America’s Beloved Twin-Turbo Bargain Sports Car Finally Gets the Upgrade It’s Been Waiting For

Nissan is bringing the Heritage Edition back to the Z lineup for 2026, but this time it references the Z32. Along with some bronze Rays wheels, some unique decals and various other retro-inspired touches, it brings the Midnight Purple paint option to the Z for the first time.

They Live, starring ’80s wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, wasn’t a major hit when it came out, but it has had a massive impact on popular culture (for instance, Shepard Fairey’s Obey clothing brand owes its concept to the flick), achieving cult status and far outliving its expected popularity. Now, the chief prop from the John Carpenter epic, Piper’s alien- and propaganda-spotting sunglasses, is getting a replica reissue. But these sunglasses aren’t just made to look like the original shades from the movie; the brands went to the trouble of laser-scanning the original screen-used prop to ensure that these replica shades are a precise recreation down to the micron. They also feature nylon lenses with 100-percent UV protection, German barrel hinges and more.

Rumpl combined the utility of its lightweight, quick dry towels with the no-nonsense tote, yielding a multi-functional, modular design that works everywhere from the beach to the gym. The Tech Towel Tote transforms from a towel to a zippable tote with a dedicated stash pocket and paracord key loop. The antimicrobial, quick-dry material and compact design make this an ideal accessory for lightweight travel, hanging by the pool or stashed in your vehicle for spontaneous day trips. The Tech Towel Tote comes in multiple color options and a single or double size.

The “ideal” mountain bike wheel size has long fluctuated, with beefy 29ers now en vogue. But with an even bigger-wheeled rig winning a stage at the Absa Cape Epic, a new era may be upon us. Good timing for the Alpina, whose 32-inch pie plates claim significant advantages: less twitchiness at speed, more stability without sacrificing pedal clearance (thanks to increased bottom bracket drop) and mega traction courtesy of huge contact patches. You won’t be flicking around like a BMX bandit, but you’ll ride smooth and fast and plow chunder like a pro. Handmade in Northern California in partnership with Falconer Cycles, the Alpina comes in three stock sizes. 

Ècoute TH1 is a pair of premium, wireless over-ear headphones that are designed for audiophiles. It holds the unique distinction of being the first wireless headphones with a built-in vacuum-tube preamp and amplifier. This helps it deliver a warm, high-resolution sound that’s typically associated with analog hi-fi setups. The headphones support LDAC for hi-fi streaming and can also work as wired headphones via USB-C and 3.5mm inputs. According to the brand, the TH1 “combines the performance of high-end wireless audiophile headphones, a headphone DAC, and a portable vacuum tube headphone amplifier in one design.”