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... [More]

Add some multi-function utility to your keychain with the Screwpop ($5). This diminutive, handy portable tool offers a bottle opener, #2 flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, and a 1/4" hex nut driver, all in a package no bigger than a standard key. Great for impromptu six-packs, handyman jobs, or grabbing cabinet... [More]

As part of the launch for their upcoming Signature collection, the folks at L.L. Bean gave us a sneak peek at the budget-friendly L.L. Bean Plain Weave Signature Suit, which gives you a simple, clean look that's perfect for any formal warm weather event. Made up of the Plain Weave... [More]

Resting squarely in the realm of the ridiculous and yet too sexy to ignore, Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers ($500) ooze style with the same ease with which they produce sound. The white glazed ceramic speaker cones rest atop simple, understated Baltic birch plywood stands, and connect to a delightfully industrial... [More]

Do you care, at all, about your work? Then pick up a copy of Rework ($13). Penned by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson of 37signals, makers of Backpack — which we use every day to help write Uncrate — and other fine software products, Rework is filled with to-the-point... [More]

Like a technological Swiss Army Knife, the Eton Scorpion ($TBA) is an all-in-one digital solution. Built into its small, rugged chassis is an aluminum carabiner clip, digital AM/FM radio tuner with NOAA Weatherband support, a speaker with audio line input, a headphone jack, a LED flashlight, and an USB charging... [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... [More]

Purify your drinking water without adding a bulky box to your faucet or pitcher to your fridge with the Bottle & Kishu Binchotan (€68; roughly $93) set from Sort of Coal. Inside the mouth-blown bottle lies a piece of Kishu Binchotan charcoal that removes chlorine and other additives while softening... [More]

So we have absolutely no clue what it has to do with Sparta, Spartans, or Sparty, the Michigan State mascot, but we're willing to overlook the silly name of the Spartan Daybed ($6,000) since it's so damn nice-looking. Hand woven from man-made, all-season brown wicker, this enormous enclosed daybed is... [More]

The result of a mad scientist's experiment involving a 911, a Prius, and the front end of a Ferrari F430, the Porsche 918 Spyder ($TBA) is a new plug-in hybrid concept borrowing bits of all three. A 500hp V8 mid-mounted motor is paired with two electric motors — one for... [More]

If your alcoholic escapades often take you beyond the land of seedy bars and into black tie dinners with the rich and obviously miserable, be sure to grab a pair of Bottle Opener Cufflinks ($50). Made from polished stainless steel, these interesting accessories are subtle enough to blend in with... [More]

Looking to take video on the sly, or start your own underground version of COPS? The Nightvision Flashlight Camcorder ($150) can help. Sporting an eight LED array, it's a highly functional flashlight, but hides a two-megapixel still/VGA video camera in its face, which also happens to have an eight-foot nightvision... [More]

The compass-inspired print around the lens of the Pentax Optio W90 ($330) isn't just for looks: it's one of the most rugged digicams around. The W90 is Pentax's 11th-generation waterproof digital camera, and offers water protection down to 20 feet, shock protection to four feet, weatherproofing for solid operation in... [More]

Taking Phil Spector's production technique to its literal physical manifestation, the Wall of Sound ($4,500) is an astonishingly massive — 3' x 4' — handcrafted iPod speaker. Boasting 28 speaker elements hidden behind a minimalistic single black speaker grill, the WOS offers a frequency response of 40Hz - 20,000kHz and... [More]

Avoid infection, disease, and nasty-ass boils with Jack Black Mr. Fix It Antimicrobial Wound Rescue ($20). This petrolatum-free antimicrobial gel employs the benefits of silver to quickly absorb into and help heal scrapes, cuts, and burns, and halt the growth of MRSA, E coli, staphylococcus, and other nasty germs and... [More]

No, that's not a typo. Bakon Vodka ($30) is a new premium-quality potato vodka infused with a savory bacon flavor. Distilled from Idaho potatoes and possessing a perfect hint of peppery bacon flavor. Great in a bloody mary, good when paired with scotch, not so hot in a white russian... [More]

What's the one thing external hard drives have been missing all these years? If you answered "a screen," perhaps the Western Digital My Passport Studio ($150-$200) is for you. Available in 320, 500, and 640GB capacities, these sleek silver drives feature both FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 interfaces, Time Machine... [More]

As the four-eyed staffers of Uncrate can attest, nice-looking specs are rarely cheap. Fortunately that's not the case with Warby Parker Eyewear ($95). Started by four friends sick of paying eye-popping prices for their eye enhancers, this collection of well-designed, vintage-inspired modern frames will have you seeing right and looking... [More]

Get a tablet and a high-performance laptop all at once with the HP EliteBook 2740p ($1,600 and up). This touch-enabled convertible tablet features a 12.1-inch LED-backlit display on a convertible hinge that lets you use in with the full QWERTY keyboard for laptop-style work, or flip it over for touch-enabled... [More]

With a bottle that looks as good as the fragrance smells, Alford & Hoff Classic Eau de Toilette ($125) makes quite a first impression. As it turns out, that's by design, as this nuanced scent — crafted by world-renowned perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux — offers an immediate fresh tone, followed by... [More]

Handmade using traditional Japanese brewing techniques and the finest ingredients — pristine water sourced from the Oirase River in Northern Japan, Yamada Nishiki rice, handmade koji, and proprietary yeast strains — TY KU White ($150) is a high-end, Daiginjo-rated sake that's sure to liven up your next sushi dinner. Brewing... [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... [More]

Made specifically for street use, the Audio-Technica Boogie Box ($160) isn't exactly a modern version of the boombox, but it's close enough. This all-in-one speaker system features two 70mm full-range speakers, driven by an integrated 2W+2W amplifier. Plug in your iPod, cell phone, or even old-school Walkman and blare your... [More]

God bless Gran Turismo, for giving us a chance to "drive" cars that we could only afford if we hit a Hurley-sized jackpot. The Koenigsegg Agera ($TBA) would qualify as one of those cars. This Swedish-built supercar sports the same 4.7-liter V8 as the company's prior CCX, but ups the... [More]

Become a roaming barkeep with the Big Screw Bottle Opener ($12). Machined from a solid bar of aluminum, this pocketable, keyring-friendly tool resembles a screw with a bottle opener on the end, but screw that piece off and it becomes a compact corkscrew. Small caveat: according to the description, you... [More]