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There was a time when a relaxing, hot bubble bath was all I needed to unwind, but these days my ice bath has taken precedence. And trust me, nobody is more surprised about this than I am. Like countless wellness trends before it, cold-plunge pools, ice baths, and cold-water therapy …

What do you get when you cross a Land Rover Defender, a Bentley, and a boat? The answer is the Yangwang U8, an enormous hybrid SUV from the upmarket sub-brand of Chinese electric car giant BYD that can drive on—yes, on, not in—water. The Land Rover bit is obvious thanks …

Amid much hoopla at the Palais Brongniart—the former home of the Paris stock exchange—sports giant Nike launched an exhaustive lineup of footwear and apparel innovation ahead of the Paris Summer Olympic games. During the three-day gala event, dubbed Nike On Air, the company debuted new kits for almost every sport. …

Stanley, maker of reusable water bottles and cups, seems to be in hot water. Just a few weeks ago, people were lining up to buy the giant collectible Stanley cups, but since then there's been a U-turn. Videos of Stanley cup owners testing theirs for lead with at-home kits have …

I used to feel a little embarrassed by my home clothes—anything I wore when no one could see me. That included ratty shoes, shirts with holes, and old shorts I should have gotten rid of long ago. When I got a dog, my embarrassment swelled because I was too lazy …

Back in high school, I had a friend who'd never wear his seat belt. His reasoning was ridiculous. “If you drive off a cliff, a seat belt isn't going to help you,” he'd say. What he failed to grasp was that no one expects a seat belt to protect them …

One of the weirdest side effects of my job is a Zen-like, mystical lack of attachment to things. Sure, those headphones are nice—but soon the company will release an almost identical pair. Did you like that smartwatch? Oh well. There will be one that’s even better next year. There have …

Jet skis can be a nuisance. I’ve ridden a couple of them in my life, but glared at many more from across the water. A jet ski is a zippy, bouncy bundle that is fun for exactly one person: the one in the driver’s seat. For everyone else, they’re the …

Goose down has never been hotter. This natural insulation material is popping up inside a growing number of jackets and parkas these days, even in pants and bed comforters. It's the material of choice for most high-end sleeping bags. If you've ever shopped for these items, you've likely come across …

I am looking for the perfect pants. Well, not the perfect pants for you; the perfect pants for me. Let's be real, there are no pants that are perfect for everyone. But maybe we overlap, you and I. This is not a fashion magazine. When Perry Ferrell nasally sneered, “He …