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Breakdown: NASA Z-2 Spacesuit
NASA’s newest spacesuit, the Z-2, departs from past designs and even used crowd sourcing (for a few minor bits).
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TechBreakdown: Lytro Illum
Back in 2011, when Lytro introduced the Light Field, critics gasped in amazement at the camera’s ability to refocus pictures after the shutter snap… and in horror at the angular, boxy design.
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OutdoorsBreakdown: Wilson Smart Basketball
We break down a basketball designed by Wilson and SportIQ, which knows whether your last shot was a miss or a make and provides an in-app map of your game, showing you exactly what part of your game needs the most work.
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ArchiveBreakdown: Writer’s Shed by Weston, Surman & Deane
To get any work done, it helps to have a quiet, simple study, which is why so many writers seek country solitude. But how do city writers find their zen?
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ArchiveBreakdown: TrackingPoint Smart Rifle
TrackingPoint’s XactSystem Precision Guided Firearm System — which comes standard with an Integrated Networked Tracking Scope, Guided Trigger, and Tag Button — turns any layman into a marksman at up to 3,600 feet, depending on model. Terrifying?
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ArchiveEverything You Need to Know About the Olympic Slopestyle Course
Despite being created by a famous course designer, the Olympic Slopestyle course has drawn criticism from many competitors — and a few have even been injured during practice runs. It’s a dubious start for a brand new Olympic event for both skiers and snowboarders.
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WatchesBreakdown: Bulova Precisionist Chronograph
We know you competitive types. For timing grocery runs down to a thousandth of a second, the Bulova Precisionist Chronograph ($799) is one of the most impressive timepieces out there.
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TechBreakdown: Meridian Signature Reference System
Smart folks in Cambridge, Massachusetts have estimated that the average American will spend a little under five and a half years driving during their lifetime. Meridian Audio and Land Rover have teamed up to make those years a bit more enjoyable.
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TechBreakdown: iPad Air and iPad Mini 2
The original iPad’s unveiling generated a buzz world-over, and for good reason: it looked like something out of the Jetsons, and brought to life Steve Jobs’ dream of a portable, easy-to-use device that allowed users to connect to the Internet, play games, and consume media. Although some didn’t see the value (as Tim Cook gleefully pointed out in yesterday’s Apple Keynote), it was undoubtedly a commercial success.
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TechBreakdown: Samsung Galaxy Gear
Pebble, Toq, Smartwatch 2, Cupertino Wristbeauty — how did the explosion of the “smart watch” segment catch us so by surprise? While we were busy reeling, the Samsung Galaxy Gear ($299) for Galaxy Note 3 (and soon, the Galaxy S4 and SIII) has been declared potentially the best option yet.
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WatchesBreakdown: Zenith Stratos Flyback Striking 10th
Zenith has had its share of ups and downs. After decades of success making watches for everyone including Mahatma Gandhi, the brand may have reached its zenith (sorry) in 1969 with the release of the El Primero chronograph, arguably the world’s first full-rotor self-winding chronograph.
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WatchesBreakdown: Tissot T-Race Touch
In this age of touchscreens, electronic this, and digital that, you might be thinking the good old analog timepiece — you know, actual hour and minute hands pointing to numbers on a dial — might be in grave danger. This is especially true in racing applications where hundredths of a second are pretty important.
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HomeBreakdown: RoboReel
You know those videos from the 50s promising a future of flying cars and robo-butlers by the year 2010? Well say hello to what we’ve managed to conjure up in those 60 years: the RoboReel ($649).
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FootwearBreakdown: Red Wing Heritage 875 and 877 Boots
Red Wing’s heritage department has just relaunched the company’s classic 875 and 877 boots with the same Oro Legacy leather as the 1952 originals, bringing character and patina back to the line. Whether you choose the 875 or 877, you’ll get the same Minnesota-made quality that Red Wing has always been known for — and a boot that will last you through countless adventures.
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TechBreakdown: Mac Pro
In July 2003 picture messaging was a luxury, SARS was a global concern, and Apple had just introduced its futuristic and incredibly powerful Power Mac G5. The drilled-out brushed aluminum tower looked like a prop from The Matrix Revolutions (also debuted in 2003, not worth remembering).
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WatchesBreakdown: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar
Hope you’ve been taking care of yourself. The A.
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WatchesBreakdown: Breitling Emergency 2
“WARNING: Use Only In Case of Real Emergency.” These words are engraved on the caseback of the new Breitling Emergency 2, and you’d better take heed. Pull out the antenna to impress your buddies at your backyard barbecue and two things will happen: (1) a helicopter will land on your patio, and (2) you’ll pay an unpleasant fine for setting off a false search and rescue mission.
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MotoringBreakdown: Land Rover Defender LXV 65th Anniversary
Sometimes being American causes us great pain, especially when it comes to rides we can (1) never afford (which seems to occur often) and (2) never see in the States.
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OutdoorsBreakdown: Lansky Tactical Apocalypse Survival Kit
No, it’s not made especially for a zombie outbreak. The Lansky T.A.S.K.
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MotoringBreakdown: Jaguar XKR-S GT
Car guys dream of acquiring their own personal track monster. Some are bare bones beasts, as comfortable as a ride on the Coney Island Cyclone; others bear witness to modern sport-luxury.