Normally when we hear "NXT," we think of impossibly thin speakers that produce equally thin sound. Instead, Snapper NXT Mowers ($500 and up) are designed to deliver thinly-cut lawns. These next-generation lawn tractors and walk-behind mowers sport a host of cool features, including push button start systems, multi-surface cutting blades, and Briggs & Stratton engines, plus LED headlights, an ultra-tight... [More]

Featuring sleek, futuristic looks befitting of an alien spacecraft, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Elvis Anniversary Edition Watch ($TBA) doesn't appear to have much to do with the King. Or maybe not. It boasts a unique triangular, gunmetal case with a pointed tip signaling 3 o'clock, a black dial, red accents on the tip of the second hand and from 12-3... [More]

A host of fashion inspiration awaits in the pages of Take Ivy ($25). Originally published in Japan in 1965, this unique tome offers up 145 full-color and black-and-white candid photographs of Ivy league students going about their daily lives. As Vampire Weekend can attest, Ivy style is seeing new levels of popularity, so whether you're looking to be the big... [More]

Need to carry a pocket knife but don't want to look like you're getting ready to field dress a wildebeest when you whip it out of your pocket? The Delegate Pocket Knife ($60) is a good choice. With black anodized aluminum bolsters, inlaid cocobolo wood scales, and a black oxide-coated stainless steel blade, the Delegate looks fittingly civilized, while the... [More]

Wishing you could get Zeppelin-like performance on-the-go? Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Headphones ($300) are likely to be as close as you can get. While the metal and sealed-leather construction isn't nearly as attention-grabbing as the company's stationary speakers, the P5 is a solid sonic performer, featuring ultra-linear neodymium magnets, mylar drive units, a noise-isolating design, and comfortable, cushy ear... [More]

If you're old enough to have owned an NES, you no doubt have memories of foolishly blowing into game cartridges in the hopes that it would allow them to play without forcing some sort of improvised wedge into the console. NES Harmonicas ($20-$35) take advantage of this nostalgia by installing Hohner harmonicas in the cartridges themselves, letting you play music... [More]

Designed by Xavier Pauchard in 1934, the Marais Stool ($300) doesn't just look vintage — it is vintage. Crafted from sheet steel and unapologetically straight forward, the Marais was long used as a bribe to bars and brasseries by breweries in exchange for carrying their beer, and carries on this tradition by holding court in the secret bar inside Oakley's... [More]

It might be the most plain wallet ever to grace the pages of Uncrate, but the simplicity of the Woolrich John Rich & Bros. Wallet ($125) is actually its main selling point. Handmade in Italy from "real leather," it features two card slots, a large bill/receipt compartment, and various embossed logos and details both on the exterior and interior. Still,... [More]

We've generally avoided unnecessary clutter on our desks, but if you wear your desk-bound, USB-powered gadgetry like a geek badge of honor, this USB Super 16 Port Hub ($160) should be right up your alley. Sporting its own internal power supply, 16 USB 2.0-compliant ports, and the ability to connect two computers to the hub at the same time, it's... [More]

Join Meg & Jack for a trip across the vastness of our northerly neighbor in The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights ($10-$230). Available in a host of formats, including Vinyl, CD, DVD, and Blu-ray, this live album/film follows the Stripes on their 10th Anniversary tour, which took them to every province and territory in Canada, often playing shows... [More]

If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can waste an entire weekend watching this 80's awesomeness. Featuring all five seasons spread across 25 DVDs, A-Team: The Complete Series ($90) boasts all the Mr. T catchphrases, explosions, over-the-top violence, and general campiness that you can stand, all packed inside... [More]

As Reebok's marketing team says, these shoes are "like an energy drink for your feet." The cartoon-like Reebok Zig Pulse ($100) sport an immediately-noticeable ZigTech foam outsole, which helps transfer energy back-to-front and propel you further with less effort. The springy soles also absorb heel strike impact, reducing wear and tear up to 20% in your leg muscles and and... [More]

It might not be cheap, but at least the extra money you'll spend on the Apolis Activism Philanthropist Tote ($300) goes to something other than lining the pockets of a wealthy designer. Handcrafted in California, this upscale tote offers a front pocket with pen holders and a key clip, a brass zipper with leather pull, leather handles, a reinforced base,... [More]

It's plaid, but it's definitely not flannel. The Hugger Madras Shirt by GANT Rugger for ACL & Co. ($125) is a slim-fit, summer-weight offering made from 100% cotton handloom madras. Reproduced from a vintage 70's design, only 73 shirts were produced to celebrate the birth year of GANT Rugger. Hurry up and get handsome.... [More]

It's not quite as svelte as its GF1 cousin, but as the second-generation of the original Micro Four Thirds camera, the Panasonic Lumix G2 ($TBA) offers one of the most complete packages available in the format. Its 12.1 megapixel sensor, 720p video recording, and new Venus Engine HD II image processor are all nice, but the big draw is its... [More]

If you're one of the brave souls hauling around a 17-inch MacBook Pro on a daily basis, do yourself (and your back) a favor and ditch the single-shoulder messenger for the Thule Crossover Backpack ($100). This oversized pack offers an integrated padded notebook compartment that can handle even the most mammoth of mobile Macs, a heat-molded, crush-proof SafeZone for phones,... [More]

Maximize your living space while hiding your work-related papers, cords and gadgets with the Incognito Compact Office ($1,000). Despite its stupidly high price, the Incognito impresses with a steamer trunk-style outer design that hides away sliding printer and laptop shelves, a storage drawer, a letter drawer, and shelves for other task-focused goods. There's no better way to hide the fact... [More]

For those of you who think the Z4 is a too girly for your taste, feast your eyes on the BMW Motorsport Z4 GT3 (€298,000; roughly $410,000). While it's not meant as a daily — or even on-the-street — driver, the Motorsport Z4 GT3 has you covered in the track performance department, with a 4.0 liter V8 engine good for... [More]

We've partnered with two more gurus of garb to beef up our outfit selections. Please welcome Jedd and Mark from Men & Women of Industry. We just posted a bunch of their curated collections in the Garb archive, including looks for hiking, hockey, pruning, shooting, skiing, biking, oppressing/ruling, fishing, and sleuthing. Above and below you'll find some great garb inspired... [More]

Move over, Wii. The PlayStation Move ($TBA) is bringing motion-based gaming to the PS3, in full 1080p glory. The system will use a main motion controller, a "sub-controller," like a more advanced version of the Wii's nunchuk, and the Playstation Eye camera to offer precise detection of movement, angle, and absolute position in 3D space, which should make for some... [More]

We'll be the first to admit that the Timberland brand doesn't make us think of dressy shoes -- similarly-named rappers wearing jeans and light tan work boots is more like it -- so we were pleasantly surprised by the Timberland Boot Company Counterpane Oxford ($225). Not overly fancy, the Counterpane features a distressed dark brown suede upper, a traditional leather... [More]

Whether you're pulling double-agent duty or simply trying to keep the identity of your "hoes in different area codes" away from prying eyes, Secret Contacts ($2) can help. Masquerading as an innocuous tip calculator on your iPhone's home screen, this little black book shows its true colors when you enter a secret bill amount into the calculator. Just make sure... [More]

Add some authenticity to your log cabin or similarly rustic home with Pendleton Native American Blankets ($140-$320). Inspired by authentic Native American blankets, most of these wool/cotton blend covers are available in twin, queen, and king sizes, and are woven in Pendleton's own traditional mills. After all, in this modern age of Snuggies, it's nice to have something that will... [More]

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER (In your hands April 3rd)The granddaddy of all Apple rumors finally came true today. It's not going to change the world, but it might get you reading more books. The Apple iPad ($499-$829) is the now-not-so-mythical tablet God King, featuring a 9.7-inch Multi-Touch LED-backlit display with IPS technology that's packed into a half-inch thick piece of... [More]

Fresh off outfitting the U.S. Olympic team at the Winter Olympics, Ralph Lauren is back with its Polo Red, White & Blue ($57) fragrance. Fittingly inspired snowy, icy mountain peaks, Red, White & Blue offers scents of cucumber, red apple zest, sage, lavender, blond wood, and white musk. So even if you're not a mountain climber, at least you can... [More]