Due for official release on November 1—the LEGO Batman 1989 Batwing is a 2,362-piece set based on the Tim Burton directed movie. At nearly two-feet wide, it features a detailed interior, articulating adjustable flaps, and a special brick that allows you to mount it to the wall for display. Mini-figs include Batman, Joker, & Lawrence the Boombox Goon.
Drone-maker DJI dropped a couple letters from its OSMO line of gimbals rebranding it as OM. The OM 4 Smartphone Stabilizer is the latest & greatest. The foldable design features a simple & secure magnetic attachment for your phone and offers 3-axis stabilization with pro features like Gesture Control & ActiveTrack 3.0 as well as a range of preset shooting modes for time & motions lapse, slo-mo, Dynamic Zoom, and more. Ships with a wrist strap and a protective, compact carry case.
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Designed to make your viewing experience more dramatic & cinematic, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box creates colorful synchronized light-shows that make your viewing experience more vivid. The compact device, links via HDMI with your TV, Apple TV, or game console & it matches up with other Philips Hue products to bring the full range of effects beyond your viewing screen.
The latest evolution of the Chuck Taylor All-Star is the mid-top BB Evo, a performance basketball shoe developed with a group of rising NBA & WNBA pro players. The shoe features a streamlined light mesh and textile upper and a Nike React midsole for cushioning. A distinctive wraparound diamond-pattern outsole with a retro-inspired foxing stripe completes the design. Available August 1.
The Nanuk 935 hard case is a pro-quality rolling equipment case approved by the FAA as the maximum carry-on size. The case is waterproof, impact resistant, and features a patented Power Claw latching system to ensure security in extreme conditions. For cameras, electronics, delicate instruments, and other tech that needs serious protection & shockproof transport, this is the one. Foam inserts are fully customizable and swappable for custom carry. Available in 6 colors.
Following up on its original Airpod-alternative, Scottish audio brand RHA packed quite an impressive update into its TrueConnect 2 earbuds. Now with IP55 weather-resistance rating, they are more sweat-proof, they also boast 9 hours of playback & with the flip-top charging case, battery life ranges between 25-40 hours total. They’ve got upgraded drivers, too, ensuring cleaner, more powerful sound & clearer calls.
Combining insight from pro chefs & engineers, the Perfect series from Ecriture is a range of adjustable-balance knives designed to work for all hands, grips, and levels of knife-handling ability, making it easier to get gourmet results. A simple locking slide mechanism in the handle adjusts the weight of the knife front to back, allowing you to find the sweet-spot for whatever you’re cutting. The set consists of 6 essential kitchen knives, all featuring AUS-10 Japanese steel blades with sub-zero treatment & honed to an astounding 15-degree angle. A funded Kickstarter.
With Elgato Gaming’s new Wave 1 & Wave 3 microphones, you get a mic and mixer all in one, giving you crystal clear audio & studio-level control. Designed for podcasters, streamers and all who need to record broadcast-quality audio, the mics feature 24-bit DAC, proprietary technology aimed at eliminating distortion, even when voices and ambient noise is over-the-top loud. They both offer 5/8”, 3/8”, and 1/4” mounting adapters. The higher-end Wave 3 model also boasts capacitive mute and dual-layer metal mesh for noise reduction. An optional shock mount is also available.
Forged by descendants of a 16th century Samurai swordsmith in the global home of bladesmithing, Seki, Japan, the Hinoki Knives Essentials Collection includes 3 durable and exceedingly sharp blades: a Chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated bread knife. Choose from 2 metal finishes for blade and bolster in Brushed Chrome or Obsidian Black and 2 Hardwood handles: ebony or walnut. A funded Kickstarter.
Purpose-built to carry & protect your iPad Pro as well as all its accessories, Hardgraft’s luxurious Together iPad case is made of rich, vegetable-tanned Italian leather with a soft micro-suede interior & a leather snap closure to keep everything safely cradled inside: your iPad, Apple Pencil, & keyboard.
Designed by aerospace engineers to achieve optimal strength, utility & minimalism, the X-1 Ultralight Titanium from Resolute Tools is an American made utility knife constructed of Grade 5 titanium that features a 954 Aluminum-Bronze slider mechanism. The sprung pocket clip is integrated into the skeletonized frame and it uses standard disposable utility blades. A very simple cutting tool with an elegant design.
The GX100 is G-Shock’s latest addition to their popular G-Lide series. Optimized for training and equipped with a range of surf-focused functions, including tide info for 3300 global locations using a bluetooth connection to your phone plus moon data, step tracking, a workout planner that tracks speed, lap, pace and pitch. Stopwatch, count-down timer, alarms and waterproof to 600-ft.
Designed to burn all-natural applewood pellets, the Asmoke portable pellet grill gives you the freedom to barbecue, grill, and smoke, anywhere, infusing your foods with the wood’s sweet, smoky goodness. The grill features color LED temp controls, an auto pellet reloader, and a rugged, portable design with a 5 year warranty. A funded Indiegogo.
The swoosh is giving off-road runners something to be hyped about as summer amps up. The all-new Pegasus Trail 2 adds a fresh silhouette to Nike’s trail running lineup, joining the Terra Kiger, Wildhorse 6, and its predecessor the Pegasus 36 Trail, this lean, well-cushioned runner looks tough and quick. It features a React foam midsole with Zoom Air in the forefoot for rebound.
Matador’s Seg 42 Travel Pack hits a 3-pointer combining the easy packability of a duffel with the organization of packing cubes & the comfortable carry of a backpack. The pack splits lengthwise with a full-zip clamshell design, while the main compartment is accessible from the outside. There is a padded & zippered laptop pocket. The padded backpack straps are stowable and its 42-liter size make it carry-on compatible.
Purpose-built to do sausages and brats the right way, Johnsonville’s Sizzling Sausage Grill takes the guesswork out of grilling to deliver mouthwatering results. With modular cooking plates for dogs, bratwurst, and even breakfast patties, this mess-free countertop cooker heats up to cook links and patties in under 10 minutes, and bigger brats in 15, all indoors, with automatic alerts when finished & quick, dishwasher-safe clean up.
Fresh in the lineup of Logitech’s growing range of Circle security cameras is the Circle View, versatile indoor/outdoor cam designed to work specifically with Apple’s HomeKit smart home system. It records 1080P video with a 180º field-of-view camera as well as infrared footage up to 15-feet away, at night. It streams video and audio as well as offering the convenience of iCloud storage plus alerts about pets, people, visitors and vehicles within range.
For targeted muscle massage, the powerful, portable & pint-size Theragun Mini brings therapeutic pleasure to your post-workout & stress-reduction regime and it fits in the palm of your hand. Powered by a robust little motor featuring QuietForce Technology, it is virtually silent and offers 3 pulse speeds: 1750 ppm, 2100ppm & 2400ppm. Battery life is 150 minutes. it comes with the Theragun ball attachment while a variety of other attachments are also available for all your massage needs.
The Voyager is one of the best-made beach chairs we’ve ever seen. Designed in San Diego, where the weather keeps us outdoors year-round, the smart and overbuilt Voyager comes correct. Boasting a lightweight but industrial-strength aluminum frame, woven polyester seating, bamboo armrests and an insulated, under-seat cooler that keeps ice for 8 hours, it’s easy to see why it funded on Kickstarter in under 4 hours.
With BenQ’s ultra-adjustable E-Reader Desk Lamp, you’ll have just the right light for every moment and mood. Offering 150% more light and a wider range than standard desk lamps, it features a swiveling metal swing arm, it’s dimmable, hue adjustable with a wide array of tones and temperatures to work perfectly with screen as well as optimizing for all your tasks. Built-in smart lighting technology adjusts its brightness to match and compliment ambient light.
