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The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
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Brooks Unleashes Its Fastest Race-Day Shoe Yet
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Kove’s New Midsize Adventure Bike Touts a Full Suite of Rider-Focused Tech
Kove drops a tempting, tech-laden ADV moto.
Today’s Best Deals: Patagonia Jackets, Filson Classics, Seiko Sports Watches and More
The best discounts our editors spotted on gear worth owning — updated as new deals land.
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The Best New Balance Sneakers of 2026 (So Far)
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The Best New Turntable Releases of 2026 (So Far)
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The Best New Sports Watches of 2026 (So Far)
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FootwearReebok Finally Resurrects Its Iconic Y2K-Era Sneakers After More than 20 Years
The collab that defined early-2000s hip-hop sneaker culture is back. And collectors who missed the original drop finally have a second chance.
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Footwear7 Ugg Releases From 2026 That Deserve a Closer Look
The brand known primarily for its focus on comfort has spent the better part of this year leaning into style, too.
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WatchesG-Shock Just Put Its Steel ‘CasiOak’ on Clearance
This stunning steel-clad 2100 is currently at one of its lowest prices ever.
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OutdoorsThe Most Significant MagnaCut Knives of 2026 (So Far)
For a couple of years now, this super steel has been a darling of both the outdoor and EDC worlds. It shows no signs of slowing down.
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MotoringToyota’s Insane Super Sports Car May Just Get Sexier by Dropping Its Top, Sort Of
The coupe apparently isn’t the only GR GT in the pipeline.
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AudioKanto Audio Just Gave Its Affordable Turntable a True Hi-Fi Upgrade
The desktop hi-fi giant has released the “Gen 2” version of its one-and-only turntable.
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OutdoorsCRKT’s Affordable New Outdoor Knife Has Some Handy Tricks Up Its Sheath
Thanks to smartly integrated purpose-built Easter eggs, the hyper-capable Altai can stay sharp and throw a spark, too.
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WatchesThe 16 Best New Dress Watches of 2026: Seiko, Omega, Breguet and More
Because sometimes, it’s nice to dress up.
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WatchesCasio Turns Its Iconic F-91W Into a Sub-$100 Fitness Watch with These New Features
Step tracking, automatic time sync via Bluetooth and a two-year battery will win over a lot of smartwatch detractors.
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FootwearNew Balance Unveils the Made in USA 2040v5, Its Most Advanced Sneaker Yet
The pinnacle of NB’s Made in USA craftsmanship, the 2040v5 pushes the limits of shoe design while maintaining the brand’s aesthetic.
Motoring
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News & Product ReleasesThe Most Notable New Camper Vans We’ve Come Across in 2026 (So Far)
From tiny Japanese kei vans to towering off-road-ready Sprinters, the segment is booming with standout releases.
Watches
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Affordable WatchesBrew’s $775 Automatic Watch Turns an Everyday Delight into a Gorgeous Stone Dial
Brew’s most popular watch is reimagined as a 1970s-style three-hander with a stone dial and gold-tone tonneau case.
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsCold Steel Has Resurrected Its Heritage-Inspired Hunting Knife for Modern EDC
The brand has revived a knife from 2012 with a heavily revised design and new materials, but the same rugged spirit.
Tech
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Hi-FiFiio’s EA13 Is a Stunning Vacuum Tube Amplifier for Old-School Audiophiles
The budget audiophile brand is getting more serious about traditional stereo hi-fi.
Food & Drink
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Everyday ExcellenceRedemption Whiskey’s First-Ever Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Kicks Off a Relaunched Premium Line
Aged six years, 100-proof, and hand-selected by master blender Alan Kennedy, the new Single Barrel Bonded checks every box for just $50.
Style & Travel
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JeansLevi’s Quietly Brings Back One of Its Rarest Pairs of 501 Jeans from WWII
The year is 1942, war is raging across Europe and blue jeans are about to change forever. But for now, the 501 is caught between eras.
Living
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Further DetailsYou’re (Probably) Using Screwdrivers All Wrong
If you’re stripping screws, check your bit standards. It could be something else entirely.
Hype-Worthy Bourbon
The 25 Whiskeys You Need to Try Before You Die
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