JBL Just Upgraded a Popular, Affordable Speaker

And the speaker still costs less than you’d think. Plus, a special-edition Mustang, Spy’s fan-favorite shades and more.

Close-up of a blue JBL portable Bluetooth speaker with textured fabric and orange-edged logo.JBL

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Hands holding a red JBL portable Bluetooth speaker with a fabric mesh exterior.JBL

JBL Go 5

The JBL Go 5 is the latest iteration of the company’s ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker. It shares the same square-ish and rugged design as its predecessors, but JBL has upgraded the sound, promising to deliver deeper bass and get 10% louder, and a longer battery life. Maybe the most notable improvement is AirTouch; if you have two Go 5 speakers, you can simply tap their sides together, and they’ll automatically form a stereo pair. JBL offers the speaker in 10 different colors.
Black JBL portable Bluetooth speaker on grass with a person playing soccer in the background.JBL

JBL Xtreme 5

JBL Xtreme 5 is the fifth-generation model of its large portable Bluetooth speaker. It looks quite similar to past Xtreme speakers, but JBL gave it a new acoustic design with dual tweeters, a subwoofer , and enhanced power so that it delivers more of a “pro” sound. Additionally, it supports a new AI-powered SmartEQ mode, where automatically adjusts the EQ based on what you’re listening to.
Black Ford Mustang with bronze wheels and red-orange-pink gradient side decal in a foggy industrial setting.Ford

Ford Mustang TLD Signature Edition

With the TLD Signature Edition, Ford has collaborated with Troy Lee Designs to create a vibrant visual package for the Mustang EcoBoost. Along with borrowing the hood, front fascia and grille from the Mustang GT, this meant fitting it with a set of Sinister Bronze wheels and nostrils, as well as a matching pony badge. Moreover, you’ll find bright graphics from tip to tail, and the interior is exclusively available in Carmine Red. Rounded out by a serialized IP badge, just 550 examples will be built in total. As such, at $3,000 for the package, it makes for a accessible in to some Mustang exclusivity.
Person running on a rocky trail wearing blue patterned sports bra and shorts with yellow socks and white shoes.Wild Rye

Wild Rye x Oiselle Pockito 6″ Short

Women-led active and lifestyle brands Wild Rye and Oiselle have teamed up on a collaborative Spring 2026 collection, featuring the Pockito 6″ Short in a vibrant, limited-edition print. The compressive shorts feature a high rise fit, 360° waistband pockets and side and zip storage to house essentials on the go. The Cool Down Aquila Bloom colorway is inspired by both brands’ dedication to creating beautiful, technical athletic apparel that allows women to achieve their goals.
Four sets of cufflinks in white and black geometric patterned boxes on a wooden shelf in front of vintage books.The Tie Bar

The Tie Bar x Frank Lloyd Wright

The Tie Bar has teamed up with the estate of legendary modern architect Frank Lloyd Wright on a collection of men’s accessories inspired by his work on Chicago’s Midway Gardens. The collection includes silk ties, pocket squares, cuff links and tie clips featuring geometric patterns and artwork inspired by the concrete “Sprite” statues that decorate the grounds.
Person wearing a black Bell helmet with green accents and black glasses holding a tinted visor in front of their face.Spy Optic

Spy Cyrus Switch

Spy’s lightweight fan-favorite frames get even more appealing thanks to one of the quickest interchangeable lens setups ever. Powerful magnets at the temples keep them securely in place yet easily removable with a light tug. Each of the five variants comes with two pairs of lenses, so you can swap in a flash to adapt to shifting light conditions or, you know, changing moods.