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The Best Nike Sneakers of 2026 (So Far)
From the trails to the golf course—and even Costco—these are the Nike releases that made the biggest impression already in 2026.
Today in Gear: Toyota's Overlanding Tundra and More
Your daily snapshot of what's new in gear, independently curated by our editors.
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The Innovative Japanese Microwave Design That’s Finally Making It to American Kitchens
Panasonic's new NN-SF57RM brings a pull-down door, flatbed interior, and 64-point sensor cooking to a category that hasn't changed much in decades.
Carhartt Updates Its Iconic Workwear Classic with Modern Materials
The new Denim Detroit Jacket modernizes the timeless original while preserving the details that made it a generational favorite.
Snoopy Finally Gets the Elevated Automatic Pilot’s Watch He Deserves
RGM Watch Co., America's most prestigious watch manufacturer, decorates a hand-made enamel dial with Snoopy's "Flying Ace" persona.
The Best Benchmade Releases of 2026 (So Far)
New steels, lighter designs and limited editions headline Benchmade's biggest launches of the year so far.
This Value-Packed Pocket Knife Puts Civivi on a Bold New Path
The first entry in the brand's new Elite lineup, this folder marks a new era of refinement and performance.
Adidas Boldly Revises One of Its Most Quintessential Sneakers
This low-top basketball shoe dates back to 1969, but it has never looked quite like this audacious interpretation before.
CJRB’s Cool, Affordable New Flipper Boasts One of the Hottest Features
The incredibly balanced knife is one of the most wallet-friendly I’ve seen with this handy, trendy mechanism.
Your iPhone Is Getting a Simple Yet Significant New Feature
It's a simple fix to one of your iPhone's most frustrating new features.
Porsche’s Clever New Patent Parallels Swatch’s Latest Viral Sensation
Zuffenhausen has a cool idea to give one of its enthusiast-grade interior options an extra dose of functionality.
A Revered Audiophile Brand Just Dropped the Price of Its Entry-Level Bookshelf Speakers
The company is having a massive sale on two of its most affordable loudspeaker ranges.
Indian’s Coolest Long-Haul Motorcycle Just Got Even More Compelling
The powerful, performance-driven bagger adds to its appeal with a unique, painstakingly applied fresh finish.
Hyundai Just Proved Its Flagship SUV Has Potential Overlanding Chops
Who knew the Palisade XRT Pro could look this good.
Yeti Just Quietly Over-Engineered One of Grilling’s Most Overlooked Tools
The brand best known for keeping things cool has slowly crept into the grilling and cooking market with pans and griddles. Now it looks like accessories are next.