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If I’d seen this thing a few years ago, I’d have laughed. A headband that listens to your brain and uses your brainwaves to nudge you toward sleep sounds like a plot point from a bad sci-fi movie. Good sleep fixes more than good coffee ever could. It sharpens focus, speeds recovery, and makes long days in the field or at a desk less miserable. When a company claimed it could improve all that by tuning into my brain waves, I was — to put it mildly — skeptical. Elemind’s Sleep Headband uses neurostimulation to guide the brain toward natural sleep…

The company’s 110/110 assessment score confirms the maturity, rigor, and real-world readiness of its program to meet DoD standards and protect sensitive information. PORTLAND, Maine, Nov. 6, 2025 — Systems Engineering, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) serving highly regulated industries, announced today that it has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 with a perfect score of 110. This milestone confirms its managed services, engineering capabilities, technology platforms, and advisory offerings meet the rigorous cybersecurity requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense. “Achieving CMMC certification is significant, but receiving a perfect…

The outdoor industry lost one of its pioneers last month. Rodney Johnson, who founded Minneapolis-based outdoor store Midwest Mountaineering, passed away at the age of 76 on October 26. Johnson operated the store for over 50 years, helping an untold number of folks enjoy the great outdoors. Who Was Rodney Johnson? Johnson was an avid outdoorsman, climber, hiker, and paddler. In emails with GearJunkie, longtime store manager and friend, Randy “Rudi” Hargesheimer, recounted that Johnson was a true outdoor fanatic. “Rod was a gear-head and an adrenaline junkie, like so many of us outdoor-loving adventurers. He did everything his way,…

Ski season is here, the resorts are opening, and if you haven’t bought a season pass yet, your time is running out — at least, for the Epic Pass. Vail Resorts announced that on Nov. 16, the Epic Pass will be pulled from sale. That leaves any prospective (procrastinator) buyers less than 1 week to pull the trigger. So far, among Vail’s resort family, Keystone and Breckenridge have already opened their slopes. Vail is projected to open on Nov. 14, Park City on Nov. 21, and Beaver Creek and Crested Butte both on Nov. 23. For more projected opening dates for the…

Holiday shopping for the ultimate angler is pretty great. There are so many options for great gifts, and if the fishermen on your list are anything like the fishermen on mine, they can always use more gear on the water. Luckily for all of us, some cool new products came out this year. Whether your angler is of the fly, tackle, salt, or some other variety, there are plenty of options that will bring a smile to their face. If you don’t find a gift here that fits your fish chaser, scroll down to the end to learn a few…

DroneShield brings together leading U.S. military and national security experts to support continued expansion across U.S. and allied markets  The Advisory Board strengthens strategic engagement with government and industry partners  Sydney, Australia – Warrenton, Viriginia – 7 November, 2025– DroneShield, a global leader in advanced counter-drone technology, is pleased to announce the establishment of its U.S. Advisory Board, comprising senior military and national security leaders with extensive operational and industry expertise.& The Advisory Board will support DroneShield’s expanding U.S. operations, providing strategic guidance on growth, policy engagement, and technology adoption within military, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors. General Mark D. Kelly (Ret.), U.S.…

From dawn patrol corduroy to hidden powder stashes, the best women’s all-mountain skis are made for skiers who want to do it all. These quiver-of-one workhorses thrive on everything the mountain throws at you — smooth groomers, wind-buffed ridges, or surprise tree runs with friends. We tested the top contenders in everything from knee-deep powder to East Coast ice, skiing hard at Stowe in Vermont, Jackson Hole in Wyoming, Utah’s Powder Mountain, and more than half a dozen Idaho resorts. What follows is our A-List, the cream of the crop for women’s all-mountain skis. Whether you’re chasing the all-around excellence…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Kia is about to launch a brand-new Telluride. The three-row SUV is getting longer and taller, but it’s the design that is going to catch your attention. Our first look is at the rugged Kia Telluride X-Pro trim, and it comes with a 1960s car face and a Range Rover–like rear end. Between the front and rear, the new SUV has sleek, streamlined styling that is at odds with that nose. Big Grille, Little Identity Up front, the 2027 Kia Telluride design is all…

The Nissan Sentra has been a steadfast sedan offering for 43 years. In fact, Nissan has sold some 6.5 million Sentras over nine generations since 1982. Fast forward to the present, and sedans of all sizes seem to be losing popularity in favor of endless hordes of crossovers. Nissan even axed its own Maxima sedan in 2023, and there’s a good chance the Altima and Versa won’t reappear for 2026. But, flying in the face of this sedan slaughtering, Nissan says it expects the compact sedan market to grow through fiscal year 2030. In terms of sedan sales, Nissan will…

By Richard Johnson Posted in #Guns Love guns and looking for a career that works with them? Plenty of careers involve firearms as a core part of the work. Some require carrying a gun daily. Others focus on making, fixing, or teaching about them. The range is wider than most people think. Let’s take a look at some of what’s out there. Law Enforcement and Security Roles Police officers carry firearms as standard equipment. Local cops, state troopers, federal agents — they all qualify regularly and use guns as tools for public safety. The training never stops.…