Part of the fun of hiking and camping is being disconnected from our devices. But if you get lost when exploring or need to contact someone in your group, a lack of cell service can really get in the way. That’s where the goTele, brought to us courtesy of Indiegogo, steps in to help tackle the outdoors with its off-the-grid location tracking and texting capabilities.

Mastering your short game on the Golf course is just as crucial as perfecting those long drives when teeing off. So whether your skills are thrown off by poor form or muscle spasms, you could probably use some help. That’s where a new golf training system named the TYCHE T1 comes in, which should have you on your way to becoming a putting pro in no time.

If you find yourself traveling a lot, odds are you’ve faced anxiety over your luggage being sent to the wrong destination or disappearing. Tumi’s latest travel accessory, the Global Locator, aims to put your mind at ease by providing real-time location information on your bag regardless of which country it may end up in.

Chances are good that you’ve been in a Nerf battle or two at some point in your life, and if you’re like me, those experiences are probably tied to a lot of good memories. Fort Boards is bringing a new modular product to market called Blaster Boards that will surely amp up Nerf wars and more.

Smart technology and sensors are seemingly built-in to everything these days whether it’s home products or even tools and more. Nonda has already brought us its iHere 3.0 smart tracker and key finder, but now the company is looking to bring you some peace of mind on the road.

With all the different ways your lights, appliances, thermostat and everything else inside your home are becoming smarter and more integrated– it’s about time that entry into your smart home became more intelligent as well. The traditional lock and key really hasn’t changed much in years, but Latch has developed its new R Series and it’s dubbed the “first smart access system for an apartment or office building entrances and elevators.”

With Latch you can swipe your way into your home in the same fashion we’ve become accustomed to at hotels, plus there are many more features and home monitoring aids included as well. 

The smart speaker and digital assistant wars have really begun heating up. With Amazon, Apple and Google already in the midst of it, an unlikely contender has now entered the fray. Known as one of the world’s largest retailers, Alibaba has now detailed its own voice-enabled smart speaker named the Tmall Genie.

Smart devices we usually hear about tend to be enhanced versions of objects we already use on the daily. Such devices exist for the living room, kitchen, car, and more, but we haven’t seen too many smart things for bedtime.

Neuroon Open is an open-source, consumer wearable EEG (brain activity) mask that measures your sleep, supports smart meditation, and is said to provide lucid dreaming to the wearer. As sleep accounts for a third of our lives, it would be really nice to have something that could potentially make us much happier people.

There is no worse feeling than accidentally leaving your wallet somewhere behind. Or even worse when it’s missing and you have no idea where it may be. Wouldn’t it be great if you were smart enough to have left some sort of tracker in it so you could begin to locate it? Well, with the Volterman Smart Wallet (currently be funded on Indiegogo) not only is there a tracker built-in, but the wallet can also take pictures of the would be thieves who may have your wallet.

BlueSmart is one of the original Indiegogo success stories after launching the first version of its popular app-connected carry-on bags back in 2014. Now, it’s returned with a new Series 2 line that includes a handful of fresh products. That includes a checked and carry-on bag, passport holder, plus a laptop sling. All of which are smartphone-connected via Bluetooth or 3G/GPS depending on the model. More details below.

Normally if you wanted to tear-up the dirt track or speed through a forest-laden trail, you’d most likely be riding with a typical mountain bike. But as fun as tackling the terrain is, it can definitely be tiring. For those who just want the thrill of shredding through rough landscapes without the pain, Neematic’s new FR/1 eBike comes to the rescue with its custom frame design and 62 mph top speed.