Today in Gear: How Sci-Fi Influenced Smartwatch Design, Everything You Need to Know About Away Luggage & More

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Sports Cars Don’t Get Any Better Than the Aston Martin Vantage

Aston Martin

Aston Martin’s entry-level Vantage may not be the fastest car under $200,000 — but it’s certainly the one you’ll feel coolest driving.

How Science Fiction Influenced Modern Smartwatch Design

Dick Tracy

Smartwatch designers looked to fictional inventions of the past for inspiration. Here’s what they got right, and what they have yet to achieve.

Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Away Luggage

The billion-dollar company that shook up the luggage industry markets itself as an inclusive travel lifestyle brand with direct-to-consumer prices and modern design.

10 Gadgets Under $25 That Belong in Every Home Office

These are our favorite essential gadget and desktop accessories, and they’re all very, very affordable.

You Can Completely Customize This Tech-Packed Smartwatch

Eric Rossier / Alpina

The new Alpina AlpinerX Alive smartwatch offers extensive personalization options and new outdoor-focused fitness applications.

I Switched to iPhone After 10 Years on Android. Here’s Why, and What I Miss Most

Apple

It wasn’t nearly as hard as I expected.

This Electric Car Company Wants to Blow Tesla’s CyberTruck Away

Nikola

This zero-emission truck will have 906 horsepower and up to 600 miles of range.

This $7 Tool Is a Must-Have for Chemex Owners

Chemex

If you brew with a Chemex, this tiny accessory will keep your coffee hotter for longer and keep out pollutants.

If VW Makes an Electric Hot Hatch, It Could Look a Lot Like This

Seat

One of VW’s European brands unveiled a new electric hot hatchback, that looks markedly like a hot version of an ID.3.

‘Yellowstone’ Is Back and You Can Actually Buy the Coolest Jacket from the Show

Seat

Luke Grimes’ Kayce Dutton returns, wearing a vintage-inspired jacket made by Freenote Cloth.

This New Luxury Sedan Isn’t Just a Cool Car — It’s a Great Deal

The G80 isn’t just more stylish for 2021 — it’s cheaper than the competition.

One of Omega’s Classic Dress Watches Now Comes in an Upgraded 41mm Format

Omega

The new, fifth-generation Constellation is available in a larger case with a ceramic bezel.

The Best New Knives and EDC of July 2020

Recently, Drop teamed up with Quiet Carry, Field Notes released a heavy-duty notepad, Benchmade revealed a unique tool and more.

Thunderbolt 4 Is Coming, Here’s What You Need to Know

Intel

It is aimed at multitaskers.

Keep Your Seltzers. The Best Summer Beer There Is Just Got Better

Bell’s

Argue all you want: Bell’s Oberon Ale is the ideal summer beer, and by god, mangoes only make that more true.

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