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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

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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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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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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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Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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Lincoln Continental Concept

Since 1939, the Lincoln Continental has been synonymous with American luxury. Big American luxury that, unfortunately, came to an end in 2002. That changes now. Making its debut at the NYIAS, Lincoln is bringing back the Continental as its flagship model. Taking inspiration from the Continental heritage, designers have created…

By Kevin McCauley
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Gear
This Mini EDC Pen is Just 2″ Long

You never have a pen when you need one. That’s a fact. But it’s not because you’re forgetful; it’s because pens are funny-shaped objects that jut from pockets, jab legs, and turn you into a drafter when tucked behind your ear. This is why we fully endorse slapping the Mini Brass…

By Mike Newman
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Food
‘Chef’s Table’ From the Creator of ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’

Anyone who's watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi knows the intense urge to eat fine fish that the documentary inspired in you. Now, Netflix and David Gelb, the creator of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, are set to make you want to book plane tickets to locations all over the world in pursuit of…

By Mike Newman
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Tech
Customize Your MacBook With LEGO

Pop into any coffee shop and you'll see a gaggle of MacBooks covered in unique stickers. That sort of customization has always been a bit permanent for us. The Brik Case, which is billed as 'The World's Most Customizable MacBook Case,' allows you to cover your cover in LEGO bricks and other popular…

By Mike Newman
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Sneakers Turned Into Works of Art

Plenty of sneakerheads already consider certain footwear pieces of art. Phil Robson (aka FILFURY) takes the idea one step further. As highlighted by Quartz, the British artist snaps pictures of sneakers and then digitally mashes them up into something new and interesting. Robson starts by thinking of what each sneaker reminds him of,…

By Mike Newman
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