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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe

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The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

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The Mandem Safe Hides Inside a Shoebox

Unless a sneakerhead is robbing your house, there's a decent chance they won't look for valuables inside an old shoebox. Keep a stack of them in your closet and we can't see a burglar spending time with them. That's good news if you buy the Mandem Safe, which slips inside…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
The Nike Gakou Flyknit Comes With Stencils So You Can Customize Them

If you've been inspired by the Nike x Off-White sneakers to customize your own pair, now's your chance. The Nike Gakou Flyknit comes with seven different stencils that allow you to add a swoosh or a Nike logo wherever you please. Available in black or white, all you need is some…

By Mike Newman
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Craft is the Last Keyboard You’ll Ever Buy

Since so many of us work from our computers all day, it's surprising tech companies aren't pumping out keyboards targeted at anyone and everyone who have ever needed to type something. But now they may not get to, because Logitech has released Craft, a wireless keyboard that can be customized…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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These are Not Your Average Pencils

More often than not you'll find us taking notes, jotting down ideas and scribbling with a pen or a marker, but there's something to be said for going truly old school. While the most significant difference between the pencil and other writing implements is it's easily erased, it's also better…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
The Grounder Is a Sneaker With a Storied Past

What you see here is the Grounder Hi. It's a great-looking sneaker from P.F. Flyers that marries retro elements with modern ones. But the Grounder you see before you is far more than your average sneaker. It boasts a storied past few pieces of footwear can rival. First developed in…

By Mike Newman
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