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Rivian has announced that the new R2 lineup will be revealed next year, with production starting in 2026. Priced at roughly $40,000, the new series will include an SUV as well as multiple truck variants, most of which will retail around $30,000 less than the average Rivian today. In the past, Rivian ran into delays with both its R1T and R1S, so fans are more than justified to be skeptical about a 2026 release. Nevertheless, the company’s CFO Claire McDonough has emphasized the company’s plans to offset these delays by working with new suppliers and scaling the larger Rivian platform to meet growing demand.

Today we’re taking a look at Hervé Schlüchter’s first timepiece, a new headlamp from Black Diamond and a tiny, portable safe. This is Today in Gear.

Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to [email protected].

These Colorful E-bikes Are Easy to Use, and Built for Speed

VanMoof

Ready to unlock a better, faster way of life? Well, saddle up and bring home one of VanMoof’s S4 e-bikes. Riding on chunky tires and 27.5-inch wheels, the “beautifully uncomplicated” VanMoof S4 is now available in four different colors and armed with a suite of smart anti-theft features. Looking to weave a little faster through city streets? The VanMoof X4 ($2,648) offers riders extra-agile handling with nimble 24-inch wheels that make city-riding as intuitive as it is fun.

Hervé Schlüchter Unveils Its First Watch

Hervé Schlüchter

The ‘Essentiel’ is built like a pocket watch to ensure longevity, quality and comfort; then set on a hand-stitched, black alligator strap. Boasting 45 components and a 39mm stainless steel case, this gorgeous timepiece features a central dial made of Maillechort. Meanwhile, a White Grand Feu enamel minute and seconds dial glistens with glossy black transfers, and a 189-component Caliber HS-01 ticks away behind a pressed case back. Limited to 25 pieces, this preliminary release will certainly go down as a true collector’s item.

Black Diamond Just Released a Killer New Headlamp

Black Diamond Equipment

The Distance 1500 ($200) was designed for the die-hard gearheads who know how to push every adventure to the limit. Boasting an (unmatched) 1500-lumen max output capability, the headlamp can last up to eight hours on a single battery (at the 300 lumen setting). Built to help fans navigate technical terrain, and equipped with illumination that ‘rivals car headlights,’ this is the headlamp you’ve been looking for.

Gear Up with ‘Cooling Pillows’ for Summer

Sijo

As temperatures rise, it can feel more and more difficult to fall into a cool, relaxing slumber. Luckily, the geniuses over at SIJO have developed breathable ‘cooling’ pillows to help you chill out. The cooling FluffBase Eucalyptus Pillow ($70) is described as marshmallow-fluff-soft, while the CloudSupport Pillow ($120) is made with plush latex foam and equipped with the brand’s ‘Clima Tech’ to help you reach — and remain at — your preferred temperature. What’s more, fans can even couple the pillows with other summer favorites like Cooling Eucalyptus Bedding and a TempTune Cooling Comforter.

You Can Take This Compact Safe Anywhere

Huckberry

While hotel safes and glove boxes often leave much to be desired, Trova’s pocket-sized safe is ready to come with you on every adventure. The Go Plus Biometric Personal Safe ($249) is made of a strong Aluminum Alloy and measures roughly six inches by two inches, so you can discreetly tuck it into any bag or carry-on. It’s designed to link with the Trova app via Bluetooth, so you can unlock it in seconds or receive reminders if you ever leave it behind.

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