Today in Gear: Why You Need a Barlow Knife, How to Hack Your Way to a New Desk & More

The best way to catch up on the day’s most important product releases and stories.

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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].

Master & Dynamic’s New Noise-Canceling Wireless Earbuds Stun and Impress

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Master & Dynamic just announced the MW08, its most advanced pair of wireless earbuds ever. We took them for a test ride.

16 Things You Need for Your First Post-Pandemic Vacation

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It’s been a year and odds are high that you are forgetting something. We’re here to help.

Omega Just Revamped Its Seamaster 300 Dive Watch

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The classic from 1957 gets a new dial, a Master Chronometer-certified movement — and more.

The Best Desk Under $200 Is a Dead-Simple Ikea Hack

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You can buy something rickety on Wayfair — or you can follow the advice of teenagers on TikTok and mommy bloggers, who are both streets ahead, on the path to a better (and cheaper) home office.

This Vintage Land Rover Defender Is Also Your Dream Camper

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Osprey Custom Cars is selling a modified Land Rover Defender camper that’s ready to go overlanding.

What Will Apple Announce at Its Next Event? Here’s What We Could See

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Apple typically hosts a big event every March, where it announces new products. Here are some things that could show up.

The Best Indoor Garden Kits to Turn Your Home Into a Greenhouse

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Today’s best indoor gardens practically grow themselves (and look good, too).

Bentley’s New Continental GT Speed Is the Gran Turismo for Drift Mavens

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Want a big luxury coupe that’s happy to get slideways? Meet your new dream car.

The Best Aviator Sunglasses for Men

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From Ray-Ban, Randolph Engineering, Jacques Marie Mage and more.

Think You Know What That Small Pocket on Your Jeans Is For? You’re Probably Wrong

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The jeans you’re wearing right now have a curious feature you might have wondered about.

Bourbon-Infused Cigars and 8 More Home and Design Releases

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Cigars and whiskey have always been a perfect pair.

This Is Our Best Look Yet at the New Nissan 400Z

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Leaked photos and video reveal what appears to be the production-ready Nissan 400Z sports car.

The Vintage T-Shirt Market Is Booming. Here’s Why

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Old is gold.

Do Your Boots Have Speed Hooks? Here’s How They’re Meant to Be Used

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This technique is jaw-droppingly fast.

What’s a Barlow Knife? Here’s a Perfect (New) Example from The James Brand

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George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Mark Twain would have recognized a Barlow knife. It’s time you rocked one.

The Best Cars (New and Used Alike) You Can Buy for Less Than $20,000

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$20K isn’t a lot to spend, but you can still find some decent values — especially if you’re willing to consider a sedan.

Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine with These 13 New Things

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A signature tennis racquet, a sugarcane-based recovery shoe, lots of running apparel and more.

How Switzerland (Almost) Won the Quartz Race

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Rolex, Patek Philippe and others competed neck-in-neck with Seiko in the race to develop the ultimate battery-powered movement.

5 To-Do List Apps to Help You Be Productive in 2021

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A to-do list app can help you plan out your day by reminding you to knock out one task or chore at a time.