Quant E-Sportlimousine Concept

We all know that the resources on this planet are limited — in particular the resources we use to power our cars — meaning that eventually we'll have to think of a more abundant alternative. And there are few resources on this planet more abundant than salt water. The guys bringing us the Quant E-Sportlimousine Concept have figured out a way to harness the power of salt water to run four electric motors, giving this car an incredible 912 horsepower and a range of nearly 400 miles. Forget that the car is gorgeous (you'll barely be able to see it when it tops out at 235 mph) and just revel in the sheer awesomeness of a car producing that much power from seawater alone.

Stuff Matters

You care about things — that's no secret — but when was the last time you stopped to think about the stuff that actually goes into all the things around you? Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World takes materialism to a whole other level, delving deep into every little thing that makes up the stuff in our world. If you've ever wondered why glass was transparent, what makes elastic stretch, or what makes steel so hard, then this is the book for you. Written by a renowned materials scientist, you'll learn about the processes and history behind the creation of some of the world's most interesting materials, from porcelain to graphene.

Monocacy H.L. Rex Pale Ale

The newest contender in the race for a great, sessionable pale ale comes from the folks at Monocacy Brewing in Frederick, Maryland and it's named H.L. Rex Pale Ale. This 3.7% brew is a perfect fit on a hot summer day, allowing plenty of repeated samples without the potential of a bad crash. What separates it from the growing number of session beers on the market is not only a great hop experience in aroma and taste, but also the attentive design that marks each bottle. Another worthy adversary as the dog days of summer roll on.

Worx Aerocart

Whether or not you want to admit it, summer is winding down to a close -- and that means it's time to get finished all those projects you've been putting off until now. But serious work calls for serious tools, which is why you need the Worx Aerocart. Transforming into a wheelbarrow, a dolly, or a hand cart, this beast is no one-trick pony. With tires that won't go flat, and steel construction ready to handle up to a 300-pound load, it's the ideal tool when you need to move anything from bags of mulch to your new washer-dryer.

Lego Batman Tumbler

As with any release in their Ultimate Collector Series, the Lego Batman Tumbler has been eagerly anticipated — fueled by rumors and plenty of speculation — but now the wait is (almost) over. Set for a september release, this massive set is made up of nearly 2,000 pieces, making it far bigger than any Tumbler set we've seen to date, measuring in at a staggering 15 by nine inches. In addition to this beautifully-realistic model, the lucky few who get their hands on one of these sets will also get two minifigs, Batman and The Joker, both modeled after the characters from the Dark Knight franchise.

Process: Oakley

For as futuristic as their products are — in both design and material — it might surprise you to discover that much of what goes on inside the walls of Oakley's massive, steampunk-ish Foothill Ranch headquarters is grounded in analog techniques. From the initial design all the way through engineering, there's nary a computer involved. And as with everything else at the headquarters, that's by design.

Oakley's shades, bags, watches, and other goods begin life as conceptual designs, based around innovation and consumer needs. These designs are created by small teams, who work together to make drawings of the product as they vision it, often times coming eerily close to the finished version. Engineers are brought in to add their thoughts to the designs, and make sure they're functional — an important step for any product, but especially one that's going on your body.

Once everyone's happy with the initial design, it's turned into a real-life object using old-school tools like Exacto knives, scrapers, and chisels. It is then redesigned and approved by the engineers. From there, they go to CAD files, and are often cranked out on 3D printers — Oakley has been using them for over two decades, making them one of the first companies to use the technology — before being prototyped.

And while the company keeps a vast portion of its talent under the same roof — including R&D, advertising, marketing, and publicity — the design section of the building is off-limits to all but a select few. You have to be escorted in if you don't have access, and even then, some areas — like Oakley veteran Peter Yee's secret war room, where out of the box ideas and futuristic visions are the norm and where many of the company's most iconic designs were born — are limited even further.

So the next time you strap on an Oakley product that looks like it's from the future, remember that it was created with tools firmly rooted in the past.

Presented by Oakley. Watch Oakley's story of disruptive design, narrated by Kevin Spacey, here.

Garb: Fresh Greens

New Balance Neon Lights 574 ($80).Reigning Champ Crew Neck Sweatshirt ($107). Todd Snyder Indigo Selvedge Denim Jeans ($195). Ernest Alexander Watson Briefcase ($355). Barrett Alley Revelation Wallet ($125). Gucci D-Frame Sunglasses ($375). Weiss Standard Issue Field Watch ($950). Field Notes Pitch Black Edition ($10). Incase Frame Case ($30). Red Maloo Felt Keychain ($13). Oliday Black Pencil Set ($6). Golden Goose Dustfree Eraser ($9).

This edition of Garb is presented by our friends at New Balance.

1-Hour Photo

Instant gratification — that's what a big part of the mobile experience is all about. Instant access to the Internet. Instant access to your friends. Etc. Which is what makes 1-Hour Photo so novel. This free app lets you shoot photos as soon as you open it, but with one big caveat — you can't see the results for an hour, as the app forces you to stay in the moment and applies a smooth black and white film emulation. It might not make sense, but it's also free, so you have little excuse to not give it a try.

Hide & Seek: The Architecture of Cabins & Hideouts

Getting back to nature doesn't have to mean giving up your modern life. Take the retreats in Hide & Seek: The Architecture of Cabins & Hideouts for example. This 250+ page tome expands on the shelters shown in Rock the Shack, highlighting tons of structures that give their owners a chance to enjoy the natural settings around them, whether it be in the forest, high in the mountains, or on the water's edge, while maintaining a distinct sense of style.

Oliver Flask Cage

Stanley's standard flask is great for transporting drinks in a coat pocket, but not so great for fitting into bicycle water bottle cages. Unless, of course, it's the Oliver Flask Cage. Made in Durango, Colorado from high-quality materials, It bolts on to your bike using the same holes as a normal cage, but provides a snug fit for your flask so your clandestine booze holder doesn't go bouncing down the street.

Jibo

We've dreamt of it for decades: a robotic assistant that becomes more than just an appliance, and more like part of the family. Jibo promises to be exactly that. This white, 11-inch tall companion would look right at home alongside Wall-E's EVE, with an HD LCD touchscreen "face", a sleek, white ABS plastic, glass, and aluminum body, and a 3-axis motor system that allows for natural, emotion-stirring movement. Thanks to two hi-res cameras, Jibo can recognize and track faces, and can even independently take photos and video, while 360º microphones and natural language processing let you talk to him from anywhere in the room. He can even connect with your phone to give you hands-free reminders and messages, while being so much more personal than a simple bop or buzz. Coming in 2015.

Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod

All personal water craft are not created equally. But you don't have to take our word for it, just have a look at the Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod. Featuring a customizable construction made from carbon fiber and epoxy, you can optionally add wood and carbon inlays, custom paint and wrapping, and more. But that's hardly what makes this jet ski special — no, that's the 5.7-liter V8 tucked inside this 16-foot boat. With a 300-horsepower output, it'll do up to 65 miles per hour, which is probably plenty fast to get you to your recently-purchased mega yacht, or at least put a smile on your face.

Cafe Racers

Whether you already own a motorcycle or two, you're in the process of shopping for a new set of wheels, or you're just a fan of beautiful, custom bikes, Cafe Racers: Speed, Style, and Ton-Up Culture is the book for you. Tracing the culture and history of the (in)famous cafe racer from its origins in England in the 1960s, to its resurgence in North America and Europe, this book chronologically documents bikes from then to now. With beautiful museum-quality photography and accompanying text, it tells the story of these tuned and customized bikes from their inception as the rides of choice for rock stars, to their current popularity with riders of all types.

Steady Camera

Your iPhone can already do a little stabilization of its own, but if you've ever tried to film while walking, running, riding a bike, or otherwise moving in a jumpy way, you know it can only do so much. On its own, anyway. Download Steady Camera, and you'll have a way better chance of coming out with great looking footage. This new app uses the gyroscope sensors in your phone to know where the camera is pointing, automatically compensating for abrupt movements to give you footage that looks smooth as a Steadicam. And slo-mo junkies are taken care of as well - with the ability to set start and end points, sharing is as easy as render and tap.

Aer Duffel Pack

Anyone who heads straight from work to the gym knows the hassles that can come from having two different bags for each, or worse, having to stuff sweaty shorts down in with your laptop. The Aer Duffel Pack aims to fix this problem by giving you a main compartment for clothes and gear, a ventilated pocket for your shoes, a separate compartment for your laptop, tablet, and cables, and quick-access side pockets for smaller items like your phone and notebook. On the exterior, you'll find backpack-style straps that make it easy to carry and a rugged exterior of water-resistant ballistic nylon that'll keep whatever's inside safe from the elements.

Miir Tall Boy Pint Cup

So, let's get this straight: you like the quality and flavor of great craft beer, but you like the feeling of drinking out of a 16oz can presumably filled with cheap macro brew? Okay, then the Miir Tall Boy Pint Cup is for you. Crafted from 18/8 medical-grade stainless steel, this unique vessel is dishwasher safe, shaped like a tall boy can — hence the name — and helps to provide one person in need with clean drinking water for a year. Slim brown paper carrying bag not included.

Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic

There's no denying that the brand of gin you use as the base for your gin and tonic makes a huge difference — no great drink has ever started with sub-par spirits. But you might be surprised that the quality of tonic makes as much of a difference, if not more, than the gin. Which is why you should ditch the generic stuff you've been using and step up to Jack Rudy Small Batch Tonic. Handmade in small batches in South Carolina, this magic elixir is designed to pair beautifully with great gin, with a mix of quinine, botanicals, and cane sugar. Splash in a little soda water to open things up, and enjoy.

GoTenna

Anyone who's ever had their power go out or seen their cellular service disappear at a sporting event knows how convenient it can be to have a backup way to contact friends in your general vicinity. GoTenna provides exactly that. These backup communication devices pair with your phone via Bluetooth LE, then use low-frequency radio waves to communicate between each other, offering an easy way to share your location or send out a text. There's also end-to-end encryption and self-destructing messages, so your security concerns should be few, and the GoTennas themselves are water-resistant and dust-tight, so you don't have to worry if you want to take advantage of them on your next outdoor adventure.