Matter, Thread, and Meatballs: Ikea Just Fixed the Smart Home

Ikea's new line of ultra-affordable Matter-over-Thread devices isn't just another product launch. It's a massive, thoughtful bet that could finally fix the smart home for everyone.

After Decades of Star Wars, Lego Finally Enters the Final Frontier

Lego is finally releasing its first major Star Trek set, the TNG Enterprise-D. This 3,600-piece model is impressive, but the real story is the minifigures.

A Sign of the Times: Gore Exits the Apparel Game

A personal take on the news that Gore is discontinuing its Gorewear apparel brand. A look at why an industry giant couldn't compete in a saturated market.

A Visual Eulogy for the Waterford Factory

A quick look at "Closure," a new photo book by Tucker Schwinn documenting the intimate final days and dismantling of the iconic Waterford bicycle factory.

The Bike That Wants to Replace Your Car... and Your Hardtail

A deep dive on the Bombtrack Beyond+ Midtail, a bike blending cargo-hauling utility with modern, off-road bikepacking capability. Is this the ultimate "do-it-all" rig?

The Price of Not Stopping: Deconstructing the New PNS Winter Collection

A deep dive into the Pas Normal Studios AW25 winter collection, exploring the tech, philosophy, and high price tag of its "serious training uniform."

Is Gravel Getting Too Complicated? Neuhaus Thinks So.

A first impression of the Neuhaus BigLeaf, a steel gravel bike that pushes back against modern complexity with a simple, reliable, and capable design.

Is the Marin Lombard E the "Do-Anything" E-Bike?

A quick take on the new Marin Lombard E. With a Bosch SX Sprint motor and 50mm tire clearance, this looks less like an e-bike and more like an all-terrain explorer.

Cannondale's Carbon Commuter and the Case for Less

A deep dive into the new Cannondale FlyingV. It’s a full-carbon, lightweight e-bike with a belt drive and auto-shifting. Is this the new standard for urban cycling?

The 8mm Gap: Rethinking the Connection Between Foot and Pedal

A deep dive into the new Q36.5 and SRM integrated shoe-and-pedal system. It promises an 8mm stack height reduction, but what does that mean for the feel of riding?

Beyond S, M, L: The Promise of a 3D-Printed, Custom-Fit Helmet

A deep dive into the KAV Rhoan CORE, a 3D-printed helmet that’s custom-fit to your head, blending benchmark safety, aero, and cooling in one new design.

No Agreement: The Sudden End of YT Industries in America

A personal reflection on the closing of YT Industries USA. After months of trouble at its German HQ, the US operations are shutting down, leaving a community and its customers in the lurch.