Mike Newman
Managing Editor at Cool Material
This Body Kit Turns Your Suzuki Jimny Into a Mini Land Rover Defender
For the first time in 20 years, Suzuki ushered in a new generation of Jimny this year, and with it came a ton of fanfare. Clearly with that much excitement, a lot of new Jimnys will hit roadways in 2019. If you want your Jimny to stand out from the…
Never-Ending Moon Puzzle
Puzzle Building 101 says to start with the corners and then find the edges. From there you fill in until your 1,000-piece masterpiece is complete. Throw all that knowledge out the window when you embark on assembling the Moon Puzzle. The 186-piece puzzle has no corners, no edges, and no…
Revov Offers Stylish Storage for Your Loose Change
Growing up, I remember my family using a spent Deer Park water jug to store coins. High capacity? Sure. But sticking one of those in the corner of your room isn't exactly the most attractive move. The Revov, while not able to store nearly as many coins, offers attractive organization…
The Nomad Rugged Case Protects Your AirPods in Style
When Apple announced AirPods we—like many others—chuckled. Then we messed around with a pair and our opinion completely changed. The only thing we stand by is the fact that they seem a tad fragile for something so pricey and something used so often. Enter Nomad's new Rugged Case. The Rugged…
The Hyper-Sub MSV Is a Speedboat and Submarine In One
We sometimes refer to vehicles we feature as rides The Dark Knife would enjoy piloting. That's often because they're all black and pretty durable. Of course, none of these vehicles are objectively better than the ones in the Batcave... until now. The Hyper-Sub MSV is the first vehicle we're posting…
What to Watch This Weekend: Outlaw King
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…
The Stout Bucket List: 15 Stouts You Need to Drink at Least Once
Stouts have been around for hundreds of years, with the first mention of the name appearing in the late 1600s. The style, perfect for chilly nights and post-meal imbibing, is characterized by the use of roasted malts and an elevated ABV. Over the past decade or so, brewers have played with the…
SoundWave Lets You See Your Music
We're not breaking ground when we say listening to music is an experience for the ears. Vincoe wants to get your eyeballs in on the action with the SoundWave speaker. The speaker is a delight for multiple senses, as it gives off a warm glow that jumps with the beat…
The Long-Awaited Harley-Davidson Electric Motorcycle Is Here
Talk about a long time coming. The Harley-Davidson LiveWire, the heritage brand's first electric motorcycle, was first teased in 2014, with a prototype that got fans in a tizzy. Then, radio silence. Now, today, we can finally confirm that LiveWire is on its way, and it will be here early…
A ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie Is Coming
We have mixed feelings about the news we're about to share. Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is booting up the ole meth-filled RV again. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a two-hour Breaking Bad project is in the works. Whether that project is a movie destined for theaters or a special just for AMC viewers…
Batch Bottles Make Big-Batch Cocktails a Breeze
I went to a party years ago where a friend tried to make big-batch Manhattans. It was—and still is—the worst cocktail I ever tasted. Don't make the same mistake. Batch Bottles are clever vessels that make it easy to whip up big-batch cocktails. Each 750 ml bottle is designed for…
Francis Ford Coppola Now Has His Own Cannabis Line
We understand that today could be a stressful one for some. What better way to calm those nerves than a little vino, a good movie, and some Mary Jane. Francis Ford Coppola, the Oscar-winning director, can assist in all three of those departments. You already know of the movies—The Godfather, Patton, Apocalypse…
Emory Built an Incredible Porsche for John Oates
As if there weren't enough reasons to want to be a rockstar, here's another to add to the list. You gain access to cars we plebeians can only salivate over from afar. Proof? Check out this insanely beautiful 1960 Porsche 356 Emory Motorsports built for John Oates, of Hall &…
If Modern Tech Brands Were Popular Decades Ago
Tom Ollivier is a freelance art and creative director who likes to play with branding and products. One glimpse at his Instagram page is enough to make that quite apparent. His latest project delivers a dose of nostalgia and laughs, as he reimagines old-school products as if they were made…
Walter White’s Blue Sky Meth Is Up For Auction
Breaking Bad ended five years ago, but we still think about the show on a regular basis. That's what happens when you're one of the greatest television shows of all time. Since our passion hasn't waned, perhaps we should go in on the "TV Treasures" auction held by Prop Store. Included,…