Catch the snap, step back & launch a long bomb. With the Aerobie Sonic Fin, you’ll be able to send it a whopping 100 yards! Developed with NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, this new ball gives kids (and dads) the ability to throw like a seasoned pro. Not only that, it whistles with a sonic scream. Adjustable for left & right-handed throwers.
After several years without using the name on its compact pickup, Chevrolet has announced that it is reviving the Trail Boss name for the Chevy Colorado. But this time it will be a little bit different: Trail Boss will be the more affordable off-road package, designed for those who want a bit of the rugged flare without leveling up to the full-bore Colorado ZR2. And it will be installed on LT and Z71 trim Colorados at the dealer, not the factory.
What does the Trail Boss package include? It starts with a one-inch suspension lift, and also removes the front air dam and swaps in skid plates. You also get some ZR2-like appearance features, like black wheels and red tow hooks. In other words, the Colorado Trail Boss is more or less the Chevrolet equivalent of the GMC Canyon AT4.
The package will cost an additional $2,995 when added to LT Colorados, which start at $35,595; it’ll run $2,895 when added to the higher Z71 trim, which begins at $39,195. Both versions will provide a significant discount over the ZR2, which starts at $45,395. If you don’t really require the special long-travel dampers the ZR2 provides, the Trail Boss could be a compelling option.
Chevy incorporating the Trail Boss into the Colorado lineup is a no-brainer, as off-roading features are popular with volume buyers. It makes going one rung above the work truck feel a bit more special. We’ve seen very similar affordable off-roading plays from other truck manufacturers like Ram’s new Backcountry trim for the 1500 and Toyota’s Trail Edition Tacoma.
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By now you’ve probably seen one of these shirts on someone else — stylish gents of yesteryear, celebrities walking red carpets, and actors in TV series or movies. What we call them remains unclear, though. Whether Cuban, camp, revere, lounge or spread, all of these mean the same thing: a short-sleeve button-up shirt with a collar that lays flat against your chest, creating an open “V” and mini lapels.
They’re a breezy, summer essential; perfect for trips to sunnier spots around the world. But they work well in other settings, too. In fact, from the time warm weather arrive until it fades into fall, there may not be a more versatile top. Available in a variety of materials, crops, and colors, and with or without graphics or patterning, there’s surely one that catches your eye. And don’t avoid them because you’re shy about showing off your chest. These look vastly different than V-neck T-shirts do.
The style doesn’t derive from V-neck T-shirts either. We lead with Cuban (instead of camp, revere, lounge or spread) as an homage to the style’s origins — at least here in the US. Originally known as a Guayabera — there’s one on this list, by the way — the shirt shifted names as Cuban immigrants moved stateside from the mid-1950s on. (James Bond donned a pink one in the 1965’s Thunderball.) There’s evidence of spread collar rayon shirts as early as the 1930s, but those were wider, most commonly long-sleeved and, at the time, deemed sportswear — a descriptor for most things men weren’t supposed to wear to work.
Modern renditions, I’d argue, don’t reference the spearpoint collar styles of the 1930’s or 1940’s but rather the short, more compact collars seen on Guayaberas. Some iterations have even smaller collars, a drastic departure from US-born “sport shirts.”
As far as fit goes, I’d lobby for buying true to your usual size. If Hedi Slimane — the enigmatic designer behind collections by Dior Homme, YSL, and Celine — were styling you, he’d probably size the shirt up and pair it with skinnier pants. Whether you trust me or him doesn’t matter. How you wear it is truly up to you. The oversized look works — back then neither Guayaberas nor “sport shirts” were made-to-measure — and leaves a bit more room for air. But most are breathable as is, especially if they’re constructed from linen, cotton or rayon.
My final word of advice? Don’t go running for a shirt adorned with a loud Hawaiian print. Let retirees revel in their bliss, college students in their inexperience, and get an option from this list instead. Anywhere you’d wear your Hawaiian shirt, you can wear one of these.
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After close to 25 years since Michael Jordan starred alongside the Looney Tunes crew in Space Jam, the sequel is finally here. This time, instead of the so-called “GOAT” (greatest of all time), we have Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James in the lead. Nike commemorates the premiere of the movie with an exclusive capsule. Among these is the LeBron 8 Space Jam basketball shoes.
The colorway of these kicks is predominantly black but also sports accents in various colors. A dark upper uses nubuck and patent leather with a mix of synthetic materials. Given that it’s a tie-in with Space Jam: A New Legacy, there are elements themed around the film.
Two overlays feature a glossy black finish with an iridescent effect at certain angles. These boast orange outlines along with the Nike Swoosh logo wrapping from the lateral side of the quarter. The brand emblem in black can be found on the medial section of the toe box.
Another set of overlays on the midfoot and heel of the LeBron 8 Space Jam come with a printed graphics of circuitry. If you stare at the patterns closely, there are silhouettes of a basketball and other characters. The Flywire branding is then printed on the medial overlays.
Embossed images of Lebron James and Bugs Bunny about to slam it home are on the heel counters as well. Two pairs of eyestays one in yellow and another in orange add contrast to the black laces. The mesh tongue ends with the “Tune Squad” badge
Nike’s $200 LeBron 8 Space Jam sits on court-ready Max Air 360 unit for the midsole and a glow-in-the-dark outsole. As for Space Jam: A New Legacy, critics are calling it a flop as of this writing. Perhaps merchandise sales will paint a different story.
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If your skincare routine consists of a bar of soap and some water, then now is the time to upgrade and start seeing results. Caldera + Lab’s products, The Clean Slate and The Base Layer, are the perfect places to start showing your face some love. As the name states, The Clean Slate is a pH-balanced cleanser made with gentle and mineral-rich ingredients that can help you take the day off. The Base Layer is a nutrient-dense moisturizer that delivers intense hydration and absorbs fast so you can tackle your day with your best face forward. Plus, with a 360-degree defense against environmental stress, pollution and blue light radiation, this moisturizer has you covered whether you’re spending the day adventuring or indoors staring at your screen. Together with Caldera + Lab’s award-winning serum, The Good, these products are the perfect way to upgrade your summer skincare.
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Finding a company that emphasizes responsibility and sustainability in its practices is a huge part of buying clothes these days, but sometimes it is hard to know exactly what a brand is doing to make its mark. United By Blue, however, is one of the most transparent brands around, offering up a ton of detailed information about its efforts right off its homepage. A Certified B Corp, the brand is paving the way when it comes to sustainable fashion. Right now, you can feel good about stocking up on some great-looking clothes during United By Blue’s End-of-Season sale, where you can get huge discounts on new arrivals and even take 40 percent off a huge selection of sale items.
Not only are clothes on sale, but you can find a well-curated selection of mugs, water bottles and other accessories on sale as well. Shop a sale you can feel good about.
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“This is grand design all around,” John Mayer comments on Seth Rogen’s latest Instagram post.
When it comes to Rogen, it should come as no surprise that Mayer is referring to something weed related, and of course it comes from Rogen’s weed brand Houseplant. Following the release of Houseplant’s highly sought-after ash tray and tabletop lighter, the brand released the Gravity Glass.
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The Gravity Glass is a far cry from the DIY gravity bong stoners have long crafted from whatever they have lying around the house. Made from borosilicate glass, the Gravity Glass looks like it could a cocktail shaker (albeit a very fragile one). The design of the bong is inspired by vintage homewares, with even the announcement looking like it came out of a ’70s magazine. The weed bowl is made of low-conductivity brass, and the inner glass has a diamond motif that resembles the texture of a pineapple, though any connection to “Pineapple Express” may be purely coincidence.
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Rogen is known to be a fan of gravity bongs, which are popular for packing big hits of weed with less grass than a typical joint. The actor was once seen puffing out of a $600 gravity bong, called the Stündenglass, which immediately boosted its popularity. (We reviewed the Stündenglass here, and it is pretty cool.)
The Gravity Glass is only available in Los Angeles and San Francisco, retailing for $190, and it comes in two colors: amber and yellow. Answering a Twitter user’s question as to why Houseplant doesn’t ship outside California, Rogen replies, “So I don’t wind up in a federal prison.”
Price: $190
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Ah, summer: the time of year for sweating through your shirt, slathering yourself in sunscreen, and struggling to eat melting ice cream, all in the grandeur of the great outdoors. For coastal folks, trips to the beach are the season’s punctuation marks; respite from the race of everyday life.
But days on the beach require at least a little bit of planning. Some places require beach tags — essentially tickets — even for one-day visits. Others have slim windows you’re allowed to swim within. However, there’s another task you shan’t forget: packing a beach bag. What goes within is up to you, but remember: it’ll be your lifeline, where you turn to when the sun’s becoming too hot, whenever you need to change out of wet shorts.
Below, you’ll find guides for all of your beach bag essentials. Whether you’re dressed in your swim trunks, t-shirt and hat as you head down or you change upon arrival, there’s apparel, accessories, skincare products and more to shop — plus the bags to put them all in. Pack wisely.
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All the best beach-ready totes from simple canvas classics to feature-packed carryalls.
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Easy-wearing, nondescript and tough as nails, today’s best swim trunks can go from the beach to the bar — and everywhere in-between.
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More than a dozen sandals selected by us and sorted by price.
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From Outerknown, Patagonia, Birdwell and more.
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The best plain t-shirts you can buy, from the multi-packs to the one-off grails.
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Don’t stress if yours disappear into the sand.
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A bunch of options you can wear beyond the ballpark.
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Whether it’s in a classic cotton twill, an indigo iteration or rip-resistant nylon, a bucket hat is a great way to top off a fit.
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Our guide to sunscreens — the terms to know, types and tons more.
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Sprayable sunscreens are easier to apply but still safeguard your skin against the sun’s harmful rays.
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A mineral sunscreen sits atop your skin and reflects harmful UVA and UVB rays.
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Beyond aloe swiped straight from the plant, these products promise the fastest relief.
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These clarifying shampoos remove chlorine, salt and other swim-related residues.
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There you are, innocent as can be, sipping your dark roast peacefully while driving to work on a Monday morning. Then, some jerk decides to ruin your day by nearly sideswiping you in his late-model Pontiac Fiero on his reckless way to who knows where — the local casino? You honk, he flips the bird, foams at the mouth and slams on his brakes. You don’t lose your cool, rationalizing that he’s likely several notches down on the cranial food chain, and he’s simply upset and will calm down. But, a minute later, Cro-Magnon’s still a few cars behind you. It’s too late.
He’s got it in for you — and you have your eyes on him. He’s darting in and out of lanes. You’re not completely sure if he’s decided to continue the chase or if he’s just that way all the time, everywhere. If he is tailing you, out to do some harm, remain calm and make some simple but very important decisions as to how to handle the situation. You automatically rule out going mano a mano since he might A) have a firearm; B) have a knife; C) have a bat; D) have nothing to lose; or E) all of the above. So you decide to put some distance between you and him — the wisest thing you’ve decided today since going with the dark roast. Here’s how to lose him for good.
It’s not about how fast your car is or even about your driving skills. It’s about using your brains. Whatever you do, don’t panic. First, the potential assailant might not have the attention span to keep after you. The ideal situation is he loses interest and goes on his merry way. Keep an eye on him while you also pay attention to what you’re doing around the other drivers. If he turns off your route, chances are you no longer have to worry. Or, if he’s still following, don’t proceed all the way to your destination. Instead, proceed to step two.
If you’re convinced he’s following you after numerous turns and he never seems to pass you, then make sure he knows you’re paying attention. Rather than stopping and confronting, maintain your speed and write down his license plate number or take a photo of his plates and car, if you get a chance. Make sure he sees you make eye contact and sees what you’re doing. That alone might scare him off.
Crime is all about opportunity, so don’t give the guy the chance. If you’re not already on a highway (where there are no stops unless there’s gridlock), try to get to one and keep speed with the flow of traffic, no faster and definitely no slower. The fewer opportunities your tail has to do harm, the better. If you can’t get to a highway, stay on populated roads and by all means avoid ending up on a street alone with the guy. Also, in the unfortunate situation where you have car trouble, you can pull into a service station instead of making yourself a target on deserted streets.
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Without getting to nutty speeds (you’re not being chased by Robert De Niro and Jean Reno in a Mercedes with a rocket launcher, a la Ronin), deftly weave through traffic and use larger vehicles like big rigs, box trucks and full-sized SUVs to place a visual barrier between you and your tail. If you’re going faster or slower than the flow of traffic, you’re easier to spot. If done properly, which entails not staying in one spot for too long, you hide behind a truck and then at the right moment, you can pull off at an intersection or exit without your tail seeing you. By the time he figures out you’re not there anymore, he’ll likely never find you.
If this term is unfamiliar to you, don’t worry. It’s not a common practice except by those who like to circumvent everyday traffic laws because they don’t want to wait. If you’re the first car in a left-hand turn lane, and there’s no green arrow, gun the light as soon as it changes to green, so your tail gets trapped behind oncoming traffic. It’s a move he likely won’t suspect, but do it right the first time or he’ll be onto you the second time around. If you’re able to put cars between you on your first try, get off that road as soon as you can in case there were only a handful of cars to block him.
There’s no place in the process of attempting to lose your tail that you can’t invoke the power of law enforcement, but do it properly and pay attention to detail so you can provide the right information. While keeping an eye on your tail, dial 911 and let them know you’re being followed by someone who might want to do you harm. Give them your location (including street, cross street and direction of travel), even if the police can hone in on your location via your mobile phone. Give them the make, model and color of both your car and the pursuit vehicle, as well as a license plate number of your tail if you have that information. If you can’t tell car models from loaves of bread, then give unique descriptions like bumper stickers, window tinting, etc. As the police are en route, try not to deviate from your direction and route of travel and maintain speed if you can. If your tail sees the cavalry coming, he might drop off quickly. If he’s stupid, it’ll just be bad news for him.
At the end of the day, it’s about staying calm and being smart. The last thing you want to do is confront the individual (even if it’s that gorgeous-but-psychotic ex) or get into a chase where you could hurt yourself or others. You don’t have to have the fastest car, and it will actually help you if your car is common, so you’ll blend in with traffic. More than anything else, though, survival, whether it’s on foot or on four wheels, is all about keeping your head clear and being calmer than the guy who wants to put a hurtin’ on you.
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The sneaker industry is in a state of disarray right now. We’ve talked about it before. Resellers upended how companies produce, stock, and sell their sneakers; how consumers perceive a new product; and how shoes are covered (by pubs like us) and coveted (by readers like you). I understand that a cast of collectors, designers, and devotees, albeit now tech companies, transformed early-2000s chat forums and IRL meetups (Sneaker Con and the sort) into a resale market set to be worth $30 billion dollars by 2030. Good for them! But this astronomical valuation begs the question: are people out of their minds? They’re shoes!
There’s a whole psychological rabbit hole I’m consciously avoiding heading down: the link between parts of our brains’ and collecting; the way social media’s made us spend more money; the connection between social anxiety and the clothes we wear. Sneakers are not only an easy thing to be convinced you need but something you’re urged to upkeep — to clean and never crease. But what if I told you there’s a subset of sneaker collectors spending their hard-earned cash on making their kicks look vintage.
It’s no secret that just as new sneakers fetch considerable cash, used ones do, too. Nike Jordan 1s from 1985 in varying states of decay go for five or six figures regularly. Sotheby’s has auctioned off tattered sneakers at astronomical prices. But footing the bill for cosmetic surgery for your sneakers, whether new or gently used, to make them look like those seems ludicrous, especially when we’ve been trained to nearly fetishize purchasing and unpacking a new pair and to treat a crease like a death sentence.
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Nonetheless, meet Phillip Leyesa, Andrew Chiou, Huy Le and Ant Kai, a few names off the growing list of independent designers offering custom sneaker aging services. Capitalizing, it seems, off Instagram-induced hype, each ideates one-offs for their own wear or fulfills orders for others with impressive consistency. In fact, they’re so busy that only one of the four listed are currently accepting inquiries. Leyesa locked down a collaboration with StockX for a line of customized kicks. Le’s bio simply reads “Kitchen closed?.” Chiou — whose jobs take anywhere from 2-12 weeks and cost $250-$800 — operates on waitlist basis, and requests for his signature Sashiko dunks reopened on July 10. Kai’s accepting bookings via email.
Their completed projects are all over Instagram. However, how exactly each one works remains largely under wraps. A few use laces and crepe stainers from Foxtrot Uniform while others hint at more tedious tasks: reshaping the shoe, flattening the heels or adding new elements (like stitching or tags). Some customers will order new shoes and have them delivered directly to their booked designers. Other times, the kicks clients send in are already used — something they’d bought online or been holding on to.
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There is something undeniably cool, for lack of a better term, about all of their designs. They make an abstract thing — time — so evident. Cracked collars, discolored uppers, yellowed soles, and sun-faded laces; these features were once only achievable through actual use — countless hours on the court, in the front row at concerts, or being out late on the weekends. Evidence of age, albeit manufactured, tickles our soft spot for nostalgia. It’s no different than diners, old trucks or Daniel Arsham’s artwork. The good stuff endures and is made better by its bumps and bruises.
Most designers start with Jordan 1s, 3s, 4s, or 5s, or Nike Dunks (High or Low). Some accept other models, but it’s always best to ask first. Your pair could be their first attempt at remaking an Air Force 1, for example, and that might mean a longer lead time in order to get it right.
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Stocking up on everyone’s favorite beverages usually requires more than a quick stop in your local liquor store. Whether you are trying to find a certain hard seltzer flavor or a new IPA you keep hearing about, TapRm has all the brands you want, conveniently shipped straight to your door. The new-age beer distribution platform based in New York City helps supercharge growth and consumer awareness for innovative brands. In addition to reaching the top bars, restaurants and supermarkets in the NYC region, TapRm delivers to tens of thousands of consumers across the country through its e-commerce platform — a first for a beer distributor in the United States. Your days of making multiple stops to satisfy everyone’s preferences are over thanks to TapRm.
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As part of a Photo School project, the now award-winning photographer Lori Grinker began shooting young boxers under the guidance of Cus D’Amato; among them, a 13-year old Mike Tyson. Over the next decade, Grinker documented Mike’s meteoric ascent, up close & personal. Her photos in this new collection provide an intimate look at a young champion in the making; covering his career until his first defeat in 1991, to Buster Douglas.
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Allergies, forest fires and smog levels are consistent issues in many of our lives right now. All of these conditions make having an air purifier at home and in the office a must. Just one look at that filter after a couple of months and you’ll be shocked to see what you were breathing in.
We’ve done the research to find the best and, luckily, there are a handful of air purifiers on sale to take a little of the sting out of what can be a pretty hefty purchase.
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The San Simon Cabins in Valle de Bravo sits 140 kilometers to the west of Mexico City. Nestled amongst tall, lush trees, it offers a great place for solitude but with the comforts of luxury living.
Designed by Mexican architecture studio Weber Arquitectos, the cabins consist of five individual structures distributed in a vast area of 5,000m2 of land. It sits 20 minutes away from the lake in Valle de Bravo, State of Mexico. The cabins, with their grey volcanic stone structure, sit on gaps formed by the trees. Thus, lessening their structural impact on the existing vegetation. Yet they blend seamlessly with their topography despite their modern architecture.
The San Simon Cabins include guest houses, the main lodge, and a recreational building There is the main cabin as well as a social cabin in a rectangular design and clad in volcanic stone. Each cabin has its own terrace and glass windows of different sizes fronted with lattice screens.
Meanwhile, three of the guest cabins have a slanted roof and are raised on the ground via a plinth created by rectangular blocks of volcanic stone. Two of the cabins are standalone structures and each has a bedroom and bathroom. The other is a double-unit with a bedroom connected to either side of the shared bathroom in the building center.
Inside, the San Simon Cabins boasts both modern and contemporary furnishings made of wood and stone. There are spacious kitchens, a massive shelving unit, a circular jacuzzi, a round fire pit, and bathrooms with green vegetation. The cabins definitely offer an idyllic and comfortable escape into nature.
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Gemballa is one of the iconic names in custom Porsches. Famed tuner Uwe Gemballa’s son Marc Philipp Gemballa’s company, aptly named Marc Philipp Gemballa, has just unveiled its bonkers super limited-edition Porsche 959-inspired off-road 911, the Marsien, which the company says is derived from the French word for Martian.
The Marsien base vehicle is the 992 generation Porsche 911 Turbo S. Broad changes include a taller ride height and custom carbon fiber bodywork with the huge 959-esque rear wing. The engine is the Turbo S flat-six tuned by another iconic Porsche tuner, RUF, up to 750 horsepower — 110 hp more than the stock Turbo S — and 685 lb-ft of torque in a base version or 830 hp in top-spec. The Marsien also uses an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system.
Mods for off-roading on the Marisen include a desert-ready air filter, a new double-wishbone front suspension and a hydraulic system that can lift the car to a little more than 9.8 inches of ground clearance, which is higher than a Toyota 4Runner. An off-road package can add special rally-spec dampers and even more ground clearance, though by selecting that, you lose the adjustable ride height.
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The Marsien comes with two sets of wheels, one fitted to road tires and another fitted to all-terrain tires. In on-road mode, Marc Philipp Gemballa says the Marisen will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds — not quite the 2.2 seconds the standard Turbo S achieved in Car and Driver testing but still blistering — and hit a top speed of 205 mph.
How much will the Marsien cost? A lot. Conversions start at €495,000, about $585,000 at the present exchange rate, excluding taxes and shipping. And the company doesn’t include the Porsche 911 Turbo S itself, which starts at $207,000. Marc Philipp Gemballa plans to build 40 Marsiens. More than half the slots have already been filled. The company will begin production later this year.
If you like the idea of an off-road 911 but don’t need the full bore Marsien treatment, it looks like Porsche is testing its own off-road 911 for possible future release.
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This week, Apple announced the MagSafe Battery Pack, which is its first portable battery that works with MagSafe — it magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone 12 and gives it extra power throughout the day. The problem is that it costs $99 and you can buy similar alternatives, like the Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini ($50) or the Belkin Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 2.5K ($50), for significantly cheaper.
But Apple is known for making its accessories work better within its ecosystem. Its line of MagSafe wireless chargers are the only ones that can fast-charge an iPhone 12 at 15-watts, while all other wireless chargers charge an iPhone 12 at a max of 7.5-watts. And it has given some similar powers to its first-party MagSafe Battery Pack. The MagSafe Battery Pack has three big advantages over those cheaper third-party alternatives. Whether that makes it worth the extra cost is up to you.
First, the MagSafe Battery Pack charges via Lightning. This means that you can use the same charging cable with your iPhone 12 and your portable battery. You can also stick the MagSafe Battery Pack to the back of your iPhone 12, plug the Lightning cable into either device and it’ll charge both. (It will fully charge the iPhone 12 first, then charge the MagSafe Battery Pack).
Second, when the MagSafe Battery Pack is plugged into the wall, it effectively turns into a turn MagSafe wireless charger. This means that it can fast-charge any iPhone 12 at 15-watts (aside from the mini, which maxes out at 12 watts), which is twice as fast as non-MagSafe wireless chargers.
Finally, you can easily tell the battery life of the MagSafe Battery Pack because, when connected to your iPhone 12, its battery life can be seen from the Lock Screen and from the Batteries widget. If you’ve ever used a portable battery before, you’ll know that it’s not always that easy to tell how much juice it has left. But Apple has made that easy with the MagSafe Battery Pack.
At the time of writing, Apple has not said what the exact capacity of the MagSafe Battery Pack actually is, though it looks to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 5,000mAh based on its size and other chargers. If it is actually larger, that could be another key advantage over its much-cheaper competitors.
The MagSafe Battery Pack is available for preorder right now and will start shipping next week. It will work with the entire iPhone 12 family.
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Zero Motorcycles unveiled its new affordable electric urban commuter bike for 2022, the FXE. The company collaborated with California-based Huge Design on the bike, which took inspiration from consumer electronics industrial design and emphasizes the rider user interface and ergonomic touchpoints. Zero Motorcycles is calling it the “motorcycle of tomorrow, available today — even if, aesthetically, “tomorrow” looks like a slightly more sophisticated edition of the FXS that was in the lineup yesterday.
Powering the FXE is Zero Motorcycles’s Z-Force 75.5 air-cooled brushless motor, which puts out 46 horsepower and 78 lb-ft of torque. If that output doesn’t sound bountiful, remember this bike weighs less than 300 pounds. The brand says its 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack can provide up to 100 miles of range in city riding, twice as much as the departing FXS.
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The FXE also gets some of the tech upgrades found in Zero Motorcycles’s SR/F. The bike uses a five-inch TFT display, a more refined version of LCD optimized for outdoor use. The FXE also has Zero Motorcycles’s proprietary Cypher II OS and bluetooth connectivity, which allows the rider to control things like torque, top speed and battery management through the Zero Motorcycles smartphone app.
Zero Motorcycles will start the FXE at $11,795, a bit of a hike over the $9,945 FXS. The company is taking pre-orders on the website right now with a $500 deposit. The FXE will debut on July 16 at Sonoma Raceway and arrive at dealers later this month.
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Sixteen million votes, five components, one affordable Seiko watch.
The Seiko 5 Sports watch before you is the latest variation to join the impressively broad and constantly growing collection. It fits right in aesthetically among the multitudinous options but has a story to set it apart: this is the watch that was designed by a fan and received the most “likes” in an online campaign.
From late 2020 into early 2021, Seiko ran the Custom Watch Beatmaker campaign in which fans could mix and match options online to create their own design. Rather than a watch customizer in which you could then buy your creation, however, it works by allowing people to view all the other configurations fans had made and vote on your favorite. Just to make it more fun, each design was also paired to one of 32 original songs created by up-and-coming artists.
Based upon the collection’s excellent flagship model — which features a 42mm case and 4R36 automatic movement — the elements available for fans to work with were limited. Combining options of 6 bezel inserts, 11 dials, 7 hand colors, 4 case finishes and 8 bands leads to a lot of possibilities, however, and more than 48,000 configurations were submitted. From more than 16,000,000 votes cast, the winning watch with its steel case, red and blue bezel and gold-toned dial got over half the votes, with more than 8,500,000. The gold dial recalls older Seiko 5 models and perhaps shows some nostalgia for those salad days of ultra-cheap Seikos.
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Watch companies offering customizing options through the likes of an online configurator has been a hot topic within the industry, but is still relatively rare and slow to evolve — though some companies are leading the way. Could Seiko be floating the concept of made-to-order Seiko 5 Sports watches similar to personally configured sneakers? Seiko likely has the resources to do it, but just because something like that is possible and would be popular doesn’t mean it’s good branding. For now, the brand probably garners a lot more excitement and attention with these campaigns and limited editions.
The SRPH19 is limited in production and only 2,021 of the more than 8 million voters will be able to buy one. It’ll be available from Seiko’s site online starting in September 2021 for the same price as non limited models at $295.
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