For all those times you’ve considered buying other earphones, or perhaps for all the time you’ve wasted fumbling around with corded headphones, consider Master & Dynamic’s MW08 True Sport Earphones a perfect solution to a common problem.
If you want a listening experience that’s deeper, richer and more nuanced, Master & Dynamic delivers. The NYC-based premium audio company has an eye for design, quality and luxurious touches, all distilled down into subtle products that deserve a second (or third) glance.
The MW08 True Sport Headphones are made for the man on the move, with impeccable performance and exacting specifications you might typically find in studio-quality headphones, not workout-oriented earphones.
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External aluminum antennas deliver a wide range of Bluetooth connectivity (up to 100 feet or 30 meters from the source). Hybrid Active Noise-Cancellation and 2 Ambient Listening modes filter out unwelcome sounds and background noise so you can keep your head on a swivel on trail runs or through road races.
And while some earphones can be a bit uncomfortable, Master & Dynamic appears to have solved that problem handily through memory foam ear tips. The icing on the cake might just be the four visually striking color combinations available for the MW08 True Sport Earphones.
If there’s a similar set of earphones on the market that checks all the same boxes as the latest and greatest from Master & Dynamic, well, we’re listening closely. For the time being, nothing tops these slick workout earphones. $349
Regulars on OnlyFans are likely familiar with Lauren Blake. The Bay Area-bred beauty is one of many who's been turning heads on the subscription-based social media platform, but not just by posting sultry pics and vids.
As one of a handful of creators who hosts their own series on OnlyFans TV, Blake takes viewers on tours of some of the most lavish and photogenic destinations in the world, from Dubai penthouses to Maldives cabanas.
But Blake didn't get the OFTV gig solely because of her looks. After graduating Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a degree in biochemistry, Blake's medical school ambitions were shelved as she forayed into the world of luxury real estate.
She now offers renters access to over 200 prestigious Los Angeles area properties, some of which are seen in the background of her eye-catching Instas by 725,000 followers.
Stream Blake's eponymous luxury real estate on OFTV, and check out highlights from the 'gram below:
Following the reveal of NSFW album art and interest-piquing Instagram commentary, the hype around Halsey's If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power continues with a cinematic trailer advertising the upcoming concept album's accompanying IMAX movie.
The outspoken pop star and mother-to-be previously described the LP's Renaissance-inspired cover as a "dichotomy of Madonna and the Whore," a theme that is seemingly further explored in the "woman/god" trailer. Images of a lingerie-clad Halsey are juxtaposed with a nightmarish sequence of her pregnant belly being beaten and a white-eyed demonic visitor, among other disturbing scenes.
The soundtrack features music from the upcoming release, which was produced Nine Inch Nails legend Trent Reznor and his longtime collaborator Atticus Ross. Their influence sounds especially obvious in the NIN-style pulsing synth and mode-shifting counter melody behind Halsey's vocals, but the pop star penned all of the songs.
"The idea that me as a sexual being and my body as a vessel and gift to my child are two concepts that can co-exist peacefully and powerfully," Halsey further explained on Instagram when the cover art was revealed.
"My body has belonged to the world in many different ways the past few years, and this image is my means of reclaiming my autonomy and establishing my pride and strength as a life force for my human being."
Tickets to the If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power IMAX movie go on sale August 3 ahead of the album's August 27 release. Click here to see all screening locations.
Iranian pop singer Shahram Kashani, 47, has died after contracting Coronavirus in Istanbul, Turkey. Kashani, a certified pop sensation since his debut nearly 30 years ago, apparently caught COVID-19 while hospitalized and receiving treatment for liver problems.
The revered artist's death was confirmed by an Instagram post with a caption that read in part, "It is with sorrowful hearts we announce to fans [that] our beloved Shahramk passed away on Monday morning."
Born in 1974 in Rome, Italy, Kashani—his first name is sometimes transliterated into English as "Shahrum" and his nickname among fans was "Shahram K"—released his first album, K-One, in 1992.
He came to prominence in part through support from other Iranian celebs like Los Angeles-based singer Leila Forouhar, but his fame among Iranians was long-lasting thanks in part to his on-stage and on-screen charisma.
The Iranian musician's death was mourned on social media by fans and artists alike.
The most recent post on Kashani's Instagram as of July 29th indicated it was a message from his mother. She wrote in part (translated from Persian), "Shahram was a good man, a sensitive man [...] with all his vulnerable and fragile emotions...an artist."
The lauded Land Rover Defender is going gold in its latest "Trophy Edition" appointment, but there's more to the exclusive package than trail-busting upgrades.
As Motor Trend notes, the limited-run four-door SUVs are wrapped in a yellow and black color combo inspired by the even more exclusive Defender Works V8 Trophy SUVs that serve as homages to Land Rover Camel Trophy race that ran between 1980 and 1998.
Under the eye-catching coat will be the 2022 Defender 110 equipped with the 395-horsepower 3.0-liter inline six—a curious decision considering that the British ute maker just began offering its own supercharged V8 for that model year.
Regardless, it's also kitted out with all-terrain equipment, including an expedition roof rack, skid plate, deployable ladder, a winch, mud flaps, deep-ridged rubber mats, an air suspension, and an integrated air compressor to inflate patched tires.
Each of the 220 planned Land Rover Defender Trophy Editions will cost $90,000, which is just over $20,000 more than you'd pay for the base Defender 110. But as we alluded to earlier, buyers aren't just getting some extra bells and whistles.
Also included is an opportunity to pick a buddy and head out on a one-day excursion as competitor in the Land Rover U.S. Trophy Competition. Up to 90 teams (six waves of 15 teams selected on a first come, first served basis) will compete at the sprawling Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. on October 11.
One-on-one coaching will be provided to help each pair navigate on- and off-road challenges and recreate a little of the original Land Rover Camel Trophy's magic. The winning team moves on to the finals at Eastnor Castle in the U.K.
Visit Land Rover's website to learn more about the Defender Trophy Edition.
The Chevrolet Camaro will be replaced by the near opposite of a gas-guzzling muscle car—an all-electric sedan.
Motor Trend is one of many reliable automotive outlets that's citing a report from Automotive News, which published a roundup General Motors' future lineup.
The current, sixth-generation Camaro has no future replacement to take the reigns when it's killed off in 2024. Making matters more bleak for fans is the fact that GM is discontinuing the Alpha platform on which the Camaro and multiple Cadillac variants reside, and there are no plans to build a seventh-gen Camaro atop the succeeding A2XX architecture.
There's a chance that Chevy might reappropriate the Camaro nameplate for a new EV, a la the GMC Hummer EV or the Ford Mustang Mach E. Anything is possible as GM pours $35 billion into electric vehicles through 2025 as it works to achieve a tentative all-electric status by 2035, beginning with the Ultium battery platform.
Those who are ready for GM to move past internal combustion engines have a lot to be excited about. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV has already been announced with 830 horsepower, a 3.5-second 60-mph sprint time, 11,500 pound-feet of torque, and a 300-mile maximum range.
That same model year will also bring about a Chevrolet Corvette Electric, according to Motor Trend. No other details are currently available.
All that said, pour one out for the Camaro.
Ever-prolific menswear guru Todd Snyder has turned to farm-to-table food for inspiration in his new Farmers Market collaborative collection with New Balance.
Fronting the tasty style capsule are three seasonal colorways of the limited-edition NB 327. As Snyder has a penchant for revisiting retro styles, the sneaker is a mash-up of three 1970s-era New Balance runners—the 320, 355 and Supercomp.
The NB 327 saw a street style revival in Europe last year, but Snyder's take is rooted in New York City's greenmarkets, with inverted natural hues on opposite sides of the shoe. The Wheat edition is rendered in olive and tan, the Pineapple in blue and orange, and the Pomegranate in orange and red.
Each gets a unique sketch of its namesake nutriment emblazoned on the tongue, as well as a suede-over-mesh construction for cool comfort in the summer heat.
Rounding out the capsule are three color-coordinated Market Coats. Described as a "hybrid between a chore coat and a blazer," the seersucker jackets feature open-patch pockets, button cuffs, and a three-into-two button design.
Like the shoes, the Market Coats are equally suited to browsing newly picked produce on a Saturday morning or attending a casual work week meeting.
“We concepted the Farmer’s Market capsule during lockdown. So the design team and I were reminiscing about (and looking forward to) the experience of walking around a farmer’s market on a hot summer day,” said Snyder in a statement announcing his latest New Balance collab.
“We wanted these sneakers and jackets to be a colorful reminder of how special that experience is. I’m grateful that this capsule is coming out at a moment when many of us can return to our local farm stands and favorite restaurants.”
As part of the product launch, Todd Snyder New York is donating $10,000 to GrowNYC, a non-profit dedicated to creating environmental programs in every block and borough.
The Farmers Market collection hits Todd Snyder's website on July 29 before a global launch at New Balance's website on August 12.
COVID-19 isn't done with us yet. As a result, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is set to release new mask recommendations July 27 requiring even those who have been vaccinated against the virus to wear face coverings indoors.
The New York Times report on this development states the revised recommendations will apply "in certain areas of the country."
The change follows reports of rising breakthrough infections with the Delta variant of the virus in people who were fully immunized, and case surges in regions with low vaccination rates. The vaccines remain effective against the worst outcomes of infection with the virus, including those involving the Delta variant.
But the new guidance, the details of which are expected later Tuesday, would mark a sharp turnabout from the agency’s position since May that vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most indoor spaces.
Back in May, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky indicated that the agency could relax indoor mask recommendations because, as the Times writes, few "vaccinated people become infected with the virus, and transmission seems rarer still."
That was before the Delta variant of the virus became more widespread. Since then, this much more easily transmitted version of the bug has been found in "clusters" that included fully vaccinated people, indicating it may be able to break through vaccine protection easier than other coronavirus variations.
This comes on the heels of a USA Today report that California and New York City plan to require vaccinations or testing and the Department of Veteran Affairs "has made shots mandatory for medical workers."
Multiple reports, as well as statements by Dr. Anthony Fauci, indicate we're seeing renewed concerns about infections from variants at least in part because, according to the Times (citing federal data), "[slightly] less than half of the population had been fully vaccinated, as of Monday."
Vaxxed and masks thrown out or stored away? Go here to stock up again. Just in case.
To celebrate a decade of Timex collaborations, menswear powerhouse Todd Snyder dug deep into Timex archives to recreate a tough field watch originally made for U.S. Marines.
Snyder's new take on the MK1 Bootcamp watch draws on from a very specific Timex reference with a Mil-Spec W-4637 4B specification. Produced only for two months in 1982, the model was originally built to be "non-maintainable" (read: disposable) to allow for a lightweight body without a removable caseback, eliminating the possibility of repairs.
Any original Timex-made Mil-Spec W-4637 4B is considered a "holy grail" item among field watch fans, as the limited lifespan and short production run make them exceedingly rare. But since 2016, Timex has sold a revamped MK1 with a lasting construction, which serves as the basis for menswear designer's variant.
“I’ve always been inspired by the rugged beauty of watches that were originally developed for American servicemen," Snyder said in a statement announcing the timepiece.
“I was excited to work with Timex on a ‘maintainable’ version of those vintage timepieces that would look modern and appeal to today’s gentleman.”
The MK1 Bootcamp gets a sturdy 40mm case forged in aircraft quality stainless-steel case that's water resistant to 50 meters, a 20mm lug on which a NATO-style nylon strap is secure, a domed acrylic crystal, and an INDIGLO backlight. No frills, just functionality.
Priced at a bargain-friendly $128, the Timex x Todd Snyder MK1 Bootcamp is available to purchase online now.
Half the fun is getting there, or so it seems when summer road trips to a beach destination are at play. It’s with that spirit of adventure in mind that Herschel Supply Co., makers of sleek, modern and durable travel gear, has teamed up with Birdwell Beach Britches on a fittingly beachy capsule.
The Herschel Supply x Birdwell collaboration gives you the best of both worlds. It plays off Birdwell Beach Britches’ prowess as makers of legendary California board shorts and Herschel Supply’s expertise at crafting modern EDC gear.
Long favored by lifeguards and surfers, Birdwell board shorts are still made using the same exact methods as when Carrie Ann Birdwell launched the company in 1961.
“We’re incredibly excited to work with one of the oldest and well-respected board short companies in the world,” said Jamie Cormack Herschel Supply Co.’s managing director and co-founder.
It’s a blend of history attention to detail, construction and fabric that sets Birdwell apart, and it’s a nice pairing with Herschel’s modern everyday carry gear.
The material found throughout this perfectly timed release is a proprietary SurfNyl water-resistant nylon fabric that’s been turned into a capsule collection of staple items from both brands.
Prices start at $39.99 (for the Seventeen Hip Pack) and run up to $129.99. The lineup includes a tote bag, a durable backpack, two types of Birdwell board shorts (including the legendary 311 style), plus an array of summer-minded apparel.
Herschel Supply x Birdwell also features the classic Birdwell Newport Jacket, a lightweight zip jacket ideal for throwing on during coastal walks.
A SurfNyl hat, a T-shirt and a long-sleeve tee, each ready for beachside relaxation, help round out the partnership, and the Alexander Zip Tote is made with Birdwell-centric touches, including an inner zip pocket for surfboard wax.
The partnership is tinged with a blend of modern and retro style throughout, including the prominent use of classic Birdwell Navy colorways, white stripes and Herschel’s modern white woven label.
The collection is available online at Herschel Supply and at Birdwell for a limited time, and it’s got more than everything you need to outfit yourself from head-to-toe in beach gear from one seriously stylish collaboration.
A number of multimillion-dollar classic cars from the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes, Aston Martin and other esteemed automotive marques will hit the block at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auctions, but this 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Strassenversion is one of only two valued in the eight-figure range.
That commanding sum is justified by both the supercar's rarity and link to a dominating race history. As the "Strassenversion" qualifier indicates, this is the street-legal version of a car created for the inaugural FIA GT Championship in 1997.
The German automaker's performance AMG division had a matter of months to develop a race car based on the CLK coupe when the series was announced.
AMG fitted the track-only CLK GTR with a modified version of the 6.0-liter V12 featured in many Mercedes road cars and a chassis developed by Lola Composites of the UK, and the work paid off. The CLK GRT won six of the series’ 11 rounds to claim the 1997 championship and every round of the 1998 championship.
Mercedes preserved the CLK GTR's undefeated legacy by promptly pulling out of the series after the back-to-back win.
But those titles would have been void if Mercedes hadn't cooperated with the FIA's stipulation that 25 roadgoing variants of the racer be produced, which brings us to the 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Straseenversion here.
The ninth of 20 coupes five roadsters built, it's based on the same core architecture and carbon fiber body work but runs a larger 6.9-liter V12 engine that feeds 604 horsepower through a sequential six-speed.
The massive hoop-style rear wing—undeniably one of the natural focal points of the exterior—is also integrated into the body instead of mounted. Inside are the AMG trimmings of the time, with a combo of leather, Alcantara and suede cloaking all requisite surfaces, as well as all analog gauges.
Only the original 1997 buyer and the current consignor have put 896 miles on the odometer.
Gooding & Company set the pre-auction estimate at $8.5-$10 million. The other eight-figure car on offer is a much older and more famous 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione, valued at $10-$12 million. Other offerings include a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT, 1958 BMW 507 Series II, and a 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
We'll see which one sells for the most when the two-day Pebble Beach Auctions sale kicks off on August 13.
