Latest Tech News

Stay updated with the latest in technology, AI, cybersecurity, and more

Filtered by: walking Clear Filter

I wore the viral $2,000 Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton, and it supercharged my legs

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The Ultra X offers 1000 watts of power, which is the most for a Hypershell exoskeleton. It is made for people with an active lifestyle. The Hypershell is now available to purchase for $1,999. This year, IFA 2025 was mostly about smart home innovations, but I also got a refreshingly new demo at the Berlin tradeshow that hasn't left my mind since I returned home. I wore the Hypershell X Ultra exo

What Personal Trainers Think About Walking Becoming Trendy Again

From under-desk treadmills to walking pads and even going on "hot girl walks" outdoors, walking is growing in popularity as the new way to get your movement in for the day. "Japanese walking," or interval walking training, is also popular now. The Washington Post reports that Japanese walking originated from a 2007 study in Japan, which concluded that high-intensity interval walking may protect middle-aged and older people from increases in blood pressure and decreases in muscle strength and pea

'Japanese Walking' and Walking Pads Keep Trending, but Is That Actually Exercise? We Asked Fitness Experts

Whether you're using an under-desk treadmill or walking pad or going on a "hot girl walk" outdoors, it's safe to say that people are interested in walking as exercise. And now, "Japanese walking," or interval walking training, is having a moment. The Washington Post reports that Japanese walking originated from a 2007 study in Japan, which concluded that high-intensity interval walking may protect middle-aged and older people from increases in blood pressure and decreases in muscle strength and

Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax

Sitting at your desk all day is literally a pain. It’s bad for your mental and physical health and slowly turns you into a hunched-over keyboard gargoyle. You could take walking breaks away from your screen, but even then you’re still spending a lot of the day on your butt. Enter: the walking pad. These tiny treadmills fit under standing desks and allow you to rack up steps while you work. It might sound far-fetched, but yes, you can exercise and be productive on your computer at the same time.

'Japanese Walking' Is Trending, but Is Walking Exercise? Personal Trainers Answer

Also called interval walking training, a trend known as "Japanese walking" is having a moment. According to The Washington Post, though it's trending now, Japanese walking isn't new. It originated from a 2007 study in Japan that found that high-intensity interval walking may protect middle-aged and older people from dealing with increases in blood pressure and decreases in muscle strength and peak oxygen uptake. Recently, a July 2025 study also concluded that prefrail and frail older adults who

With Trends Like 'Japanese Walking,' Is Walking Actually Exercise? We Asked Personal Trainers

You've heard of "hot girl walks," but what about "Japanese walking"? It's also known as interval walking training, and The Washington Post reports that even though this technique is now going viral on TikTok, Japanese walking came about after a 2007, Japan-based study concluded that high-intensity interval walking training may help protect against age-related decreases in muscle strength and peak oxygen uptake as well as increases in blood pressure. A more recent, July 2025 study found that pre

A New Study Finds That Walking 14 More Steps Per Minute Can Support Healthy Aging

If you've been under the impression that walking has no benefits and doesn't count as exercise, a brand new study might change your mind. Published on Wednesday, the study focused on 102 prefrail and frail older adults over 12 weeks, randomly splitting them into two groups: casual speed walking and high-intensity walking. What the authors discovered is that those who were able to increase their walking cadence by 14 steps per minute had a 10% increase in the odds of improvement during a 6-minute

The Walking Dead is coming to Dead by Daylight

Play as Rick Grimes, Michonne, or Daryl Dixon as you try to escape the Trials of The Entity. Behaviour Interactive never misses an opportunity to bring great crossover content to its crown jewel multiplayer survival game, Dead by Daylight. The latest chapter will bring major characters and set pieces from the world of AMC's The Walking Dead to the game. New survivors enter the fold, as players will be able to select from two iconic Walking Dead characters. You could choose to play as Rick Grim

7 Simple Tips for Burning Body Fat at Home Without a Gym Membership

If you're looking to lose weight or build muscle, a gym membership can be a helpful tool. But with membership costs on the rise, it can also be a pricey investment. A recent CNET survey found that 25% of adults surveyed have had to cancel a subscription or membership due to rising costs and budgetary constraints. If you're not looking to add on another monthly membership fee, you may want to skip the gym and work on your fitness goals right at home. If your primary fitness goal is to reduce bod

Don't Skip the Benefits of Walking. A Personal Trainer Explains How to Boost Effects

The weather is warmer, and it's the perfect time to get outside and move your body. I'm not talking about going for a run. Trends like the "hot girl walk" have illuminated just how beneficial simply walking can be for your health. Depending on your speed, walking may not immediately trigger a workout on your fitness tracker, like jogging or climbing the stairs would. But that doesn't mean it's not exercise. A recent study in the journal Heart found that brisk walks were associated with a lower

Jurassic World and Shrek Lands Headline Universal Kids Resort in Texas

In a big turn of events Universal Studios is opening up a kid-centric theme park in Texas that will have major animated franchise appeal, with Shrek, Jurassic World, and SpongeBob just a few of brands in store for the new family-friendly destination. This news coming out right after Universal shared more details about its year-round haunt in Las Vegas has us thinking the theme park wars with Disney have begun in earnest. This weekend, pop culture fans looking for ways to help rebuilding efforts