The footwear industry runs on glue. Something like 30 billion pairs of shoes get manufactured globally each year, and nearly all of them rely on industrial adhesives to bond uppers to soles. Those adhesives contain …
Adidas Made a Marathon Shoe That Weighs Less Than an Apple
Pick up an apple from your kitchen counter. Now imagine a pair of running shoes weighing less than that single piece of fruit. That’s the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, and it’s not a …
Steam Controller Returns with a Modern Redesign and Deeper Ecosystem Integration
Steam surprised gamers with the announcement of three new products back in November 2025. Those were the Steam Machine gaming console, the Steam Frame wireless VR headset, and the brand new Steam Controller, marking the …
You Can Play Pokémon Gold on Your Wrist, Thanks to a 2-Year Build
Retro gaming handhelds have had a genuine second life in recent years. Original Nintendo hardware has been cloned, shrunken, and reimagined into increasingly unhinged form factors by modders who see the Game Boy lineup as …
Leave It to a Jewelry House to Make the Most Beautiful Candle
When Cadar showed up at Salone del Mobile this April, it did not bring jewelry. It brought candles. And not the kind you grab in a gift shop because they smell nice. These are hand-blown …
5 Brilliant Mother’s Day Gifts From Sons Who Know Better Than to Bring Flowers Again
Sometimes sons have to learn, usually the hard way, that flowers are a placeholder. They wilt. They sit in a vase she’ll move twice and quietly toss out by Thursday. What your mom actually wants …
This Modular Teak and Aluminum Box Has a Lid That Folds Into a Table
The line between outdoor gear and everyday carry has never been blurrier. More people are treating their camping setups with the same discernment they’d bring to a wardrobe or a home office, hunting for things …
What If Your Drink Could Fly Itself Across the Room to You
Smart home technology has reshaped how we think about convenience, but most of it still assumes you’re the one who has to reach for things. Appliances respond to voice commands, lights adjust to your mood, …
G-Shock Just Dropped a Coca-Cola Watch for Its 140th Anniversary
There are some things that you know are fundamentally bad for you, but you can’t resist consuming them. Coke (the soft drink) is one such commodity, and especially during the summer season, it has become …
This Wine Cooler Scans the Label and Sets Its Own Temperature for You
Wine culture has never been more accessible, with good bottles showing up at rooftop dinners, backyard gatherings, and weekend trips just as often as they do at restaurant tables. What hasn’t quite kept up, though, …