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The Watch That Proves Toughness Has Always Been a Kind of Elegance

G-SHOCK didn’t just evolve into refinement. It’s been quietly building toward it from the start.

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The Cool Material 2025 Holiday Gift Guides
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

Check out our CM product review of the hottest product in wellness right now: the Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot. Spoiler alert -- it’s a gamechanger!

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The Best Gear for Life on the Trail, According to the Couple Who Wrote the Book on It

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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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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Alef Model A Flying Car

The future is here! The Alef Model A is the first electric flying car in history to receive the Special Airworthiness Certification from the FAA. That means the Alef is cleared to begin testing its sci-fi flying car with some restrictions. Designed to defy gravity, the Alef Model A is…

By John A. Paradiso
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Backdrop and Porsche Collaborate on Home Paint Colors

Finally, the moment you've been waiting for. You can now match your home interior to your favorite Porsche. Backdrop, makers of some of our favorite interior house paint, have continued their line of collaborations by teaming up with Porsche. To celebrate 75 years of Porsche, Backdrop has released four limited-edition…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Fastest Electric Cars on the Market

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. They're more efficient and environmentally friendly than gas-powered cars, and they're starting to offer the same level of performance. In fact, some of the fastest cars on the market today are electric. That alone makes them enticing enough to want…

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The Brabus XLP 900 6×6 Superblack Is a 6-Wheel Offroading Beast

Introducing the Brabus XLP 900 6x6 Superblack—a true automotive masterpiece that merges rugged elegance with unrelenting power. This off-roading beast commands attention with its imposing design and blacked-out allure. Beneath its hood lies a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, churning out an awe-inspiring 888 horsepower, effortlessly tamed by a 6x6 drive system.…

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Bison Kiridashi Pocket Knife

While we love intricately designed, complex tools, sometimes simple is better. So, meet the Bison Kiridashi Pocket Knife, a formidable companion that effortlessly blends functionality, style, and craftsmanship. This compact yet robust pocket knife is meticulously handcrafted to withstand the rigors of everyday use while exuding a timeless charm that…

By John A. Paradiso
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