Buyer’s Guide
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Tech
Fujifilm Gives the mini Evo 2 a Wider View
A larger touchscreen, higher-resolution files, and pre-shutter video expand the hybrid instant camera’s appeal.
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Watches
Farer Stratton II Puts a Sharper Moon Above Natural Stone
A laser-etched luminous moon meets an Eisenkiesel dial whose golden-brown veins make every watch different.
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Food & Drink
Heaven Hill Phoenix Bottles a Link to Its Lost Distillery
An 18-year bourbon blended with 30-year whiskey connects the distillery’s past and its recovery.
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Watches
Nomadic Dána 141 Draws a Different Kind of Belfast
A slim rectangular case, raised sapphire, and a hand-wound Swiss movement take Nomadic into dress watches.
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Tech
Amazon Finds New Places for Alexa Around the House
A bedside clock and photo frame join familiar Echo speakers as Amazon gives Alexa a more domestic presence.
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Audio
ADAM H715 Takes Studio Headphones Into Balanced Hi-Fi
Open-back drivers, a balanced listening mode, and Sonnox software connect studio work with home listening.
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Watches
Lebond Lets Norman Foster Rethink the Everyday Watch
A lugless titanium case and rotating second-time-zone bezel turn architectural thinking into a practical travel watch.
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Tech
Apple Brings OLED and Touch to the MacBook Pro
A tandem OLED screen, lighter chassis, and direct touch controls reshape Apple’s higher-end professional laptops.
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Motoring
Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Keeps Its 217-MPH Ceiling
The open-top hybrid retains coupe-level speed, with a lower limit when its fabric roof is fitted.
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Audio
JBL L150 Classic Gives Retro Hi-Fi a Bigger Footprint
A 15-inch woofer, angled walnut cabinet, and adjustable bass and treble define JBL’s new Classic Series flagship.
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Food & Drink
Wilder Heart Builds Two Whiskeys From Three Mash Bills
A four-year minimum age and two bottling strengths give the new American whiskey a clear starting point.
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Watches
WM Brown and Timex Give the Dress Watch an Edge
Directional brushing, small seconds, and two interchangeable straps distinguish the $349 rectangular watch.
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Tech
Apple’s M6 iMac Puts More Power Behind the Color
The 24-inch all-in-one gains M6 processing, Wi-Fi 7, and available 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.
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Tech
Apple Gives the 14-Inch MacBook Pro an M6 Upgrade
A 12-core CPU, stronger graphics, and faster wireless connections expand the compact Pro’s working range.
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Collectibles
Axial Shrinks the Jeep CJ-7 Into a Rock Crawler
The ready-to-run SCX30 fits a licensed Jeep CJ-7 body and true 4×4 hardware into 1/30 scale.
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Audio
Schiit Mani 3 Brings Phono Controls to the Front
The $149 Mani 3 adds accessible cartridge settings and a redesigned circuit to Schiit’s phono stage.
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Tech
Sigma FP2 Makes a Tiny Camera More Capable
A partially stacked full-frame sensor, tilting display, and 6K video expand Sigma’s modular camera.
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Tech
Apple Gives the iPad mini an OLED Overhaul
The eighth-generation iPad mini gains an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro performance, and IP67 protection.
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Watches
G-SHOCK 2500 Turns Its Digital Origin Analog
Casio reworks the original DW-5000C silhouette with analog hands and a three-window display.
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Footwear
Kith and Salomon Give the XT-4K a Mid-Cut Update
The Kith for Salomon Winter 2026 capsule introduces the XT-4K Mid alongside two returning silhouettes.
