By Bill Caswell, Jalopnik

CHICHESETER, West Sussex, England — Everyone had to deal with a playground bully, the kid twice your size who repeated first grade just so he could be bigger and stronger than everyone else. In the automotive world, that bully’s name is Bugatti, and I saw him back down from a fight with something even more menacing.

I’ve had enough of the Veyron this, world’s fastest that and every other superlative heaped upon the car. I’m so over it. And so is John Hennessey.

Photo: Spencer Higgins

Swimming can be a real drag. Literally. Water is almost 800 times denser than air. Which is why you might need a little Kanye to get you through your morning laps.

Regardless of whether you’re a triathlete or a casual freestyler, this walnut-sized MP3 player is a potential boon. The gasketed headphones screw tight into the jack to prevent leakage.

Tracks can be quickly dragged and dropped via USB cable. The sound quality isn’t stellar; actually, it’s quite tinny. But we’ll trade a little fidelity for the comfort and versatility of a a 0.74-ounce, backstroke-proof player. ...