The 5 Best Outdoor Gear of August 2026
August outdoor gear doesn’t get the editorial runway of spring launches or the pre-holiday push. That’s what makes it honest. The products landing in late…
Product Design
Weber Is Shutting Off the June Oven’s AI Camera, and a $90 Air Fryer Already Does The Same Thing
Somewhere in a warehouse in Illinois, someone at Weber is about to flip a switch that turns a $999 oven back into a very expensive…
This LEGO Phoenix’s Talons Actually Grip the Perch, and It’s Weirdly Convincing
LEGO’s official phoenix, the 597-piece Fawkes from the Harry Potter line, does one trick. You turn a crank at the back and the wings flap…
ESR Atelier Magnetic iPhone 17 Pro Max Case Review: Vegan Leather Done Right
Phone cases occupy a strange middle ground in the accessories market. The more protective options tend to look utilitarian, all rugged textures and chunky frames…
Why Designers Are Suddenly Using Cork for Everything in 2026
As sustainability becomes a key focus in design, architecture, and product development, natural materials are gaining renewed attention. Among these materials, cork stands out as…
5 Furniture Pieces So Geometric They Could Hang in a Gallery
Geometry has always been the silent language of design. Across architecture and interiors, shapes define how spaces feel, function, and flow. Today, furniture design is…
You can now drive Koenigsegg’s 1,600-HP GT1 racecar that never saw the grid
Some cars are born to race, and the Koenigsegg CCGT was built for that very purpose, yet never got the chance to compete. Nearly two…
Beni Is What Sony Aibo Grew Up to Be – A $549 Camera Robot That Captures Life While You Live It
Every camera product ever made has one thing in common: it needs you to operate it. A gimbal needs a hand to hold it. A…
These Contemporary Chairs Turn Sustainability and Stillness Into Design
A chair can be a surprisingly effective storytelling device. Give it a different material, soften a familiar silhouette, or borrow a gesture from somewhere unexpected,…
LEGO x Nike Air Force 1 is set for take-off with a 360° dunking minifig onboard
LEGO and Nike are back with their new themed set. This time it’s the Air Force 1 Space-Themed Building Set that seems en route to…
Mac mini M5 May Get Skipped Entirely as Apple Tests M6 and M5 Pro Combo
Feeling like you’ve heard this before? You sort of have. Last year Apple quietly shipped a Mac Studio with mismatched M4 Max and M3 Ultra…
7 Best Japanese Designs of August 2026
Japanese design doesn’t arrive loudly. It earns attention through material weight, mechanical silence, or the way a surface catches light in a room you’ve stopped…