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It’s always annoying to see Christmas displays set up in early October, before Halloween has had its due. But one trend we can get behind is early Black Friday deals which are already hitting at Amazon, likely due to ongoing supply chain issues. Time to take advantage. 

  

For your martinis and your Manhattans — and everything in between.

  

Today in Gear: Why Buffalo Trace Won't Be Releasing Their Biggest Bourbon This YearPlus, updates to Google Maps that cyclists will love, Canon's VR-friendly fisheye lens and more. 

Plus, discounted hiking boots from The North Face, 43% off Levi's trucker sherpa jacket and more. 

  

Releases & Rumors

🍸Get pumped for summer 2022: Topo Chico announced margarita hard seltzers💧This collab between Asics and Brain Dead looks… slimy 🎮 This exercise bike is like a Peloton but with video games on the screen 🍦Like Wendy’s Frosties? Well they’re making it into a cereal 🌡️Your Nest smart thermostat just got a lot smarter 

The ideal online membership for people that love sneakers.

Apple constantly rolls out firmware updates to its AirPod line — including AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max — so that they get better over time.

We caught up with Brian Galdamez and Mireille Siné to find out what they think of the new HOKA Bondi X.

Want to dip your toe into the riding waters? Consider these bikes your swimmies.

From Connery’s Rolex to Craig’s Omega, the watch 007 wears is integral to his tough yet refined persona.

 

They're here to stay — and getting better every day.

The iPhone 13 Pro has a number of exclusive features over the regular iPhone 13. The coolest: macrophotography.

Golf R power in a sexy sedan package? Yes, please.