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Bose Introduces Workout-Friendly Sport Open Earbuds

Utilizing the same runner-friendly audio tech as the Bose Frames glasses, the brand’s new Sport Open Earbuds won’t block-out ambient noise, providing safety & improved situational awareness. The bud design features no tip, rather the earbud sits above your ear canal—providing a customizable mix of your audio & noise from the outside world. They feature 16mm drivers and are IPX4 splash-resistant, offering battery life up to 8 hours at 50% volume.

January 6, 2021 / Comments Off

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Fjallraven Goes 100% Bio-Based with Tree-Kanken Daypack

The Kanken pack from Sweden’s Fjallraven is a certified outdoor classic. And the latest variant of the world’s most popular Scandinavian daypack, the 16-liter Tree-Kanken is 100% bio-based, combining a new, 100% plant-based fabric called Pine Weave with Bluesign-certified dyes & stitching. The square-shaped pack features tote handles and simple pack straps with full clamshell zip access to the main compartment.

January 6, 2021 / Comments Off

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Todd Snyder x New Balance Triborough Collection

New York-based menswear brand Todd Snyder & New Balance teamed up to create a fresh, elevated capsule of classic American-Made 997s. The Triborough Collection features the brand’s “Flying NB” logo on the quarter—which graced the original 997 when it debuted thirty years ago in 1990. Choose from navy, burgundy, or classic dad gray.

December 23, 2020 / Comments Off

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Logitech Smart Doorbell Designed for Your Apple Life

As the first consumer smart doorbell to support Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video, Logitech’s Circle View Wired Doorbell integrates seamlessly into your iOS ecosystem. Offering a 160º wide-angle view, it has a 5-megapixel sensor that captures 1200 x 1600 video in HDR. Connectivity to Apple Home app provides users with alerts and notifications. Uses iCloud for storage, sharing & managing content.

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December 16, 2020 / Comments Off

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Olive Pro Wireless Earbuds Deliver Hearing For All

With voice detection and ANC powered by machine learning, the Olive Pro wireless earbuds combine the best of mobile audio with an FDA-registered hearing aid, allowing users to hear clearly by reducing ambient sounds while focusing enhancement on a specific sound source—like the other person’s voice. 18-hour battery life & rich hi-fi audio make “affordable hearing for all” sound really good. A funded Kickstarter.

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December 15, 2020 / Comments Off

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Classic Quartz: Timex Marmont 1975 Reissue

The latest in the retro Q Timex Reissue series is the Marmont 1975 Reissue, a simple, sophisticated design from the brand’s quartz-era archive. Rendered in shiny, 38mm gold-tone stainless, the slim case features a domed crystal & a baton-index dial. At 3 o’clock, a day and date window. The black leather strap features a debossed retro alligator pattern & a gold buckle closure.

December 10, 2020 / Comments Off

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Razer Adds THX & ANC To Hammerhead True Wireless Pro

For the latest update to their Hammerhead earbuds, Razer bumped up performance, adding Active Noise Cancelling & THX Audio. With Hi-Fi sound and noise isolation, the Hammerhead True Wireless Pro also features a low-latency mode for improved sound/video sync while gaming.

December 7, 2020 / Comments Off

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Exceptional Sound, True Wireless Bud: Melomania Touch

For the development of its first touch-control wireless headphones, the UK’s Cambridge Audio, tested thousands of actual ears for fit and comfort—landing on an ergonomic design that blends intuitive controls with truly A-grade audio. They boast an integrated hi-fi amp, 7mm graphene-enhanced dynamic drivers, & Bluetooth 5.0 with support for the latest AAC and aptX audio codecs. The mobile app allows for precise EQ, extensive tweaking and sound customization.

December 4, 2020 / Comments Off

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TurboHub: World’s Fastest All-in-One SSD & Adapter

Consider your storage needs handled with the TurboHub. Pocketable, lightweight & designed to dock seamlessly with your Mac, it offers up to 4TB of compact external SSD storage & 6-in-1 port expandability. Transfer speeds are lightning fast: it will upload 40GB of 4K video in under a minute. A funded Kickstarter.

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November 25, 2020 / Comments Off

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Oddict Twig Wireless: Lightweight, Solid Sound

Black Airpods? Not really. The Oddict Twig true wireless headphones def borrow the form factor but are constructed of lightweight aluminum—a first for wireless buds. They deliver exceptional sound via 12mm & include a range of silicone tips for adaptive fit. The Twig app allows users to set personal listening preferences plus equalizer, presets & auto play.

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November 23, 2020 / Comments Off

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Snowshoes: Converse x Haven Gore-Tex Chuck Taylors

Influential Alberta-based boutique Haven has teamed up with Converse for a Chuck Taylor SMU built tough-enough for Canadian winter weather. The Gore-Tex Chuck 70 Hi is a weatherized leather Chuck featuring the waterproof breathability of Gore. Available in Black & Forest Night.

November 17, 2020 / Comments Off

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Scope It All Out with Maven’s Compact CM.1 Monocle

Powerful and pocketable, Maven’s CM.1 monocle gives you 8 X 32 magnification, good for all-around use, casual hunting, birding, and general-purpose wildlife viewing. Its small size makes it perfect to keep in your pack or car. Using extra-low dispersion ED glass, it delivers an exceptionally clear, bright, & high contrast image. Weight: 8.7 ounces. Lifetime warranty.

November 17, 2020 / Comments Off

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Lego Rolls Out 2,352-Piece Ghostbusters Ecto-1

The 1980s are alive & well in Hollywood & Legoland, too. The plastic brick brand’s latest dad-age offering is a 2,352-piece model of the ECTO-1 from the forthcoming Ghostbusters reboot. Measuring 18” long, the converted 1959 Cadillac ambulance is packed with paranormal tracking equipment & other details drawn straight from the film. Available November 15.

November 10, 2020 / Comments Off

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Nike ACG Tackles Winter Weather with Gore-Tex

Merging urban style & outdoor sport, Nike’s versatile ACG footwear line is popping off for the holidays. The 2020 Holiday capsule includes winterized, Gore-Tex clad versions of both the ACG Air Nasu & the ACG Mountain Fly shoes, offering weatherproof performance for all-terrain winter adventure. Both shoes will be available in early November.

October 30, 2020 / Comments Off

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These are the Last Pants You’ll Ever Need

The Omega Pants by Graphene-X are made to last forever. Constructed of a material billed as the “world’s toughest” called Graphene, this 3-layer stretch fabric is also water-resistant, making it ideal for hard work & hard play. And according to the results of the industry-standard Martindale abrasion and pilling test, these are seriously tough trousers—a 150K rating where most workwear fails at 50K! They feature an ergonomic cut & fit with optional convertible legs that zip-off into shorts, plus multiple pockets with YKK waterproof zippers. A funded Kickstarter.

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October 23, 2020 / Comments Off

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Analogue Duo System Revives Classic TurboGrafx Games

Analogue has built its reputation on reviving outdated Nintendo formats, repackaging them & hyping up hardcore gamers in the process. Their latest creation, the Duo, will run a pretty impressive range of old/obsolete technologies: TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, TurboGrafx CD, PC Engine CD-ROM, and Super Arcade CD-ROM—even HuCards aka Turbo Chips. It features a classic cartridge slot, controller ports, and a CD drive, giving today’s gamers access to a treasure trove of past titles.

October 20, 2020 / Comments Off

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Nike x Undefeated Unveil Kobe 5 Proto “Hall Of Fame” Edition

In honor of the late, great Kobe Bryant, Nike and Undefeated have partnered up on a special edition shoe to mark his posthumous induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The Kobe 5 Proto “Hall Of Fame” features a gold & purple colorway in a mix of luxe materials. A red-to-purple gradient swoosh features numbers 24, 8, & 10, denoting his 2 Lakers jerseys and one from USA Basketball. Release date TBD.

October 19, 2020 / Comments Off

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Victorinox Goes Dark with Ranger 55 Onyx Black

The Ranger 55 is a staple of the Victorinox line-up of Swiss Army knives. The new Onyx Black variant presents this versatile classic folder in a sleek and glossy blacked-out livery. The look is achieved using a polispectral process that adds durability in addition to style points. The knife offers 12 functions in all, including a wood saw, reamer, punch, & the always essential corkscrew.

October 13, 2020 / Comments Off

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Timex Revives a Quartz Classic: The Q Timex Reissue LCA

Translating the look and feel of its early-80s origins, the Q Timex Reissue LCA is a modern remake of a quartz classic. Its water-resistant case measures just 32.5mm square, and with its hybrid liquid crystal display, it gives you the time in analog & digital, as well as date, dual timers, and multi-alarm function, all controlled by intuitive side buttons. Choose from stainless or gold-tone stainless finish.

September 30, 2020 / Comments Off

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Stream in 4K UHD with Roku’s Compact Streambar Speaker

Roku’s compact Streambar home theater speaker is a 14” wireless speaker compatible with all Roku devices, apps, & services, offering 4K HDR streaming via HDMI ARC or optical audio connection. There is also a Bluetooth receiver and support for Spotify Connect for music as well as Alexa & Google voice assistant plus HomeKit & AirPlay2 support.

September 29, 2020 / Comments Off

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