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Leatherman Signal Aqua Multitool

Leatherman Signal Aqua Multitool
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We’ve used the Leatherman Signal before, and it’s a great all-around multitool. We dig this new colorway with vibrant aqua handles. The tool has 19 functions, including a 1/4″ hex driver, pliers, a combo knife, saw, hammer, a firestarter rod, bottle and can openers, a whistle, and more. Available with silver or black tool blades.

Decathlon X Outercraft HydroBike

Decathlon X Outercraft HydroBike

Don’t have the balance to use a stand-up paddleboard? Decathlon teamed up with Outercraft to design the Hydrobike – a unique watercraft that combines a paddleboard, pedal boat, and catamaran. It has inflatable floats, a single-seat, and modular storage for outdoor gear. It’s a proof-of-concept at this point, but we hope to see it go into production.

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Logitech Pro X 60 Wireless Gaming Keyboard

Logitech Pro X 60 Wireless Gaming Keyboard
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Logitech’s Pro X 60 may be marketed to competitive gamers, but this 60% keyboard has some genuinely practical features. It has an easy-to-reach volume dial on the side, factory-lubed optical switches, and a battery that lasts up to 65 hours per charge when connected via the 2.4 GHz wireless dongle. It comes with either tactile or linear switches.

Making a Transparent Katana

Making a Transparent Katana

After seeing an illustration of a mime wielding an invisible sword, maker Mike Shake was inspired to build one in real life. While his see-through katana isn’t completely invisible, it’s still an incredibly cool and effective weapon. Mike’s opponents will never see what hit them. After considering using a glass blade, he went with a clear and strong polycarbonate.

The Bird Candy

The Bird Candy
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Want to flip someone the bird? These funny hard candies from Sticky sugar-coat your true feelings. Each handcrafted piece of rolled candy offers a delicious apple-blackberry flavor while a tiny hand in its center extends its middle finger. Their shop is packed with all kinds of tasty treats.

How to Put an SUV in an Elevator

How to Put an SUV in an Elevator

Infiniti revealed its fancy new 2025 QX80 high above Manhattan on The Edge observation deck. To get the 6,000 pound, three-row luxury SUV onto the outdoor sky deck, a crew spent weeks carefully taking apart then reassembling the vehicle, and took 100 elevator rides to bring the QX80 to the top, piece-by-piece.

Eco-bricks Wooden Construction Toys

Eco-bricks Wooden Construction Toys
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Once Kids makes biodegradable construction toy bricks that are compatible with LEGO pieces. The natural variant of Eco-bricks are made from sustainable wood and are easy to decorate and clean. The colored pieces, on the other hand, are dyed using non-toxic water-based paint. There are also bricks made from bamboo that come with felt stickers.

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Autodromo Group B Series 2 Automatic Watch

Autodromo Group B Series 2 Automatic Watch
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This watch from Autodromo features a design inspired by 1980s Group B rally cars. Its hash-marked face evokes the technical look of instrument gauges and looks awesome in the Verde Smeraldo color scheme. The watch’s stainless steel frame is integrated with its bracelet, while its Miyota movement is sandwiched inside a two-part titanium capsule.

Artemus Split-Ring Plier Multitool

Artemus Split-Ring Plier Multitool
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This key-sized titanium tool from TEC Accessories can open boxes, turn flathead screws, pull apart difficult key rings, open paint cans, and more. It’s also got a filing surface on its side and short imperial/metric rulers on its edge. It hangs easily from a keychain or clips onto a pocket.

Driven: 2024 Nissan Z NISMO

Driven: 2024 Nissan Z NISMO

The current-gen Nissan Z is the best it’s ever been – with great power, crisp handling, and slick modern looks that pay homage to Nissan’s classic sports cars. For the ultimate Z car, you’ll want the Z NISMO, which provides faster acceleration, stiffer suspension, aerodynamic enhancements, and other goodies that make the Z more track-ready than ever.

Slider Boy Titanium Fidget Toy

Slider Boy Titanium Fidget Toy

This mini fidget slider was inspired by the Nintendo Game Boy. It’s small enough to carry in a coin pocket and offers a satisfying three-level sliding action thanks to clicky neodymium magnets. Its outer layers are machined from titanium, while its center layer is made from black anodized aluminum. Choose from natural, gold, or purple bead-blasted finishes.

Ninja Star Slingshot

Ninja Star Slingshot

Typical slingshots fire steel balls. DIY Crossbow built a homebrew version of the elastic-powered weapon that fires deadly ninja stars. The design is simple – wood strips glued together and attached to a handle. A slot down the center of its barrel is just wide enough to hold one of the metal stars, and a guide at the front helps keep the star flat as it exits.

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LG Dual Mode 4K OLED Gaming Monitor

LG Dual Mode 4K OLED Gaming Monitor
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In its default mode, LG’s 32GS95UE is a premium OLED gaming monitor. 4K and a 240Hz refresh rate is more than enough for daily use and for most games. But it’s also got you covered if you’re into shooters and other fast-paced games, thanks to its ability to switch to a 1080p 480Hz display at the press of a button. See it in action in Optimum’s video.

The Black Keys Live from KROQ

The Black Keys Live from KROQ

The Black Keys dropped by the Helpful Honda Sound Space at KROQ and turned in a fantastic short concert for a lucky few in attendance. The 24-minute set includes classics like Howlin for You, Gold on the Ceiling, and Lonely Boy, as well as three tracks off their latest album, Beautiful People (Stay High), On the Game, and This Is Nowhere.

Cuckoo (Trailer)

Cuckoo (Trailer)

In this creepy body horror film, an American teen moves to Germany with her father’s new family. Her dad started working for a hotelier who barely even disguises his sleaziness. But it looks like that’s actually one of the man’s better qualities, as the girl soon finds herself encountering increasingly bizarre figures in the hotel. Premieres 5.4.24.

DeWalt Carbon Fiber Staple Gun

DeWalt Carbon Fiber Staple Gun
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Staple guns are typically made from steel. This unique stapler from DeWalt is made from a carbon fiber composite. Not only is it the coolest-looking stapler on the job site, but it also weighs about 50% less, which can reduce fatigue – especially when stapling overhead. It’s as sturdy as metal staplers and accepts heavy-duty staples and 18-gauge brads.

Making Giant Chocolate Matches

Making Giant Chocolate Matches

Pastry artist Amaury Guichon never ceases to amaze us with his edible artworks. His latest creation is a larger-than-life box of matches made from yummy things like vanilla sable, chocolate caramel ganache, milk chocolate, and caramelized marshmallow. You need matches to light a campfire, so it only goes to reason these taste like S’mores.

Maratac Floodmaster AA / 14500 Flashlight

Maratac Floodmaster AA / 14500 Flashlight
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This compact flashlight runs on either a single AA or 14500 lithium battery, kicking out up to 760 lumens with the latter. It fits easily in your pocket or on a lanyard and features a sturdy aluminum body and an ultra-wide 145º flood beam. It’s also rated IPX8 waterproof. 14500 battery and charger sold separately.

Mapping New York’s Iconic Locations

Mapping New York’s Iconic Locations

Filmmaker Jordan Studdard grew up with dreams of living in New York City. Now that he’s been there for a few years, he created an homage to The Big Apple with a wall-sized map of the city, dotted with tiny lights to mark locations made famous by the movies and TV shows that inspired him.

Uni Jetstream Edge Ultrafine Ballpoint Pen

Uni Jetstream Edge Ultrafine Ballpoint Pen
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The slimline Uni Jetstream Edge has the finest point we’ve ever seen on a ballpoint pen. Its 0.28mm tip is ideal for precise line drawings, crosshatching, and other detail work. It uses smooth-flowing oil-based ink and is refillable. The pen has a wire clip, a textured grip, and a hexagonal contour to prevent rolling. It’s available with a white, black, or blue body.

Making an 3D Optical Illusion Guitar

Making an 3D Optical Illusion Guitar

Burls Art is back with another creative guitar build. This time, he made a unique electric guitar with a 3D depth illusion with the same technique used to make some wooden cutting boards. Blake and his friend started by cutting maple and walnut boards into strips of varying thicknesses, then stacked, glued, and cut them into wedges to create the pattern.

JS Tactical Sling Bag

JS Tactical Sling Bag
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This crossbody sling bag from maker Jacob Skidan features an asymmetrical design for quick access to the gear inside. Its main compartment holds tools, knives, or a firearm and has a Velcro panel for optional gear holders. Outside, it has a small zippered pocket and cutouts for pens or carabiners. Made from X-PAC VX 21, Cordura, and nylon with a YKK zipper.

Tortilla Chip Factory

Tortilla Chip Factory

Tortilla chips are Mexican food, so it’s a little strange to see a Japanese factory cranking out chips by the millions. Process X visited Koikeya to see how they turn corn kernels into deliciously crunchy snack foods. After boiling corn, machines mash it up into a doughy paste, cut that into triangles, bake and fry those before adding seasonings and packaging.

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