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Bartenders Explain Why Cocktails Taste Better From the Bar (and How to Emulate Them)

On my walk to the bar, I rehearsed “para uno, en la barra está bien” exactly 30 times. I once read about a technique called mega-drilling, suggesting it takes 30 repetitions to cement a memory. I can’t tell you if it works, though. Because when I arrived at Baltra Bar,…

The Best Deals of the Week: Apple Macbook Discounts, 20% Off Gerber Knives, and More

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The Belkin iPhone Camera Mount Turns Your Phone Into a Portable Webcam

Say goodbye to grainy video calls and hello to crisp, professional-quality streaming with Belkin's innovative iPhone Camera Mount.

Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: December 2023

For many, the holiday season means wading through list after list looking for that perfect gift for the loved ones in your life (if you’re still on the hunt for a last minute gift, you just might find it among these gifts for him and gifts for her). And in…

Apple’s Debuts New M3 Chips with the Latest MacBook Pros

Fresh off the heels of their Wonderlust event, Apple has unveiled the "Scary Fast" event, which brought with it the all-new M3 chip lineup - the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. These chips are pioneers in nanometer technology, boasting dynamic caching and improved GPU performance for blazing speed and…

An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

ESR Makes MagSafe Charging Easier, Faster and Cooler Than Ever

For more than a decade, ESR has been making tech easier with an expansive line of quality gear and accessories primarily aimed at mobile devices. Their same commitment to quality, style and innovation continues with their newest collection of Apple-Certified, Made for MagSafe chargers that will ensure you're juiced up…

Murse, Tote, Handbag: Whatever You Call It, You Need One

Close your eyes and go back to the early 2000s. Bush was president. Facebook was a quaint idea. Digital cameras and Four Lokos were all the rage. It was also the height of cringey menswear portmanteaus. There were “mandals” for men’s sandals. And “meggings” for the compression tights cross-country runners…