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Which Pokemon is best? Let $100 shirts make the call

Chris Burns | Apr 28, 2021

There's a website called Original Stitch that has a relatively unique proposition for clothing buyers and collectors. They have a limited amount of custom-made Pokemon fabric made for each Pokemon. They do not have every single Pokemon ever made, but they do have the first 151 from Kanto, as well as Hoenn, Johto, and Galar. It's interesting to see, here, which of the Pokemon from these sets were sold out first - some you might never have expected.

Adidas’ Star Wars apparel line expands with Stan Smith Yoda shoes

Brittany A. Roston | Apr 24, 2021

Adidas is back with another Star Wars-themed product: its Stan Smith Forever Star Wars Yoda shoes. The new product features the iconic and readily identifiable Stan Smith shoe appearance combined with some unmistakable Yoda imagery, not the least of which is the large embossed, green Yoda image featured on the heel of each shoe.

Razer Sneki Snek uses cuteness to save trees: The origin and what’s next

Chris Burns | Mar 4, 2021

This might be the first time you've heard of Razer's own Sneki Snek. It's a logo, it's a branding mark, it's a character. It's a very cute little creature. Sneki Snek first appeared at RazerCon in October of 2020, after which Razer met their goal to "save" 100,000 trees within two months. They did this by selling Sneki Snek merchandise.

Nike GO FlyEase shoes have a hinge in the middle

Chris Burns | Feb 1, 2021

This week Nike revealed a new sort of shoe called NIKE GO FlyEase. These shows are what Nike calls a "hands-free" shoe. They've got a hinge in the middle that allows them to be put on and taken off without the aid of your hands. So - sorta like slip-on sandals - but different!

MXene coating blocks electromagnetic waves and possibly radiation

Shane McGlaun | Dec 17, 2020

Drexel University engineers have developed a new fabric coated with something called MXene. The new MXene coating is a two-dimensional material that is conductive and has proven highly effective in blocking electromagnetic waves and could possibly block harmful radiation. Researchers view the new coating as a significant development in efforts to weave more technological capability into clothing and other accessories.

Amazon Made for You tool offers shirts custom-made for each user

Brittany A. Roston | Dec 15, 2020

Amazon has launched a new service called 'Made for You' that enables users to purchase custom-made shirts in the style and colors they prefer. The service is offered through the company's mobile app, which is used to create a virtual model of your body to see exactly how the shirt will fit and whether you still like how it looks before buying.

Razer x BAPE – a match made in cult consumer heaven

Chris Burns | Nov 30, 2020

Razer and A Bathing Ape (BAPE) officially announced their first collection of products with prices and release dates to boot. This will be a cross-brand sort of situation, with limited edition BAPE x Razer products aplenty. The first set of items includes t-shirts, a hoodie, a backpack, Opus, Goliathus V2 Speed, and DeathAdder V2. This collaboration is set to be called the A GAMING APE collection.

Study shows pandemic could end – face masks lower the ERN

Chris Burns | Nov 24, 2020

A study conducted this year using COVID-19 outbreak and containment data showed that consistent use of facemasks could potentially end the pandemic. The study's focus was fluid flow behavior of respiratory droplets and aerosols through facemasks with a special focus on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19.

Porsche and PUMA team for shoes inspired by the 911 Turbo

Shane McGlaun | Nov 15, 2020

The Porsche 911 Turbo is one of the automaker's most iconic cars. The car is known as much for its design as it is for its performance. The 911 Turbo has been in production for nearly five decades and has survived through eight generations. Porsche and PUMA have announced that they are tying up to create a limited-edition collection of shoes to celebrate the iconic sports car.

eBay Sneaker authentication just changed the game (we hope)

Chris Burns | Oct 12, 2020

Today eBay announced a "sneaker authentication program" for the first time*. This system works with an "initial authentication by an independent team of industry experts," allowing some of the most valuable pieces of footwear to go through the auction process with an added layer of trust. This may well be a sign of things to come, with eBay gaining a new level of usership thanks to this layer of professionalism never available at eBay before.

ADIDAS Originals ZX 8000 LEGO sneakers release date this week

Chris Burns | Sep 21, 2020

LEGO teamed up with the folks at Adidas Originals with a new pair of sneakers that'll be released this week. This isn't the first time this sort of team-up has happened, and it won't be the last. This time, in a move that's both shocking and ... unfortunate ... the sneakers won't be for sale to the public. They'll be available through a raffle system, and only produced in limited numbers right out the gate.

Death Stranding replica jacket costs an arm and a leg (if you can even get one)

Eric Abent | Apr 20, 2020

If nothing else, Death Stranding was one of the more interesting games of 2019. Whether or you loved it or hated it, there's no denying that it got people talking. Here's something else about the game that's sure to get people talking: A coat based on the one protagonist Sam Porter Bridges wore in the game that costs well more than what most people would consider spending on any single article of clothing.