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If you own a Bugatti, chances are you’re not reading this. But let’s say for a second you do have a Bugatti Royale in the garage, and you’re looking for some tower speakers to match your hypercar. You’re in luck, friend, because German audio equipment manufacturer, TIDAL Audio, has partnered with the French automaker to produce the TIDAL for Bugatti Royale home audio system. It’s the active speaker set that ensures your home’s lossless listening experience is as good as your car’s.

Royale Home Audio System

Like Bugatti’s automotive lineup, the Royale home audio speaker system is large and commands a presence in any location. The art deco-styled tower speakers house four subwoofers, midrange drivers, and a diamond-diaphragm tweeter. The tweeter features prominently in all Bugattis, so the sound should be familiar — because you own a Bugatti, remember?

While we don’t have a set of these sonic blasters handy, we can be reasonably confident that the listening experience will please the pickiest audiophiles.  TIDAL Audio has been at the top of the audio systems industry for the better part of two decades, and Bugatti is only the latest in an already impressive line of high-end luxury partners.  The company handcrafts its components and systems, is known for its “obsessive” attention to detail in every respect, and its 1000-pound La Assoluta loudspeaker set commands $625,000.

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Seeing Is Believing

The custom speakers measure 4.7-feet tall and weigh 350 pounds — each.

Two limited-edition monochrome cabinet themes (Royale Blanc and Royal Noir, limited to 15 pairs per finish) float on both TIDAL Audio and Bugatti’s sites, but more single-tone and duotone cabinet themes are on offer to accommodate your aesthetic tastes.

Once you’ve chosen your finish, customize your set to your heart’s desire with finishing touches like carbon fiber, leather, aluminum, and polished stainless steel. Emblazoned on the front is a Bugatti logo. A small plaque near the back reads “TIDAL for Bugatti.”

Raise Your Game

Bugatti and TIDAL Audio have yet to unveil pricing for their luxury home audio systems. Given that most of Bugatti’s vehicles are in the 7-figure range — and that TIDAL Audio has cemented itself as an elite/luxury industry leader since the early aughts — we can only assume that the tower speaker set is quite expensive.

However, if you’ve always wanted to be a Bugatti owner but just can’t front the scratch for a vehicle, the Royale home audio speaker system is a cheaper route into the exclusive club.

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The 2021 Ural Gear Up GEO: From Russia, with Love https://improb.com/ural-geo-motorcycle/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:00:07 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=45213 Utilitarian mobility meets postmodern propulsion.

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One doesn’t necessarily think of Russia when pondering which country makes the best motorcycles. But if you’re searching for one with a sidecar, the Rooskies have a lock on that market thanks to their pride and joy, the Ural. Commonly thought of as an urban motorcycle — something you might throw your dog or significant other into ­­— Ural has something else up their sleeve with the Gear Up GEO.

With only 20 units available, this hand-painted, off-road capable sidecar is as unique as it looks. And at $26,999, it’s as expensive as it is unusual, but that’s what’s so appealing about the Gear Up GEO.

Does it have what it takes to be your next uber-capable grocery getter? Pour a shot of straight vodka, and let’s sip our way through the features of this Russian renegade.

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As a platform for this off-road wonder, Ural looked to their already capable 2WD Gear Up ($17,549). The Gear Up comes bedazzled with fanciful parts like Brembo brakes, fuel injection, a reverse gear option, nearly 7 inches of ground clearance, and 2.9 cubic feet of space in the trunk. The base Gear Up is capable of hauling 1,325 pounds as-is. But this wasn’t enough capacity for the GEO; Ural decided to level-up, and level-up they did.

Ural Gear Up GEO’s Trick Bits

The GEO receives a blend of convenience and capability that befits the stylistically conscientious adventurer with looks to spare. Nitron shocks, Heidenau K 37 tires, and an off-road-only GPR exhaust system were added to the base-model Gear Up to improve off-road capabilities.

Additionally, a new spare wheel rack, sidecar nose rack, crash bars, headlight grill, and light guards wrap the GEO up in high-viz orange protection.

Rotopax supplied an additional fuel cell for those extended voyages, while a handlebar-mounted GPS top clamp guides the way. A skidplate and USB charger are there to assuage your worries once you get off the beaten path, and the ergonomic upgrades will keep you in the saddle longer.

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Not For Everyone

Sure the military-inspired camo is de-natured by the bright orange accents, and the price tag is seriously steep for such a utilitarian vehicle, but I’m in love with the GEO. If only I had an endless expanse of backcountry and an off-the-grid cabin to ride it to; I’d probably be in line for one of these right now. But alas, Vlad and the boys back in The Motherland will have to sell my model to someone with more means.

Maybe next year, Ural!

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Limited Edition Type 3X Watch by Ressence: Now Is Better https://improb.com/type-3x-watch/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:00:48 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=44753 A watch suspended in oil that never stops.

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There are a million ways to display the hour. From postmodern, deconstructed watch faces of Richard Mille to the timeless classics of a Rolex, how the time is displayed in the watch face is often as important as the watch construction itself. Stefan Sagmeister, a renowned watchmaker, based out of New York, has always looked at horology from an interesting perspective, and his new Type 3X Watch by Ressence is no different.

This timepiece is not your standard titanium watch. No — this is something special. Suspended in a bubble of oil, this watch’s unique time-keeping face floats and rotates effortlessly. This limited edition watch is not for everyone, but if the initial images pique your interest, read on.

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Type 3X Watch Construction

The intention of the build in the Type 3X Watch is to replicate the sensation of observing a single droplet of water. There’s no bezel on this timepiece; rather, the bubble that covers the face is a convex cut. From the side, it appears as if there’s essentially nothing separating the rotating face from the outside world. However, below that crystal sits a pool of oil, and atop that bubble rests a slowly rotating watch face, which indicates time to its owner, amongst other things.

The movement chamber of the watch sits below the bubble face, hermetically sealed and free from oil. A magnetic transmission system sits between the two complementary hemispheres and drives the watch’s motion through the magic magnetic fields.

Amid the Type 3X Watch’s sleek dial and interwoven colorations that reflect the date, time, and temperature of the oil inside the watch is a carefully integrated message from the watchmaker: “Now is Better.” Though it hardly seems the case for many in the time of a pandemic, Sagmeister’s attempt here is to remind the viewer that modernity is a far better era to live than those that preceded it. Such is evidenced by life expectancy and modern technology. That’s an arguable position to take at this moment, but we appreciate his positivity.

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Type 3X Price and Availability

Sagmeister’s Type 3X Watch is available with a green leather strap and a titanium ardillon buckle in the back. Limited to only 40 pieces globally, this model will soon sell out, even at the asking price of $51,175 (before import taxes).

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Anybotics ANYmal C: Your Quadrupedal Co-Worker https://improb.com/anybotics-autonomous-legged-robots/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:00:31 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=45035 Conscious capitalism or freaky futurism?

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Somewhere deep in the North Sea, a windfarm whirls away, autonomously generating power and transferring it back to the converter platform for storage. The only thing circulating the converter platform’s interiors is a dog-like robot designed to inspect all functions of the operation and provide critical live updates to humans working onshore. That robot is manufactured by German-based Anybotics and called the ANYmal C. Though this feels like the setting for a dystopian horror film, it’s likely a glimpse into the next step in the long march towards our progressing integration with machines.

I know what you’re doing right now, writing me off as a capitalist scrooge trying to further beat up on the working class. But I promise, there are some industrial environments where a robot spares humans from dangerous environments and frees them up to do work that still requires a bit of emotional intelligence and creativity, something a robot doesn’t (yet) possess. So, why am I sold on the ANYmal C? Let’s take a closer look.

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ANYmal C has Four Legs

If you feel like you’ve seen a robot shaped like this before, it’s likely because the four-legged frame concept is one of the more reliable and safe platforms for locomotion. What Anybotics and the rest of their competition are trying to do is create a platform that can navigate trickily, and often dangerous, interiors in warehouses and factories. However, the scanning and digesting of this information was still a technological challenge, which is what Anybotics has aimed to solve.

Anybotics CEO Péter Fankhauser explains how they push the category forward when an innovation leap is needed “Where commercially available components are not satisfactory, we invest in our proprietary technologies, which have resulted in core components such as custom motors, docking stations, and inspection payload units.” This focus on hardware and software progression has resulted in ANYmal’s incredible maneuverability and accident avoidance.

Capable of scaling steps nearing 10-inches high and climbing stairs or inclines approaching 45-degrees, the ANYmal should be capable of navigating most industrial situations. Additionally, an ANYmal with standard configuration can sneak into spaces as small as 20-inches tall, allowing for inspections under large objects where a human may not want to get stuck.

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ANYmal C’s Three Brains

The current ANYmal C model features three built-in Intel i7 computers to digest the deluge of information pouring in from its many cameras, sensors, and radar. This technology stack allows the simultaneous computing of situational awareness, motion control, and mission fulfillment.

The thing that distinguishes the ANYmal from its competition is its high degree to which it can perform tasks autonomously. Understanding how to navigate in known conditions has long been the province of autonomous robots, but dynamic, ever-changing landscapes are what really knock these things for a loop. The ANYmal’s software identifies unexpected environments and obstacles and changes environmental conditions like rain, snow, and anything else that may challenge the four-legged machine.

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 ANYmal C’s Payload

All of this maneuverability would be pointless without some additional payload to accomplish tasks. The ANYmal C is capable of carrying up to 22 pounds of gear to accomplish tasks. This robot’s first application design optimizes for inspections by including a pan-tilt inspection unit with an optical zoom camera. This camera is capable of up to 10x zoom, allowing the operator the opportunity to view monitors, gauges, and anything else from a safe distance.

ANYmal’s thermal camera inclusion in this configuration allows the operator to view thermal and heat anomalies. This feature is particularly useful in situations where overheating equipment could be catastrophic. Gas-leak detection is also possible as the ANYmal C comes equipped with gas sensors along with an ultrasonic microphone that allows for acoustic inspection.

In short, the ANYmal C is a hyper-capable device that can either be controlled remotely or run autonomous functions. This leap forward in technology is approachable for only large-scale operations at this point, given the expense. Still, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where this type of technology isn’t more widely adopted, which will bring down its price. So, if you’re worried that the robots are here to take your job, that’s only true in a few situations at this point. But don’t rule it out entirely.

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Bhakta Brandy: 50 Years of Armagnac-Originated Flavor https://improb.com/bhakta-brandy/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:04 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=44820 A veritable ying to Cognac's yang.

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To know Raj Peter Bhakta is to know a madman. The kind of fellow crazy enough to take a rich, 50-year old Armagnac brandy and finish it in an oak barrel. This stunt created a new category of spirits amid a crowded world of well-established tipples. This Bhakta Brandy isn’t cheap, however, you’re paying for both the risk he’s taken and the incredible reward he’s garnered through this experiment. Let’s see if you’re ready to drop over $300 on a bottle of Bhakta.

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The foundation of the flavor profile for this brandy starts in Armagnac, France. This quaint wine region looks like a scene out of a cheesy rom-com set in wine-country Europe, designed for Americans; it’s as beautiful as you’d want a region in Europe to be. Here, the French create, among other things, a special kind of brandy, that is the ying to cognac’s yang. Meaning, cognac goes through a lot of filtration and removal of flavors whereas Armagnac requires less filtration and more flavor.

Bhakta Brandy’s Finishing Process

Once Bhakta got his hands on a small run of old casks of Armagnac, he had a decision to make. He could have finished them off in traditional brandy style, a slight filtration, bottling, and taken to a retailer. But madman Raj knew better, he then sourced 36 oak casks to finish the brandy in a manner akin to whiskey. This clever pivot produced a unique flavor profile different enough to define an entirely new category of booze.

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Buying the Bhakta

Raj will jokingly say that cognac the French were happy to export, but Armagnac they kept for themselves. Whether this is some clever slogan for the purpose of marketing or the truth of the old country, we still want to give this thing a try. Of the remaining casks, this spirit’s entry point price is $375 for a 750ML bottle. So, if a brandy finished in an oak barrel sounds like something up your alley, give this bottle a go, and let us know what you think!

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Deus & Zero Motorcycles SR/S: Electric Meets Panigale https://improb.com/deus-and-zero-motorcycles-sr-s/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:00:34 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=44107 Electric bikes usually resemble toys, this one's a monster.

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Commonplace electric motorcycles take a lot of heat for possessing toyish design features, often looking more like a wannabe urban motorcycle commuter than a serious contender on the racetrack. But slowly, electric bike technology is bleeding into the world of competition. And there’s some severe aesthetic ingenuity bleeding in with it. And the retooled, one-off electric SR/S by Deus ex Machina and Zero Motorcycles combines a most capable electric powertrain with exceptional architecture.

Taste-maker Deus ex Machina partnered with Zero, the leader in electric motorcycles, to completely re-imagine what an electric bike could look like sans conventional restraints. To complete this task, the companies turned to none other than renowned bike builder Michael “Woolie” Woolaway. The result was a swing for the fences.

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Zero SR/S Bike Platform

To begin this project, Zero gave Woolaway its soon-to-be-released SR/S way back in February 2020. The SR/S model is one of Zero’s latest attempts to buck the perception that electric motorcycles are just appliances with wheels. The SR/S model is Zero’s first full-fairing motorcycle whose ergonomics are more akin to a touring machine’s than a race bike’s. However, the bike has all the right stuff for a remodel.

Motorcycle Playground

Looking at Woolie’s redesigned Zero, it is almost challenging to envision the original SR/S living beneath the new livery. Woolie claims he “shaped the bike by hand,” starting with the gas tank and working his way through the fairings and tail section. Electing to buck the trend of sketch-ups and computer renderings, the Venice-based builder instead implemented hand tools to shape everything out of foam plastic.

There’s much more to this re-imagined SR/S than just a new fairing. The windscreen from Zero Gravity is all-race, so don’t expect to get behind it unless you’re prepared to go full-on race mode. Saddlemen provided the low profile seat, and a custom thumb break came straight from Spain to add a little MotoGP-inspired technology.

Overall the design is a beautiful re-think of what an electric bike can look like. Let’s just hope that this kind of look carries over into the consumer world because this bespoke bike ain’t for sale.

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Mercedes-AMG G 63 Truck: Six by Six by Sick https://improb.com/mercedes-benz-g63-amg-6x6/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:05 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=44719 The truck you never knew you wanted for the life you’ve always dreamed of.

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On the ever-growing list of mega-buck items you want but may never have the ability to buy is undoubtedly a 6-wheel drive Mercedes mega-truck. If a piece of materialistic fantastitude like the Mercedes-AMG G 63 sports utility truck doesn’t grace your fictitious Mega Millions spending spree, let us convince you to sharpen the pencil and scribble it in. Jump in, brother (or sista), we’re going for a ride.

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AMG G 63: Truck Grit

We’ll get to the glitz later. For now, let’s talk about the internals that makes this Mercedes-AMG G 63 truck as capable as it is flashy. Starting with the sneakers, this truck has 37-inch all-weather tires with a remote inflation system that can be activated while the car is in motion. Should a swath of snow or sand cover your oncoming causeway, simply air down the tires and drift right through, air them back up upon exit with the flick of a switch.

Connecting the Xtreme Radials and bead lock rims to the vehicle is a six-set of portal axles that allow for more ground clearance around the tires. Tracing backward again in the drivetrain is the penultimate feature in this vehicle’s capability features, five differential locks. Now, one would assume that a vehicle with six tires might feature six differential locks, but the vehicle has three axles, allow for differential locks in all four of the back tires, and one shared lock upfront. We simply do not know how one would jump between this labyrinth of traction fine-tuning, but we’d love to find out!

Finally, the power plant: AMG’s world-famous Biturbo V8 engine produces a sound one must hear to truly appreciate. A rumble so low and soul-stirring you’d swear you were hearing Zeus himself gargling with pure rocket fuel as he prepares for a night out on the town, read this in as throaty a voice as you can muster: “guuguuguuguguguuuuuuuuu.” Five hundred forty-four ponies pull you off the line in the AMG G 63 truck, or up a sand dune, or simply drag your house down the street should you feel inclined. The 760-newton torque capacity of the drivetrain is happy to assist in your relocation.

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AMG G 63: Sports Utility Glam

You’re not going to find this color of AMG anywhere else. The creamy champaign finish of the quarter panels have a touch of old-world Mercedes in them, but they’re butted right up against the hard and fast world of carbon fiber. The fenders, front hood scoop, and a number of other bits come constructed from the beautifully woven composite found on Formula 1 racers.

The finish of the AMG G 63 truck’s bed is the real selling point for me: wood. Not that you’re about to load up a stack of drywall and haul it home, look friend: this truck isn’t for your weekend projects. Nicely finished bamboo lines the threshold of what they comically refer to as the “load area.” A cute reference to a function you’ll never take advantage of, but hey, you don’t keep your mittens in the “glove compartment” either.

Mercedes-Benz Money

Bad news bro, we deeply buried the lede to the story here: this beast resides in Kuwait. But, if you’ve always wanted to visit The Kingdom and you’ve got the coin, you’re in luck. The good folks at Mechatronik will line up a look-see for you and a test drive if you appear to be ready to plunk down a little over a million dollars. If that’s you, report back to us and let us know if this beast does deliver that all impressive “guuguuguuguguguuuuuuuuu” as you blast down the road!

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ONYX RCR 72V Electric Motorbike: Confused Commuter https://improb.com/rcr-72v-bike/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:00:39 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=44514 An identity crisis of miniature proportions.

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Categories, like rules, are made to be broken. And when you buy a moped with an electric motor that rides like an e-bike that also goes 60 miles per hour, rules and categories be damned. The ONYX RCR 72V electric motorbike could be labeled as an urban motorcycle, but I’m less concerned with what to call it and more intrigued by how much trouble we could get in on it. But does it have enough curb appeal to make me part with $4,149? Let’s take a closer look.

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ONYX RCR Electric Motorbike Build

The first thing to know about the ONYX RCR electric motorbike is that it does not have a VIN, which means that if you scoot up to your local DMV on that thing, you’re not leaving with a license plate. But, depending on where you live, that might not be a problem. At the moment, many big cities in the US are allowing e-bikes in the bike lane with a speed limit. But don’t say that we didn’t warn you if you get a ticket popping wheelies on the sidewalk. Don’t do that.

The motorbike itself is retro-inspired and looks like a retro-fitted café racer. Steel tubing supports the motor and battery unit. There are a headlight and taillight, blinkers, full suspension, and even a digital LCD dash with battery information and speed information. The electric motorbike’s styling is eye-catching, especially the wood and metal shrouds covering the battery unit, nice touch.

At first pass, the website would lead you to believe that this little baby is capable of some pretty impressive performance numbers. Electric bikes are still very much limited by their range and their charge time. ONYX claims that the RCR can ride 75 miles on a single charge and up to 60 miles per hour if you dare to push these 17-inch wheels that fast. But is this possible?

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ONYX RCR Performance

Fortunately for us, there have been several “First Ride” style reviews of the ONYX RCR in the motorcycling press. What you should know about motorcycle journalists is that they tend to be on the smaller side, and because they get to ride all the cool new bikes, they can be somewhat jaded. However, they do know their stuff so you must take their feedback into consideration.

Given the dimensions, a fairly low seat height, and a claimed dry weight of only 145 pounds, you can assume this electric motorbike is pretty nimble. Many ride reports claim the RCR feels like a miniature motorcycle, but quiet and quite agile. The 3,000-watt hub motor is said to crank out a whopping 7.24 horsepower, which at just 145-pounds should produce some pretty enjoyable hp.

Like all-electric vehicles, how much you mash the gas pedal, how much you weigh, and the inclines you’re navigating will play a huge role in the battery’s range. Though the 75-mile claimed range would be fantastic, most reviewers are seeing far fewer miles even with moderate throttle twisting. But if you need a short-distance commuter and just want to kick around town, then you really don’t need that kind of range.

Purchasing an ONYX RCR

The base model ONYX RCR will set you back $4,149. For an additional $1,050 you can bump the battery amperage up and double the range, though we aren’t quite sure what that would actually add up to given the mixed reviews.

If you’re like us, though, you’ll want to kick the bike up a notch and add the DRT ($299 extra). This gives you knobby tires, a front fender, and shock boots. Not that you’re likely to take this thing off-road, but it looks a whole lot cooler than the standard model.

So, if I had to decide at this very moment if this hard to categorize, police bait of an electric motorcycle is in my purchasing future, I’d say unlikely. But, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be in yours. Just remember, no wheelies on the sidewalk, IMPROB said so!

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gita Cargo Robot: Powerful, Pint-Sized, & Organized https://improb.com/gita-robot/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:23 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=43846 Why drive when you can walk to the store with a little motorized assistance?

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If you’ve ever lived in a city like Manhattan, Tokyo, or London, you are familiar with the foot commute required for most daily activities. A grocery store trip can often mean carrying the load by hand or basket back to your modest abode. While this chore has long term benefits – you’re more active and less likely to buy unnecessary items – it can often be incredibly limiting in terms of what you can bring home. Surely, there’s a better way, right? Enter gita (say: “jeeh-tuh”), the cargo-carrying robot.

Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), a Boston-based design outfit and sister company to Piaggio of Italian scooter making fame, created gita as a solution for just such pedestrian problems. This tiny following robot is a personal grocery-getter, stuff carrier, and silent assistant. What can gita do for you, you ask? Let’s find out.

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gita Cargo Robot Carries On

When setting up your gita cargo-carrying robot, you stand a few feet in front of its multiple cameras so that the robot can get a feel for what you look like to follow you. Once scanned, simply turn and start your stride; gita will remain a few steps behind you. Capable of carrying up to 40 inanimate pounds (no dogs or kids, sorry), gita follows you within 3 to 5 feet and only stops when you do.

There are a few noted limitations for the robot, namely uneven surfaces and stairs, but gita can climb an incline of 16%, which is the kind of terrain you’d wish you had some help carrying your supplies up, anyway. To imagine the type of surfaces you’d need to successfully use gita, just think about anything that is ADA (American Disabilities Act)-compliant. So, most big cities and downtown metro areas are fair game!

Get a gita

We’re not going to sugar coat it; gita costs a knee-weakening $3,250. However, suppose your lifestyle is the kind where you often end up driving for very short distances simply due to a cumbersome haul back home. In that case, this handy little cargo-toting, organized robot may just pay for itself in a matter of years. And think of all the steps you’re going to get in!

Maybe you can ditch the $106-per-month gym membership and finance gita for the same amount instead. Or keep that new membership, and let gita carry your gym gear for you.

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Best Men’s Subscription Boxes for 2021: Nuanced & Niche https://improb.com/best-gift-subscription-boxes-for-men/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:00:43 +0000 https://improb.com/?p=45205 Save some mental energy and let a gift box do the thinking.

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If you were a kid in the nineties, you might remember the subscription service that gave you a dozen CDs for only a few pennies. You’d convince your parents that this was a sweet deal, and a few weeks later, your music would arrive, and then more would show up. Soon enough, your parents were breathing down your neck because their credit card charges equated to more than the pennies you’d intended. Subscription services have come a long way, and now the best men’s subscription boxes contain a multitude of desirable products you never knew you needed.

Men’s clothing subscription boxes, for instance, can bring you threads from new businesses and even tailor your style to help you round out the look you’re after. Men’s subscription boxes range from hair care to toys, all the way to food and beverages. We’ve spent many hours scouring the internet for you and narrowed down a list of the best subscription boxes for men and think you’ll like what we found. Check it out!

The Best Subscription Box for Men

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Funko Marvel Gift Subscription Box for Men (BEST CHOICE)

Everyone knows the adult male who’s still seriously into Marvel comics; there’s no shame in it! In fact, almost half of Marvel’s audience these days is adults, so get him something that he will really love. The Funko Marvel Gift Subscription Box for Men delivers every other month and brings four to six collectibles to his door.

Each box offers an opportunity to explore the wide variety of Funko collectibles carefully. Each product is hand-selected for the box and designed with attention to detail and originality. This forethought ensures that the contents are highly desirable by collectors. This box and its contents connect you to your favorite marvel characters and their story. Funko has a unique and fun take on Marvel characters that the man in your life will surely enjoy!

And for ladies, we have selected top gift subscription boxes for women. Don’t miss them.

Key Features:

  • Delivered every two months
  • Celebrates Marvel moments and crossovers
  • Four to five collectibles per shipment
  • Each month’s shipment gives a hint about the next shipment

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Gentleman’s Box Accessories Gift Subscription Box for Men

The Gentleman’s Box comes to you straight from Detroit. This company shipped its first box way back in 2014 and continues to deliver great value to its customers each month. Each box is hand-crafted with items specifically chosen to bring the art of being a gentleman back into fashion. With over $100 of value in each box, the recipient of this great gift can expect to see things like socks, ties, wallets, suspenders, and many other items that help round out a great outfit.

The Gentleman’s Box Accessories Gift Subscription Box for Men includes a small magazine called The Gentleman’s Post, packed with tips and tricks on each product in that month’s selection. This edition also contains information about the gentleman of the month that they curated the box after, so you can embody his spirit a bit as you don each of the accessories. Of the monthly men’s subscription boxes on this list, this one is best for the man who’s already got a sense of style but wants to take it a step further to improve his game.

Key Features:

  • Delivered monthly
  • Join a community of gentlemen
  • Each monthly box is inspired by one gentleman
  • Over $100 of value in each box
  • Four to six fashion accessories

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BREO BOX Lifestyle Gift Subscription Box for Men

The BREO Box is one of the more popular monthly gift boxes for guys available through Amazon. This award-winning box offers five to eight unique products every three months ranging from tech, gadgets, Bluetooth speakers, coffee, and tea products, as well as a wide range of home goods you never knew you needed! The BREO Box is one of the few “men’s” subscription boxes on the list that is as good for a man as it is for a woman.

BREO BOX Lifestyle Gift Subscription Box For Men prides itself on relying on industry experts to identify emerging trends for consumers. Their group includes items from categories of products that are probably familiar but with new and innovative improvements on the product line. With three months separating each shipment, you can be sure that the man (or woman) in your life will be surprised and thrilled every time the BREO Box arrives!

Key Features:

  • Delivered every three months
  • For men or women
  • Winner of 2019 SUBTA Cube Award for the best box design
  • Wide range of product samples
  • Seasonal selections

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Fit Snack Healthy Snack Gift Subscription Box for Men

If you’ve got a real fitness nut in your family, or just someone who loves to snack but wants to dial in their nutrition, the Fit Snack Healthy Snack Gift Subscription Box for Men is an excellent option! Monthly gift boxes for guys rarely prioritize their health, so it’s cool to see a service focused on keeping them on track with their diet.

This monthly men’s subscription box service delivers healthy snacks for adults and kids alike. Each month a nutritionist sifts through the endless supply of junk food and picks out healthy options for the man in your life. Up to ten premium healthy snacks ranging from chips, beef jerky, seed and nut blends, and more arrive ready to eat.

Key Features:

  • Healthy snacking selections
  • Items selected by a nutritionist
  • Healthy for kids and adults
  • Seasonal selections
  • Fitness tips included

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The Winston Box Clothing Gift Subscription Box for Men

Bigger gentlemen often get overlooked when it comes to delivery boxes and fashionable clothes, but The Winston Box is the perfect choice for that bigger guy in your life. Each month Wintson’s team of fashion experts select items perfect for larger gentlemen, giving them the confidence they need to go about their day in confidence.

Every month two to three garments are hand-selected and shipped to lucky recipients. These fashionable choices are affordable, look great, and offer free exchanges if the sizing isn’t just right. From XL to XXXXXXLT, The Winston Box Clothing Gift Subscription Box for Men is a great choice that solves a common problem for the big guy you care about most.

Key Features:

  • Monthly delivery
  • Two to three items per month
  • Sizes from XL-XXXXXXLT
  • Free size exchanges

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Cairn Outdoor Subscription Box for Men

We here at Improb know that getting outside is synonymous with having the right gear, and Cairn, the first outdoor-focused gift box, has been delivering the goods since 2014. In each Cairn Outdoor Subscription Box for Men, the lucky recipient will find new pieces of outdoor gear and snacks sure to motivate and inspire exploration. The Cairn team comprises outdoor enthusiasts and partners with new and existing brands to seek out the best outdoor gear.

Brands often lean on Cairn as a part of their rollout strategy for new products or even new company launches. When you buy into the Cairn family of product boxes, you’ll occasionally receive something so new you won’t even know you needed it.

Key Features:

  • Monthly delivery
  • $50 in value delivered in each box
  • The original box for outdoor enthusiasts
  • Food and equipment
  • Outdoor inspiration

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Carnivore Club Meat Subscription Box for Men

The carnivore diet is all the rage these days (thanks, Rogan), and if you’ve got a meat-lover in your life, we’ve got the men’s subscription box for you! The Carnivore Club curates artisanal meats that will expose your favorite guy to new cuts, new preparations and expand his tastes. Each month, four to six handcrafted cured meats totaling 20 to 32 ounces will land on the door of your favorite meat-loving dude.

While most meat requires the benefit of refrigeration, the Carnivore Club ships you cured meat that is vacuum-sealed to keep freshness locked in and skips the need to keep it cool. Carnivore Club Meat Subscription Box for Men contains a meat-eaters guide that will walk the recipient through everything included in the package for the month.

Key Features:

  • Delivered monthly
  • Four to six items per month
  • Three subscriptions options:
  • Refrigeration not necessary
  • Meat eaters handbook included

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Gainz Box Premium Fitness Subscription Box for Men

If you know a special someone who is always on the Gainz Train, you might want to investigate the Gainz Box. These hand-selected subscription boxes include all sorts of functional exercise accessories and ways to improve the pump. Some of the biggest names in CrossFit training endorse the Gainz Box as the way to get the goods before anyone else.

Gainz Box Premium Fitness Subscription Box for Men typically ship with products designed to help you get in the gym and get your workout on. Still, they also occasionally contain stuff to help you recover. The May 2019 box was all about rest and recovery, focusing on critical items to help you rebuild muscle and get ready to jump back into the gym. June of that same year was their “Pounds and Puppies” box, which had a t-shirt that read “Fitness Goal: Pet More Dogs,” a sentiment we certainly cannot disagree with.

Key Features:

  • Male and female option
  • Special gift included every three months
  • Each box is valued at double the cost
  • Functional gear for exercising
  • Customized by size

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BattlBox Survival & Outdoor Gear Subscription Box for Men

You don’t have to be a prepper who buries cash in mason jars in your back yard to do a little contingency planning for the inevitable. Sometimes a little supply and food stash can go a long way in terms of peace of mind, and we’re all about a little peace of mind. One thing that’s great about the BattlBox Survival & Outdoor Gear Subscription Box for Men is that it has four options ranging from Basic to Pro Plus. The higher-level packages also include a Knife of the Month (KOTM), which ensures that you’ve always got something sharp on hand because you never know when an Amazon package needs opening or a seatbelt needs cut.

Everyday Carry (EDC) plays a big role in each of the levels of support in the BattleBox. Whether you have a regular 9-to-5 or live in the jungle, many of the items in each delivery will be great for your daily routine.

Key Features:

  • Delivered monthly
  • Four box sizes available
  • Mission card (included) outlines box contents and features
  • Five to nice products included
  • Perfect for the survivalist

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sock fancy subscription box for men

Sock Fancy Subscription Box for Men

Thanks to brands like STANCE, the sock game has been elevated to a whole new level. What was something you’d want to keep covered with your trousers, socks are now a thing to show off; free the ankle! Sock Fancy has recognized this evolution and decided to create a delivery service dedicated to delivering you the best way to keep your feet warm and in style with their men’s-specific subscription boxes.

Each month Sock Fancy Subscription Box for Men ships a single pair of combed cotton socks directly to your favorite guy, either crew or no-shows. They say the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his feet, so this year hit your guy right in the feels while keeping his toes toasty.

Key Features:

  • Delivered monthly
  • One pair of socks per month
  • Two sizing options
  • High quality combed cotton

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DateBox Club Subscription Box for Men

Keeping a relationship fun and interesting can be a full-time job, whether it’s just selecting a great movie or planning a full date night. This statement is not to say that it’s not important, just that it can be a lot of work. That’s where DateBox Club Subscription Box for Men steps in to support your budding relationship or revive the one you’ve been in for years. Each month, the DateBox crew finds new and unique ways to couple people through games, snacks, and interesting experiences.

Every month, a box will arrive at the recipient’s door designed specifically to evoke new experiences and continue to grow the bond between the couple. The great part about this service is that it is great for every couple; who doesn’t love a good board game?

Key Features:

  • Delivered monthly
  • A budget-friendly alternative to date nights
  • Keeps things interesting
  • Perfect for any level of relationship
  • Keeps it PG!

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BBQ Box Barbecue Subscription Box for Men

There’s a whole wide world of barbeque out there these days, and though the technique is as old as time, the market is stepping in with more ways to make it tastier than ever. Of the four master sauce bases, there’s an entire world of variations on these classics. Working your way through them all can be tough. That’s why BBQ Box exists, to help you work your way through the wide variety of selections.

Each month, BBQ Box Barbecue Subscription Box for Men will arrive at your favorite apron wearer’s door with one sauce or marinade, one rub or spice, one snack, one sample package of premium wood chips or planks, and one recipe highlighting featuring the contents of that month’s box. This service is a fantastic way to break a guy’s habit of always slathering a sirloin with mustard and pepper and straight-up grilling it. There are a million ways to bring a cookout to life, give him the gift of variety. You’ll love it, too!

Key Features:

  • Delivered monthly
  • Five products
  • Custom recipe included
  • US shipping only

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Sources:

The Untold Truth of Subscription Boxes – Grunge
A Brief History of Barbecue – Time
Council Post: What’s Behind The Rise Of The Subscription Model? – Forbes

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