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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery
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Review: Nike x Hyperice HyperBoot – A Game-Changer for Foot Pain and Recovery

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Bandit9 EVE Odyssey

Bandit9 out of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has just made its most radical motorcycle known as the EVE Odyssey. Based on its EVE Concept bike, the new limited production run motorcycle is actually sleeker than the original. The totally custom-made aluminum alloy frame retains the tank, headlight, and electronics…

By Amos Kwon
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IKEA VAPPEBY Portable Bluetooth Speaker

IKEA's recent forays into audio tech have been seriously impressive. They've teamed up with Sonos on a line of integrated home furnishings and now the Swedish giant has released a minuscule Bluetooth speaker. The VAPPEBY is IP67-rated iteration and delivers up to 80 hours of battery life when playing music…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 6 Best Men’s Colognes and Fragrances You Can Buy

For the most part, fragrances play a minimal role in the overall conversation of dressing well. America is a visual society and social media has put our appearances on a pedestal more than any other facet of ourselves to others. While I don’t expect anyone to sacrifice a well-fitting suit…

By Brett Braley
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Porsche x Volkswagen ID.Buzz Renndienst Bus

We're pretty pumped about the impending arrival of Volkswagen's ID.Buzz electric minivan, but it's this Porsche-themed version we lust after. Too bad it will never see our shores. The classic red Renndienst (German for "Racing Service") Buses were Porsche transporters that helped move and service race cars in the '50s,…

By Amos Kwon
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The New Sonos Era Speakers Will Make You Rethink Your Home Audio Setup

When it comes to high-end home audio speakers, you want the best-of-the-best while also maintaining convenience. That always meant going with a system like the Sonos Play:3, Sonos Radio, Sonos Playbase, Sonos Play:5 or Sonos One--you get the idea here--it was Sonos all the way because they integrated all the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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