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Our opinion of whiskey stones is clear and unwavering: no, just no. But glacial ice as a drink chiller? That’s new territory. Enter Greenland-based startup Arctic Ice, which harvests “the purest ice in the world” from its home island’s fjords for use in bars and restaurants in Dubai. The irony of shipping chunks of receding glaciers around a warming globe to cool cocktails in the desert hasn’t been lost on the internet — social media backlash has been widespread. For its part, Arctic Ice insists it will eventually “offset double the amount of CO2” it produces while supporting much needed economic development in a country that’s still heavily reliant on Denmark. If you’re in Dubai and can get your hands on some Arctic Ice, let us know if the juice is worth the squeeze.

Today we’re taking a look at an all-in-one washer/dryer combo, hot electrolyte drinks from LMNT and one bougie beanie. This is Today in Gear.

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A New Washer/Dryer Combo

GE Appliances

Historically, washer-dryer combo machines have been great for saving space, but have done a sub-par job at drying clothes. GE Profile just announced the UltraFast Combo Washer Dryer ($2,777) that boasts a better performance: The brand says that its new machine can wash and dry a load in just two hours.

Snow Plows For Crocs

Sole-Fully Designs

Yes, you read that right. Sole-fully Designs just released what they deem to be ‘the ultimate accessory for your favorite pair of Crocs’ and we can’t say we disagree. The Snow Plow Attachment for Crocs ($9) allows you to wear your Crocs in new conditions, like a few inches of snow. Instead of snow coming in through the Crocs’ many perforations, the snow plow effortlessly pushes it away.

Hot Drinks From LMNT

LMNT

Known for its salty and tasty hydration packs made for mixing with cold water, LMNT is now bringing electrolyte beverages to the world of hot water. The LMNT Chocolate Medley 30-Pack ($45) has three different flavors: Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Chai and Chocolate Raspberry. Drink one on its own or mix it into your morning coffee or hot cocoa for a little boost.

An Instant Translator

VASCO

Vasco has a number of pocket translators, like the Translator V4 ($389), that can help you can carry conversations in languages that aren’t your own. The brand just announced the new Translator E1 that will launch in June for $390. The E1 is actually an earpiece that can translate 50 different languages in real time — like while you’re on the phone — and connects to an app on your phone.

The Perfect Beanie

Hat Attack

The only thing better than a cashmere sweater is a cashmere hat. Cashmere Chunky Beanie ($124) from Hat Attack New York has been newly updated and is made of 100 percent cashmere. This means it’s both nice and warm, and also feels extra soft against skin. The beanie is available in black, blue, pink, white and grey.

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