Mike Newman
Managing Editor at Cool Material
The Instant Magny 35 Turns Film Cameras Into Instant Cameras
We've waxed poetic on the beauty of shooting film before, so we won't recap why we think it's something you should rediscover. What we will say, however, is, we understand that in today's "I want it and I want it NOW" society, the slower process isn't for everybody. The Instant…
1998 McLaren F1 LM-Specification
Despite taking home top honors at Le Mans in '95 and hitting over 240 mph at the Ehra-Lessien Proving Ground in Germany, the F1, believe it or not, was designed as a road car. This F1 is chassis 073, a vehicle built in 1998 that comes with the desirable "LM…
Polymega Plays All Your Retro Video Games
The retro gaming craze makes for some head-scratching expenditures. Why would you drop a couple hundred bucks on a Nintendo console that plays original NES games when your phone has the power to handle all of them? That's why, if we're getting in on the vintage fun, we're going with…
This Tiny Home Is Modeled After a Lunar Lander
Stroll the banks of the Columbia River in central Washington and you're forgiven for thinking, at least for a second, that you're on the surface of the moon. No, it's not because the riverbank has gone to shit; it's because Kurt Hughes lives there and so does his lunar lander-inspired…
Folly Desert Cabin
It's becoming harder and harder to truly step away from the world. From like-minded travelers to the onslaught of daily emails, finding some peace requires work. Luckily, we did that work for you. The Folly cabin offers the perfect retreat from the world, as the unique, two-building structure sits in…
Legendary Camera Maker Leica Is Making Watches
You know Leica as the German outfit that meticulously crafts next-level cameras. Now the brand has the perfect accessory to pair with the M10 hanging from your neck. Meet the L1 and L2. No, they're not new cameras; they're watches. Both marry creativity and precision just like their photograph-capturing brethren,…
Alpen Bike Capsule
A nice bike is an investment worth protecting. If you don't mind making space for an awkward, always-in-the-way roommate, by all means, toss your bike in your home, as that's probably the best way to keep it safe. If you don't want to chew up precious indoor space, get the…
This 1966 Ford GT40 That Raced in Le Mans Is For Sale
Ford's desire to put a vehicle in Le Mans in the 1960s, along with Henry Ford II's desire to anger Enzo Ferrari, led to the creation of the GT40. The GT40 you see here isn't just any old GT40—if there is such a thing—it's one of the rides that helped…
Pencil Dice
Let's be honest. Carrying dice everywhere makes you look like some sort of back-alley hustler. Still, dice—or even just a die—can come in handy and also provide for some entertainment. Pencil Dice is your everyday carry solution. Simply roll the pencil to use it as a die. Now your writing…
What to Watch This Weekend: Goliath Season 2
With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…
Underwood Riesling Radler
Instead of packing the cooler with wine for the wine drinkers and beer for the beer drinkers this summer, consider just loading up on Underwood Riesling Radler, a hybrid drink that's part white wine and part hop juice. The base is an Oregon Riesling, a warm weather-friendly vino. But what…
Pulley System Cabin on the Border
This prefab cabin from Istanbul-based SO? features a unique pulley system that allows residents to close up shop at night and let in fresh air after the sun rises. The side slat folds up and down with a few pulls, revealing a large window that does the same and lets…
9 Things Every Father Should Pass Down To His Son
You might not have a son yet, but there's a decent chance you will some day. Along with the life lessons and skills you'll want to teach him, there are certain material things that you should have to pass down to him. Some of these you may already have and…
This Rolex Submariner Just Sold For Over $1 Million
The Rolex you see here is officially the most expensive Submariner ever sold, after it moved for the eye-popping price of $1,068,500 yesterday at Christie's, during the auction house's Evening of Exceptional Watches. "Exceptional" is an apt word here, as this Sub looks little like most of the versions we've…
Athletic Brewing Run Wild Non-Alcoholic IPA
We drink beer. We write about beer. Sometimes, we write about beer while drinking it. That said, our doctors have advised us not to drink beer all day, every day for the rest of our lives. Go figure. So what's a beer drinker to do when they want the taste…