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

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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later
By Andy Crump
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The Rise of Prediction Culture

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

By Cool Material
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Why Does Every Skincare Influencer Look Like a Stormtrooper?

A man's guide to red-light therapy masks, the anti-aging gadget taking over the internet.

By Brett Braley
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Teenage Engineering’s TP-7 is Top-of-the-Line Quality in a Compact Recorder

The Teenage Engineering recently released the TP-7 Field Recorder, promising to deliver "zero friction in the highest possible quality." Priced at $1,499, this recorder is not for the faint-hearted but caters to the crème de la crème of audio enthusiasts, interviewers, and recording engineers who demand nothing but the best.…

By Brett Braley
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Beats Studio Buds+

Who needs AirPods when you have the new Beats by Dre Studio Buds+. The feature set is impressive, and it includes upgraded noise cancelling, six hours of battery life with noise cancellation activated, nine hours without noise canceling, and up to 36 hours of total battery life with the charging…

By Amos Kwon
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Introducing the Porsche 911 Speaker 2.0

Buckle up, folks, because Porsche Design is back with another speaker that's revved up and ready to go. Say hello to the 911 Speaker 2.0 - the first portable speaker inspired by the sleek and stylish tailpipe trim of the 911 GT3 (992). With an impressive 60 watts of power,…

By Brett Braley
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One of Your Favorite Childhood Brands Is Back With a New Line of Incredible Bluetooth Speakers

Polaroid is a name we've all heard before, but the modern version is unlike anything we grew up with. This latest version of Polaroid includes an entire line of Bluetooth speakers that are designed with modern style and features, and engineered with powerful sound--whilst still including unique analog features that…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The 5 Best Outdoor Speakers To Make the Most of Summer

The real joy of summer--whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home--is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is only half the formula. It really comes down to ambiance to turn a get-together into…

By Brett Braley
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