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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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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Official Trailer

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the 2018 movies we're most excited about for all the same reasons as everyone else. Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in a rock biopic about one of the most beloved bands of all time, Queen. We're just going to let the trailer take it away…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ballfinger’s Reel-To-Reel Tape Decks Are Almost Here

Not all that long ago, we talked about how German outfit Ballfinger was resurrecting the reel-to-reel tape recorder of yore. Prototypes were originally unveiled at the North German Hifi Days audio show, but now they're ready to release a whole line of new, old technology into the marketplace. Built with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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‘Arrested Development’ Season 5 Trailer

The Bluth family is back. Arrested Development returns to Netflix on May 29, meaning Michael, Buster, Lucille, and the gang are all back together. While Season 4 didn't quite live up to expectations, we're not missing the return of one of the all-time great comedies. If the trailer is any indication,…

By Mike Newman
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This App Lets You Stream an Album by Taking a Picture of It

We'll often find ourselves flipping through records at a shop and stumbling up on a small collection with killer artwork. Great cover art doesn't always equal great music, unfortunately. With Record Player, a new app that works with Spotify, you can snap a picture of an album cover and stream…

By Mike Newman
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The Como Audio SpeakEasy Has Google Assistant Built-In

When it comes to speakers and sound systems, Como Audio has always impressed us with their focus on functional design and a warm, wooden appearance. The new SpeakEasy with Google Assistant built-in has all the modern tech you could ask, all housed in a furniture grade wood cabinet that makes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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