Retaining the iconic outline and design details that have made it a classic, Panerai’s latest Luminor variant, is the Marina 44 (PAM 01313). Within its large, high-spec and heavy lugged matte finish case, an automatic Swiss Made Cal. P.9010 movement powers the dial, date window & seconds sub-dial & delivers 3-days of power reserve. A blue satiné soleil face is matched with a Dark blue alligator strap for a refined yet sporty look.
Starting in early 2021, a Florida-based startup called Space Perspective will offer commercial balloon flights to the very edge of space. The Neptune balloon-capsule will transport passengers to a sub-orbital altitude of 100,000 feet—a 4-hour roundtrip excursion that delivers intrepid travelers to a position where the blackness of space & the blue-green orb of earth below, are clearly visible. Reserve your seat now.
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There’s a new accessory for the 2020 Land Rover Defender 110 that makes it even more adventure-friendly: a rooftop tent. Created in partnership with Autohome, the low-profile RTT was designed specifically for this vehicle, to be aerodynamic on the move & spacious & comfy at the campsite. It measure 7.5 feet long, 4.3 feet wide and 4.9 feet high when fully deployed & set-up is is no more than the flip of a single latch at the rear. It comes with an aluminum access ladder, interior LED lighting & a cushy mattress that sleeps 2. Available in the U.S. later this year.
Long the star of viral clips shared on social media, the eerily lifelike Spot robot from Boston Dynamics is now available to the public. As the most advanced mobile robot in the world, the new Spot Explorer 2.0 is actually designed to do work—like remote sensing & data collection & the ’bot is built for that—made to be easily customized to a given task, featuring the latest in MIT-developed autonomous abilities. With input & insight from owners & users, the Spot 2.0 is also designed for continuous upgrades & improvement. When considering the price tag, remember there will be no vet bills.
To mark its first year as Official Timekeeper of sailing’s greatest race, Omega’s Seamaster Planet Ocean 36th America’s Cup Limited Edition honors the race as much as its 25-year team & reigning race champ, Emirates Team New Zealand. Its hefty 43.5mm case is rendered in stainless steel and ZrO2 blue ceramic with nautical details & unique engineering throughout, particularly in the bezel, curvature, and lugs. Commemorative branding & coloring complete the premium LE package.
With a case constructed of recycled ocean plastics, Alpina’s latest Swiss Made dive watch, the limited edition Seastrong Gyre, honors the world’s oceans in a very direct way. The case is made from a composite formed by recycled plastic from fishing nets while the NATO strap is made of recycled plastic bottles. It delivers 300m of water resistance and is driven by a AL-525 automatic movement.
Driven by the Android-based WearOS operating system, Hublot’s Big Bang e smart watch merges classic horologic luxury with the power of a Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor to deliver powerful and customized tracking, seamless connectivity, and crisp visuals. It measure 42mm in diameter and will be offered in a titanium or ceramic case version. No release date has been announced yet.
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With a lightweight carbon fiber frame that features a no-seat-tube design, Gogoro’s Eeyo 1 e-bike merges commuter utility with a ride-focused feel and the convenience of pedal assist. Weighing just 27 pounds, it is on the lighter end, with its 250W motor and 123Wh battery all bundled into the rear hub. Top speed is 20MPH with a range between 40 and 55 miles.
Designed with input from pro surfers to mimic the dynamic feel of surfing, the YuJet is an electric power board that turns flat water into a shreddable surface. The advanced jet propulsion engine boasts a high-strength carbon infused intake and impeller that deliver speeds up to 24MPH. Swappable high powered batteries run for 40 minutes of nonstop fun while you adjust and fine-tune your speed with its wireless remote controller.
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Combining features of an underwater drone and remotely operated vehicles, the Chasing M2 is a lightweight and capable underwater camera system. It can dive to depths of 100-feet with continuous operation for up to 4 hours with its rechargeable 2500mAh battery. The camera captures 4k footage at 30fps with an F1.8 152º wide-angle lens, using your smartphone above the surface as a remote display. An optional grabber arm is also available for tackling underwater tasks.
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With the launch of the Beovision Harmony 88-inch 8K TV, Bang & Olufsen raises the bar in home cinema. It is the world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED TV and the largest OLED screen ever created by LG. The 8K ZX display is driven by a new α (Alpha) 9 Gen 3 AI Processor, for flawless picture quality as well as enabling a host of specialized features for various content types. Audio comes through a pre-installed three-channel sound system and built-in dual subwoofer. Also compatible with Bang & Olufsen’s family of speakers.
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Loaded with all the high-end tech found in its best QLED TVs, Samsung’s outdoor-equipped Terrace TV delivers the goods with Quantum HDR, direct full array 16X local dimming, Quantum Dot color, and AI-powered 4K upscaling. Boasting 2,000+ nits of brightness, the picture will definitely pop—even in direct sun, and its IP55 water and dust resistance rating make it patio-proof.
The story of the Zenith El Primero chronograph goes back many decades and involves a designer who’s unapproved designs & toolings were stashed in the attic at the Swiss manufacturer. The new 38mm Zenith Chronomaster Revival Manufacture Edition celebrates the unearthed design and mimics the brands’ iconic A386 model, featuring 3 overlapping subdials and a numerical date window. It is powered by the El Primero movement with a 50-hour power reserve.
To more closely mimic the feel of an outdoor ride, Garmin went deep on the update and redesign of the Tacx Neo 2T smart cycling trainer. The form factor itself was stiffened for truer performance running a new flywheel and axle that accommodates more different bikes. And the improved motor now delivers 2200 watts of power. Programmed to instantly react to speed, changes in inclination up to 25 % grade, and reproducing the feel of surfaces like cobblestone, it almost feels like the real thing.
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The lean, streamlined design of the GFC Platform Roof Top Tent (RTT) makes it the thinnest RTT ever made. It is just 6″ thick when closed but when it’s deployed, boasts a towering 4 feet of interior room. The floor is a 2-inch thick, multi-density & cordura-covered foam mat. The weatherproof walls feature screened windows. It’s lightweight too; only 150 pounds for the 90″ version, featuring metal and composite construction that delivers all-terrain durability without sacrificing weight. Made In America.
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The muscular, futuristic outline of the Finnish Verge TS electric motorcycle highlights its advanced design from the angular aluminum frame to its impressively torquey power delivery: 0-62 mph sub 4 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph. And right back to its Tron-like, hubless rear wheel, which, with its integrated motor provides power & braking to the rear end. The Verge also offers an impressive range, up to 186 miles in the city & 124 on the open freeway.
Redesigned for a cleaner more refined appearance, HP’s new 2020 Omen Desktop computers, the 25L and 30L, offer improved cooling and plenty of power to run even the most demanding PC games. Both machines are designed to offer easy upgradeability giving users customizable options for increased GPU power, RAM, and additional storage. And they still feature customizable multi-color LED lights for that glowing Matrix vibe.
Military and aeronautical inspiration has come to define the Bell & Ross brand, and the limited edition BR 03-92 HUD is true to form. Many of today’s cars feature a “heads-up display” but the technology was first used in fighter jets. With its green tinted sapphire crystal and Super‑LumiNova C3 luminesence, its bright digital appearance mimics the look of a cockpit HUD. It features a 42mm ceramic case and is powered by a calibre BR-CAL.302 automatic movement.
For 2021, Audi’s sporty little A3 sedan looks a bit beefier. Now in its 4th generation, the redesigned & more muscular build also benefits from a mild hybrid-assist drive train that combines a 2.0-liter turbo 4 with a 48-volt electric for MPGs hovering around 50. Tech features like presense collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, traffic light & lane-keeping assist add to its compact charms. Pre-order is slate to begin at the end of April.
The Zephyrus Duo 15 from Asus is the brand’s latest gaming laptop & it’s got what yours doesn’t: a second full-width 4k touchscreen that boasts 3,840 x 1,100 resolution and a 60-Hz refresh rate. It’s a sort of extension of the main screen that gives you more visual real estate. The internals are also on point: its 10th-gen “Comet Lake” Core i9-10980HK processor and GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU make for next-level performance with the games you play most.
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