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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
Cameras
Nikon’s Newest Camera Lets You Snap Detailed Pics of the Moon

Budding astronomers looking to capture pictures of the moon and outer space normally invest heavily in a rig that can handle such a thing. If you're not looking to drop that kind of cash and prefer a setup that's easier to transport, consider the Nikon Coolpix P1000, a new camera…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Brava Is the World’s Fastest Oven

There's a reason so many of us gravitate toward the microwave, and it isn't for the quality of food. When we're hungry, we want to eat. It's simple. When you consider the amount of time an oven takes to come to temperature and then to actually cook your food, it's…

By Mike Newman
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Audio
Retro AirPods

AirPods, like most Apple products, are ubiquitous. The problem then occurs that standing out is really difficult. Unlike with your MacBook, you can't really cover the tiny earbuds with stickers to add some personality. So what's an AirPods fan to do? Consider ColorWare's AirPods Retro. ColorWare drew inspiration from the…

By Mike Newman
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Upgrade Alexa to Video for $100 Off

It's funny how having your own personal digital assistant at home quickly turns from science fiction impossibility to absolute necessity. Amazon's Echo line of devices with Alexa built in aren't without their flaws, but they're easy to use, affordable and incredibly useful for the frequent Amazon shopper. If you want…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Videos
Surf New York City

New York City is not known as a surfing mecca. Sure, you could hit Rockaway Beach and catch a few waves, but it's not exactly like carving up the crystal clear waters of Hawaii. Casey Neistat, as he's wont to do, doesn't accept that premise. For Independence Day, he took…

By Mike Newman
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