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The 2025 VW ID.Buzz gets 3 full-fledged Campervan Upgrades courtesy Peace Vans

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Of course, the future of van camping is electric. Arguably, in that future, the much-anticipated all-electric ID.Buzz from Volkswagen is going to be the lead. This modern, electrified variant of the retro VW Bus was expected in a campervan variant. Still, the company thought otherwise, and pushed the release back to fall 2024, citing lack of demand on the market as the reason for its thoughtful delay.

Before the camper version of the electric VW Bus can hit roads, there is a hardcore VW campervan repair and restoration outfit in Seattle, United States, by the name of Peace Vans that has introduced three fitting options to uplift the 2025 ID.Buzz into a capable campervan right from the word go when launched. Two options: either purchase an ID.Buzz directly from Peace Vans with your choice of the camper conversion option, or bring your own vehicle and return with it ready for the camping excursions.

Designer: Peace Vans

Peace Vans has been at the forefront of retrofitting Volkswagens with camping solutions. Furthering its experience, it has three customizable units for camping enthusiasts who want their ID.Buzz to an adventure-ready vehicle. These are Buzz.Box, Buzz.Box.Sleeper, and Buzz.Camper. Ideal for tailgating or a day ride with a kitchen integrated into the back of the vehicle, the campers can go with the Box. But if you want the Box with a sleeping solution, opt for the Sleeper or you can go with the Camper for a full-fledged camp on wheels with a queen bed and indoor kitchen.

The Box, as we said, is designed for day trips. It comprises a kitchen complete with an integrated cooktop, a fridge, a sink, and some prep area. The Box would fit in the back of the ID.Buzz and would require the third-row seats removed to accommodate the kitchen setup. If you want some sleeping area along with the Box kitchen – so you can spend at least a weekend in the wilderness – choose the Sleeper option that includes a fold-out bed to transform the back of your van into a comfortable sleeping area.

For the more hardcore, of course, is the Camper add-on that would convert the ID.Buzz into an ultimate adventure van with a fully functional internal kitchen, a queen-sized bed, storage cabinets, and much more. The Camper unit would require the removal of both rows of seats, leaving you with just two seats up front. If you’re a couple wanting a campervan, you shouldn’t look beyond this. To make the integration somewhat lucrative for you, the three units are fairly priced by Peace Vans. The Buzz.Box would be $7,995, while Buzz.Box.Sleeper would cost $10,995. The price of the Camper unit is still under wraps even though the company has started taking pre-orders for all its variants with delivery expected in November.

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New collab Sneaker “Reebok Alien Romulus” to Launch on August 27

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Fashion brands and movie franchises have had long-term associations that consumers have appreciated and happily embraced. One of them particularly is the Reebok and Alien movie franchise that has been as cherished in the fight against the Xenomorphs as it has been back here on Earth.

The two brands first got into a collaboration for one of the most iconic pairs – featured in the 1986 Aliens movie – in 2016. Now with the new edition of the movie on the brink of hitting cinemas – on August 16 – the two are again combining to release a new sneaker collab in the form of the Reebok Alien Romulus.

Designer: Reebok x Alien

The new retro-inspired sneaker – worthy of contemporary sneaker culture – is arguably one of the finest in the three brand collabs – in 2016, 2020, and now in 2024. Reebok Alien Romulus shares the similar aesthetics of the 2016 “Alien Stomper” sneaker pair, and arrives in a worn-out white and red colorway. The tattered appearance is touted to have several Easter eggs concealed throughout the shoe.

This distressed Romulus sneaker features an all-leather upper, and Reebok banding on the lateral and tongue, while it has a Weyland-Yutani logo on the heel. The midsole is EVA foam and the silhouette has a grippy traction sole in red. The sneakerheads will recognize the shoe from the upcoming film Alien: Romulus.

Arriving in a similar style to what you would see in the movie, the Reebok Alien Romulus sneaker is scheduled to release on August 27, 2024, about 10 days after the movie premiers. The official images are out and will likely retail at $170.

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Super dad hand-crafts a working Apple Car concept out of wood for his son

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The dream of the electric Apple Car has vanished after much speculation, and finally the painful official closing of the Project Titan by the Cupertino-giant after a decade of R&D. While millions were invested in the exciting project, Apple ditched the adventurous plan this year.

However, ND Woodworking Art, the YouTube DIY channel by Trương Văn Đạo, a Vietnamese craftsman has his version that suggests Apple should have gone ahead with the venture. The skilled dad has created some of the most amazing wooden cars for his kids, and this time around he has bowled me over with the Apple iCar. His son has to be one of the luckiest kids on the planet, and perhaps the only one to own a functional Apple Car. Even though it’s a custom DIY with no association with the consumer electronics giant, the final finishes of the electric car are stunning.

Design: ND Woodworking Art

The design of the aerodynamic-looking iCar starts with assembling the metal frame structure on which the specially cut wooden panels sit one plank at a time. The intricacy of the handmade design doesn’t end there as Trương fine-tunes the look beyond anyone’s imagination or crafting plans. The process involves a lot of detailing and intricate work. He first sands the wooden surface for the ideal finish that’s complementary to a supercar’s bodywork. Then comes a layer of coating for the glossy look.

For the steering wheel, seats and other consoles he uses a darker tone of wood to contrast the light finish on the outside.  To create a faux dashboard and infotainment system he puts a tinted fiberglass on Apple iOS-like interface. He doesn’t shy away from installing tinted fiberglass panels for the windshield and windows as well. Lastly, He meticulously crafts the Apple logos from dark wood, both for the front and back, and the wheel rims. For the headlights, taillights and ambient lighting on the windows, Trương uses LED lighting strips.

The final creation is simply breathtaking even though it is in an electric toy car powered by an electric motor on the rear. Seeing it drive on the local roads is more than just satisfying and dads should derive inspiration from this man for his effort and skill!

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Ayrton Senna’s Legendary 1988 F1 car takes e-scooter form, courtesy Pure Electric

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Adam Norris, father of the talented F1 driver Lando Norris, owns Pure Electric which burst into the scene in the last few years for its practical and future-oriented electric rides. The Brit company is on a roll lately with the release of themed electric scooters tailored for urban scenarios.

The fourth in the edition was the McLaren-themed e-scooter built on their trending Advance+ model. The final version in this series is the MP4/4 Special Edition e-scooter based on the nostalgic form of the McLaren team’s Formula 1 car seated by Alian Prost and Ayrton Senna. The legendary duo took the superior machine to its limit, extracting maximum performance and desired results for the team.

Designer: Pure Electric

The e-scooter comes with the same speedy performance, and is draped in the famous color-blocked red and white livery. This is not the first Ayrton-themed e-scooter in the edition as Pure Electric revealed the Senna Special Edition e-scooter in the Brazilian national flag colors. The performance of the 1988 F1 car-themed two-wheeler truly compliments the narrative of one of the most successful cars ever in motorsports history. It has a stable and controlled e-ride experience honed by a 710w peak power output and 31 mph range. This makes it apt for strong hill climbing and acceleration without eating up the battery power.

The IP65-rated Pure x McLaren MP4/4 Special Edition has a forward-facing stance for balanced racing aesthetics and a lower center of gravity. For urban practicality, the e-scooter comes with folding handlebars and foot pads that you can store in your car’s boot. Safety takes precedence as it comes with steering stabilization for reduced wobble and rear KERS brakes for control on every corner, even on rough surfaces. For nighttime navigation, the e-scooter has 150 lumens headlight and rear brake lights.

This special edition scooter will please motorheads who want more than a collectible for their living room or garage. Priced at approximately $1,250, the Pure Electric’s final e-scooter in the collection is one to have if you want to ride the eco-conscious wave.

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Upgrade Your DIY Game with this Ultimate Magnetic Multi-Bit Titanium Screwdriver

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In every toolkit, some basic toolsets and an assortment of independent screwdriver attachments are available in case you want handy at any time because you cannot help but notice a loose screw or an awkwardly struck nail. If you’re one such individual; a versatile, compact, and durable screwdriver with multiple bits in the body should be your go-to option.

It all started with the original Ti-Mag project. No wonder, it was successfully funded on Kickstarter before it was delivered to the backers in January earlier this year. Now, after adopter feedback, the makers have upgraded the original Ti-Mag as the Ti Mag V2 with a foldable titanium body. Hence, it’s the perfect companion to tackling DIY projects at home or wherever the need to repair a situation arises.

Designer: Logical Carry

Click Here to Buy Now: $89 $108 (18.5% off). Hurry, only a few left!

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For the enthusiastic DIYer in you, who at any particular time has his/her tiny workspace overcrowded with screwdrivers, pliers, and other tools – some inside, other overflowing – from the toolbox; you know the significance of a toolkit that you can carry along in the EDC pack or in the pocket with comfort, and unfurl it show what you can do!

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Take a bow Ti-Mag V2! The ultimate titanium EDC screwdriver with multi-bits and a pry bar is completely scratch-resistant and designed to reach the narrowest of points you’d want to negotiate. The everyday carry screwdriver combines five interchangeable bits made in different designs and sizes. The screwdriver, in addition to magnetically holding these bits in the womb – within its 180-degree foldable design – also features a box cutter and functions as an incredibly cool fidget toy.

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The versatile new Ti-Mag V2 weighs a fraction over 100 grams (106 to be precise). It is incredibly pocket friendly, and comes with a five-bit compartment in a screwdriver CNC-machined from grade 5 titanium. Designed to address shortcomings of the debut model, the version 2 of the Ti Mag has a folding, 180-degree two-way design, which allows the top handle to wiggle half-way on either side providing an opening to access the assortment of screws residing within.

Pull out any of the five bits – depending on the screw size and type – you want to address. You can choose between Slotted 5.5, Philip’s PHO, Philip’s PH1, Philip’s PH2, or Trox T6, which attaches magnetically to the extending bar that looks in place when the action is in progress. When not in use, the bar remains firmly in place so you can even work in hard-to-reach and narrow work spaces.

With the Ti-Mag V2, you can feel the satisfaction that you have the screwdriver comprising different screw sizes and shapes that can take care of all possible scopes of work it is designed for. Obviously, made for carrying out various tasks, this conversation-starting magnetic bit screwdriver allows its pry bar to be used for removing nails and open boxes. And when all are covered and you don’t have any work; entertain yourself with the fidget toy it can be courtesy of four magnets.

Click Here to Buy Now: $89 $108 (18.5% off). Hurry, only a few left!

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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 make first appearance as a display unit ahead of official launch

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The options for premium true wireless earbuds have gotten more interesting since the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro debuted with the stem design. Now, users have more reasons to rejoice as Google Buds Pro 2 is just around the corner, according to reliable leaks. The new ANC earbuds for the Pixel ecosystem are slated to make an appearance at the Made by Google event on August 13. The Pixel 9 series smartphones will be released at this event, and we have our calendars marked already.

According to numerous leaks and rumors, the buds will have wings for a secure grip, and unlike the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro that have adapted the stem design (very similar to the AirPods) this time, the Google’s audio accessory will continue with the stemless aesthetic of the current generation. As it goes in the gadget rumor mill, the Buds Pro 2 display unit has been received at a Reddit user’s store.

Designer: Google

User [nothighandmighty] has not been shy about sharing the picture of the display model of the upcoming earbuds. For the most part, the new buds will be a lowkey upgrade to the previous version with incremental improvements that help them stay at par with heavyweights like Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2. The Buds Pro 2 will be smaller than the current generation Pro model which makes them comfortable and compatible with small ears. Also, the wingtip is slightly larger for a more secure fit and will be color-matched with the chosen option. According to a leak by Dylan Roussel, the earbuds will come in peppy color options including Raspberry, Mojito, Porcelain and Haze.

The case will be smaller as well which makes them easier to carry around in a pocket. [nothighandmighty] notes that there is a small speaker mesh at the bottom, most probably to beam sound for the Find My Device feature just in case you happen to lose them a lot.

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Heineken-themed music device lets you discover new music and create unique jams with strangers

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Heineken has laid great emphasis on the importance of social connections all these years, even before the times we got familiar with online socializing. For the Gen-Z the brand signifies freedom of thought and enjoyment with no strings attached. Going with this philosophy, a team of designers has conjured up this cool gadget christened Hei-Five.

A culmination of Heineken and high five, the palm-sized music device is about sharing songs with like-minded individuals and discovering new music. For instance, you hear a jiving tune at the trending restaurant in your city and desperately want to add that song to your playlist. Yes folks, the Hei-Five will do that without breaking a sweat.

Designer: LFD Official

Simply push the bottle cap-shaped button on one side and the gadget finds the song, thus allowing you to explore music tastes from around the globe. Whenever you meet a new friend at the beach or even a stranger at the local bar, simply clink each other’s device to create a unique playlist of both your tastes. There’s a dedicated share button to instantly share a song or playlist with someone having a Hei-Five device. That’s not it, when hanging in a group, stack everyone’s device on top of each other to create a potent speaker that plays the most liked songs in everyone’s playlist.

When the Hei-Five runs out of juice, simply dock it on the accompanying charger and it displays the current time and charging levels. The packing of the audio accessory is as interesting as its functionality. As soon as you open the box, there’s a Heineken can concealing the Hei-Five docked in the charging box. Stash it on your desk or living room shelf, onlookers will surely mistake it for a striking-looking beer can!

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Google Next-inspired Omni Smart Speaker has integrated display to show what’s happening in real-time

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Google Nest has had a fair share of success thanks to its built-in Google Assistant capabilities. The capable speaker has been the first introduction to the world of smart speakers for many of us, and now it is inspiring the Omni Smart Speaker – which looks similar to the Google speaker – but adds an auxiliary screen to it that distinguishes it for the better.

So, if you’re looking to upgrade your smart speaker, you may have a new option, amid a plethora of choices already available from Google, Amazon, Apple and many other manufacturers. The Omni is far from the others with its novel display that shows real-time visual feedback of what’s happening, saving effort and confusion during voice commands.

Designer: One Object Design Studio

One Object is a Hong Kong-based design and innovation studio with an undwindling focus on creating mobility, smart home, and home furnishing designs. Fueled by passion, dedication, and curiosity for novelty, the designers at One Object have come up with the distinct design of the Omni, which looks pretty recognizable in both form factors, yet is starkly different with the interesting, integrated display.

Described as the “next-generation smart speaker concept” – the Omni is equipped with a voice-enabled assistant – not sure which one though – and allows the users to tap on the convenience of voice to control home appliances easily and more intuitively. Whether the speaker is splash-proof or not, we are uncertain, so we are guessing it is made for indoor use only, where it would allow you to listen to different music in any room of your house.

You should be able to connect multiple devices in different rooms across the house and control them from the Omni, without moving a stride. And when you think, the commands are going to get mixed, you can look up and see the sleek, modern speaker’s integrated auxiliary display and see what’s happening in real time. Whether you’re adjusting the thermostat, turning on the lights, or setting the music, the Omni smart speaker will make every voice command “straightforward and responsive.”

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Give your VW camper van more portable storage and dining space with the Bbox Bulli in tow

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If you’re someone who loves to live in the wilderness in a camper van, you wouldn’t really mind the peace of mind and convenience that a towable little attachment capable of being your cargo hauler, a dining area, a small kitchen or a wardrobe, whatever you may like, can offer.

The Bbox Bulli Edition by mfi camperlife GmbH in Germany is this towable little companion – designed primarily for the Volkswagen camper vans – that will be your ultimate companion at the base camp. Not just for its versatility but also for the compact size in which the Bbox Bulli can store up so much cargo that your van can be cleared up on the inside for comfortable travel on the road.

Designer: Wolf-Box Design

The convenience of a tiny towable behind your Bulli is not an inexpensive deal by any standard. If you have upward of $13,000 (€11,900) to spare for an extension of your van-living quarters, you shouldn’t think the second time. But if you choose to get one, the excitement is not going to stop at the extension itself, you can get mfi to customize the Bbox Bulli Edition to the color and theme of your ride (now maybe the price seems a little fair).

Of course, this contraption is primarily meant to tow behind a Volkswagen camper van, but there seems to be no reason why you cannot have it in tow of any multi-purpose vehicle that you may drive. When in tow, the Bbox Bulli, comprising a fiberglass-sandwich body and weighing 880 lbs, can be used as an outdoor kitchen and dining using a camping stove and fold-out table. There are two side closets with configurable shelves to carry water canisters, coolers and other gear, which otherwise tend to clutter up the camper van space side.

For those who are wondering how much this little guy can carry, the Bbox Bulli Edition, mfi informs, can carry 660 lbs of payload and has integrated lighting for convenience and jazzing up your camp. Measuring 37 inches deep and 87 inches tall, its tow bar stretches forward from the body, doubling the total length to up to 80 inches.

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Paris Olympics themed limited edition e-bikes by DAB Motors spice-up the highly competitive market

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Paris 2024 Olympics is nearing the penultimate stage, as the US and China again dominate the prized spots. Perhaps the perfect time for DAB Motors to release their Olympics-themed DAB 1α electric motorbikes. This Peugeot Motorcycles owned French brand has made deep inroads in the two-wheeler EV market and these five themed e-bikes reflect their prowess.

The electric motorbike brand celebrates the spirit of the ongoing Olympics by interpreting the five rings of the event with five different bikes. These are created by their service branch which goes by the name DAB Custom Studio. The color code of the Olympic rings is represented in the sports-oriented version of the DAB 1α.

Designer: DAB Custom Studio

Using the motorbike as the canvas, the limited-edition collection dubbed ‘A la gloire du sport’ represents blue for surfing, green for tennis, yellow for basketball, red for boxing and black for skateboarding. Lucky clients who’ve pre-booked the first production versions of the e-bike can give their rundown of the version they’ll prefer and the unique DAB 1α is delivered as per their liking. DAB Motors’ founder Simon Dabadie chose these five sports to represent the rings in the form of these cool motorbikes. We imagine, these are his favorite sports from the event and the final creations by the design team are impressive.

The freedom of the blue variant is perfect for surfers as it gets a front luggage rack and surfboard rack. The bespoke surfboard mounted on the right side carries the DAB branding. It has a saddle finished in wetsuit-style neoprene and special off-road beach-ready tires that have silver forks. In fact, the brand’s roots are in the coastal city of Biarritz, so this version is a homage to the company’s inception.

For Djokovic fans the green and white version is perfect. It comes with a tartan seat, a racket holder on the left side and a rack on the front to carry balls. The brown tires with white spokes stand out and the DAB 1α adapts a completely different personality in this attire.

The more Gen-Z-oriented black version represents the fun of skateboarding in the city streets. This model has carbon bodywork, BMX handlebars foam and hand-painted graffiti. For a robust character, the bike gets crash pods, a tubular protection structure and a skate rack to stash a skateboard.

The fighting spirit is represented in the red and black with gold accents on the suspension rods of the boxing edition. Saddle on this one has a pair of boxing gloves to kick in a fight and represents the tough culture of the golden era.

Finally, the Yellow edition represents the resilience of the basketball game and the connection to street culture. This one comes with a side pannier to hold the ball or your sporting kit. The vibrant shades also represent the hip-hop culture associated with the popular game.

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