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AudioThe Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Including Sony’s newest camera, a gorgeous hi-fi speaker and a new rival to Apple’s old iPod Nano.
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Food & DrinkThe Golden Rule of Espresso Machine Design Might Be Fundamentally Flawed
New research from fluid dynamics experts is casting doubt on the 9-bar pressure standard, a benchmark that the specialty coffee world has treated as an immovable fact since the mid-20th century.
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MotoringOne of Porsche’s Most Popular Models Is Formally Coming to an End
The time to really pour one out for the current Macan is nearing.
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WatchesSeiko’s Digital Space Watch Embarks on Completely New Territory
The watchmaker enters its G-Shock era, proving retro timepieces can be playful and classy at the same time.
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OutdoorsA Venerated Knife Brand’s Restrained Blade Proves Looks Can Be Deceiving
Named after Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern in GM’s hometown of Lansing, Michigan, this blade is a solid and sturdy all-arounder.
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WatchesLuminox’s Military Diver Gets Even Tougher and Stealthier
This relatively affordable watch marks an addition to the brand’s ongoing partnership with the Navy SEAL Foundation.
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OutdoorsThe North Face’s New EDC Bag Might Be the Ultimate Budget-Friendly Option
The new Hot Shot Tote emphasizes the brand’s push beyond backcountry gear into the crowded commute-and-travel tote category at a surprisingly aggressive price.
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MotoringThis Small Yet Mighty Japanese Off-Roader Just Got Even More Badass
The Suzuki Jimny continues living the good four-by-four life.
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MotoringSlate’s Affordable Pickup Leans Into Its Most Divisive Value Proposition
A playful new collab promises eye-catching options, but you probably won’t like the implications for the truck’s price tag.
Motoring
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SUVs & TrucksWe’re Still Drooling Over How You Can Get This Classic ’80s Toyota 4×4 Brand New
The FJ70 continues proving that newer isn’t always better, but you’ll have to live in Australia.
Watches
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Automatic WatchesOris Updates Its Do-it-All Automatic Diver with a Vintage Military-Inspired Motif
The automatic Divers Date looks as classic and versatile as ever, with a new grainy olive-drab dial paired with a black ceramic bezel.
Outdoors & EDC
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BootsIs This a Beloved Heritage Outdoor Brand’s Most Versatile Boot Ever?
A venerated PNW bootmaker has developed this do-everything boot “to tackle demanding terrain and unexpected weather”.
Tech
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Affordable Hi-FiIs This Affordable Hi-Fi Player the Next Best Alternative to Apple’s Old iPod Nano?
It certainly looks the part. And it costs as much as Apple’s most affordable AirPods.
Food & Drink
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WhiskeyBuffalo Trace’s Sister Distillery Releases Two Remarkable New Whiskeys
Landing on opposite ends of the price spectrum, these expressions are both firsts for the brand.
Style & Travel
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NikeNike Just Dropped Arguably Its Most Divisive Trail Shoe Ever
The Homescape Woven is a hybrid of a hybrid, and looks like it.
Living
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CookingIs this Japanese Microwave America’s Next Kitchen Status Symbol?
The Panasonic NN-SF57RM pairs inverter cooking technology with a restrained Japanese aesthetic that puts other countertop microwaves to shame.
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