Powered by a 400-horsepower all electric motor, the new Porsche Taycan is the brand’s entry-level electric sedan. EPA efficiency has not yet been released but it is a rear-wheel drive design with a 0-60 time of 5.1 & a top speed of 143. Its 79.2-kWh battery pack supports DC Fast Charging. Arriving Spring ’21.
With its eye-catching cast aluminum frame, low center of gravity and a hub motor that hits 14.5-kW at peak power, SONDORS Metacycle is fast but not so furious. It moves in silence but boasts a top speed of 80MPH and a range of about 80 miles. Sleek, streamlined function for that urban commute or Sunday spin. The removable battery recharges in about 4 hours.
Equipped with a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, Samsung’s new flagship phone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra boasts a quad-rear camera system now featuring dual telephoto lenses for 100x zoom. It shoots 4K video at 60fps, and new features like shake-free Zoom Lock and improved Night Mode make it a more versatile media tool, too.
Designed to give your pets effortless indoor/outdoor access, the MyQ Pet Portal offers security & seamless smart home connectivity, all without cramping the style of your home. The portal comes integrated in a select offering of Kolbe doors with material and color options to fit pet parents’ modern home aesthetics. A bluetooth collar sensor enables you & your pet to have complete control & monitoring of access from anywhere.
Samsung will arrive at CES this week with a spate of new technologies to show-off in their latest & greatest TVs. Among them, QLED, a quantum display technology that promises to bring unrivaled clarity & color to their top-end 8K models. These premium displays also offer solar-powered remotes, integration of its Samsung Health Smart Trainer system for seamless on-screen workouts, and Game Bar, to quickly toggle to the proper aspect ratio for your gaming systems.
With an updated design inspired by the all-new Wagoneer, the forthcoming 2021 Grand Cherokee L, is a more luxurious 3-row SUV. It will be available with 3 powertrain options & later in the year, a variant offering 2-row seating. LED lighting, oversized wheels and upgraded interior details mark the L as a more refined yet off-road capable ride truly worthy of the Jeep nameplate.
Dell’s new curved 40-inch monitor is a wraparound big-screen for your desktop. The 40-inch wide UltraSharp 40 Curved Monitor is a stunning 5K2K display that covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut with specs not far off from Apple’s top-of-the-line Pro Display XDR. 300 nits brightness, 21:9 aspect ratio, and an impressive array of ports, including dual HDMI & Thunderbolt. Slated to launch on January 28.
With a design inspired by the sleeping pods from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Jupe Outdoor flat pack shelter is a future-ready and functional shelter with just the right amount of luxe. Easy to assemble in just one hour, the 111-square-foot canvas glamping tent features wi-fi & solar powered battery plus a queen-size Nectar mattress, Baltic birch wood flooring, dimmable LED lighting, and plenty of storage. Available for pre-order now.
Guys likes Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Tiger Woods run a Cameron putter so …maybe it’s time to plus-up. The Scotty Cameron Super Rat 1 Masterful is a 34” handmade custom putter milled from German Stainless Steel & featuring Cameron’s signature styling. If it swings as good as it looks, ’21 could really be your year.
Los Angeles-based audio hardware startup Syng—creators of Apple’s HomePod speaker—are rolling out a Spatial Audio speaker of their own. The orb-shaped Cell Alpha delivers immersive, room-filling sound with 7.1 channel surround. The 360º speaker array consists of a pair of chunky woofers, a 6-pack of tweeters & mid-range drivers, plus three microphones which function to continuously “tune” the audio to the space.
The 850W Swiss-made Stromer ST5 e-bike is among the world’s first to be equipped with an ABS braking system. Developed with Italy’s Blubrake, this advanced braking system features an integrated electronics module in the bike’s top tube, an actuator connected to the front disc brake, & a wheel speed sensor. Sensing the front wheel locking up, the system intervenes, managing front brake pressure to prevent a lockup. Aside from safer stopping power: the ST5 delivers a top speed of 28 MPH & a range of 112 miles.
Emerging from 2020 lighter & more powerful is an impressive feat but Ducati’s legendary Monster has done it. The aluminum trellis frame of the 2021 Ducati Monster holds a more powerful version of the 937-cc Testastretta 11° twin; upgraded to output 111 horses with inspiring levels of torque, all while shaving 40-pounds off the weight. Insane, actually.
With the launch of the 2021 Tremor Edition, Ford is offering yet another new factory package in the F-150 lineup. This one is all about off-road upgrades but doesn’t go full Raptor. Powered by a 3.5-liter V6, the Tremor includes beefed-up suspension and shocks to give it a stance that’s an inch wider than stock plus there’s a bash plate underneath. Equipped with standard 4WD, it rides on 33-inch AT tires mounted on matte-finish 18s. The interior upgrades are pretty slick too.
Measuring in at 48-inches, the Beovision Contour is Bang & Olufsen’s smallest OLED TV, bringing the brand’s incredible picture quality to smaller spaces. In addition to A-grade visuals: a total of 11 power amps drive the range of bass, mid, and tweeter speakers that deliver Dolby Atmos sound. It offers built-in Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth for wireless sources plus streaming via built-in Deezer & TuneIn also built-in.
The Serial 1 e-bike brand is a white-label offshoot of Harley-Davidson; an innovation lab named to honor Harley’s oldest known motorcycle, the Serial Number One. For the brand’s spring 2021 launch lineup, they will offer four bikes of varying designs—all powered by 250W mid-mounted Brose S-Mag motors offering powerful pedal assist and impressive speeds. From 20-28MPH and with swappable Li-ion batteries that deliver ranges from 35-115 miles.
After years in development, Ferrari’s all-new 2021 SF90 Spider has finally arrived. Powered by a 986-horsepower hybrid drivetrain comprised of a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 & three electric motors, it is truly a super car, capable of 211MPH & 0-62 in 2.5 seconds. The fact that it also goes topless is another bonus. The top can open and close at speeds up to 30mph.
The Polaris 4K Laser TV is an ultra-short-throw laser projector that produces native 4K UHD resolution using tri-color laser technology to deliver stunning imagery and an immersive viewing experience. With 2500 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR 10 support, it delivers. Fine details, realistic colors, and deep blacks. Image size goes up to 200”. A funded Indiegogo.
When it comes to racks & carrying cargo, Thule is tops. For their latest creation, they teamed up with rooftop tent innovators Tepui. The Thule Tepui Foothill RTT gives you the comfort of a 2-person all-weather rooftop sleeper tent yet only takes up half of your roofrack. At just 27” wide when closed, it leaves room for your bike or even a kayak. Mounts to factory roof rails & weighs just 110 pounds for use on vehicles of all sizes. Available February 2021.
With the release of the new R18 Classic, BMW now has 2 options of this vintage-inspired roadster to choose from. Like the original R18 cruiser, the Classic is heavily influenced by the original 1936 BMW R5—that enormous 1802-cc Boxer engine showcased in a double-loop steel tube frame. The low-slung Classic also features a large windscreen, passenger seating, saddlebags, straight pipes, electronic cruise control & LED lighting.
Porsche Design and Acer teamed up to create RS i7, a powerful 14-inch laptop with an all-metal chassis & a carbon fiber cover. Fusing Porsche Design with the latest Acer tech, it packs an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU yet weighs just 2.65 lbs. That’s light! Its FHD IPS touchscreen is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass & battery life is 17 hours.
