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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in April 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in April 2026.

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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026
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Not All Agave Spirits Are Tequila or Mezcal

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now
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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in March 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in March 2026.

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Not All Agave Spirits Are Tequila or Mezcal

A deeper dive into Mexico’s lesser-known pours.

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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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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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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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Fingerspelling Uses Machine Learning to Teach You the ABCs of Sign Language

Over the past year, we had much more time indoors to brush up on hobbies and try out new skills. I had plenty of friends who took up painting or sewing and many took the time to try learning a new language. Thanks to the age of the internet, there…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Vollebak Black Algae T Shirt Is Sustainable and Stylish

When it comes to men's basics, we love the plain white tee. It's a blank canvas, the building block to a complete outfit. But, we're also fond of the simple, statement-making plain black tee. It's not necessarily showy, but it can draw attention in a way that the white tee…

By John A. Paradiso
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You Should Be Drinking Sake This Summer

When it comes to the ideal summer beverage, everyone has their favorites. Maybe you're downing spritzes on a sunny afternoon or sipping on rosé late into the evening. I'm partial to a crisp lager or a refreshing saison. But, if you want to broaden your horizons in the warmer months,…

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Apple Released Its Magic Wireless Keyboard with Touch ID

When Apple unveiled its colorful lineup of M1 iMacs this spring, they came stocked with updated accessories including color-matching magic keyboard, mouse, and optional trackpad. Now, Apple has finally released this lineup of updated accessories separately. So, depending on your current Apple computer setup, you can be due for a…

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Fossil Teamed up With Southwest for a Line of Collaborative Watches

Even before COVID, the golden age of air travel is something that most of us never had the chance to experience. Pan Am, Air Union, Air Berlin, and the like presented next-level flying experiences in one way or another... abaut the closest thing we have these days outside of flying…

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