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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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MotoringRam’s 1500 Pickups Are Returning to the V8 Option Truck Fans Really Want
A new report indicates that the brand will be dropping its mild-hybrid assistance from the 5.7-liter Hemi going forward.
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AudioAstell&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.
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FootwearSalomon Updates Its S/Lab Genesis Trail Runner for the First Time in Four Years
Slight tweaks to the high-performance shoe improve comfort, protection and long-distance capability.
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MotorcyclesBMW’s R 1300 GS Looks to Be Getting a New Adventure Bike Flagship
New spy photographs suggest that the brand’s Motorrad division is cooking up a fresh boxer-powered M bike after all.
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WatchesPanerai’s Iconic Dive Watch Lightens Up with a Proprietary Carbon Case
The iconic Luminor Marina case is upgraded with Carbotech, a proprietary carbon fiber and polymer compound 64 percent lighter than titanium.
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MotoringNissan’s Newest Camper Van Is Enough to Put Volkswagen on Notice
Eifelland ‘s take on Nissan’s new electrified van raises the bar on off-the-grid glamping.
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FootwearVans’ Weatherproof Sk8-Hi Takes a Walk on the Wild Side
The Sk8-Hi Waterproof Insulated Shoe maintains its cold-weather capability while layering in two distinctive new looks.
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FootwearClarks Revives Its Lightest Wallabee Shoe Without Compromising Its Signature Style
The nearly 60-year-old silhouette finally sees its best reinterpretation brought back and improved for the modern day.
Motoring
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SedansToyota Will Update Your Old Model with Modern Tech to Keep It Fresh
Not feeling any of Toyota’s or Lexus’ newer models? They got you covered.
Watches
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Quartz WatchesBulova and Shelby Join for a Racing Chronograph Inspired by the Iconic Daytona Coupe
One of the most historic American watch brands celebrates the 50th anniversary of a motorsports legend with this chromed-out watch.
Outdoors & EDC
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Peak DesignPeak Design’s New City Line Bags Introduce a Game-Changing Feature
The six-pack of crafty, urban-ready carryalls stay true to the brand’s rep for low-profile, high-touch releases.
Tech
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AppsYour iPhone Is Getting a New iMessage Feature That You’ll Actually Use
It fixes a common and frustrating issue with the Messages app.
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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Nativeadidas Has Everything You Need for Back to School
A matching tracksuit. A Care Bears collab. The Samba. A backpack built for the daily grind. August is the right time to shop adidas.
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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