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AppleApple AirPods Max 2
Five years after its original release, Apple has introduced second-generation versions of the AirPods Max (and this isn’t just a change to a USB-C charging port). The design hasn’t changed, but the new models have been updated with a new high-dynamic-range amplifier, promising better audio. And they now feature Apple’s H2 chip (same as the AirPods Pro 3), which unlocks numerous features, including Live Translation.
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VosteedVosteed Inferno
This is the first collaboration between Vosteed and Nick from the Stassa23 YouTube channel (and Nick’s first fixed-blade design). But the Inferno isn’t your typical fixie; it’s designed around EDC utility, embodying it with a much more compact form-factor that’s good for common, detail work. While its blade measures only 3.57 inches, it’s still thick and crafted from durable, stonewashed 14C28N steel, making it plenty strong for chopping work, should you need it. It also gets a grippy Micarta handle that offers plenty of grip and an omnidirectional rotating Kydex sheath (a proprietary Vosteed invention).
RamRam 1500 BackCountry Package
Ram just dropped a new and affordable off-road-biased package for its full-size 1500 pickup, and it’s called the BackCountry. Designed to sit in between the Warlock and Rebel trims, the new BackCountry package starts life as a Big Horn 4×4 Crew Cab and makes the best of its modest bones. Ram fitted an upgraded suspension kit, raising the ground clearance by an inch thanks to heavier-duty shock absorbers geared towards more rugged off-road use. Engineers also equipped a new electronic rear locking differential, Selec-Speed cruise control with an off-road mode, and standard 32-inch all-terrain tires from the factory. And the best part yet, the package itself is modestly priced at just $2,995 and can be had with either the HEMI V8 or the Hurricane Standard-Output inline-six.
Carl FriedrikCarl Friedrik Aluminum Carry-on
Carl Friedrik joins the increasingly crowded aluminum luggage market with its first product made of the premium, lightweight metal. The brand’s dependable Carry-on earns an aluminum shell featuring classic grooves, with steel-reinforced corners, hinges and wheels. Those wheels, by the way, are 360° Hinomoto Silent Run wheels, while the exterior features vegetable-tanned leather handles and detailing. Inside, there’s a compression pad along with two internal pockets. Three colors are available for the leather detailing: black, cognac and chocolate.
BugattiBugatti Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition
In celebration of the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s 2010 record-setting performance, La Maison Pur Sang restoration program has given a pre-series development model a comprehensive overhaul. Being the vehicle used for press activities, touring appearances, customer demonstrations and photoshoots, this particular example covered over 70,800 km from the day it rolled out of the factory. Accordingly, Bugatti refinished the exposed carbon fiber with a new clear coat, renewed the orange paintwork and updated select electronics and radiator systems to align with the production configuration. Importantly, however, the core mechanical elements from the W16 engine and gearbox remain original. It now resides as part of a passionate Bugatti owner’s personal collection, preserving the brand’s legacy of speed.
