Mike Newman
Managing Editor at Cool Material
Traxxas Remote Control Defender
If owning a Defender seems out of reach due to financial constraints, don't give up on the dream just yet. While it won't take you from point A to point B, the Traxxas RC Defender will entertain you just like a full-size Land Rover. Let's get something straight, this is…
The First Trailer for Louis C.K.’s ‘I Love You, Daddy’
Anyone who's watched Louis, Louis C.K.'s hit show, knows that the comedian has a thing for artistic dramadies. That artistic flair is always balanced by spit-out-your-milk jokes, so it delivers a bit of everything and that's why the show has been so successful. Now Louis is taking that vibe and tossing…
You Can Get Paid to Live in a National Park
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is on the hunt for a modern-day Thoreau. They want a person to live inside old guard station cabins situated throughout Colorado's San Juan National Forest. So what's the catch with this dream job for the aspiring hermit? Well, you do have to care for…
Police in Dubai Will Soon Have Hoverbikes
Criminals in Dubai can stop looking out the rearview of their Lambo, Ferrari, or other supercar after a heist. Now they can start looking out the sunroof. That's because police in Dubai are about to get a modified version of the Hoversurf Scorpion-3 we shared with you a while back. Yes,…
Bizarre Brews: 7 of the Weirdest Beers Ever Made
We've had beer brewed with wasabi, some slabs of bacon, and other slightly strange ingredients before, but for this list, those additions weren't bizarre enough. We wanted to share some of the most outlandish beer creations we've ever heard of. Brews that chuckle at minor oddities and little additions from the spice…
Twelve South Made Another Mac-Inspired Candle
Last year, Twelve South made a candle that smelled like a new Mac. It was a hit and sold out faster than an actual Apple product. Now, the company is back for a second edition, Inspire, a candle that looks more like a sleek product from Cupertino and smells like…
Garmin Speak Brings Amazon’s Alexa Into Your Car
Unless you want to lose a cup holder to put an Echo in your ride, you're going to have to leave Alexa at home. That is, of course, until Garmin went ahead and built Speak, a device that allows you to bring your personal assistant on the road. Speak attaches…
WIN THIS: Over $1400 Worth of Fall Essentials
Fall means ditching the beach and those board shorts in favor of some campfires and heavier clothing. We teamed up with Kaufmann Mercantile, Digg, AVI-8, and some other friends to make sure you're ready for wherever this season takes you. How? By filling your wallet with gift cards to some…
Grovemade Minimalist Knife
Grovemade has brought a sense of refinement to our work place, sound system, and other useful gear. Now the brand is doing the same for our EDC with the introduction of the Minimalist Knife, a pocket folder with clean lines and a simple design. Inspired by the iconic Higonokami knife…
These Chuck Taylors are Built for Winter
As temps drop, those Chucks get stashed in the back of the closet in favor of some snow-ready boots. If you're a fan of the iconic kicks, these can be frustrating times. Luckily, Converse has heard your pleas and whipped up these Chuck Taylor All Star Waterproof Nubuck sneakers. Not…
The First Trailer for ‘Godless,’ Steven Soderbergh’s New Netflix Western
Maybe it's the fact that Westworld completely blew us away, but we're in the mood for more new Westerns. Luckily, Steven Soderbergh and Netflix heard our call and came together for Godless, a new series hitting Netflix on November 22. The star-powered show is lead by Jeff Daniels, Michelle Dockery, and Jack…
Craft Beer Is Trying to Raise $213 Billion to Buy Anheuser-Busch
Remember Pebble, the smartwatch that raised around $20,000,000 on Kickstarter? Yeah, that's chump change in comparison to what some breweries are looking for. The Brewers Association wants to raise the $213,000,000,000 needed to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev. Yes, billion. Why? Well, if you've been paying attention, you've noticed that big beer has…
The Yamaha MOTOROiD Is a Motorcycle With Artificial Intelligence
Our vehicles are getting smarter. For proof just take a spin through the 45th Tokyo Motor Show, which takes place later this month. Yamaha will show off the MOTOROiD, an A.I.-powered motorcycle that will not only drive on its own, but will interact with the rider. How it will interact…
The Tactician Is a Utility Shirt Perfect for Work and Play
When Batch dropped the Editor shirt in Forest Green, it was a pretty huge hit. Now they've brought that same eye-catching color to their Tactician Utility Shirt and you can rest assured it will fly off their shelves as well. So what is the Tactician? It's Batch's most technically styled…
This Wireless Speaker Is Made of Wood
Home speakers were once hulking objects that were necessary eyesores for the audiophile. Engineers and designers fought for years to make them more inconspicuous, and we've reached a point where speakers can be hidden almost anywhere. That's all well and good, but there is another option—a visible speaker that happens…