Today in Gear: 6 Redesigned Car Logos, the Best Bike Locks & More

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Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and deals. Comments or concerns? We’d love to hear from you at [email protected].


New on Gear Patrol

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6 New Car Logos, Ranked from Best to Worst

Automakers are joining the modern, two-dimensional and chrome-free world of visual design. We rank the hits and misses.

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Ever Notice That Converse Chuck Taylors Have Fuzzy Soles? Here’s Why

Clearing up the fuzzy details on the Chuck Taylor’s strangest feature.

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Polestar’s Head of Design Reveals the Ideas Behind the Sexy Precept Concept

We sat down to talk with Max Missoni, Polestar’s head of design, about the Precept Concept car—including why it doesn’t need a rear window.

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These Books Are the Shelter-in-Place Vacations I Needed Right Now

The Monocle Travel Guide series is my much cheaper ticket to anywhere in the world, without breaking quarantine orders.

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AirPods Just Got Some Serious New Competition

The Sony WF-XB700 are the company’s newest wireless earbuds. They lack some premium features, but make up for it in price — they’re only $130.

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This Swiss Brand’s Luxury Watches Are a Bargain

Baume & Mercier continues to offer stunning value with new complicated watches featuring in-house movements and steel or gold cases.

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These Are the 10 Best Field Watches of 2020

Field watches should be reliable, legible and simple.

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The Best Bike Locks for Every Cyclist

Don’t let your precious ride become a seatless skeleton on the street.

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Review: Should You Buy Chris Hemsworth’s New App?

Chris Hemsworth, most notably the face of Thor, developed and an app to help you conquer 360 of health, wellness and fitness just in time for summer.

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This Lifestyle Brand’s First True Running Shoe Is Shockingly Good

We admit to being impressed after a few test runs in the Dasher, the debut running shoe from Allbirds.

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The Mavic Air 2 Is the Perfect Upgrade from Your Entry-Level Drone

The Mavic Air 2 is DJI’s newest foldable drone that makes flying easy, and capturing great content even easier. It starts at $799.

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Two Legendary Companies Partnered on This Blacked-Out Dive Watch

Doxa’s SUB 300 is being produced for the first time in a forged carbon case and features the old Aqua Lung logo on the dial.

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Premium Features Make These Seiko Dive Watches Huge Improvements Over Their Predecessors

Seiko has introduced versions of its Prospex “Samurai” dive watches with ceramic and sapphire. But they won’t cost you that much more than the originals.

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BMW’s Most Powerful M Car Ever May Be a Massive Hybrid SUV

We can’t argue with 750 horsepower.

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Is It Possible to Make a Legitimately Cool Window A/C Unit? Apparently So

Air conditioners get the DTC treatment.

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This New Hunting Knife Is Actually Perfect for Your EDC

Victorinox, the maker of the Swiss Army Knife, revealed a new premium take on one of its hunting knife silhouettes, but it may not be for skinning wild game.

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This Off-Road Camping Trailer Comes from a Famous Brand You Wouldn’t Expect

We’d happily trade a little off-road prowess for a lot more room.



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8 Fantastic Adventure Motorcycles You Can Buy Right Now

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The Complete Seiko Buying Guide: Every Current Model Line Explained

Seiko offers some of the best value in watches. Here, we break down each of its modern product lines to help you understand what’s available.

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You’re Smoking Meat All Wrong (Yes, You)

Contrary to what your dad told you, more smoke does not mean better barbeque.

Fresh Deals

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Home and Design Deals
Save up to 70%: If you’re looking for a benchmark office chair, a new dutch oven or outdoor furniture set, this might be worth the scroll. These are the best deals of the week on furniture, cookware and home gear.

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Patagonia Better Sweater
Save up to 45%: Now’s the time to score a big bargain on a great garment for this time of year, the Better Sweater Quarter-Zip Pullover.

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Best Outdoor Gear Deals
Save up to 54%: This week’s discounts bring savings on everything from Nike trail running shoes and a spring-worthy rain jacket to a headlamp and coffee.

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Best Fitness Deals of the Week
Save up to 48%: We’ve rounded up all the best discounts on shoes, clothes, equipment and nutrition just for you.

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Rogue Territory Waxed Supply Jacket from the New Bond Movie
Save 30%: No Time to Die is set to release in November, and you can order the jacket from the movie for 30 percent off at Stag Provisions. Available in five colors, it now costs only $207 — just use the code DEMAND at checkout.

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Best Style Deals of the Week
Save 70%: Hats for all your virtual meetings, perfectly-washed jeans, comfy knits and more in this week’s roundup of best style deals.
Learn More: Here

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Fossil Smartwatches
Save 40%+: Right now, select Fossil products site-wide are on sale for 40% off — plus tons of discounted smartwatches available at darn reasonable prices.

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