Test Drive: 2017 Lincoln MKZ

Why the updated sedan is worth a look

When Lincoln introduced the MKZ sedan in 2013 it was a sign that the brand was serious about reinventing itself. Since then it’s launched some impressive cars—the MKC and MKX crossovers and the new Continental, and recently unveiled the concept for the next generation Navigator. Brands nearly always release a “refresh” mid-way through a model’s typical five to seven year run to keep the car …

RIIND’s Machined Aluminum The Pen

A continuous cam implement that can fit 35 different types of ink cartridge refills

We’ve mentioned this before, but there’s no better (and more enjoyable) way to write than with a good pen. It just feels different—from the pressure fingers apply to the angle with which it is pulled. And while there is an array of heirloom quality pens out there, new design house RIIND (founded by two MIT engineering grads) has a more affordable alternative called The Pen. …

Amazon is Building Treehouses for Employees

Amazon’s Seattle headquarters is on the brink of an impressive new renovation. Outdoing free candy, nap rooms or massages, the corporation is going to offer employees a greenhouse complete with treehouses, an indoor creek and some 3,000 species of plants—many of which are endangered. While the irony of Amazon—who creates a lot of waste and recycling with their packaging—building a greenhouse won’t be lost on …