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Definite Maybe: AMC x Heimplanet Inflatable Tent Camper

Alpha Motor Company is an electric auto upstart with a long road ahead in its quest to build a market-ready ride. Nonetheless, the California-based design shop has been turning out some pretty radical renderings. The latest comes in the form of the AMC x Heimplanet Cloudbreak tent camper. Designed with the German inflatable tent maker, it is a fully enclosed shelter built for the AMC Wolf pickup. If & when the Wolf hits the streets, this tent will be a sweet upgrade.

Go Off-Road Extreme with Loki’s Falcon Series Campers

If you’re ready to take your off-road & overland adventures to the extreme, Loki Basecamp’s Falcon Series campers look ready, too. These sport-specific 4-season camper pods offer the highest in high-tech and endless features for comfort and customization. On-board AC, shower, a queen-size bed in the bedroom, a full modern kitchen with an induction cooktop, and an external rack system designed to secure all your gear and toys. The campers are insulated for year-round comfort and with several models, they’ve got one to perfectly fit your truck.

Zenith Deploys Chronomaster Revival “Safari” Automatic

With its rugged, micro-blasted titanium case and matte green dial, Zenith’s 37mm Chronomaster Revival “Safari” is built to blend right in from the urban jungle to an actual one. Powered by an El Primero 400 Automatic movement, it features seconds at nine o’clock, a central chronograph hand, a 12-hour counter at six, & 30-minute counter at three.

TEDPop is the World’s First Dual-Expandable Pop-Up RTT

With a hardshell roof and dual opening wings, the TEDPop Double is a rugged rooftop tent with room to sleep 4. Instead of opening like a clamshell, this one pops straight up on gas-strut lifts while the dual side panels drop down to complete the simple process. The soft-sided tent is made of heavy duty canvas & features 360º windows.

BMW Introduces 2022 M4 Competition Convertible xDrive

The 2022 BMW M4 Competition Convertible xDrive is the long way of saying there’s a new M4. The all-wheel drive open-top coupe is powered by a S58 3.0-liter straight-six tuned to output 503 horsepower. Which it sends through a 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission—with sixth gear being the direct drive. Top speed, 174 MPH. Though a manual shift model will not be offered, the front-axle can be disengaged to convert it to a pure rear-wheel drive experience. Sounds fun.

Apple Introduces Colorful, Re-Designed iMac

Behind the rainbow of cool pastel colors, Apple’s new 24-inch iMacs are equipped with the brand’s high performance M1 chip, which is found in MacBook Pro. 7 & 8-core GPUs are another solid upgrade. Looks-wise, it’s fresh. The case back of the new design is completely flat and the 4.5K Retina display is surrounded by a much slimmer bezel. Available April 20.

The Tangente Update from NOMOS Tracks the Date in Day-Glo

Powered by the German watchmakers’ newest in-house movement, the NOMOS Tangente Update is a refined and streamlined automatic with a cool, Midnight Blue dial. The Calibre 6101 movement is unique for its date complication, featuring a ring of numbers at the dial’s edge which lights up the day of the month in glowing green.

Smarter & Better Looking: Sony Introduces Bravia XR TVs

Equipped with an imaging technology called Cognitive Intelligence, Sony’s new 4K Bravia XR LED TVs are designed to understand the way our eyes see, and our ears hear, to present a more human perspective on the screen. This technology is like AI on turbo, allowing it to cross-analyze every element & balance it all for a viewing experience that’s closer to the real world. Available in a range of sizes & picture-quality options.

This WFH Desk Hides in Plain Sight

The DropTop fold-down desk from Pith & Stem is an all-in-one home workstation that hides away after work hours disguised as a piece of wall art. It ships with a dual 24” Full HD monitor set-up, and cables to plug-in your Windows or Mac laptop. The wall-mounted desk measures 47 x 24 and can be finished with your choice of custom woods or even a photo-image of your own.

Samsung Hangs The Frame on the Wall with My Shelf

Samsung’s The Frame designer flatscreen TV will blend stylishly into your space with this new mounting accessory called My Shelf. As its name makes clear, it is a wall-mounted shelf for your TV that allows you to create a custom look in your home or office. Compatible with the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch models, it will compliment your decor in your choice of beige, white, brown, and black.

Specialized Rolls Out Its Best Gravelgrinder Yet: The Diverge Expert Carbon

Drawing design cues & components from its high-end cyclocross category, the Diverge Expert Carbon from Specialized comes out of the gate as the brand’s fastest & most capable adventure-gravel bike. It features a super-light FACT 9r carbon frame & is driven by Shimano’s GRX Di2 1×11 gearing. It can be fitted with 700c or 650b wheels and frame clearance accommodates tires up to 47mm—so the fatties will fit. Available now but probably not for long given current demand.

The C-Seed M1 is a Ridiculous, Retractable MicroLED TV

You’ll have to renovate your home—maybe blow out the whole floor—but it could all be worth it. C-Seed’s M1 is a world first. A foldable 165-inch MicroLED TV designed to gently accordion up & retract flush back into the floor of your batcave. Along with the dense blacks and prickling color delivered by the M1’s microLED technology this new flat panel display also offers better contrast, response times, and energy efficiency. At 165” it offers dramatic & cinematic viewing with the press of a button.

Audi Introduces 2022 e-tron Quattro GT

For its latest all-electric offering, Audi shifted from the crossover & SUV categories to create a new high performance sedan. The 2022 e-tron Quattro GT will become the 6th electric Audi and the very first sedan. With more than 460 horsepower and a range of 238 miles, it is both fast and efficient, pulling 0-60 in 3.1 and a top speed north of 150MPH. With its 800-volt electrical architecture, it can recharge from 5% to 80% in just 22.5 minutes. As for the tech, trim, and finish of this new GT, it is most certainly a head-turner.

Take Happy Hour Outside with a Dometic MoBar

Designed to be the ultimate outdoor entertainer, Dometic’s MoBar series is an evolved range of shimmering stainless cocktail carts that offer convenience and cordless cooling plus all the features of proper bar: refrigerators, rotomolded storage for ice, space for bottles, tools, and a wooden worktop for al fresco mixology. 3 unique models are offered.

TAG Heuer & Porsche Create Carrera Porsche Chronograph

An expansive new partnership between TAG Heuer & Porsche promises a range of motorsport events and even products like the forthcoming Carrera Porsche Chronograph, a race-themed 44mm “Carrera” powered by a Heuer Automatic 02 movement. Details like a black Porsche-signed ceramic bezel & Racing Team colors mark it as a special edition.

The Beosound Level is a Futureproof Connected Home Speaker

Seeking to extend the effective life of its high-end connected home speakers, Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Level is a battery-powered speaker with a modular design that uses advanced chip technologies designed to handle software updates far into the future. The speaker streams via AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect & supports Google Voice Assistant. Battery offers 16-hours continuous playback & recharges via USB-C.

Husqvarna Rolls Out Snappy Svartpilen 125

Sweden’s Husqvarna brand just unveiled its lightest & leanest Svartpilen yet. The futuristic, small-displacement streetfighter will now be offered in a 125-cc variant for 2022. Fast, light, and nimble for cutting through city congestion. Based on the KTM Duke 125, it is powered by a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, features dual-sport rubber and slows down with Brembo brakes at both ends.

Very Sound Design: Devialet Phantom I Speaker

High-end French audio brand Devialet has just released the latest evolution of its infamous stand-alone speaker, the Phantom. The new & carefully upgraded Phantom I retains the same smooth, spherical design & with the luxurious good looks comes enhanced single-chip audio processing, Heart Bass Implosion (HBI) tech, and Apple AirPlay2 streaming support. Choose matte black or gloss white/rose gold.

Moto Guzzi Turns 100 & Celebrates with a Range of Race-Inspired Rides

In celebration of its 100th year, Italy’s legendary bike brand Moto Guzzi has created a limited edition of its most popular models. For 2021, the V7, V9, and V85TT models will be offered in a classic racing livery—combining silver and Grand Prix green—a nod to the Italians’ global dominance in 1950s racing.