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Chevy Tightens Its Aim on the Toyota Tacoma with a Notable List of Pending Updates
New and improved seats and an upgraded engine are just some of the highlights in store.
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Timex’s New $379 Automatic Sports Watch Is an Impressive Nautilus Stand-In
The new 38mm Automatic E Line's integrated bracelet, fixed bezel and textured dial lift the Nautilus's most recognizable details.
Barbour’s New Bedale Jacket Restores a Rare Detail from Vintage Examples
The British jacket maker teams up with Journal Standard to reissue a forgotten version of the company's now-iconic Bedale.
Kawasaki’s Darling Italian Moto Brand Is Officially Coming Back to US Shores
Team Green just announced that Bimota has an official dealership presence in the United States once again.
The Seiko 5 Sports SKX Gets a Deep-Purple Makeover for the Brand’s 145th Anniversary
Seiko adds its "Edo purple" anniversary dial to the new SKX dial introduced in 2025.
Vans Puts a Luxe Spin on Its Iconic Checkerboard Slip-On
The Premium Classic Slip-On Shoe applies Vans' classic pattern aesthetic to an elevated material treatment.
4 Cool New Features Coming to Your iPhone’s Lock Screen
The next big software update, iOS 27, will roll out to your iPhone in about a month.
Benchmade’s Newest and Best-Looking Flipper Is Also Its Most Affordable
Material swaps help the darkly dazzling new Lowden treatment upgrade the aesthetics while shaving $50 off the price.
Jeep Claims to Have Gotten Rid of the Worst Thing About Turbochargers
The technology debuted on a Jeep Grand Cherokee prototype during Roadkill Nights.
Hoka’s Cult Urban Hiker Returns with Vintage Aura and a Premium Build
Hoka reissues the shoe that put the brand on sneakerheads' radars with a series of limited drops scheduled throughout the rest of 2026.
Sonos Just Dropped the Price of Its Best Portable Speaker
It's a great time to get an awesome deal on Sonos's normally $499 speaker.
Volkswagen’s Most Iconic Camper Van Raises the Bar Yet Again
The California goes electric for the first time ever in its decade-long history.
Carhartt’s Fall-Ready Layer Softens Its Rugged DNA Without Sacrificing Utility
The Paxton Quilted Shirt Jac's no-nonsense build and comfortable capability might just make it the ideal cool-weather shacket.
MagnaCut’s Inventor Made a New Super Steel That May Usurp the EDC Knife Throne
Created by the same master metallurgist, MagnaMax is already making big waves in the knifemaking industry.
Crocs Revises Its Classic Boat Shoe with an Outdoorsy Realtree Camo Treatment
The shoe that best honors Crocs' original purpose gets a stylistic redux fit for adventurers, anglers, hunters and more.