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On Friday, Apple closed the day trading at three trillion dollars. It is the first, and only, company to ever reach that milestone, though the company did touch the three trillion mark back in January 2022, but failed to close the day there. Individual shares rose more than two percent on Friday, with each trading at a record $193.97. Experts expect that shares rose in conjunction with a stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings report, plus the initial preview of the Apple Vision Pro. Apple currently plans to sell the headset at $3,499 a pop, but we’ll have to wait to see how it performs in person.

Today we’re taking a look at a new G-SHOCK series, USA-made Chef’s Knife and ChatGPT-powered E-Bike. This is Today in Gear.

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Check Out This Hummer-Inspired EV Concept

GM Defense LLC

GM Defense, i.e. General Motors’ military-focused subsidiary, just released photos of its new tactical vehicle concept. Ultimately based on the GMC Hummer EV platform, the new ‘Electric Military Concept Vehicle’ is powered by a 200-kWh battery that can push the vehicle’s three motors up to 1,000 horsepower. Equipped with 37-inch tires and a 12-kw diesel generator built to charge ‘mission-critical equipment,’ this burly six-seater is paving the way for a suite of new contenders for the Army’s newly requested ‘Electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle.’

Get Ready For the New Mudman

CASIO

G-SHOCK is prepping a whole new Mudman GW-9500 series, with watches arriving in three colorways: Military Green, Rescue Orange and Tactical Black. Thanks to a new carbon core design, the watches offer even better dirt, mud and shock resistance, but come in a slimmer profile. Inspired by the needs of professional rescue teams, the watches also boast a digital compass, barometer, radio wave reception and more. Set to drop this summer in stores and at G-SHOCK’s online store, each model will retail for about $380.

The James Brand Made a Sick New Chef’s Knife

The James Brand

The Anzick ($499) is hand-made and sharpened in the USA. Its magnacut steel blade doubles down on corrosion resistance and durability, while its high-grip handle ensures you can find a secure grip — even with wet hands. In total, it took the team two years to finalize this design. TJB spent months collaborating with chefs and outdoor professionals to home in on the perfect chef’s knife for field cooking, and is now ready to release this model in a limited run of 600 numbered units.

This E-Bike is Powered by ChatGPT

Urtopia

Urtopia Smart Bikes allows users to access ChatGPT via a Siri-like voice activation. After pressing a button on the bike’s LED display, users can request directions or other information about the surrounding area. The bike’s speaker will then read off ChatGPT’s response, and can guide readers along any suggested route. ChatGPT access is available in all three of Urtopia’s current E-Bike models, which also offer other impressive tech like a smart gyroscope for movement detection, fingerprint-access and a powerful anti-theft system.

Forget Fountain Pens, Start Gifting This Titanium Option

Nomad

While certain milestones are still celebrated with an ultra-fancy luxury pen, there’s no reason why you can’t gift something a little more practical. Nomad’s Titanium Pen ($100) is built to last a lifetime. It comes with a Black Schmidt P900 ink cartridge, but fans can also choose from three other pen refills to transform the tool into a mechanical pencil, flash dry gel pen or pressurized ballpoint pen. Carved from solid titanium, this pen deserves a place in every EDC kit.

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