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For the person whose active lifestyle demands a more rugged Apple Watch, or who just needs reminding to stand once an hour, this titanium boy will endure the beating of rock climbing, and its waterproofing lets it seamlessly transition from swim to bike in your next triathlon. Or just appreciate its 36-hour battery life as you text your more athletic pals.This Japanese design company makes small appliances that blow minds with their beauty, simplicity, and innovation. Its entry into audio is characteristically gorgeous: It looks like a lantern but kicks out 360- degree sound, and the lights subtly groove to the music. Forgive yourself for staring.The New England brand known for producing the most refined and stylish running apparel—it’s very Prefontaine meets Chariots of Fire—dropped its first sneaker this year. And though it has the comfy look of something you’d lounge in, it was designed as a daily training shoe for serious runners. Get some miles in or keep them kicked up on an ottoman; it’s none of our business.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowGot a backyard? Hang up a sheet and invite friends over for video night. With 2.5 hours of battery life, this tiny guy keeps the ugly wires out of sight, and its 1080p image and Dolby audio make even a campsite feel like a screening room.If you love the subtlety of peated whisky, the ones made by Bruichladdich are always an adventure. This bottle of Port Charlotte uses barley entirely grown on the isle of Islay—a rare thing. And at 55.2 percent ABV, it’s remarkably graceful, with a finish that’s like dessert after a barbecue on the beach.Métier’s grained-leather set feels like the serious board you’d find in some wealthy backgammon enthusiast’s game room, but it rolls up to fit in a backpack. The details—such as hand-painted edging and magnets that act as anchors—make it elegant and whimsical all at once. The Game of Kings deserves no less.Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowProviding the creative freedom of a barista without the pressure of getting anyone’s name right, this machine has eight grinder settings that let you dial in the exact flavor of the bean, and a steam wand allows you to expand your horizons past simple espresso while starting you on the road to latte-art greatness.Twelve soaps, one for every month, each plant based, triple milled, and scented just enough—and just differently enough—to give you a subtle signature fragrance that evolves through the year. Plus: infinitely classier looking than even the most dignified pump bottle.Understated and balanced, this Hibiki, from Japan, is a perfect starter bottle for your whisky- curious friend. The new, limited- edition Blossom Harmony is finished in sakura casks, giving it a luscious pear-and-honey sweetness. If you accidentally buy a second for your own cabinet, what’s the harm?Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowYour glass pipe has gone the distance, but it also makes you look like you own a hacky sack. It’s time to graduate. The Køl resembles a museum piece, but it comes apart for easy cleaning, and it cools your smoke so you don’t ruin your new aesthetic by coughing like a college freshman.Watch Next&nbsp;Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

For the person whose active lifestyle demands a more rugged Apple Watch, or who just needs reminding to stand once an hour, this titanium boy will endure the beating of rock climbing, and its waterproofing lets it seamlessly transition from swim to bike in your next triathlon. Or just appreciate its 36-hour battery life as you text your more athletic pals.This Japanese design company makes small appliances that blow minds with their beauty, simplicity, and innovation. Its entry into audio is characteristically gorgeous: It looks like a lantern but kicks out 360- degree sound, and the lights...

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