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Forget the Razr – Motorola has just unveiled a new “rollable” smartphone concept. With a click, the phone rolls out its screen and with another click retracts it. At just four inches high, the compact smartphone can tuck into your pocket and then expand to its full 6.5 inches on demand. The new smartphone was shown off in a new video released as part of Lenovo Tech World 2022 in which Motorola’s parent company Lenovo teased a new rollable laptop. The laptop’s screen can expand similarly to the smartphone’s and marks another innovation adjacent to the company’s hugely influential ThinkPad 360 laptop tablet.

Today we’re taking a look at all-new Victorinox Journey 1884 watches, new lighting and a lightweight, insulated shirt jacket. This is Today in Gear.

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Need Boots to Keep You Dry On or Off-Road? Yep, Blundstone Is Still the Only Answer

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It’s difficult to overstate the excellence of Blundstone’s entire lineup, especially the Chelsea boot style that’s cemented the brand in footwear history. And now, Blundstone has kicked its own reputation up a notch with the All-Terrain Thermal ($280). Iconic Blundstone looks are paired with cold and wet-weather-destroying features like waterproof leather and elastic, a grippy Vibram® outsole for beefed-up traction and a Thinsulate® and leather lining designed to wick away moisture while retaining heat. Inside is a contoured and removable sheepskin EVA footbed that utilizes XRD® technology for shock absorption, while a steel shank supports the polyurethane midsole.

The Stunning Victorinox Journey 1884 Collection is the Next Evolution of Swiss Watches

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Victorinox has launched an entirely new era of Swiss watchmaking with the Victorinox Journey 1884 series ($695+), which promises to be an approachable marriage of precision mechanical engineering, high style and remarkably smart design details. Aesthetics draw heavy inspiration from hikes through the sprawling Swiss alps: hands are in the shape of Swiss hiking signs and its dial features the rough texture of the trail. Visual homages to other Victorinox icons – like the second hands’ back end, which is shaped like a classic Swiss Army Knife – are elegantly integrated into each timepiece. Sporty steel cases feature multiple bezel materials and are “carved” to look as though they’ve been carved by a pocket knife and an innovative quick-swap system allows owners to change straps/bracelets in seconds with no tools. Available in both automatic and quartz versions, each watch is ISO certified for shock and water resistance. Keep your eyes peeled: this exciting lineup will develop and expand to include more models and features.

Meet DUER’s ‘Weightless’ Insulated Shirt Jacket

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For many brands, winter garments present an ongoing challenge: How does one keep comfortable, warm layers ultra lightweight? For DUER, that search triggered the creation of its new Weightless Insulated Shirt Jacket ($189). For added warmth, the jacket is insulated with recycled content and features tricot-lined pockets to keep your hands extra warm. Built for layering or solo duty, the versatile shirt jacket will serve fans just as well in the office as it will on the trail.

Puebco’s ‘Scientific Candle’ is a Great Gift to Keep on Hand

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Made from vegetable wax and naturally derived man-made fragrance oils, Puebco’s “Garden” Scientific Candle offers a “vibrantly verdant scent.” Each candle is poured into a reclaimed crucible and stamped with “laboratory-themed labeling” to keep the vibe extra “scientific.” Armed with a matching snuffing lid, each 50 ml candle retails for just $28. So if you’re looking for a clean, easy crowd-pleaser, grab Puebco’s Scientific Candles before the holidays.

If You Want the Glamor of a Candle Without the Hassle…

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Meet the Wick ($149). Available in graphite, brass and matte black, the device is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery. Fans can switch between three levels of brightness – including a “pulse’ mode” – and dim or turn the candle on and off with the tap of a finger. The Wick combines the best parts of an old-fashioned candle and modern tech, all pleasantly engineered into a sturdy body of plated aluminum and acrylic.

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