The product world moves at a mile a minute. From transparent ultra-tough watches to new-and-improved gas-powered pizza ovens, these are today’s most exciting new drops from G-Shock, Ooni and more.
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G-ShockG-Shock Bright Metallic Dial Collection
G-Shock has taken its 2100 series—some of the brand’s most beloved affordable and approachable watches—and transformed them in a couple of significant, noteworthy ways with this new collection. First, the watches get a shimmering metallic dial in your choice of silver, rose gold, or sky blue — achieved through advanced vapor deposition. Second, the cases (and bands) have been swapped for ones made of translucent resin. These watches are still as tough and capable as ever but are also a little more intriguing, especially for lovers of the late-90s transparent aesthetic, as found on old Apple computers and video game consoles.
OoniOoni Koda 2 Range
Ooni has completely revamped its gas-powered pizza oven lineup with the new Koda 2 Range. The successor series hinges on feedback from over the course of six years and a million customers, and it includes a bevy of updates — including a new Slate Blue colorway. Perhaps the most significant change is the addition of the brand’s next-generation G2 Gas Technology, which features a patent-pending tapered flame design that improves the ovens’ heat distribution by a factor of four. The ovens also get a 50-percent larger pizza stone that heats up 20 percent faster. Homemade oven-baked pizza has never been easier.
KizerKizer Drop Bear Utility Knife
Kizer has transformed its original crossbar knife, the Drop Bear, into an equally sleek and robust utility knife. However, the brand didn’t simply swap the EDC blade for a replaceable razor — it crafted a tool-free mechanism that makes swapping blades a cinch while keeping them secure in use. While this utility folder still features the brand’s reliable, ambidextrous crossbar lock and reversible pocket clip, it also has a couple of other hidden bonuses: a pair of tweezers and a toothpick hidden in the handle.
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$60 (10% off)
NintendoNintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2, the brand’s second-generation handheld console, was announced earlier this year, but now we have pricing and availability details — it will be released on June 5th and start at $450 (although you can get a bundle with the new Mario Kart World game, which costs $80 on its own, for $500 — along with a bunch of other features. Compared to the original, the Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch screen that supports 1080p picture and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It also comes with redesigned Joy-Con Controllers and a 4K dock that is capable of upscaling games for your TV.
Norse ProjectsNorse Projects Mads Travel Light Overshirt
Norse Projects put its signature modern-minimalist spin on a classic safari shirt. The breezy but sturdy fabric blends 62% polyamide, 28% cotton and 10% polyurethane. Four bellowed cargo pockets provide ample storage space. It comes in light khaki, olive green and navy.
