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The Best Motorcycles with Standard ABS For Safe, Enjoyable Rides

You're likely driving a car that has an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), which debuted in the automotive industry in the late '70s and is pretty much standard equipment on every new car sold in America today. The technology is significant because it enables drivers to maintain steering control during braking,…

Hiking Gear Every Guy Should Have Before Heading Out

Day hikes and casual weekend excursions along established trails in prepared campsite rarely end up with someone 127 Hours-ing themselves out of a gulch. It’s when you get more adventurous, the first few steps from beginner to intermediate, that you’ll find yourself new situations you might not be prepared for.…

Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum

Robot vacuum cleaners are available everywhere, but Dyson hasn't made one until now. The 360 Vis Nav is the brand's first robot vacuum, and it might just dethrone the Roomba. Dyson claims it will be the most powerful robot vacuum available with twice the power of the nearest competition. It…

Mercedes-Benz MB.OS

Just when you thought Mercedes screens couldn't get bigger or more vivid, they go and level up everything for its next-gen in-car OS. Merc has partnered with Google for data, maps, and navigation, and it's also working with Luminar to provide LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) functionality. The new system…

The One Adventure App You Need For Every Backcountry Trip

Planning an adventure into the mountains requires a niche skillset that includes the ability to accurately research, route, and execute your plan of action safely and efficiently. Experienced expeditioners will tell you that getting to this point takes years of practice–at least, it used to, until the proliferation of the…

Waterford’s Organic Irish Whiskey Shares More About How It’s Made Than You Ever Thought To Know

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Sometimes it feels like information overload with all of the details one can find on a particular whiskey they like. Others, it feels like the key to fully appreciating…

The 15 Best Solar Watches That Are As Reliable As They Are Stylish

If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it's likely you haven't taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some of the best solar watches for men don't even look like they could possibly be…

5 Video Games That Play Better Now Than When They Were First Released

These days, it's not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a game. I don’t really care too much about those. What I like more is when…