The upcoming 82 Laro is the smaller version of Benchmade’s 85 Ti Bali-Song. The butterfly knife has a 3.6″ stainless steel blade and titanium handles. Thrust-bearing pivots let you swing the knife open and closed as swiftly as your health insurance will allow. It also has a magnetic latch lock and a sheath with a pocket clip. Drops 11.14.24.

The latest version of the 14″ and 16″ MacBook Pros are powered by the new M4, M4 Pro, or M4 Max all-in-one chips. The Pro and Max variants get Thunderbolt 5 ports and start with 24GB and 36GB RAM, respectively. The fast performance is still paired with insane battery life – up to 24 hours of web browsing and video streaming.

From acclaimed animator and director Naoko Yamada (K-On!, The Silent Voice) comes a coming-of-age story told in music and colors. The Colors Within is about Totsuko, a high school student who sees colors around other people. Emotions rise and fall when she forms a band with new friends. Premieres 01.24.25.

Here’s a sweet treat for rum fans. Kraken Ship Wrecked is a limited-edition ice cream collab between Kraken Rum and Tipsy Scoop, with shipping through Goldbelly. Way better than rum raisin, it’s a very boozy blend of Kraken Black Spiced Rum and black cocoa ice cream with bits of amaro cherries and white chocolate. Price shown is for four pints.

AI tech has been used to make plenty of digital garbage. But in the hands of a skilled artist, generative AI can be used like other tools in a paintbox to produce something extraordinary. MetaPuppet’s dreamlike short film Mnemonade is one such example. The film follows an elderly woman piecing together the memories of her life as time ticks away. (Thanks, Rob!)

Pickled foods are all the rage in culinary circles these days. This fantastic cookbook from Boston’s Grillo’s Pickles packs 100 recipes for unique and mouthwatering dishes that incorporate deliciously sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The book also includes tips and techniques for making your own Grillo’s Pickles at home.

Michiharu Kusunoki’s 1980’s manga series Aitsu to Lullaby is about a high school kid who gets into street racing on his Kawasaki Z2. YouTuber 12% on the desk recreated some of the riding scenes by building a scale model of the hero and his bike, and then painting and shooting the models to make them look like their comic book counterparts.

This handcrafted wallet from Galen Leather Co. is perfect for carrying small tools like flashlights, knives, or small pens. Its zippered main compartment can also hold a small A8 or B8-size notepad, with a separate section for cards, currency, or receipts, though we suggest filling that pocket with a multitool card.

Investing in watches? Here’s a no-brainer. To celebrate its 170th anniversary, Timex will be releasing a limited edition wristwatch and selling it for only $1. The Waterbury watch pays homage to Timex’s origins as the Waterbury Clock Company, as well as the latter’s Yankee dollar pocket watch. Limited to 1,000 units. Mark your calendars for 10 am ET 11.16.24.

One of the highlights of the collaboration between The North Face and Undercover. The SOUKUU Summit Offtrail TR are laceless trail running shoes. They use a BOA system to adjust the fit, a ripstop and rubber upper, and an integrated gaiter. Drops 10.30.24 for $430 and likely to sell out to folks who will never run a trail in their life.

A king hires a freelance knight to take care of his dragon problem, but he just can’t satisfy his demanding boss. This amusing animated short by Luciano A. Muñoz Sessarego and Tumblehead might remind creative folks of what it’s like to deal with a client who doesn’t know what they want until they see it. (Thanks, Rob!)

Ghostbusters turns 40 this year, so Hasbro hopes its fans have banked enough to splurge on a scale model of the Ectomobile. The base version is based on the car in the original movie. The deluxe takes after the car in the sequel and comes with action figures of the Ghostbusters themselves. Each toy measures 22.5″ long and has lights and sounds.

Want to be a minimalist at all costs? Nocs Design has the perfect speaker. Designed with avant-garde fashion brand Heliot Emil, the Monolith lives up to its name. Handmade in Sweden, it has two 6″ woofers and three 3.5″ full-range drivers buried in a stainless steel case. We love how Nocs mentions that you can connect up to eight of these.

The new version of Apple’s most affordable Mac measures only 5″x 5″ – less than half the size of its predecessor. It runs on the new M4 or M4 Pro chip and has a significantly improved cooling system. It has two USB-C ports, three Thunderbolt 4 ports (Thunderbolt 5 on the Pro), an HDMI port, and a 1GB or 10GB Ethernet port. The Pro packs up to 64GB of memory.

The Skeletool CX is packed with useful features and looks swell in these two very different new colorways. For 2024, Leatherman added a subdued OD Green and a flashy Guava. The folding tool packs full-size pliers with a needlenose tip, a sturdy 1/4″ bit driver, wire cutters, a 154CM steel knife blade, and a carabiner clip that doubles as a bottle opener.

This smartly designed folding chair from Timber Ridge is ideal for camping, tailgating, and outdoor concerts. In addition to its padded seat and armrests, it has a fold-out side table and a fold-out cooler bag, both with built-in drink holders. It’s also got a mesh pocket under the seat for stashing your phone. Its sturdy aluminum frame can hold up to 300 lb.