Outdoor Swimmer | July/August 26
Technology and open water collide in our biggest issue yet, 100 pages exploring how the digital world is seeping into our swimming lives. From smartwatches to AI, we dig into what tech gets right, and where it gets in the way.
Editor Ella Foote shares her own push and pull with gadgets, from a beloved old Speedo Aquabeat to her wariness of AI. It's the thinking behind our cover too: illustrator Hannah Maia's swimmer, eyes fixed on her smartwatch, oblivious to the crocodile ahead.
Inside, meet Tidelight, the lamp that mirrors the tide at your favourite beach, discover waterproof headphones built for streaming in the water, and read Adele Benson's take on content creators building real community online.
Plus, can you spot the AI generated images hidden in these pages?
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Outdoor Swimmer July/August 26.