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WatchesThis Robust Modern GMT Pilot’s Watch Gets a Glowing Upgrade
Bell & Ross enhances its flagship watch, the BR-03 GMT, with a ton of lume and a gorgeous smoky green dial.
By Brad Lanphear
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AudioMcIntosh’s New Home Theater Component Is Reserved for Extreme Audiophiles
The brand says it serves as the centerpiece of a reference-grade private home theater system.
By Tucker Bowe
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Today in GearAston Martin Just Built Its Most Badass Concept Ever, and It’s an Off-Roader
Aston Martin teases its off-roading aspirations with a new Call of Duty-bound concept.
By Gear Patrol
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Today in GearThis Luminox Watch Is Designed to Get Beat Up
The Adventure Watch pairs a heritage-inspired design with 200-meter water resistance, military-grade construction, and a glow that lasts up to 25 years.
Presented By Luminox
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OutdoorsMerrell Pulls Out All the Stops for Its Most Elite Trail Running Shoe Ever
After half a decade of refinement and thousands of miles of test runs, the MTL SpeedArc Peak makes its debut.
By Hayley Helms
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WatchesThe Definitive Retro Automatic Dive Watch Gets a Full Titanium Upgrade
Doxa’s Clive Cussler series overhauls the iconic SUB 300 with a full titanium case, including a newly developed sandwich dial design.
By Brad Lanphear
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FootwearConverse’s Iconic ’70s Sneaker Gets a Playful Redux for a New Era
Partnering with Tyler, the Creator’s Golf le Fleur label for this exaggerated take on the legendary basketball shoe.
By Ethan Brehm
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OutdoorsThe King of Off-Grid Hot Showers Finally Made a System for Casual Car Campers
Portable hot shower systems used to thrive only in custom overland rigs. The Joolca HOTTAP Go changes that calculus for even casual campers willing to pay for the convenience.
By Ben Bowers
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MotoringWagon Enthusiasts in America Could Be Treated to a New Option in the Near Future
BMW might be convinced that there’s demand for a fresh long-roof in the States.
By Chris Chin
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MotoringToyota Is Shelving One of Its Coolest Hatchbacks, and It’s for the Better
A rad, retro-inspired option is kicking the bucket after this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone in its entirety.
By Gray Van Dyke
Motoring
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SedansOne of Nissan’s Most Popular Models Comes to an End After Nearly 40 Years
The Altima is giving its life so the Sentra can be spared.
By Chris Chin
Watches
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Tool WatchesPanerai’s New Race-Ready Tool Watches Are Surprisingly Sleek
Monochrome masterpieces.
By Johnny Brayson
Outdoors & EDC
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Knives & Multi-ToolsVosteed’s Ultra-Thin Titanium EDC Knife Gets a Sneaky Utilitarian Upgrade
It fixes one of the biggest gripes I have with this blade, all while retaining everything that made it great to begin with.
By Sean Tirman
Tech
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Everyday ExcellenceYour iPhone’s Spotify App Is Getting a Cool New Ability
The new feature is something most Spotify subscribers will find quite useful.
By Tucker Bowe
Food & Drink
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YetiDid Yeti Just Quietly Release the Ultimate Mug for Die-Hard Coffee Drinkers?
Smaller Durasip mugs proved the concept. Now a new, larger Rambler offering delivers enough capacity — and enough insulation — to make it a genuine all-day carry.
By Ben Bowers
Style & Travel
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NikeNike’s Bespoke Reissue of Its Samba-Alternative Shoe Scores Major Points
Chances are, you’ll never guess the big-name pro athlete the brand tapped to help unveil this craft-focused capsule.
By Sean Tirman
Living
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CoffeeThe 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.
By Ben Bowers
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