Ray-Ban’s New Sunglasses Look Straight Out of the Future

Ray-Ban expands its collection of standout shades. Plus, Amazon’s new color Kindle, Asus’s affordable rival to Apple’s $5K Pro Display XDR and more.

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a pair of black Ray-Ban wrap-around sunglassesRay-Ban

Ray-Ban Ultra Wrap 001

A$AP Rocky’s signature Ray-Ban collection expands with a set of three Ultra Wrap frames, each available in multiple colors. The Ultra Wrap 001 has a single wide lens in a retro wrap-around format. It comes in a glossy black frame with a blacked-out lens, blue mirrored lens and a green mirrored lens, along with a white glossy frame with an orange mirrored lens. The Ultra Wrap 002 has a protective goggle-style large wrapped lens with attached temple arms, and the Ultra Wrap 003 is a late 1990s-style wrap-around design reminiscent of Ray-Ban’s sister brands Oakley and Arnette.
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft in hand outdoors with wildflowersAmazon

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB

A boon for digital comic book lovers everywhere, Amazon’s full-color Kindle got an update that brings the price down by $30. It still boasts the same high-contrast Colorsoft display, adjustable lighting, quick page turns and weeks of battery life. So what’s the trade-off? Well, the onboard storage drops to 16 GB from 32. On the flipside, that’s still enough space to hold literally thousands of full-color comics, books and more. And you can always delete what you’re not using, so it shouldn’t really be noticeable unless you’re a digital hoarder.
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming FramesetSpecialized

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD Demi Dreaming Frameset

With the Tour de France Femmes beginning this weekend, it’s only natural that Specialized would introduce a frameset honoring one of the greatest modern riders, 2023 TDFF champ Demi Vollering. Limited to 400 numbered units, this rendition of the world-class Tarmac SL8 features a fabulous flower motif evoking Vollering’s youth working in her family’s greenhouses. The deep purples, blues, reds and greens complement her FDJ-Suez team colors, while the seat stay is emblazoned with her mantra: “It All Starts With Dreaming.”
Asus

Asus ProArt Display PA32QCV

The Asus ProArt Display PA32QCV is a 32-inch 6K monitor compatible with Macs, and at $1,299, it is positioned as an affordable alternative to Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDR. The monitor is equipped with advanced features, such as support for HDR10 and VESA DisplayHDR 600, the latter ensuring it delivers an extremely detailed picture with bright colors and deep contrast that creative professionals require.
blue range rover sport parked on light gravelRange Rover

SV Bespoke for Range Rover Sport

Range Rover has extended its SV Bespoke commissioning service to the Range Rover Sport for the first time. In practice, this means that buyers can now build a truly one-of-a-kind Range Rover Sport SUV, as the program offers the choice of 230 different exterior colors, multiple finish options and 1,500 unique interior combinations. Range Rover will work with interested clients through its Global Commissioning Suites, though customization is also available through virtual commission.
a herman miller sofaMillerKnoll

Herman Miller Pawson Drift Sofa Group

Herman Miller has teamed up with British architect John Pawson for this striking series of modern living room furniture. The collection consists of a sofa, a loveseat, a lounge chair and a chaise sectional, all of which feature a square-edge, wraparound hardwood frame made with solid wood joinery. The striking frame is paired with extra-puffy cushions that are topped with a layer of responsibly sourced down feathers, creating an ultra-comfortable seat designed for lounging. The frame is available in white oak or walnut and can be paired with dozens of upholstery options, with prices ranging from $5,395 to $21,395.