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Who Gives A Crap Makes the Toilet Paper You Didn’t Know You Needed

Did you know that over 1 million trees are cut down every day to make traditional toilet paper? Neither did we. Want to do some good for the planet while also classing up your commode? Of course you do, and that's where Who Gives A Crap comes in. Who Gives…

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MSCHF Hot Chat 3000

MSCHF recently set the internet ablaze with the release of their outlandish Big Red Boots. The tech and style brand's latest project is Hot Chat 3000, an AOL-style chat service that uses AI technology. The service pairs users based on "hotness," chatters submit a photo of themselves and are ranked…

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Get All Your Nostalgia from We Are Rewind’s Cassette Player

While vinyls may have a little more cachet and CDs are a cornerstone in many of our childhoods, the humble cassette seems to have been overshadowed by their sexier cousins. But it seems they're finally getting their dues. Enter Rewind. With a focus on keeping things as retro as possible,…

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10 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies Light Enough For Spring And Summer

The weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer. It feels like the time for whiskey is over until at least the late fall. But that idea couldn’t be more wrong. The warmer months are prime time for lighter, sippable whiskeys, especially single malt Scotch whisky. Whether you…

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The 6 Best Workout Headphones That Can Stand Up To Sweat

While the phrase “No Pain, No Gain” may be an axiom that many gym enthusiasts abide by, it shouldn’t extend to your headphones. Loose-fitting headphones that aren’t comfortable (or worse, sweat-resistant), can make you distracted during reps and cause some ear aches after prolonged use. Luckily, audio companies have come…

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