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OutdoorsGiantMouse Tapped Some of the World’s Top Tactical Operatives for Its Most Formidable Knife Yet
Crafted with input from the brave instructors at SERE East, this robust blade reflects the real-world demands of survival professionals.
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WatchesThis Sleeper Steel Sports Chronograph Gets Its Most Striking Version Yet
Too good to ignore.
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AudioThe Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Including Grado’s Classic headphones, Schiit Audio’s desktop amplifier and Sony’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar.
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Today in GearTecovas Taps Into a Divisive Trend with a Woodsy Western Collection
The beloved boot brand goes full camo from head to toe.
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OutdoorsA Cult-Favorite EDC Brand Just Outdid Itself with These Dazzlingly Retro ’90s-Inspired Knives (Exclusive)
Two of the brand’s most iconic blades get a gaming-inspired throwback treatment built on a super-cool new proprietary material.
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OutdoorsA Surprising Leatherman Secretly Co-Stars in America’s No. 1 Movie
While real astronauts rely on the brand’s versatile multi-tools, the one deployed in ‘Project Hail Mary’ is not the most obvious choice.
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MotoringVolvo’s Quickest Car Ever Is Getting an Unexpected Utilitarian Overhaul
The automaker’s compact EX30 is stepping up for a new challenge through the addition of a surprising variant.
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StyleConverse’s New Chuck Was 10 Years in the Making. The Upper Dates Back Centuries
The Converse x Noah Collection debuts two sneakers that combine modern design sensibility with legacy materials.
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TechThis Is Sonos’s New Perfect Entry-Level Speaker. Here’s Why
The Play is a portable speaker for the home. It’s the best of both worlds.
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FootwearNike’s Slim Y2K Runner Is Quietly Making a Comeback … Just Not Everywhere Yet
The once-niche performance racing shoe returns once more as a minimal, retro-inspired lifestyle stunner with a seasonal new look.
Motoring
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SUVs & TrucksInfiniti’s Most Important Car of the Year Arrives to Reclaim Its Once Gloried Past
Can the QX65 harness the spirit and popularity of the OG game-changing FX?
Watches
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Affordable WatchesThis Deliciously Retro Automatic Sports Watch Is Shockingly Affordable
The insider-favorite Parisian watch brand Merci Instruments debuts a 1970s-style steel sports watch with six distinct, gorgeous dials.
Outdoors & EDC
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SneakersNike’s Rugged Remix of an All-Time Classic Looks Tough Enough for Hiking
Hardwearing materials, including a Vibram outsole, convert the Air Force 1 into a wannabe trail chaser.
Tech
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AppleYour iPhone Just Got a Simple Yet Useful New Feature
You use your iPhone to capture videos, right?
Food & Drink
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Knives & Multi-ToolsBenchmade’s Unexpected New Knives Might Actually Be Its Most Useful Ever
The brand best known for EDC folders and tough outdoor fixed blades turns its attention to even more ubiquitous cutting tool styles.
Style & Travel
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SunglassesOakley’s Latest Reissue Has Every Right to Be a Bona Fide Classic
Even 25 years later, this obscure Oakley model remains a cutting-edge classic.
Living
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Car AccessoriesHarbor Freight’s Latest Tool Launch Brings Key Upgrades to Icon Essentials
New Icon tools are here with updated designs and added configurations.
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