Normally when we hear "NXT," we think of impossibly thin speakers that produce equally thin sound. Instead, Snapper NXT Mowers ($500 and up) are designed to deliver thinly-cut lawns. These next-generation lawn tractors and walk-behind mowers sport a host of cool features, including push button start systems, multi-surface cutting blades,... [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]

Wishing you could get Zeppelin-like performance on-the-go? Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Headphones ($300) are likely to be as close as you can get. While the metal and sealed-leather construction isn't nearly as attention-grabbing as the company's stationary speakers, the P5 is a solid sonic performer, featuring ultra-linear neodymium magnets,... [More]

If you're old enough to have owned an NES, you no doubt have memories of foolishly blowing into game cartridges in the hopes that it would allow them to play without forcing some sort of improvised wedge into the console. NES Harmonicas ($20-$35) take advantage of this nostalgia by installing... [More]

We've generally avoided unnecessary clutter on our desks, but if you wear your desk-bound, USB-powered gadgetry like a geek badge of honor, this USB Super 16 Port Hub ($160) should be right up your alley. Sporting its own internal power supply, 16 USB 2.0-compliant ports, and the ability to connect... [More]

It's not quite as svelte as its GF1 cousin, but as the second-generation of the original Micro Four Thirds camera, the Panasonic Lumix G2 ($TBA) offers one of the most complete packages available in the format. Its 12.1 megapixel sensor, 720p video recording, and new Venus Engine HD II image... [More]

Move over, Wii. The PlayStation Move ($TBA) is bringing motion-based gaming to the PS3, in full 1080p glory. The system will use a main motion controller, a "sub-controller," like a more advanced version of the Wii's nunchuk, and the Playstation Eye camera to offer precise detection of movement, angle, and... [More]

Whether you're pulling double-agent duty or simply trying to keep the identity of your "hoes in different area codes" away from prying eyes, Secret Contacts ($2) can help. Masquerading as an innocuous tip calculator on your iPhone's home screen, this little black book shows its true colors when you enter... [More]

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]

One of the best things about the game of golf is the cocktail waitresses its traditions, and that includes old-school equipment. MacKenzie Walker Golf Bags ($675-$735) are a great, if expensive, example. Handcrafted in Portland using the best full grain leather, components, stainless steel, and brass hardware available, these walking... [More]

Find yourself spending a lot of time in the tall stuff? Be sure you're equipped with a proper ball-removal tool (sounds horrific) like these Adams Idea Hybrid Golf Clubs ($120-$200). Available in three models — the Pro Black for skilled players, the a7 for average players, and the a7OS for... [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]

Sure, it costs as much as 47 Canon 5D MK IIs, but you'd need nearly that many — configured in some sort of crazy, Matrix-like setup — to match the unbelievable 1,052 fps high-speed 1080p recording of the Phantom HD Camera ($118,000). Other jaw-dropping specs include ISO 640 sensitivity, the... [More]

Prepare yourself for the arrival of Final Fantasy XIII — pre-orders still available — by spending some quality time with Final Fantasy & Final Fantasy II for the iPhone and iPod touch ($9/each). Significantly updated from their 8-bit NES counterparts, these new versions boast fully touch-happy interfaces, vastly upgraded graphics,... [More]

The Winter Olympics might be over, but hockey season is still in full swing, so protect your noggin from pucks, bumps, and the hardened fists of opposing enforcers with the Easton S19 Z-Shock Hockey Helmet ($170). Made using a patented manufacturing process that combines polycarbonate micro-shells with Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)... [More]