Welcome to the Gear Patrol weekend edition, where we gather the week's best gear news, roundups and stories. Here's what you missed.
Review: The Apple Watch Just Made Its Most Compelling Case to Upgrade in Years
The key upgrades with the Series 12 (and Ultra 4) aren't coming to older models.
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Screen On, Music Up, Battery Still Fine
Your phone already runs your round — GPS, scoring, stats, the playlist. TeeBoxx just makes it usable. The RexxGrip™ magnetic mount locks it to any cart, rock-solid over every cart path. A high-fidelity Bluetooth speaker carries clean sound down the fairway, and the battery holds for more than two rounds with the screen on the whole time. No proprietary software, no workarounds. Every app you already use, right where you can see it.
Grand Seiko Revives an Unexpected, Deep-Cut Dial with a Hand-Wound Movement
Grand Seiko revives a 2001 dial, notable for the historically significant dial beneath it, and updates it with a rich indigo blue.
Ducati’s Coolest Off-Road Motorcycle Takes Its Most Dynamic Form Yet
The Borgo Panigale manufacturer has officially unveiled a new Desmo single that realizes the slick-tired potential of its groundbreaking 450 MX.
Carhartt’s Latest Version of Its Iconic Detroit Jacket Packs Hidden Utility
The FR Rigby Detroit Jacket isn't just good-looking; it's also outfitted to protect against flames, adding to its quiet functionality.
The James Brand’s First-Ever Bolt-Action EDC Pen Gets Its Definitive Version
Arriving last year in stainless steel, the Kent now lands a highly popular lightweight material.
Hoka Transforms Its Elite Mountain Racer into a Sleek City-to-Trail Sneaker
The Tecton X trades rocky trails for city sidewalks as part of the brand's new Elite Terrain System series.
Helly Hansen Targets Patagonia’s Beloved Nano Puff with a Crucial Lifaloft Upgrade
The outerwear brand's proprietary Lifaloft insulation has gotten some significant updates, making it better-performing than ever.
Birkenstock Revises Its Beloved Amsterdam Mule into a Sleek, Supportive Everyday Shoe
The casual mule gets a functional glow-up, making it more walking-friendly without sacrificing its style or spirit.
Bose Just Made Its Beloved Workout Earbuds Even Better
Not only that, but famed audio maker also introduced a new model that's more rugged and even more affordable.
Snow Peak’s Best-Selling Alpha Breeze Camping Tent Returns Lighter Than Ever
The beloved Japanese brand shaves 2.2 pounds off an adventure essential.
Slate’s Tiny Affordable Pickup Is Primed for a Huge Truck Upset
The Slate Truck has yet to go on sale, but that hasn't stopped it from making inroads as a contender for an important pickup accolade.
After Six Years, Knob Creek’s Highly Anticipated Bourbon Returns
Jim Beam's fan-favorite brand gets its oldest cask strength whiskey back in the catalog, but only for a limited time.
33 Exciting New Shoes and Sneakers from Nike, Vans, Hoka and More
Keep stride with footwear's most important updates, collaborations and brand-new silhouettes.
The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2026 (Updated)
Including Bose's newest workout headphones, Ikea's affordable desktop speakers and new planar magnetic headphones.