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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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Leica TL2 Mirrorless Camera

Leica just pulled the wraps off their newest mirrorless camera, the Leica TL2, and it's an instant classic. The Leica TL2 shares a similar design philosophy and feature set as compared to the T or TL that it replaces with an updated aesthetic (rounded lines), better interface (customize to your…

By Cooper Fleishman
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‘California Typewriter’ Trailer

Some time ago, we shared a list of Great Documentaries That Sound Boring AF. It looks as if we have another to add. California Typewriter is a documentary about typewriters and the people who still love them. Yes, we know we can't sell you on watching it simply by describing it.…

By Mike Newman
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RED Hydrogen One Smartphone

If you're a photography and videography buff, you're no doubt familiar with RED. The brand's cameras have been used to shoot films like The Martian and shows like The Night Manager. Now RED wants to do for smartphones what it did for cameras. The RED Hydrogen One is a soon-to-be-released smartphone from the…

By Mike Newman
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Porsche 911 GT3 Exhaust Pipe Speaker

In addition to producing some of the most ridiculous cars on the planet, Porsche's Design group produces some of the coolest products associated with the brand. Joining the likes of the Lacie collaboration hard drive and the Eton radio in your collection of Porsche gadgets is the new Porsche Design…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Hodor Teams Up With KFC for a Clever Commercial

Hodor's death was easily one of the most emotional moments in the entire Game of Thrones cannon. Now KFC wants you to relive that horror over a bucket of chicken. To be fair, this commercial is pretty damn great. It features Kristian Nairn, the actor who played Hodor, working at a…

By Mike Newman
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