Cool stuff

These summer months are really flying by, aren’t they? Regardless, there’s still plenty of time to get out and enjoy things, particularly with the school holidays now in full swing. So if you’re planning on heading out to explore, we’ve got some top products that could make your time off even more enjoyable.

Allebike Alpha Polestar £8,000

Swedish electric car firm Polestar is already known for creating some particularly sleek EVs, so it’s unsurprising that its partnership with bicycle manufacturer Allebike has resulted in a very sharp-end package.

Called the Allebike Alpha Polestar, it’s based around a lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer frame.

There’s also a range of gold-coloured components, just like on Polestar’s performance models.

It’s available exclusively via Polestar’s online store.

Oakley Xeus AG sunglasses £384

It feels as though Oakley has been pushing hard with new special-edition sunglasses – and the Xeus AG build on this. These hark back to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo (held in 2021), where they were released to show the very latest of what Oakley had to offer at the time.

Fast-forward to 2022 and the Xeus AG have resurfaced, this time finished in a striking silver colour as opposed to the original gold.

Incorporating Oakley’s Prizm lens technology, the Xeus AG will definitely get heads turning.

Elliot Brown Land Rover Defender Trophy Watch £595

Land Rover recently unveiled a special edition version of its classic Defender, designed to pay homage to some of the famous off-roader’s adventure and exploration successes.

Called the Defender Works V8 Trophy II, it has all manner of goanywhere features and a unique paint scheme.

A special-edition watch has been made to mark the occasion, too. Built by Elliot Brown, this camouflaged watch is limited to 1,000 units with each one costing £595. It also has a cool luminescent face that glows brightly at night.

Sony X-Series portable speakers from £139

A good set of travel speakers is a lifesaver when you’re out and about, be that for barbecue hosting or weekend camps.

Sony has released a trio of new speakers – called X-Series – with each designed to pack a real punch despite their compact dimensions.

All three come with a retractable handle to make them easier to carry, while even the smallest version offers 16 hours of battery play time.