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AudioTriangle Just Gave Its Beloved Hi-Fi Speakers a Beautiful and Timeless Upgrade
The French loudspeaker specialist has given its popular speaker system a stunning new look.
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StyleConverse Retools the Classic All Star Sneaker with Heritage Military Style
The company pays unofficial tribute to its military past with a one-off remake inspired by 20th-century bomber jackets.
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MotorcyclesKawasaki’s Coolest Ninja Moto Scores Its Sweetest Update Yet
The latest edition of the sporty star beautifully blends good looks, punchy power, modern tech and a nice price.
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Today in GearMonos Thoughtfully Revamps Its Beloved Aluminum Carry-On for International Travel
This tough-as-nails, sleek rolling suitcase downsizes without sacrificing functionality.
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MotoringHonda’s CR-V Stokes an Ongoing Toyota Upset with Its Best July Ever
The family hauler continues its reign as America’s number one, and it just posted a resounding sales performance.
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TechYour Apple Watch Is Quietly Gaining a New Feature to Help Extend Its Battery Life
The feature aims to stretch the Apple Watch’s infamous “all day” battery life even further.
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MotoringFord Sets Its Ambitions to Become the Performance King of the Off-Roading World
Dearborn wants to become the “Porsche of off-roading.”
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WatchesTimex’s New Retroware Digital Looks Like a Futuristic Watch from the ’80s
Equipped with a playful digital display and a surprisingly intuitive button layout.
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FootwearThe North Face Debuts the OffTrail Ultra, Its Technical Next-Gen Trail Shoe
The lightweight yet rugged new mountain shoe offers highly responsive performance across challenging terrain.
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WatchesSeiko & Honda Team Up for a Very Japanese Affordable Field Watch
A wearable tribute to a motoring icon.
Motoring
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ToyotaIn Case You Miss This Severely Underappreciated Toyota, It’s Still Alive and Kicking Elsewhere
It’s a shame America didn’t appreciate one of Toyota’s more compelling CUVs.
Outdoors & EDC
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YetiYeti Evolves Its Ranchero EDC Bag Into a Smaller, Speedier Pack with a Unique Magnetic Closure
Built to the same exacting standards as its bigger sibling, this compact alternative is perfect for paring down your kit.
Tech
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Hi-FiAstell&Kern’s Affordable Hi-Fi Player Is a Modern-Day iPod for Audiophiles
One of the biggest names in portable hi-fi is introducing a new entry-level player.
Food & Drink
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TravelDid 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.
Style & Travel
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JeansHuckberry’s Best-Selling In-House Jeans Get a Japanese Shuttle Loom Upgrade
Flint and Tinder introduces a stretch selvedge denim from Japan’s renowned Kaihara Mills to its lineup in one fit with three washes.
Living
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Darts Is Having a Moment — Rimowa and Winmau Are Betting Big on It
The PDC World Championship just posted 51.2 million viewer hours, and RIMOWA’s new Winmau cabinet may be the first luxury object to treat the sport as seriously as fans already do.
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