Mike Newman

About: Managing Editor at Cool Material

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Beardvertising

You spent a lot of time growing out that epic beard of yours, now it's high time you start reaping the benefits. Not just the benefits of having incredibly luscious facial hair, but actual financial benefits. Say hello to Beardvertising. Now you can cash in on all that unused real estate growing from your face. ... continue reading
Related Items: Humor, The Roundup.
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Icon Whiskey Stones

You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
$14 buy Related Items: Drink, Home.
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Erdal Inci Cloned GIFs

Now that we all know it is pronounced “Jif,” we can go right back to pronouncing it the wrong way because it sounds better. If you want to check out some awesome ones by the way, take a gander at the work of Erdal Inci. Using images of himself, the Istanbul-based artist clones the motion to make some seriously mind-dazzling GIFs. Here is some of Inci’s work. ... continue reading
Related Items: Art & Design, The Roundup.
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Topo Mountain Shorts

Topo Designs, one of the companies we turn to when we need outdoor gear, has just released a pair of shorts that are meant for the kind of guy who doesn't just lounge by the pool all summer long. The Mountain Shorts are made from ripstop cotton and are meant to stand up to all the rigors of the outdoors. Offered in ... continue reading
$79 buy Related Items: Clothing, Style.
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ATOM: A Tool of Multipurpose

As far as affordable and portable multitools go, ATOM is easily one of our favorites. While some can get pricey and be bulky to carry around, ATOM (A Tool of Multipurpose) is neither. Pop one on your keychain and you'll instantly be carrying around all of the following: A bottle opener, a hex bolt wrench set, a ruler ... continue reading
$15 buy Related Items: Bottle Openers, Gear, Outdoors.
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Tactical BBQ Apron

It's just about time for the scent of smoke to start wafting from grills around the country. As you prepare to gear up for BBQ season, consider taking your grill game to another level this year. First step, this Tactical BBQ Apron. Forget ever having to run into the house to grab some tool, condiment, or seasoning ... continue reading
$35 buy Related Items: Clothing, Cooking, Grills, Style.
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UE BOOM

Not too long ago we did a review of a bunch of Bluetooth speakers on the market. (You can check it out here if you need a refresher.) We walked away most impressed with the little Logitech number. Based on that, we're pretty excited for the UE BOOM. The wireless speaker from Ultimate Ears (a brand of Logitech) is meant ... continue reading
$200 buy Related Items: Audio, Logitech, Speakers, Tech.
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Abandoned Luxury Cars of Dubai

Don't you hate it when you have too many luxury cars? I mean, how annoying is that?! You're always like, "Man, I don't even know where to park all these luxury cars." Well, it's actually a problem in Dubai. The city has been faced with the issue of people abandoning their high end sports cars and leaving them to ... continue reading
Related Items: Cars, The Roundup.
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Helios Bars

If you're thinking you'd be nuts to spend over two hundred dollars on some new handlebars for your bike, we wouldn't argue. That is, until you see what Helios Bars can do. Say hello to your first ever smart bike. Helios Bars add a variety of features to your bike like GPS tracking (so you can text your bike and find ... continue reading
$219 buy Related Items: Bikes, Rides.
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Man of Steel – “Fate of Your Planet” Official Trailer

This. Is. Awesome. We'll admit, we were pretty excited for the release of Man of Steel, but now we just got our excitement level cranked to 11. The "Fate of Your Planet" Official Trailer is crazy from the get-go. Mark it down, the next great superhero movie will hit theaters on June 14th.
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Mo’s Bacon Choco Chip Pancake Mix

We've been eating our pancakes and bacon separately for far too long. We're such suckers, we could be saving so much time! With Vosges Mo's Bacon Choco Chip Pankcake Mix your dreams have become a reality. The buttermilk pancake mix comes with Vosges Chocolates' Bacon Bar Chips for a breakfast taste explosion. The ... continue reading
$14 buy Related Items: Bacon, Food, Home.
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Daft Punk Helmet

When we first listened to Random Access Memories  we thought it was a joke. We hated it. While it has grown on us a bit, there is one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to the French duo: Their helmets are sick! Now, if you've got a spare $500 around, you can rock one yourself. This outfit kit includes the ... continue reading
$500 buy Related Items: Clothing, Daft Punk, Style.
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Beer Bucket List: 25 Beers You Must Try

We’re not going to say these are the 25 best beers in the world. That’s something very, very subjective. We will say that these are 25 beers that are seriously worth trying at some point in your life, however. Some you may have had already, seen at your local liquor store, or noticed on tap somewhere. Others you’ll have to scout out and hunt down. They’re presented in no particular order. To make it easy for you to keep track ... ... continue reading
Related Items: Beer, Features.
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a-JAYS Five

There are benefits to choosing in-ear headphones. You can workout with them easier, they are better for transport, and they keep your hair game in check (sue us, we like to look good). With the new a-JAYS Five, you've got even more reasons to ditch those bulky over-ear cans. With three different models, each designed ... continue reading
$TBD buy Related Items: Audio, Headphones, Tech.
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