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The latest in tech: the newest products, most exciting innovations and biggest releases.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026
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What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Rise of Prediction Culture

From sports to pop culture, Polymarket is changing how we engage with what happens next.

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I Watched USA vs. Bosnia Through the Lens of a Prediction Market

Checking Polymarket throughout the round of 32 game added an interesting perspective to my watching experience. Here are my notes.

By Lanny Fuller
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If Famous Directors Made Recipe Videos

Having tackled the world of cinema, what's a great director to do? David Ma, the creator of the videos seen below, believes there are still worlds for these movie mavens to conquer. More specifically, he wonders what would happen if these men and women applied their talents to recipe instructional…

By Mike Newman
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Official Trailer

When you think of stadium bands, the type that created music perfect for large-scale performances, none should come to mind quicker than Queen. Bohemian Rhapsody is a dramatic retelling of the Queen story, with Rami Malek taking on the task of playing legendary frontman Freddie Mercury. Based on this official trailer, we'd…

By Mike Newman
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BoxLock Is a Padlock That Protects Your Packages

Apparently Amazon Prime Day is not just about discounts on an insane amount of products; it's also about launching new products. BoxLock is one of those items. The clever padlock scans packages when the deliveryman arrives at your place and, as long as the package is addressed to you, unlocks…

By Mike Newman
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Meet Martin Frost, the Last Working Fore-Edge Painter

  Martin Frost purposely makes art most people won't see. That's not because it's all hanging in some obscure museum or small gallery; it's because he's a vanishing fore-edge painter. The art form, which dates back to the 1600s, involves painting pictures on the edges of books that remain hidden…

By Mike Newman
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The Mystic Drone Can Be Controlled with Hand Gestures

If you want to elevate your aerial photography—without breaking the bank—Airlango has a great option in their new Mystic Drone. What do you get if you shell out an extra couple hundred bucks to upgrade from one of the best drones under $100? One of the most advanced, AI-powered drones on…

By Cooper Fleishman
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