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Converse Urban Utility Jump Boot

The warm summer months are about as far away as they get, so the pair of Chucks that wither with the elements should be stashed in the back corner of your closet. Luckily, Converse continues to deliver other options for this time of year. The Converse Urban Utility Jump High…

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Morgan EV3 Electric 3-Wheeler

It's been almost two years since we first set eyes on the beautiful oddity that is the Morgan EV3, with its funky retro appeal. Now, long after the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the little trike that could is getting released. And, boy, do we want one. The all-electric vehicle has…

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PITTA Drone

PITTA looks like something plucked from the Star Wars universe and, frankly, with its bevy of features, it does kind of seem like it is from a galaxy far, far away. PITTA is a drone that does more than just fly. While it's perfectly equipped to fly around and capture…

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What to Watch This Weekend: Peaky Blinders Season 4

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…

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Magic Leap One Mixed Reality Headset

If you haven't been following the Magic Leap saga, you're probably not alone. The company has been incredibly tight-lipped about its products for a few years now. Well, those confusing tweets and radio silence finally gave way to a product—Magic Leap One. Comprised of a headset, a computer unit the…

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Rolls-Royce Bespoke Three Axel

Vivek, an automotive designer from Bangalore, India, wondered what would happen if the Rolls-Royce-loving elite wanted to do a bit of off-roading. The result of his wandering mind is the vehicle you see before you, an insane, 6x6 Rolls-Royce built for damn near anything. He wanted the vehicle to appear…

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MoMA Design Trick Placemat

Give your brain a little workout next time you're chowing down on a big plate of pasta with these placemats from MoMA Design Store. The Trick Placemat looks like a 3-D grid when you place your fork, knife, and plate on it, with your dinnerware adding some perceived weight. Available…

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Camal Studio’s Aznom SerpaS

The little rocket you see here produces 358 horsepower and weighs under 2,000 lbs. So, yeah, it will fly. Camal Studio built the SerpaS (or "Snake") for those in need of speed. Commissioned by Aznom, the SerpaS also features fine interior appointments inspired by vintage Italian racers. That means plenty…

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1977 International Scout II

The legendary Jeep once had a competitor vying for pre-SUV supremacy. International Harvester introduced the International Scout in 1961 and continued producing the vehicle until 1980. It became popular among the off-road racing crowd, as drivers customized their International Scouts to tackle just about anything. What you see here is…

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Banksy and Danny Boyle Team Up for ‘The Alternativity’

 Earlier this year, Banksy unveiled one of his most challenging installations yet; he opened a hotel in Bethlehem. The Walled Off Hotel is an operational hotel that addresses Israeli and Palestinian relations in the holiest of lands. As you can imagine, Banksy did not hold back. Now, 10 months after…

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This Exhibit Highlights Chopstick Sleeves Left Behind at Restaurants

If you're like us, when you leave a Japanese restaurant, the sleeve your chopsticks came looks like shitty origami. Maybe it's because we're fidgety, but we can't help but mess with that piece of paper. Turns out we're not the only ones. Japanese Tip is an exhibition that includes over…

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The Coeda House Is Built Like a Tree

With the large protruding roof reminiscent of a tree's crown, it's easy to see the inspiration behind the Coeda House. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the building steals its form from a large, shade-offering tree. That unique design was not chosen just for aesthetics, though we'd argue those are…

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NIO ES8 Electric SUV

With seating for seven and a 0-60 time in the 4's, the NIO ES8 will get your family to the market in a jiffy. The all-electric SUV is the largest in its class, with 2–3–2 seating that offers enough space for a group of friends or a shit-ton of groceries.…

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Etnia Barcelona Has 60 New Pieces of Eyewear on the Way

Etnia Barcelona has always looked to art for inspiration, and the new collection the eyewear brand is unleashing on the world continues that creative tradition. The fresh frames and shades will be seen in the Anartist Series 2 campaign, which just launched with a few teasers for you to check…

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‘Sicario 2: Soldado’ Official Trailer

2015's Sicario delivered far more than we could have hoped for in a standard thriller. Sure it had all those sweaty palm moments, but it mixed them with fantastic performances from Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro, and beautiful cinematography. Now we have the next installment in the saga…

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