If the bike boom that began nearly two years ago now is beginning to slow down, no one told the brands. This past 12 months featured bike and accessory makers catering to an ever-wider swath of riders, flexing innovation and production muscles in eye-popping ways. We've been tracking the highlights along the way of course. The following 15 drops have us the most excited to saddle up and ride.
The Best Calendar Apps to Keep YouOrganized and ProductiveWhether it's your work or personal life, a calendar app is a vital tool for staying organized, productive and on schedule. But you shouldn't just pick the default calendar app that comes on your smartphone (although, it's likely a good choice) — you need to pick the calendar app that works best for you, which means the devices and software (including other productivity apps) that you use everyday. Take a look at our list and choose one that you think fits you.
How to Pack a Suitcase (the Right Way)Before a vacation, whether home for the holidays or abroad in the summer months, the thought of packing looms dark and dense overhead. It’s a chore undertaken with the knowledge that something is bound to be forgotten, and that overpacking one category often means neglecting another. Packing, then, is an art form — one that’s easily mastered with a bit of guidance. Read on to gain mastery.
All the Best Coffee Gear That Came Out in 2021In 2021, we found new ways to drink coffee (hello, Minor Figures canned coffees), new ways to get exceptional coffee to your doorstep just by sending a text (Fellow Drops, we see you) and even a new-and-improved take on the humble French press (we get it, Fellow, you do coffee gear). Regardless of how you take your coffee, there's something for everyone in this list of new coffee gear from 2021.
The Best Last-Minute Gift IdeasDidn't give yourself quite enough time to get all your shopping done? It's okay; 2021 has given us all plenty of options for excuses of why our gifts didn't get here in time, so take your pick. Or if you want to go ahead and pull something together last minute, here are some gifts that you can snag with minimal effort, including a bunch that don't require any pesky shipping time. They don't even need to know you bought them the week of Christmas; your secret's safe with us.
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Interesting links from around the web. 📚—• Most Covid infections may soon be breakthroughs. Here’s what that means.• How to know what you really want
• A giant reservoir of “hidden water” was discovered on Mars
• What’s the winter solstice, anyway?
