Watches & Wonders 2022 landed this week, and with it the watch industry dropped lab-grown gems, light-sucking cases, and 3D-printed gold.
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Dispatches from the Halcyon: The Design of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
The design of the Star Wars galaxy — so often marked by the distinctly used-future feel of cobbled-together freighters and ancient architecture — posed a challenge for the creators of the Halcyon starcruiser. The high-class cruise ship inside Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, now open inside Walt Disney World Resort, called for something more akin to […]
Lotus’ All-Electric Eletre SUV Has a Grill That ‘Breathes’
This 600-horsepower, 373-mile EV boasts a light show worthy of Knight Rider’s KITT and is the first production car with retractable lidar for self-driving.
Apple Wants You to Subscribe to the iPhone
Plus: The creator of the GIF dies at 74, LG debuts new OLED televisions, and more of this week’s stories from the Gear desk.
You Might Actually Get to Drive Audi’s EV Wagon Someday
Plus: Amazon tightens its grip, Google IO 2022 gets a date, and more of this week’s Gear news.
Technics’ Flagship Headphones Give Sony a Run for the Money
The wireless, noise-canceling EAH-A800 boast a premium feel, great sound, and more battery than you’ll likely ever need. But they’re not perfect.
13 Best Weekend Deals on Fitness Trackers, Robot Vacuums, and More
What you lose in sleep, you gain in savings. Put that extra hour to use with some of our favorite workout gear and home essentials.
Volkswagen’s Electric ID Buzz Looks Well Worth the Wait
VW’s all-electric people carrier has finally been revealed. It’s bursting with tech, can power your home, and even remembers how you drive.
The Polestar 2 Is One Sharp, Google-Pimped Ride
An agile ride and angular lines distinguish this sporty EV with the first Google-designed media system. But others are coming to take it on.
17 Great Deals on Outdoors Gear, Home Office, and Smartphones
If you’re itching to get outdoors at the first sign of spring, now is the time to restock your camping and hiking gear.