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The faucet of AI-related news just never seems to turn off these days. OpenAI just launched an experimental new feature to a select group of users: It will store what users write in chats and remember it so it can be used to inform future conversations. The goal of this features is to further personalize the service in order to be more helpful and relevant.

Today we’re taking a look at ski poles, hydration powder and new earbuds. This is Today in Gear.

JLab

Fresh Earbuds from JLabs

JLab just released the Epic Lab Edition earbuds ($200), it’s best sounding and most premium offering yet. The hybrid dual drivers provide high-quality audio and the Smart Active Noise Canceling features three different noise-control modes. With 13 hours hours of playtime per earbud you can get a lot of listening in before they require a charge. 

BAPE

adidas x Bape

The two brands are celebrating 30 years of Bape by updating one of the most recognizable sneakers there is: the adidas Stan Smith. The new Bape x adidas Stan Smith ABC Camo Sneakers ($160) are the cool-kid shoes of the spring. The shoe features an almost-cartoonish take on camo and gold detailing, like the adidas and Bape logos that shimmer against white leather on the back heel. Pick up a pair today before this drop is gone. 

Yardsale

New Ski Poles

Yardsale’s P1 Poles ($139) are designed to make resort days go smoothly, whether you’re shredding the bunny slope or the double-blacks. Magnetic handles and click-together baskets make make getting to and from the slopes easy, and the poles’ 3D-knit strap is designed to be quick to get on and off. You can customize a pair by choosing your desired length, pole color, handle color and strap color — and you can even choose totally different color schemes for each pole. 

Bag Balm

Get Some Moisture Onboard 

Is your skin dry … everywhere? Bag Balm has been making products designed to hydrate and moisturize every possible inch of you since 1899. The Vermont-based company offers up the best-selling Original 8oz Tin ($11.50) that’s great for smoothing onto dry hands, cracked heels, or putting under your eyes or on top of tattoos. For a suite of the brand’s most popular items try the Starter Bundle ($36), which includes the 8 oz Tin, two tubes of hand lotion and three bars of moisturizing soap. 

Amazon

Introducing Death Dust 

New from Liquid Death is a 35-calorie electrolyte drink mix called Death Dust ($18 for a 12-pack). Its infused with vitamins C and B, plus a little sodium, potassium and magnesium, Death Dust comes in three different flavors with very cheeky names: Severed Lime, Mango Chainsaw and Convicted Melon.