Today in Gear: End Your Week Here

After being forced to pull its Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches from shelves and e-commerce platforms right before the holidays due to a patent dispute, Apple has finally been cleared to sell the watches. Apple redesigned the watches by removing a blood-oxygen sensor, which was one of the main issues of the dispute, and is thus no longer subject to the import ban by the trade court. If you coveted one of these watches for a holiday gift, but were unable to buy one, now’s the time.

Today we’re taking a look at a new turntable, a supremely cozy sweatshirt and rugged 5G Hotspot. 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].

A Vinyl Dream

Victrola

Do you love vinyl, but hate having the music stop when the record finishes playing? The Victrola Automatic Turntable ($200) solves that problem by automatically repeating one side of a record, so the music will keep playing until you’re ready to turn it over. At the price point it’s a well-equipped beginner-friendly turntable for vinyl lovers.

A Powerful 5g Hotspot

Solis

The new Solis 5G Hotspot ($400) allows you to stay connected while you’re out camping, or doing vanlife and working from the road. The 5G Hotspot, which also serves as a battery bank, has a lifetime global data plan of 1GB per month, and additional plans available for purchase that can keep you connected all over the world.

The Sweatshirt of Our Dreams

66ºNorth

We love when brands make already-comfy items, like a hoodie, even cozier. The Icelandic brand 66°North launched the Viðey hoodie ($250), which is made from recycled wool. Not only is it soft and feels nice against your skin, but it taps into the naturally odor and moisture-wicking properties of wool.

Thuma’s New Side Tables

Thuma

Beloved minimalist furniture brand Thuma just launched a few new side tables. The pieces are made of 100% upcycled rubberwood and come in two styles, the 18-inch Pedestal Side Table ($275) and the 20-inch tall C Side Table ($245).

A Fresh Pair of Shades

Shwood

Francis ACTV sunglasses from Shwood ($149) are the cool, high-performing shades you need. They’re made with a no-bounce design so they stay in place while you’re out running, hiking or paddling. The shades are available in four frame colors and three different options for lens tint: Lite Plus Polarized Blue Flash, Lite Plus Polarized Brown and Lite Brown.

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