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Mike Newman

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Cigar Glass

The only thing that can stand up to a fine cigar is a stiff drink. Keep both at the ready with the Cigar Glass from Corkcicle. The clever glass has a built-in cigar rest so you don't need to hold the cigar the entire time you enjoy it or fumble…

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BMW KHAN Motorcycle Concept

Designer Mehmet Erdem always looks to push the boundaries of what a vehicle can be. This has resulted in some pretty wild rides, all of which you can check out on his Behance page. For his latest bike, he imagined the future of BMW's R1100, which is a sports motorcycle…

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The Standard Memorandum Is Back for 2018

Since we launched Word., our notebook brand that brings stylish organization to your to-do lists, no product has been loved as much as The Standard Memorandum. That's why we're pleased to announce the pocket journal is back for its fifth year. Yup, it's The Standard Memorandum's 5th anniversary. Like the…

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Adam Savage Made a Work Bag Inspired by NASA

There's a lot of awesomeness in the subject line we have to unpack. For starters, yes, that Adam Savage. The former Mythbusters madman has turned his attention back to industrial design. One of the first products rolling out of Savage Industries (fantastic name, FYI) is the EDC One, a bag for your…

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DipClip Is an In-Car Holder for Dipping Sauces

We've all been there. You're driving along the highway after pulling out of Mickey D's and you're relegated to eating dry nuggets cause balancing some sweet and sour sauce while driving isn't feasible. Lame. DipClip puts an end to dry fast food. DipClip attached to a vent to hold a…

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A Designer Created a Modern Tool Set

Home Depot is full of products we use and love, but no one is confusing the store with MoMA. Abidur Chowdhury, a designer based in London, wants to change that. Here he's taken the humble hammer and screwdriver, tools that work fine but have boasted the same aggressive, over-the-top design…

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Tesla Released a Phone Battery Pack

Overshadowed by the announcement of a new truck and supercar was a third new product from the mind of Elon Musk. Tesla released a battery pack for your phone. Yup, a battery pack. Easily the least revolutionary item ever to be concocted by Musk, the Powerbank is still worth mentioning for…

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Spire Is a Clothing Tag That Tracks Your Health

The issue with most health and activity trackers is you have to remember to wear them. And when you do remember, there's a chance it's not the most comfortable accessory. Enter Spire. Spire is a tracker that attaches to your clothes to monitor your health. And when we say "attaches,"…

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The BioLite SolarHome 620 Brings Power to Off-the-Grid Properties

Leaving city or suburban life behind means saying goodbye to a few luxuries you probably take for granted. BioLite wants the off-the-grid person to keep a few of those creature comforts, which is why the company introduced SolarHome 620. The fairly easy to install setup includes a solar panel, control…

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‘Stranger Things’ Episodes Reimagined as Atari Cartridges and Paperbacks

One of the most enjoyable things about Stranger Things is the sense of nostalgia it evokes in you if you grew up in the '80s. Butcher Billy, a graphic designer, decided to play on those '80s vibes by reimagining each episode of the second season as old paperbacks and Atari games.…

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Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 Is Up for Auction

The car you see here has a bit of a storied past. The major reason why it will fetch close to $2 million at Bonham's is because it was once owned by Paul McCartney. McCartney, who owned the DB5 for six years, put 40,513 miles on it. While it's changed…

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What To Watch This Weekend: Marvel’s The Punisher

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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Tesla Surprised Everyone By Announcing a Next-Gen Roadster

After teasing the brand's new Semi Truck for weeks, Elon Musk took the stage last night to pull the tarp off the company's Optimus Prime. But that wasn't all Musk had in store. Meet the company's next-generation Roadster, which Musk claims will be the fastest production car ever. Looking at…

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Tesla Electric Semi Truck

Elon Musk took to the stage last night in Hawthorne, California, to unveil Tesla's latest supposed game-changer, a fully electric semi truck. The event, which was teased for weeks, gave us our first look at a truck that can travel 500 miles between charges while carrying up to 80,000 pounds.…

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Fern Chuck Bike

When it comes to touring bikes, style sometimes gets passed over in favor of utility. These bikes need to be built and equipped for the long haul, so extra storage often matters more than a clean design. Fern, a bicycle company out of Berlin, Germany, refuses to let aesthetics be…

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