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1. father’s day gifts 9:13 a.m.
   
   The 48 Best Tech Gifts for Father’s DayGadgets, gaming gear, and accessories that should delight even the earliest adopter.
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   The 5 Very Best Portable Mini-ProjectorsPortable mini-projectors are perfect for movie nights both indoors and out. We tested the top models to find the best.
3. men’s apparel June 9, 2026
   
4. father’s day gifts June 8, 2026
   
   The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Golf DadsIncluding high-tech gizmos for lining up his shot and a discreet flask for sneaking a different kind of shot.
5. father’s day gifts June 8, 2026
   
   Father’s Day Gifts for Picky DadsFor the one who buys everything he wants himself.
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   I Tried All the Bottoms at Buck MasonThe jeans, corduroy shorts, and pull-on pants I liked enough to bring home.
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   The 8 Very Best HumidifiersThey’re the ones that are easiest to clean.
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   The Best Air Conditioners for Large RoomsQuiet, efficient, and affordable window and portable inverter models with the power to cool the largest rooms.
9. men’s fashion May 29, 2026
   
   Ask a Picky Guy: Summer Shorts ReportPlus hot-weather denim, waterproof shoes, and a review of Jamie Haller’s first loafer for men.
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    I Designed the J.Crew Ludlow SuitBefore Todd Snyder started his own brand, he created the suit that defined millennial menswear.
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    There’s a New Generation of Window AC Units. We Found the Best Ones.They’re quieter, more efficient, and cheaper to run than the ones most of us have been using.
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    The Very Best Portable Air ConditionersThey’re powerful, easy to use and install, and pretty efficient (even if they can’t match a window unit).
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    Shark’s New PowerDetect Speed Is Sleeker But Not Stronger Than the OriginalIt has a nifty dust-highlighting blue LED for hard surfaces but isn’t the most effective rug cleaner.
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    I Tried All the New Handheld Vacuums. They’re Smaller (and Better) Than Ever.They’re surprisingly useful, even if you already have a cordless stick vacuum.
15. testing testing May 15, 2026
    
    Are There Any Ways to Make Coffee That Don’t Involve Plastic?Eliminating plastic from your coffee routine is difficult but not impossible. Here’s some of the best brewing gear to help you get there.
16. celebrity shopping May 15, 2026
    
    What Mark Duplass Can’t Live Without“It’s like being back at Jazzfest in my Tevas and my cargo shorts, dancing like an idiot to Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.”
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    The 6 Very Best Cordless VacuumsThey now clean nearly as well as corded vacuums and are much more convenient.
18. i tried all the… May 6, 2026
    
19. celebrity shopping May 1, 2026
    
    What Jeremy O. Harris Can’t Live Without“If you buy a bag that makes you look like a rich douche, it should get kicked around a bit.”
20. men’s fashion Apr. 29, 2026
    
    Ask a Picky Guy: Summer-Travel Shoes That Go From Day to NightAlso: Stylish cargo pants, the right raincoat for a blazer, and a review of the new Blundstones.
21. men’s fashion Apr. 23, 2026
    
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    The 9 Very Best VacuumsWhether you prefer the power of a corded vacuum or the convenience of cordless, we’ve tested the best of both.
23. men’s shoes Apr. 17, 2026
    
    My Hunt for Approach Shoes to Replace My Tired SalomonsI looked for pairs I could comfortably log thousands of steps in and that would look good in the city, too.
24. men’s fashion Apr. 14, 2026
    
    All I Want to Wear Is Primary BlueThese cobalts, lapises, and ceruleans are nothing like the neutral indigos and navies we typically associate with menswear.
25. men’s activewear Apr. 10, 2026
    
    The Patagonia Torrentshell Is the Rain Jacket to GetIt’s tough enough to survive a speedy fall on skis yet light enough to wear while backpacking.
26. men’s fashion Apr. 7, 2026
    
27. celebrity shopping Apr. 3, 2026
    
    What Ruthie Rogers Can’t Live Without“When I interview somebody for a job, I ask, ‘Are you happy to work flexible hours? How do you take criticism? And are you good at finding glasses?’”
28. air quality Mar. 31, 2026
    
    The Best Air Purifiers for AllergiesThey keep your space allergen free so you can recover from the day’s pollen exposure.
29. air quality Mar. 31, 2026
    
    The 9 Very Best Air PurifiersFor fending off allergens, smoke, and lingering cooking smells.
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    My Hunt for a Walking Pad — the Treadmill’s Cheaper, More Discreet CousinThe best one is sturdier and more adjustable than any other pad I researched or tested.
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32. men’s fashion Mar. 26, 2026
    
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35. shampoo and conditioner Mar. 16, 2026
    
    I Discovered a Great Fragrance-Free Shampoo at My Silent RetreatAs a Hairstory devotee, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked.
36. celebrity shopping Mar. 6, 2026
    
    What Emanuel Ax Can’t Live Without“I bought this black suit at Brooks Brothers in 1991, and it’s the same suit I’ve been wearing ever since.”
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    Dyson’s PencilVac Is a Limited Vacuum, But a Revolutionary BroomIt could very well become your most-used vacuum, even if it can’t be your only vacuum.
38. air quality Feb. 25, 2026
    
    The Best Humidifiers for BabiesThe cleanest humidifier is the safest humidifier.
39. air quality Feb. 24, 2026
    
    The Best Humidifiers for BedroomsThey’re quiet, dimmable, and easy to clean.
40. cookware and utensils Feb. 23, 2026
    
    The 8 Very Best Serrated KnivesFor cutting tomatoes, bread, citrus, sandwiches, and much more.
41. men’s apparel Feb. 20, 2026
    
    The Very Best Men’s JeansIncluding classic Levi’s, tapered and slim-fit cuts, and high-end Japanese selvedge.
42. men’s apparel Feb. 20, 2026
    
    Levi’s Finally Made a 501 That Fits My ButtIf the original feels too tight in the seat, try the new 501 Loose.
43. celebrity shopping Feb. 20, 2026
    
    What George Civeris Can’t Live Without“Every few months, I discover a new flavor and eat one every single day until its scent makes me sick.”
44. accessories Feb. 19, 2026
    
    Do You Wear a Skida Like an Olympic Skier?These jaunty accessories are so common around locals’ necks and heads between November and April that we might as well call it Skida season.
45. men’s fashion Feb. 17, 2026
    
46. men’s apparel Feb. 6, 2026
    
    How Much Should You Spend on a Suit?You can feel like a million bucks at a range of price points.
47. men’s apparel Feb. 4, 2026
    
    14 of the Very Best Men’s SocksFrom cozy cashmere to moisture-wicking merino.
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    The Very Best Men’s Rain BootsBecause no one likes soggy socks.
49. celebrity shopping Jan. 30, 2026
    
    What Gabrielle Hamilton Can’t Live Without“Wearing a suit to class is like my new chef’s jacket.”
50. valentine’s day gifts Jan. 29, 2026
    
    The Expensive Gifts for Boyfriends That Are Actually Worth ItFrom repeatedly rebuildable leather sneakers to the statusy wineglasses used by the hottest restaurants, these gifts justify their premium prices. More Articles