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The Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 Just Might Be the Ideal Porsche Roadster
Will Sabel CourtneySix cylinders, six gears, two seats, zero turbos.
How to Clean and Care For Your Glasses
Garrett LeightWhether optical or sun, these are the ways to make them wear longer.
The 10 Best Camping Cots of 2021
Gear PatrolThe key to a better night’s sleep outdoors is one of these snooze-friendly winners.
The Next Generation of Wireless Earbuds Is Here
Tucker BoweIt’s been nearly five years since Apple released its original AirPods. And since then wireless earbuds have gotten a lot better. So, what’s next?
The 10 Best Tower Fans For a Cooler Summer
Gear PatrolEasy, breezy tower fans.
How Moon Phase Watches Work, and Why They’re Special
Henry PhillipsA moon phase watch reminds us that we’re all just spinning through space on this pale blue dot, orbited by a glowing rock, mere cogs in a bigger clockwork.
8 Great Dad Cars That Automotive Enthusiasts Can Still Appreciate
ChevroletYes, you need something roomier and more practical, but there’s no need to go full-on Chevy Traverse.
The Best Motorcycles for Shorter Riders
DucatiFinding a motorcycle when you’re, shall we say, a particular size can be tricky.
Apple Watch Series 7: Everything We Know So Far
AppleA new blood glucose sensor and a radical redesign with flat edges could be coming to Apple’s next smartwatch.
Now’s Your Chance to Buy a Little-Known Dive Watch Once Used by the French Navy
CourtesyThe Jacques Bianchi JB 200 reintroduces a unique model from the 1980s.
Chevy’s Super-Cool New Corvette Z06 May Be Delayed Again
JESSICA LYNN WALKERChevy has some mind-blowing new Corvette variants in store, but we may have to wait a bit longer for them.
The Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping
LunoCar camping makes getting away easy as pie. These items make it even tastier.
Yeti’s New Travel Bags Are Perfect for Summer Adventures
CourtesyYeti just updated its line of soft-sided bags and luggage — in a big way.
This Stealthy Pilot’s Watch Looks Like Radar for Your Wrist
CourtesyBell & Ross’s latest creation is an unexpected-but-refined take on the aviation-themed watch.
Neckwear No More: Should Today’s Workplaces Really Require Ties?
Henry PhillipsMen are dressing down, and the storied accessory might be on its way out.
Did Todd Snyder Just Create the Best Timex Q Yet?
Todd SnyderEveryone’s favorite sub-$200, quartz-powered watch score a cool makeover from everyone’s favorite menswear designer.
The Complete Buying Guide to Dyson Vacuums: Every Model Explained
Chase PellerinFrom Dyson’s latest and greatest cordless vacuums to its older models, here’s everything you need to know about the biggest name in vacuums.
The Ford Ranger Could Bring Back an Old Name — But with a Big Change
FordAnd it sounds as 1990s as a thoroughly splattered “Double Dare” set.