Buyer’s Guide
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Health & Fitness
Suunto Run 2 Makes a 35-Gram Watch Much More Capable
The sequel jumps to a 2,000-nit AMOLED, offline maps, upgraded GPS, and 10-day battery life.
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Tech
OM SYSTEM PEN Revives the Compact Viewfinder Camera
The 13.9-ounce Micro Four Thirds body adds phase-detect AF, 5-axis stabilization, and IPX1 sealing.
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Tech
iPhone Duo Opens Into Apple’s Largest Phone Display
Apple’s first foldable pairs a 5.4-inch cover screen with a 7.6-inch nano-texture display and A20 Pro power.
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Tech
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Read the Body Better
Apple’s S11 watches add five-second heart-rate readings and readiness scores, with Ultra 4 extending battery life to 50 hours.
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Tech
iPhone 18 Pro Brings Variable Aperture to Apple
Apple’s new Pro phones add a six-blade variable aperture, A20 Pro power, and longer battery life.
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Audio
AirPods 5 Bring ANC to Apple’s $129 Open-Ear Buds
Apple’s open-ear earbuds add stronger ANC, revised acoustics, Live Translation, and a $129 starting price.
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Watches
STOWA Chrono WRC Stage 1 Times the Rally
A 44mm automatic chronograph translates WRC orange and timing graphics into a functional dial.
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Audio
Yamaha Makes MusicCast Compact Again
The WXA-70A amp and WXC-70A streamer bring YPAO calibration and HDMI eARC to small systems.
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Watches
Hublot Gives the Big Bang a Velvet-Like Rubber Skin
The Big Bang Original Soft Touch wraps titanium, dial, and strap in molded textured rubber.
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Tech
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n Puts RTX Spark in a 3.6-Pound Laptop
The 15-inch creator laptop pairs NVIDIA RTX Spark with up to 128GB of unified memory and a 165Hz OLED.
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Audio
Soundcore Space 2 Pro Gives Calls Their Own AI Chip
Anker’s new over-ear headphones use the Thus processor, six voice mics, adaptive ANC, and 60-hour playback.
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Tech
Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 Shrinks a 4K Canvas to 11 Inches
The 1.06-pound Android tablet combines a 4K 144Hz display, 8,192-level pen input, and seven OS upgrades.
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Tech
Moto Watch Ultra Adds LTE and Polar Training
Motorola’s 46mm Wear OS watch combines LTE, dual-band GPS, Polar recovery tools, and a 2,700-nit OLED.
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Food & Drink
Basil Hayden Finishes Bourbon in Old Cognac Casks
Cognac Cask Reserve keeps Basil Hayden at 80 proof while adding a 20- to 25-year French-oak finish.
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Tech
Leica Summicron-M 66 Revives a Cold War Spy Lens
The 660-piece M lens recreates a U.S. Navy optic with a 66mm focal length, reverse aperture ring, and $10,900 price.
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Watches
Rolex Four Seasons Sends Four Daytonas to Auction
Four unique gem-set Daytonas pair natural-stone dials with a September charity auction in London.
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Motoring
Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport Takes the Manual Route
A 100-car Alpine-market GT3 pairs a six-speed manual with the Lightweight Package and a new Valleygreenmetallic finish.
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Footwear
COMME des GARÇONS Strips the Air Jordan 11 to Black or White
The CDG Air Jordan 11 removes the usual contrast with monochrome leather and an exclusive September 5 release.
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Tech
DJI Osmo 360 II Makes Its Lenses Replaceable
DJI’s second-generation 360 camera adds 8K60 capture, AI low-light processing, and replaceable lenses.
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Collectibles
LEGO’s Executor Stretches Past Four Feet
The 6,130-piece UCS flagship is the longest LEGO Star Wars model yet and includes all six bounty hunters.
