Paying homage to TaylorMade’s Original One driver which debuted 40 years ago, the brand has revived the unique club. This is the 3rd version of the club and far from a throwback, as it features multiple new materials, a face-flex enhancing sole slot, an adjustable hosel and “Twist Face” design. This big little driver bridges the gap between oversized drivers and a 3-wood to give players more options for using the ideal club for the shot.
The Ooni Koda outdoor oven is a portable, gas-powered pizza cooker that reaches temps nearly twice as hot as a conventional oven. Up to 932º which will give you a crispy 12-inch Neopolitan pie cooked to perfection, in just 60 seconds. With stainless steel construction in a compact design plus fold-out legs, & a standard propane connection, the Koda will easily take your pizza party on the road.
The Razer Core X Chroma is the latest upgrade to the brand’s range of external GPUs designed to enhance laptop gaming. In addition to boosting the power supply to a 700W unit, the Core X Chroma got four USB-A ports for plugging in peripherals, and a gigabit Ethernet connector. The GPU connects to your laptop via a Thunderbolt 3 port, and you can use the device to charge a USB-C capable laptop with up to 100W of power simultaneously. The LEDs from your laptop also sync with the lights in the GPU.
The James Brand knifemakers and gear innovators at Heimplanet share an appreciation for design, innovation and being outdoors. The two brands teamed up on a product capsule—a stainless & titanium James Brand Chapter knife featuring Heimplanet’s Cairo Camo geometric grid pattern for enhanced grip and a special zippered Monolith pouch, a compact carryall you can wear on your belt.
Upgrade your home sound system to high-fidelity streaming music, and Alexa-enabled voice control with the 60W x 2-channel Echo Link amplifier. It will connect to your speakers and group with other Echo-supported devices for playback throughout your home or workspace. It features multiple digital and analog inputs/outputs for seamless compatibility with your existing audio equipment.
Constructed of heavyweight 420gram ripstop canvas, the Goose is a camping system purpose-built for bike tours. The tent is fully waterproofed and equipped with zippable fly screen layers for breathability. The flooring is made of heavy duty pvc to keep moisture out & it has a canvas wing/awning that attaches to your motorcycle to create shelter for your riding accessories like helmet, boots, etc.
Lego created the Spike Prime robotics kit to introduce younger kids (6-8) to the world of robotics, engineering, and coding. With over 500 Technic bricks plus three motors & sensors, a Smart Hub, a central cube, a central speaker with six ports, a 6-axis gyroscope, & Bluetooth connectivity, there’s plenty to build and program—to get the kids started, Lego offers a series of 45-minute lessons for skill building & critical thinking.
First seen on the face of Tom Cruise in the late 80s blockbuster Cocktail, Persol’s PO3225S sunglasses are making a comeback. They’ve got the brand’s signature styling on temples and bows, with a flat bridge & more squared off frame shape. Available in a variety of colors.
The XGIMI MoGo Pro isn’t the smallest smart projector on the market but at roughly the size of a Starbuck’s Venti, it’s definitely portable. It’s got 360º Harmon/Kardon surround sound, offers full Android TV capabilities and delivers a 1080p HD picture up to 76-inches across via its 250 ANSI lumens lens.
The ability to use your phone anywhere on earth just got a lot easier. The Somewear Global Hotspot is a safety beacon that tethers to your phone and uses the Iridium satellite network to work from any point on the globe allowing tracking, messaging, SOS calls, plus it offers weather data & downloadable maps. Waterproof, shock-proof & it floats.
Constructed of strong, lightweight, and durable titanium, the Maus Electric Torch is equipped with a bright, ultraviolet LED, which will light up everything from the campsite to inspecting the inner workings of a vintage timepiece. It’s powered by a tiny N-cell battery with a total size only slightly larger than a AA battery—perfect for EDC and it’s also got an integrated metal loop for attaching to your keyring.
Using advanced AI tracking and a 3-axis Gimbal, the OBSBOT Tail Camera allows you to shoot, direct, & star in your videos all at the same time by offering features to track, auto zoom and capture movement up to 4K resolution at speeds up to 60fps. This compact camera won a prestigious Red Dot Design Award as well as a 2019 iF Design Award. Another funded Kickstarter.
If more data is what you need in your life, get Sense. It’s a simple little device that installs in your home’s electrical panel to provide insight into your energy use and home activity through its iOS, Android, and web apps. See how much electricity you’re using, what time the kids got home, or when a basement light comes on. It identifies patterns in your energy use to help you become more efficient & informed.
With the weather-resistant Aberdeen work jacket, Filson revives another American-made classic from the brand archives. This lightweight all-condition jacket is constructed in 8-oz. oil finish Cover Cloth with a body lining of Feather Cloth, and it features a heavy-duty front zipper with snap-close storm flap. Available in blue coal or otter green.
Designed to sustain 2 people in any emergency, the Companion Kit from RINO Ready is touted as the world’s most advanced two person, 72-hour emergency survival system. Packed with essentials for first aid, warmth, light, communication & safe sight and air plus food, water, & tools. All of it is packed into a bombproof bag and neatly organized. Basically, it’s portable life insurance. A funded Indiegogo.
Handmade with vegetable-tanned Top Grain leather, the 30-liter Weekender Duffle from Kodiak is constructed to last a lifetime and the rich, heirloom-quality leather will improve with age and miles. It features brass hardware and the interior has one zip pocket, multiple card & pen holders, plus a phone pocket. The bag is also backed by a lifetime warranty.
Sometimes when we jump on those version 1.0 products, we jump too soon. Case in point: the second-generation version of Anker’s extra-large PowerHouse portable battery. This new one is much smaller, lighter, and nearly half the price. Granted it’s not as powerful as the original big boy but this 7-pound PowerHouse 200 cube gives users 200Wh of power, 1 vehicle-class 9V port, a 100-watt AC output, 2 fast charge USB-A ports, and 1 USB delivery port. Recharges via USB-C, AC, or solar.
Pro-audio innovators Sennheiser recently released their first fully wireless earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless earbuds deliver premium sound with exceptional clarity and simple, fingertip controls. They’re IPX4 rated for sweat resistance, offer 4 hour battery life and the pillbox-style charging case holds enough juice for an additional 8 hours of power.
With backing from Apple frontman Tim Cook, as well as former NASA & Tesla techies, the creators of the Nebia Spa Shower have teamed up with Moen to create a new, more affordable version of their super-efficient, high-end shower. The Nebia Spa Shower 2.0 reduces water use by atomizing the water. The result is a 65% increase in water conservation. The new model also offers improved pressure and is 29% warmer than the original model. A funded Kickstarter.
Mission Workshop’s best-selling pack, the Rhake, a weatherproof laptop pack, just got a tactical upgrade. The new Rhake VX features construction with VX-21 diamond ripstop fabric, one of the most advanced textiles in the world with virtually unmatched abrasion, tear, and weather resistance per gram weight. This roll-top 22-liter pack is also equipped with Fidlock buckles, and like all MW gear, it is handmade in the USA.
