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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026 (New Products Added 6/5)
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in May 2026.

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A Curated List of Memorial Day Sales

The internet is on sale. Here’s where to start.

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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

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Ikea Releases a Portable Bluetooth Speaker That Doubles as a Lamp

Ikea has teamed up with Spotify to release a stylish and useful piece of gear. The VAPPEBY combines a Bluetooth speaker with a portable lantern. Perfect for camping trips, picnics, or backyard hangs, the VAPPEBY lets you keep the party going while shedding a bit of light. The speaker uses…

By John A. Paradiso
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Dad Grass Debuts Second Batch of Vintage Dad Pipes

There has been a distinct trend toward clean, minimalist, modern designs in the latest crop of cannabis accessories. We certainly appreciate the refined look. But, there's nothing like vintage smokeware. The ostentatious, weathered, elegant look of vintage ashtrays, pipes, and lighters always impresses us. And we're not alone. The internet's…

By John A. Paradiso
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Bellroy’s New Case Key Case Will Slim Down Your EDC–Stylishly

When it comes to high-quality leather EDC pieces, you won't find better than what Bellroy has to offer. Whether you're talking about sling bags, sneakers, minimalist wallets or anything else you can make out of leather or an otherwise durable fabric--like EDC key carries, for instance--the Bellroy option is all…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Vessel Ash Is a Stylish Modern Ashtray and Storage Solution

Vessel has made a habit of producing thoughtful and stylish cannabis accessories for the modern smoker. Their latest piece of gear is a brutalist ashtray that's expertly designed and will look great in any home. Vessel developed Ash as a three-piece set that combines a concrete ashtray with a walnut…

By John A. Paradiso
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Apple Revealed a Bunch of Cool New Hardware at Their Spring Tech Event

Late last week, Apple unveiled a whole slew of new products and offerings ranging from the Mac Studio and Studio Display, to the M1 Ultra chip, and the most powerful/versatile iPad Air ever. As if that wasn't enough, they also announced a partnership with Major League Baseball to offer "Friday…

By Cooper Fleishman
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