http://coolmaterial.com Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://coolmaterial.com/tech/ue-boom/ http://coolmaterial.com/tech/ue-boom/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:40 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76697
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 to be a social music player. What does that mean? Well, first of all it offers 360 sound so it’s ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/tech/ue-boom/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/rides/cars/abandoned-luxury-cars-of-dubai/ http://coolmaterial.com/rides/cars/abandoned-luxury-cars-of-dubai/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 16:40:05 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76635
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 gather dust. After Dubai had a bit of a financial meltdown, car owners riddled with debt just started leaving their rides ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/rides/cars/abandoned-luxury-cars-of-dubai/feed/ 7 http://coolmaterial.com/style/wear-this-jake-gallagher-from-wax-wane/ http://coolmaterial.com/style/wear-this-jake-gallagher-from-wax-wane/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:41 +0000 Cool Material Guest http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76674
Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Indigo Cotton Combat Jacket – $795 Han Kjøbenhavn Timeless (Army) Sunglasses – $190 Tokyo Slim Fit Button-Down Oxford- $79 Sunspel Merino Cardigan – $265 Ami Woven Suede Belt – $185 Slim Walt Trouser Grey Sanded UK Canvas – $175 Hightide Four Color Ballpoint Pen – $16 Nude Beach Tote – $150 Kent Wang Sneaker White – $95 Jake Gallagher ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/style/wear-this-jake-gallagher-from-wax-wane/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/rides/helios-bars/ http://coolmaterial.com/rides/helios-bars/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:31 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76720
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 it’s location if someone jacks it), LEDs that change color with your speed, and even turn-by-turn navigation. They’ll significantly ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/rides/helios-bars/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/video/man-of-steel-fate-of-your-planet-official-trailer/ http://coolmaterial.com/video/man-of-steel-fate-of-your-planet-official-trailer/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:17 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76693
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.]]> http://coolmaterial.com/video/man-of-steel-fate-of-your-planet-official-trailer/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/home/mos-bacon-choco-chip-pancake-mix/ http://coolmaterial.com/home/mos-bacon-choco-chip-pancake-mix/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 13:15:49 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76628
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 mix and chips stay good for six months, but there’s seriously something wrong with you if they sit on your shelf that long. If they could somehow cram sausage ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/home/mos-bacon-choco-chip-pancake-mix/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/rides/gembella-gt-spider/ http://coolmaterial.com/rides/gembella-gt-spider/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:58 +0000 Kevin McCauley http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76622
If there is one thing we learned from our fathers, it’s this: If it ain’t broke, don’t fuck with it. Words to live by. That aside, we were pleasantly surprised with what Germany’s Gemballa did with the McLaren 12C Spider. For those un-familiar, Gemballa has long been a tuner largely catering to Porsche automobiles. Truth be told, they are sometimes accused of taking beautiful cars and making them, uh, ugly. Not so with the McLaren. Gemballa simply improves on what ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/rides/gembella-gt-spider/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/style/daft-punk-helmet/ http://coolmaterial.com/style/daft-punk-helmet/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 16:40:01 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76603
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 urethane plastic, chromed helmet, gloves, and a black balaclava to protect yo neck. The visor features scrolling LEDs that you ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/style/daft-punk-helmet/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/feature/beer-bucket-list/ http://coolmaterial.com/feature/beer-bucket-list/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:27 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76266
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 ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/feature/beer-bucket-list/feed/ 5 http://coolmaterial.com/tech/a-jays-five/ http://coolmaterial.com/tech/a-jays-five/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:47 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76550
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 for your specific device (Android, iOS, or Windows), the new offering from the popular a-JAYS series feature a soft and durable flexible thermoplastic body so ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/tech/a-jays-five/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/media/the-hot-sauce-cookbook/ http://coolmaterial.com/media/the-hot-sauce-cookbook/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:10:50 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76544
If you feel Sriracha goes best on, well, ANYTHING EDIBLE, you’ve got to pick up The Hot Sauce Cookbook. The heat lovers guide showcases dozens of recipes for homemade pepper sauces and salsas even allowing you to replicate classic brands like Frank’s RedHot, Sriracha, and more. The book also features over 50 recipes for spicy dishes that will leave your guests bathed in a pool of their own sweat. You’ll learn a bit about the history of chile-focused recipes and ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/media/the-hot-sauce-cookbook/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/gear/everlane-reverse-denim-bags/ http://coolmaterial.com/gear/everlane-reverse-denim-bags/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:17:16 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76592
We can’t sit here and say wearing your jeans inside out is a good idea. If you’re going for attention, oh, you’ll get it. You’ll get attention carrying around one of these Reverse Denim Bags from Everlane too, but it’ll be the kind of attention you actually want. The sharp looking bags are made from reverse denim, khaki twill, and 100% leather for the details. Everlane offers a weekender, backpack, dopp kit, and a tote all in the reverse denim ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/gear/everlane-reverse-denim-bags/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/tech/xbox-one/ http://coolmaterial.com/tech/xbox-one/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:03:47 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76581
Putting a strong emphasis on things that aren’t video games, Microsoft debuted the new Xbox One this afternoon. Don’t get us wrong, the games look sick (at least the EA Sports ones they showed off along with a few others), but the way the device lets you interact is really awesome. Power the unit up by simply saying, “Xbox on,” then talk to it to watch live TV, change channels, preview what’s on different networks, and use Windows 8′s Snap ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/tech/xbox-one/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/video/the-story-of-the-501-jeans/ http://coolmaterial.com/video/the-story-of-the-501-jeans/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 17:35:20 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76397
If your product has been around for 140 years and is still relevant today, we think it’s fitting to call it “iconic.” Levi’s just released this video to celebrate the 140th anniversary of their 501 jean. Take a visual look at some history of the world’s most well-known pants.]]> http://coolmaterial.com/video/the-story-of-the-501-jeans/feed/ 0 http://coolmaterial.com/home/icon-whiskey-stones/ http://coolmaterial.com/home/icon-whiskey-stones/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:27 +0000 Mike Newman http://coolmaterial.com/?p=76562
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 with either skull & crossbones, mustaches, or different BBQ designs engraved, each set of three Icon Whiskey Stones is perfect for your next bottle ...]]> http://coolmaterial.com/home/icon-whiskey-stones/feed/ 0