Mercedes-AMG’s Newest Flagship V8 Hi-Riders Put Supercars to Shame

Mercedes-AMG just revealed its most powerful variants of the GLS and GLE crossover SUVs, the GLE 63 S and GLS 63. Following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the latest 63 models highlight potent V8 power and top-sec handling, all combined with the luxurious appointments one expects from the Three-Point Star and its storied performance division. But more importantly, AMG’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 gets its most noteworthy update yet, a new flat-plane crankshaft from the latest eight-cylinder S-Class. Said “M177 EVO” obviously gains even more performance-oriented updates, thanks to the AMG finishing school, but the result is 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet, allowing these brutes to blast past 60 mph from a standstill in well less than four seconds.

Microsoft’s latest generation of its Surface tablet, the Surface Pro, looks identical to its 2025-released predecessor. However, the newest models have been updated with Qualcomm’s X2 processors, which the company claims give the tablet up to 53 percent faster graphic performance and improved battery life (up to 15.5 hours). Unfortunately, the base models are $500 more expensive than their predecessors, and still don’t come with the Surface Pro Keyboard, which costs an extra $400. Available in three finishes: Platinum, Black and Dune.

Microsoft’s 8th-generation Surface Laptop doesn’t rewrite the script. It looks exactly the same as last year’s predecessors, with the big upgrade being that it’s been integrated with Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon X2 chip. According to the company, this helps it deliver up to 58 percent more graphics performance than the previous generation. Additionally, the Laptop offers longer-lasting battery life: up to 20 hours on the 13.8-inch model and up to 19 hours on the 15-inch model. The big downside? Both sized models are significantly more expensive last years models.

No handheld gaming controller can replace the functions of a full flight stick. That said, the Project X-Ray comes about as close as it gets, using an Xbox controller as the base but transforming it into a much more flight-simulator-friendly device. While it maintains the same size and ergonomic grip, the controls have been completely remapped to focus on cockpit essentials. It also features swappable modules so you can switch between helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft styles. It also gets precision sensors, maintains simple USB-C charging (with a 30-hour battery) and maintains the crucial 3.5 mm ATC headset port.

This replica of Levi’s original denim jacket is made from 13.5-ounce selvage denim woven on wooden low-tension shuttle looms from the 1950s, resulting in an incredibly secure weave. After the traditional Japanese indigo dying process, the fabric is overdyed with charcoal to add a black hue that will patina with the indigo. It is finished with signed metal buttons, copper rivets and a back cinch.

PopSockets’ Low-Pro Grip is an ultra-thin take on the brand’s iconic phone accessory. Thanks to its PopStar expansion layer, it measures just 2.6mm thick when collapsed. However, it still touts helpful features like MagSafe compatibility, an adjustable swing-out stand and a magnet for mounting your phone. You can find it at the Apple store at launch.

The 141-year-old Italian brand rolls boldly into the future with the latest generation of its flagship all-rounder, the lightest version yet, which boasts the chops to take on flats, climbs and descents with equal high-speed aplomb. The upshot is a 16-watt improvement over its predecessor at 50km/h, driven by an ultralight frame (at 750g for a size 55, it has shed 40g), aero fork, integrated cockpit, D-shaped seatpost, modern geometry, Countervail vibration-dampening tech and a Reparto Corse Wheelset. Three distinct tiers starting at €5,200 (~$6,000) open the door to a whole new world of tarmac-specific velocity.