergency alert apps can help keep you connected to your friends, family, and emergency services while traveling in the backcountry.

Written by Kraig Becker August 01, 2023

Strava for Rock Climbing? Kaya App Sees Big Opportunity

Kaya aims to offer climbers everything they need in one app, from digital guidebooks and beta videos to gym routes and athletic analysis.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 25, 2023

Off-Pavement Adventure Planning Has Never Been Easier: onX Offroad Route Builder Has Arrived

The onX Offroad app brings easy-to-use Route Builder to your browser and smartphone with a wealth of crucial information.

Written by Evan Williams April 03, 2023

‘watchGPT’ Brings AI Chatbot to Apple Watch

If you already love ChatGPT and wish you could take it everywhere, meet your new best friend: watchGPT.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 09, 2023

Backlash: Strava Issues Apology for Recent Price Hikes

The platform faced criticism in the opening weeks of 2023 after basing its price increase on an opaque, confusing set of factors.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 25, 2023

Vanspace 3D Software: Design Your Dream Campervan With Ease

Campervan buildouts can be tedious and time-consuming. Check out the Vanspace 3D software tool that helps you visualize before you build!

Written by GJ Staff December 16, 2022

onX Offroad Gets Snowmobile-Focused Updates: Access SNOTEL Data, Updated Snow Mode

With onX Offroad’s timely 2022 update, snowmobile lovers have a new option for staying safe while exploring the backcountry.

Written by Andrew McLemore November 11, 2022

Rock Garden App Offers 3D Topos of Crags, Will Pay Climbers for Mapping

A new climbing app brings 3D maps and climbing topos to cellphones. Early adopters get lifetime access and support the American Alpine Club.

Written by Andrew McLemore October 13, 2022

Insta360 Launches ‘One RS’ Swappable-Lens Action Camera

Both 4K wide-angle and 360-degree video with the same affordable camera? Thanks to swappable lenses, the Insta360 ONE RS delivers an all-in-one unit.

Written by Sam Anderson March 22, 2022

COROS Rolls Out CORE Body Temperature Integration in Its GPS Watches

The brand’s introduction of CORE body temperature integration is a first for the segment and could put COROS watches on more wrists.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 24, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Win an Ultra-Personalized Nutrition System From InsideTracker

This week, one lucky winner will receive Ultimate Tests, Inner Age Tests, a DNA Kit, and a review with a dietician.

Invoxia’s Smart Dog Collar Is a Fitness Tracker for Your Pooch

Invoxia’s wearable tech for pets is the first consumer device to use artificial intelligence to monitor pet health. The brand says the dog collar delivers…

Written by Sam Anderson January 06, 2022

Cycling App Zwift to Launch Smart Bike and Trainer

Zwift’s forthcoming Ride indoor bike and Wheel trainer are the tech company’s first tangible entries to the fitness market.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 05, 2022

‘The More You Move, the More You Hear’: Clif Bar Releases Motion-Activated Music

Through ‘Remix in Motion,’ Clif Bar and multiplatinum musician Mike Posner are teaming up to raise money for social justice. And they want you to…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 12, 2021

Wahoo Pedals Into New Training Territory With ‘Immersive’ SYSTM App

Wahoo’s cycling trainers populate the pain caves of pros and joes alike. Now, the company is making a move in the software space with a…

Written by Sam Anderson September 28, 2021

Gaia GPS Brings In-Car Backcountry Navi to Android Auto

Gaia GPS now brings its exhaustive map collection and backcountry capability to Android Auto and Google, for total in-car, on-phone, and on-trail navigation.

Written by Sam Anderson July 28, 2021

Used Gear on Your Phone: Pastimes App Launches Mobile Gear Exchange

The Pastimes mobile app has launched a new marketplace function to help outdoor enthusiasts buy and sell gear to like-minded adventurers.

Written by Mark Wilson July 02, 2021

Off-Grid Communication Made Simple With ZOLEO

The ability to connect with home and emergency services is key when out of cellular range. The ZOLEO satellite communicator is there when you need…

Written by GJ Staff June 23, 2021

Prairie Dash: This Addictive Online Drinking Game Benefits America’s Largest Nature Reserve

High West Distillery will donate $1 to the American Prairie Reserve for every game of Prairie Dash played this month.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 01, 2021

‘The Climber’s App’: Behind the Screen of KAYA

The newly minted CEO of KAYA Climb, Kimberly Ang, gives us an inside look at the KAYA app, and the beta needed to build stoke…

Written by Amath Diouf May 28, 2021

onX Backcountry: Safety, Navigation Tools for Hikers and Skiers

OnX Backcountry combines detailed map overlays with guidebook descriptions and route photographs to help hikers and skiers explore more terrain.

Written by GJ Staff May 06, 2021

Run Continental Tires on a Virtual Bike in Red Bull’s MTB Mobile Game

Red Bull’s Bike Unchained mobile app game just got an upgrade. Now, you can run brand-new Continental tires on your (virtual) bike.

Written by Mary Murphy April 19, 2021

Better Living Through Data: InsideTracker Blood Test Maps a Healthier Lifestyle

InsideTracker wants to help you reach your health and wellness goals based on your personal data. Save 25% on your unique plan now.

Written by GJ Staff February 17, 2021

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