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Food & DrinkDid a Luggage Brand Just Make the Most Versatile Cooler Bag of 2026?
Away built its name on traditional suitcases. But its new entry into the soft-cooler market could also teach the existing power brands a thing or two.
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FootwearChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Quietly Got Its Own Nikes
Whether Nike formalizes these designs into a purchasable release remains unknown.
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MotoringSubaru Just Killed Off a Clever Powertrain Before It Even Had a Chance in America
The automaker is instead focusing on conventional hybrid powertrains.
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FootwearThe Best Adidas Sneakers of 2026 (So Far)
From record-breaking runners to reinvented classics, these are the sneaker releases that have defined the German sportswear giant this year.
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WatchesThis Fan-Favorite Affordable Indie Watch Brand Remasters Its Core Collection
Beloved New York watch brand Lorier completes a hard reset by relaunching a core collection of its four most popular retro-inspired watches.
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MotoringToyota’s Next Big Affordable Sports Car Might’ve Just Been Caught Hiding in Plain Sight
Could it be the new Celica, MR2 or the next-gen GR86?
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AudioThe Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Including Samsung’s latest announcements, audiophile-grade bookshelf speakers and a 35mm film camera that costs just $35.
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FootwearVans’ Latest Drop Borrows a Page from Clark’s Iconic Desert Boots
With its heritage-inspired sole and loafer-inspired soul, the new Skate Loafer 53 Crepe combines capable skate tech with an iconic menswear silhouette.
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OutdoorsA Prolific Knife Brand Honors the U.S. Military with a Robust, Capable EDC Flipper
A highlight of We Knife’s new Armed Forces-Inspired Collection, this stunning slicer is also a performance powerhouse.
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AudioA British Hi-Fi Elite Just Dropped a Set of Bookshelf Speakers for Rising Audiophiles
The legendary brand just launched a new entry-level loudspeaker range.
Motoring
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Adventure VehiclesThis Elevated, Overlanding-Ready Adventure Van Just Begs to Hit the Road
Utah-based Vertical Vans has whipped up a fresh Sprinter conversion that’s ready for all your outdoor pursuits.
Watches
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Best New GearThe Best Affordable Watches of 2026 We’ve Discovered So Far
Dozens of watch brands. 150+ references. One price cap. Here are the affordable watches that have caught our eye so far this year.
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsBöker Just Quietly Dropped an Heirloom Knife for the Ages
This exquisite collector’s grail stuns from every angle, but the price tag does not have to sting as much.
Tech
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AppleApple Is Quietly Giving Your iPhone an Awesome New Ability
It’s simple, but it’ll save you time and you’ll use it often.
Food & Drink
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YetiYeti Just Quietly Over-Engineered One of Grilling’s Most Overlooked Tools
The brand best known for keeping things cool has slowly crept into the grilling and cooking market with pans and griddles. Now it looks like accessories are next.
Style & Travel
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Icons and InfluenceTodd Snyder’s Signature Elevated Trucker Jacket Achieves Perfection
The Italian Suede Dylan Jacket, arguably Todd Snyder’s greatest creation, looks better than ever in a new color.
Living
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NativeThis Ergonomic Office Chair Moves Like You Do
Most ergonomic chairs are built to support a single perfect posture. Sihoo’s Doro C300 Pro V2 is engineered to support you as you move throughout the day.
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