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

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The Rise of Prediction Culture
By Cool Material
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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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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in June 2026.

By Cool Material
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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60 Years of Logos: Chermayeff & Geismar

Only a couple of days ago, we shared with you Identity, a new book profiling the legendary design firm of Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv. Well get ready for another dose of epic logo design because Dress Code recently dropped this brief documentary about the same team. "60 Years of Logos"…

By Mike Newman
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‘Ocean’s 8’ Trailer

Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and that bendable guy who can fit inside small boxes are hanging up their heisting hats for a bit and letting the ladies take over. Here's your first look at Ocean's 8, the next installment in the Ocean's franchise. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling,…

By Mike Newman
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‘Mortal Engines’ Teaser Trailer

Peter Jackson returns with his next epic tale and this time he has his eyes set on a dystopian future. After a cataclysmic event, cities traverse the planet on giant vehicles, capturing others on their pursuit of survival. Jackson teamed up with Christian Rivers, the Oscar-winning visual-effects artist, to craft…

By Mike Newman
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Gift Pick: Amazon Echo Spot

Amazon just unveiled yet another device in its Echo range, as the Echo Spot hit virtual shelves not that long ago. What's new and exciting? Not a whole lot, but it does offer Alexa capabilities in a small package that also boasts a screen and mic, meaning you can use…

By Mike Newman
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InstaSaber Is an App That Puts a Lightsaber in Your Hand

Augmented reality is probably going to be the next big thing in games and time-wasting apps, and 2020CV, a company founded by Hart Woolery, a recent grad, is giving us an awesome glimpse into what that future could hold. The company is set to release InstaSaber, an AR app that…

By Mike Newman
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