Today in Gear: A Curated Look at the Latest Innovations and Releases
Welcome to “Today in Gear,” your daily snapshot of the most important releases in style, watches, tech, motoring, fitness, home and the outdoors. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting products making waves in the market.
Outdoor Element Pen-Metheus
Weighing just 1.6 ounces, the Outdoor Element pen-metheus is a multi-tool pen that proves small packages often contain multitudes of utility. This EDC-ified pen and fire starter comes with a strong selection of features. The adventure-ready design hides a replaceable fire rod alongside fire tinder hidden in the cap. Crafted from lightweight, hard-anodized aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, the small-but-mighty writing implement is constructed to withstand weather, wear and life in a pocket.
Available in safety orange, gunmetal grey and black, the pen-metheus is more than just a fire starter. It includes glow in the dark O-rings and reflectors, making it easy to find when light is low. The pen is expected to ship in November 2026.
2027 Beta 250 RXF
Aiming to set a new standard for 250cc four-stroke performance, this all-new Italian motocross monster boasts a dual overhead cam engine proudly made in-house in Florence with “a piston design straight from F1 technology.” The 2027 Beta 250 RXF also features electric start, dual-injector fuel injection and ample available power across the rev range. The frame is purpose-built for balanced performance, and KYB suspension is tuned to suit the bike’s nimble 222.6-pound dry weight.
Valve Steam Machine
A storied and respected name in the PC gaming space, Valve-owned Steam is finally making the long-awaited jump to couch gaming with its first plug-and-play console. On the heels of the Steam Deck, this GameCube-like device has up to 2TB of storage, Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, a Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C/12T CPU, 16GB DDR5 and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM and so much more. Sony and Microsoft might be in trouble. After a long wait, pricing has finally been unveiled, but does this console-PC hybrid come at too high a cost?
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition
Several major watch brands rushed to create their own smartwatches following the debut of the Apple Watch a decade ago, and most have long since fallen by the wayside. But the TAG Heuer Connected is still going strong, mainly thanks to the luxury smartwatch’s popularity with golfers. Now, TAG is taking the next logical step by partnering with Taylormade on a special edition of the Connected. The special edition features Taylormade co-branding with exclusive watch faces, straps and design cues, along with a bevy of golf-specific features, including automatic shot tracking, longest drive and a new hole layout view.
Mo_&_A Delica Car Light / Side Table
Are you a big Mitsubishi Delica fan? So big, that you wish you could bring the van into your living space? Mo_&A has you covered with its latest Delica taillight-based side table. And it’s exactly what it sounds like. Featuring an actual taillight assembly from a second-gen Delica, Mo&_A then custom fabricates a nightstand-like side table around the lighting assembly. But it’s not just for show, as the manufacturer also wires it up with three metal toggle switches, all of which illuminate either the brake, turn signal, or reverse lights individually for a more eye-catching appeal. But at over $9,000 retail, you’ll have to decide if you want this or an actual whole Delica.
Wyze Scale BodyScan
Wyze’s Scale BodyScan is a smart scale positioned as a more affordable alternative to the company’s Ultra BodyScan, released last fall. Similarly, the Scale BodyScan has the same eight-electrode and built-in handle system that allows it to track way more metrics (including muscle mass, body fat, physical age, basal metabolism and more) than just weight. The main tradeoffs with this more affordable model is that it has a smaller display and lacks built-in Wi-Fi.
Canyon Stingr Smart Helmet Concept
The Stingr Smart concept previews Canyon’s vision of the future of cycling safety. As an intelligent wearable, it features a retractable visor with a heads-up display (HUD) that can show everything from hazards and other road users to group-ride dynamics and even personalized riding suggestions. What’s more, the helmet touts near-ear audio, voice-command functionality and ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to be operated both completely hands-free and in concert with other cycling tech. Being a part of the Predict system, it’s even envisioned to work alongside Canyon’s bicycles.
Additional Highlights
Other notable products include:
- Outdoor Element pen-metheus: A compact, multifunctional tool perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
- 2027 Beta 250 RXF: A powerful motocross bike with advanced engineering.
- Valve Steam Machine: A new console that blends PC and console gaming.
- TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 x TaylorMade Edition: A luxury smartwatch tailored for golfers.
- Mo_&_A Delica Car Light / Side Table: A unique piece of furniture inspired by a classic van.
- Wyze Scale BodyScan: An affordable smart scale with comprehensive health tracking.
- Canyon Stingr Smart Helmet Concept: A futuristic approach to cycling safety.
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