Aliya Barnwell
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Aliya Tyus-Barnwell is a writer, cyclist and gamer with an interest in technology. Also a fantasy fan, she's had fiction published here and there. A Vassar grad, she lives in Brooklyn, NY.
There’s more than one titanium bike — why not more than one titanium lock?
The 560G is named for its weight: 560 grams is 1.24lbs, making it a featherwieght compared to other decent folding locks. It also locks closed with the push of a button.
This wireless router makes setting up home Wi-Fi as easy as plug-and-play
Luma make your wireless network transparent by letting you see who's on your Wi-Fi, and what they're doing in real time. It can even help internet addicts.
Kickstarter just cancelled that $4M laser razor campaign — so it’s now on Indiegogo
As with many developing technologies, people were very polarized on whether or not the Skarp Laser Razor was a complete scam. This doesn't help matters.
Building a robot with CellRobot is like snapping together tennis balls
CellRobot took the "body" concept and ran with it. Their round robot modules (or cells) connect to each other with a twist, and the app makes it move.
This bike helmet has your lights built in
The Lumos has a Tron vibe. With 42 LEDs including turn signals with wireless remote control that mounts on your bars, this bike helmet is next level.
The Forcite Alpine smart ski helmet is finally live on KickStarter for $800
Australian startup Forcite unveiled some teaser info about its upcoming Alpine Smart Helmet with an integrated 1080p camera, speakers, headlights, and more.
NASA’s “Twin Study” shows what half a year in space does to the human body
Astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly, identical twins spoke to C-SPAN about the twin study on the effects of life in space on the human body.
Embrace the ride with 7 essential bike apps for nav, repair, tracking and more
The fitness apps that work best with your bike, in addition to some handy apps that will get you out on the road. Strava and MapMyRide aren't everything.
Ditch the cotton workout gear and try these cool technical fibers
The proper running and biking gear needs to protect you from the wind and wet weather. If you hate feeling chilled, ditch the cotton for technical fabrics.
Work out at home with our 10 favorite pieces of indoor fitness gear
You don't have to hibernate like a bear during the winter if you don't want to. This fitness gear can turn your spare room into a home gym.
PIQ sensor gets into golf with Mobitee
PIQ has joined with Mobitee, one of the top golf apps. PIQ's sensor relays swing info to Mobitee, among the first partners to the multisport sensor company.
Siemens’ robotic spiders are like autonomous 3D printers with legs
This robot spider is a creation of Siemens, designed to spin poly lactic acid instead of silk. It could be the autonomous construction robot of the future.
Cerevo’s smart snowboard bindings light up the trails
The placement of snowboard bindings opens up options like balance tracking, which is beyond the stat tracking we've all come to expect from sports gear.
Real Glocks that look like Nintendo Zappers are all the rage on social media
Guns modded to look like the Nintendo Zapper, AKA the light-gun that came with the original Duck Hunt, are making the rounds on social media.
Velohub Blinkers are bike turn signals made the right way, plus lasers
Velohub's Blinkers gives cyclists a streamlined turn signal light system with headlight, brake light, and laser lane lights for bikes.
The best biking gear of 2016
Every year sees a fresh lineup of commuter gear for cyclists. This year's notable additions? A smart bell, a smart speedometer, and a titanium folding lock.
Snapchat users beware: Android screen-recording apps can immortalize your Snaps
Snapchat messages expire after a few seconds, but some Android users with screen recording apps can save them forever. The trick doesn't work on iPhones.
This smart bike bell helps the forgetful and says “look out!” with a classy brass tone
Add the brass bike bell to the Internet of things. Pingbell allows you to remotely ring your bell and acts as a location tracker when you park.
The Fusion Guitar is all your jamming equipment rolled into one instrument
HAL and Darth Vader collaborated on a guitar. No, not really, but an electric axe this smart would have been sci-fi back in the 80's.
Whoopi Goldberg introduces a new pot product line — here’s where you can get it
Whoopi Goldberg, the pro-pot co-host of The View has founded a new line of medical marijuana products with Maya Elisabeth of Om Edibles.
Critical Cycles Harper Coaster review
Critical Cycles Harper is a $199 bicycle you can put together in 15 minutes, and look good riding, but is it really viable transportation?
Aftershokz Trekz Titanium review
Sweat-proof headphones that let you hear the driver about to run you over? Yes, please.
Make any dumb heavy bag smart with the Impact Wrap
It's impractical to take a heavy bag from gym to gym, but Impact Wrap can to smarten up the average bags and is more like a canvas pillowcase made to punch.