Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios.
Chipotle recently teamed up with the robotics company Vebu to create and test a brand new robot. The device is designed to cut, core and peel avocados for guacamole; and named the ‘Autocado.’ Employees simply need to fill the bot with ripe avocados, let it ‘do its thing,’ and then collect the fruit to mix and mash the dip. The team expects the Autocado to cut guacamole prep time in half, and will test the device in Irvine, California before deploying it nationwide.
Today we’re taking a look at a smart snorkeling solution, sci-fi standing clock and single serve ice cream maker. This is Today in Gear.
Today in Gear is our daily roundup of all the latest product announcements, drops and news from Gear Patrol Studios. Send your most pressing product questions to tig@gearpatrol.com.
The Union Canvas is a low-profile stunner, equipped with strong toe caps and custom-tuned EVA midsoles that were built to give riders a better pedal connection. Meanwhile, a hefty Ultratac rubber sole doubles down on that control, as it’s designed to seal off the bottom of the shoe with a cleverly engineered tread pattern. This layer, alongside the midsole, is what helps the Union Canvas deliver best-in-class grip and durability.
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The Lung T-500 ($224) is a new tool that allows swimmers to dive underwater for up to 10 minutes with surfacing. Fans can use the device to dive down to three meters, so it’s best for snorkeling or surveying the shallows, and can be purchased as a kit with the required hand pump for $350. That said, you can also splurge for the integrated Lung Sub-Mask ($119), which pumps air from the Lung right into your full-face snorkeling mask.
Casio just dropped a limited edition Nasa x G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237 ($130). The watch is only available for purchase via a contest, which fans can enter (until July 16) at the link below. Matte white and adorned with a red nasa logo on the band, the watch is the fourth timepiece Casio has released with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Urwerk, known for its eye-catching watches, has released a strange standing clock. The new Space-Time Blade Clock is officially up for auction, with bidding starting at $52,000. The brand teamed up with Dalibor Farny to build the device, which boasts an encased column that displays hours, minutes, seconds and kilometers with bright orange glowing numerals. Propped on a sculpted bronze pedestal, who knows what this strange invention is paving the way for.
This device is designed to create ice cream in just 10 minutes. To use, you’ll need to freeze the inner bowl for 12 hours and then pour in chilled ice cream mix. From there, just stir the mix and place the bowl back in the freezer for 10 – 20 minutes. Then, pop the bowl back out and you’ll have your own bowl of fresh ice cream! Available now for just $26, Zoku Home’s Single-Serve Ice Cream Maker might just be the perfect piece of summer gear.