
Apple Just Quietly Changed What a Monitor Is Supposed to Be
Apple finally refreshed its monitors lineup — and the result perfectly captures both the brilliance and the blind spots of the company’s hardware philosophy.

Ben Bowers is the chief content officer and co-founder of Gear Patrol.

Apple finally refreshed its monitors lineup — and the result perfectly captures both the brilliance and the blind spots of the company’s hardware philosophy.
By Ben Bowers

The brand behind the viral Quencher's new fitness-focused insulated bottle combines several handy upgrades into one convenient training companion.
By Ben Bowers

Leave it to two of Britain's most storied names to make the most practical shoe of spring look like the most interesting one in the room.
By Ben Bowers

Dark Sky made weather personal. The team behind it is back, and their new app might make it more honest, too.
By Ben Bowers

The pottery brand that elevated the humble mug has given one of the kitchen's oldest materials a fresh, industrial edge.
By Ben Bowers

AeroPress's newest portable brewer is tougher and more refined than ever before. But those perks come at a steep premium.
By Ben Bowers

With alcohol sales in freefall and spirit-maker stocks tanking, Johnnie Walker's new Scotch feels more like a strategic SOS than a creative experiment.
By Ben Bowers

Part sneaker, part sandal, part moccasin, the Axoid looks intriguing - but also features a head scratching combo of features.
By Ben Bowers

Coca-Cola has paused production of the iconic Mexican mineral water Topo Chico, which is bad news for sparkling water fans and coffee's biggest trend.
By Ben Bowers

With Watches and Wonders 2026 on the horizon, it's time to start speculating about what Rolex has in store for the Land-Dweller in year two.
By Ben Bowers

The brand that conquered kitchen cabinets is coming for its gym lockers and office cubicles next, thanks to its most serious move into bags yet.
By Ben Bowers

This fresh roller looks like a suitcase, organizes like a garment bag, and unpacks neatly and quickly — at a price that luxury brands refuse to match.
By Ben Bowers

The Seattle-based outfitter's breakout new outerwear entry from 2025 now looks well-suited for the (eventual) spring ahead.
By Ben Bowers

The Nomin inspired devotees who swore by it and detractors who swore at it. The new Anodic backpack looks primed to do the same.
By Ben Bowers

Keep time with the industry’s most exciting new watches.
By Ben Bowers, Johnny Brayson, Brad Lanphear, and Sean Tirman

Six years on from its limited debut, the Roger Centre Court is back — quieter, cleaner, and harder to argue with than ever.
By Ben Bowers

Technivorm has released dozens of new looks for its iconic machines over its 50-year run. Yet, somehow, this complete color package is a first.
By Ben Bowers

Levi's new Pier 99 Jacket nails the relaxed, unfussy silhouette dominating menswear right now, and it costs far less than it looks.
By Ben Bowers

Two Japanese institutions, one capsule collection. Four ways to show your respect to some of the most iconic cars of all time.
By Ben Bowers

Like the Comex Sub and Domino's Air-Kings before it, this rare Pelagos is one of the best examples of Tudor continuing a fun but abandoned Rolex tradition.
By Ben Bowers