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The VirtusX1 Is a Smart, High-Tech Bike Helmet With a 2K Camera and an Affordable Price
We’re living in a “smart” era, with seemingly endless smart devices emerging hitting the market, some very useful and others less useful. One gadget that’s worth to “go smart” is the bicycle helmet. Today, I’m checking out the brand-new VirtusX1, which pr...Read more -
MADE WITH THE E-BIKE RIDER IN MIND
Designed for e-bike enthusiasts, the U1 cycling helmet seamlessly combines Sena’s renowned Mesh Intercom technology with superior safety and urban performance. Powered by Mesh 2.0 Intercom™, the U1 delivers unmatched communication and audio capabilities, making it the most advanced cycling ...Read more -
Researchers develop bicycle helmet made from recyclable PLA
Design, lifestyle, and functionality are central purchasing criteria for sporting goods and accessories. For this booming market, many products are imported from Asia to Europe, which are not environmentally sustainable. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT have dev...Read more -
Virginia Tech to study, rate construction helmets
Dive Brief: Researchers at Virginia Tech are looking for ways to better protect noggins on the jobsite. After nearly two decades of studying and providing safety ratings of athletic helmets, the Blacksburg, Virginia, university’s Helmet Lab will begin developing a grading system for construction...Read more -
EU Battery Regulation is coming
The new EU Battery Regulation will gradually impose expanded and, partly new, requirements on battery manufacturers, importers, distributors, and “service providers.” The legislation applies to all batteries, without exception. Legislative requirements vary according to battery type and differ de...Read more -
How to Choose Cross-Country Ski Gear
There are two main ways to enjoy cross-country skiing (also known by the umbrella term "Nordic skiing"): You can either classic ski or skate ski. With each one, your heel is always "free" (not connected to the ski as with downhill skiing) and you use your muscles and gear to move yourself forwar...Read more -
Counterfeit Dysons and dodgy chargers: 90% of products entering UK fail safety tests
Counterfeit Dyson hairdryers with dodgy fuses, unsafe air-fryers and – inevitably – dangerous DIY converted electric bikes were among the thousands of products refused entry into the UK this year by Suffolk Trading Standards Imports Team at the port of Felixstowe, which handles almost half of all...Read more -
Cardboard helmet passes safety tests
Designer claims it absorbs three times the energy of standard helmets. Much is made today with carbon fiber, but this year the hot new material might be one that was first patented back in 1856 in England. Known as corrugated or pleated paper, it is more commonly known as cardboard. A student at...Read more -
Cycling: A Journey Fueled by Speed, Passion, and Love for Sports
Cycling is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifestyle, a passion, and for many, a profound love for sports. The rhythmic cadence of pedaling, the rush of wind against your face, and the thrill of speed create an exhilarating experience that captivates millions around the globe. W...Read more
