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OutdoorsCivivi’s Best New Knife Releases of 2026 (So Far)
From inventive collaborations to premium Damascus steel, these are the Civivi knives that have defined the brand’s 2026 so far.
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MotoringThis Detroit Automaker Just Made a Fan-Favorite Feature Standard for the Next Decade
Battling subscriptions, one free perk at a time.
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OutdoorsA Rising Knife Brand Revives Its Best-Looking, Most Compelling Folder Yet
Back by popular demand, the precision-machined pocket knife packs a rare blend of features and functionality.
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FootwearHoka’s Best New Releases of 2026 (So Far)
From the Clifton Pro to the Skyward X 2, these are the Hoka releases that have defined the brand’s year so far.
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The legendary photography brand drops a budget-friendly banger.
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FitnessFitbit’s Whoop Challenger Quietly Added a Game-Changing Upgrade
The Fitbit Air launched with great hardware and work-in-progress software. Now, a new partnership with a cult-favorite health startup may shore up the new tracker’s biggest weakness.
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Outdoors10 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed
Check out a bountiful blend of flippers, folders, fixed blades and multi-tools from the likes of Bestmade, Böker, Microtech and more.
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Deals of NoteBarbour’s Hidden-Gem Waxed Jacket Is Way More Affordable Right Now
Barbour is offering 30 percent off on an obscure Ashby-adjacent model made from a very cool tartan waxed cotton.
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MotoringThis Small, Affordable City Ride Aims for an Ambitious New Standard of Driving
There’s a new challenger inbound that’s looking to take on tiny cars like the Fiat Topolino with a convenience like no other.
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SedansNissan’s Luxury Division Is Staging Its Biggest Comeback in Decades
Infiniti’s lineup will double before 2030.
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Affordable Watches20 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, Swatch, Citizen, Casio and More
Keep time with watchmaking’s most exciting new releases.
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Knives & Multi-ToolsBöker’s New Multi-Tool Beats a Swiss Army Knife with Elegant Efficiency
The classy German-engineered outdoor essential hits a Goldilocks-worthy sweet spot of size and capability.
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AppleYour iPhone Is Getting a Simple Yet Surprisingly Useful New Ability
It’s something that fans have been wanting Apple to add for years.
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YetiDid Yeti Just Quietly Release the Ultimate Mug for Die-Hard Coffee Drinkers?
Smaller Durasip mugs proved the concept. Now a new, larger Rambler offering delivers enough capacity — and enough insulation — to make it a genuine all-day carry.
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The Best New Sneakers Released This Week from Nike, New Balance, Adidas and More
Nike, Adidas, On and New Balance all dropped noteworthy shoes this week — but the most surprising release wasn’t from the usual suspects.
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Talking PointsThe Innovative Japanese Microwave Design That’s Finally Making It to American Kitchens
Panasonic’s new NN-SF57RM brings a pull-down door, flatbed interior, and 64-point sensor cooking to a category that hasn’t changed much in decades.
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