What makes the modern man; what are the constituent parts? The equation, if you will. It can be a heavily loaded question and, of course, the ideal changes with the idealist, but there have to be a few fundamental basics...... Read More

Every now and again, we start to take life just a wee bit too seriously. We're not pointing fingers or anything, but...hey, you! Let's all lighten up a bit for hump day with an Around the Web that celebrates the wackiest of the week's news. ... Read More

For many people these days, the search for a new smartphone usually comes down to one question – Android or iPhone? The latest Android phones turning heads and filling pockets are HTC's line of One phones: the One X for AT&T, the One S for T-Mobile and the Evo 4G LTE for Sprint. The three phones are very similar; they all run the same version of the Android operating system, have large beautiful displays and boast a great camera. Oh, and none of them are made by Apple.... Read More

Or sometimes down. Major League Baseball has seen its share of highs and lows recently, from history making feats to popular players behaving badly. This week's Around the Web is stepping down from the bleachers and into the bull pen.... Read More

Spring 2012's runways were adorned with some incredibly fun sunglasses. In a season brimming with saturated colors, startlingly bold prints, and cartoonishly exaggerated shapes, the sunglasses made little departure from this trend pattern. ... Read More

Just released as a follow-up to the diminuitive Jambox speaker, Jawbone presents Big Jambox, a scaled-up version of the wireless speaker setup. In part a nod to the boombox speakers that gained popularity in the '70s, the device delivers full sound in a portable package. ... Read More

The human body may be an eternal enigma, but it sure does provide for endless amounts of intriguing insight. This week's Around the Web has taken on the daunting task of studying how people function on a mental and physical basis. All right: a few scientists may have done most of the heavy lifting, but we swear we rounded up the articles ourselves. ... Read More

Turning what someone else might've seen as a trash heap into a charming green initiative, Sally Rosen coaxed designers to turn secondhand treasures into one-of-a-kind, sustainable garments and housewares. These gifted individuals range from indepedent designers to students at the city's best art and design schools. Once a year, their extraordinary artworks are auctioned off to benefit those facing poverty, homelessness and domestic violence.... Read More

As the fashion of rugged refinement grips the menswear scene, grooming products have had to accommodate a curious new cosmetic—beard oil. Part cologne, part conditioner, the oil has become steadily more common as an alternative to cream-based beard conditioners.... Read More

Traveling light is important. Whether you're going across the globe or across the street to grab a coffee, you don't want a heavy bag holding you down. And the best way to lighten a bag is to decrease the weight of its contents, of course. Why bear the burden of toting around a cumbersome laptop when a brand new Ultrabook could leave your shoulders feeling delightfully rested?... Read More

You can deny it all you want, guys, but everyone – and we mean everyone – entertains the occasional aesthetic inclination. If looking good is some kind of crime, then this Around the Web is going to set off a few alarms. ... Read More

In 1910, Bernard Gant began sewing shirts, as a way to fulfill his ambition of creating the perfect button-down shirt. Once his craftsmanship was noticed, he began to create items for other well-known brands. Over time, Gant began to expand his namesake line to become a lifestyle brand, including clothes for the whole family. But even now, in the brand's second century, his love for artisanal menswear is apparent.... Read More