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Tech
An Essential Vintage Gaming Console Rises from the Grave with a (Mostly) Faithful Revival
After 30 years, this iconic retro video game machine is back with new ownership and some crucial quality-of-life updates.
By Sean Tirman
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Ray-Ban’s New Sunglasses Look Straight Out of the Future
Ray-Ban expands its collection of standout shades.
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Outdoors
How to Explore Asheville and the Surrounding Region this Summer
Where to shop, eat, stay, and play in Western North Carolina's cultural epicenter.
Presented By Visit North Carolina
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Watches
This Iconic Chronograph Honors Its Past in an Unexpected Way
Even without its most famous feature, this watch gets engines revving.
By Johnny Brayson
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Style
Is This Sleeper Nike Shoe Set to Become the Brand’s Next Retro Icon?
After a successful trial run, this obscure Nike design puts on its game face.
By Jack Seemer
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Motorcycles
This Gorgeous New Entry-Level Motorcycle Punches Well Above Its Weight
You may not know the brand (yet), but this beguiling bike claims some compelling performance traits you wouldn’t guess from its specs.
By Steve Mazzucchi
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Outdoors
The Ultimate Guide to Adventuring in Western North Carolina
Plus, the best places to shop, eat and stay — everything you need to plan a visit today.
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Outdoors
This Clever, Innovative Tent Makes Camping Any (and Every) Way Far More Convenient
Despite its incredible versatility, this groundbreaking outdoor shelter still sets up in just a few short minutes.
By Sean Tirman
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Outdoors
This Excellent Packable Backpack Is Suddenly in Impulse Buy Territory
It offers just enough utility to go anywhere and holds a surprising amount of gear for an 18L pack. And now it's on sale.
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One of the Best Commuter EDC Brands Just Dropped a Killer USA-Made Travel Pack
This customizable bag is optimized for however you commute and travel.
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Motoring
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Electric Vehicles
The Coolest Feature of This Luxury American EV Is the One You’d Least Expect
The Cadillac Optiq may be the brand's entry-level EV, but it introduces a recycled feature that's ridiculously cool.
By Gray Van Dyke
Watches
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Affordable Watches
This Handsome Automatic Dress Watch Offers a Subtle, Uncommon Dial for an Affordable Price
Van Speyk's unorthodox moon phase is a classic, affordable dress watch boasting a range of color options and a Swiss movement.
By Brad Lanphear
Outdoors & EDC
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Camping
The Smartest Yeti Cooler Accessories I’ve Ever Seen Aren’t Even Made by Yeti
An Etsy entrepreneur with a 3D printer has devised an ingenious way to add a slew of useful features to Yeti's versatile Roadie cooler line.
By Ben Bowers
Tech
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Apple
The Apple Watch Just Got an Unexpected Upgrade
It promises to give Apple Watch wearers a little bit of extra peace of mind.
By Tucker Bowe
Food & Drink
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Coffee
The World’s Best Coffee Maker Hasn’t Been This Cheap in Years
Wait ... the Technivorm Moccamaster only costs how much right now?
By Jack Seemer
Style & Travel
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Sneakers
Nike Reignites the White Sneaker Debate with a Deceptively Durable Drop
As stylish as it is comfortable, this shoe can also outperform most other sneakers in its class thanks to some clever upgrades.
By Sean Tirman
Living
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Kitchenware
This Elite, Deceptively Light Cast Iron Skillet Might Be the Best Prime Day Deal
Our long-standing pick for best overall cast-iron skillet just hit the lowest prices we've ever seen on Amazon in over a year.
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