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

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Protect Your New iPhone With PITAKA’s Stylish and Durable Cases
By Cool Material
The 4 Things Apple Needs to Do to Get Apple Intelligence Right
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The 4 Things Apple Needs to Do to Get Apple Intelligence Right

Apple Intelligence is here, but in order for it to succeed, it needs to get these four things right—and do it right out of the gate.

By Cool Material
The 5 Coolest Things From Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ Event
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The 5 Coolest Things From Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ Event

Apple’s “Glowtime” event revealed the iPhone 16 lineup, new Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. Here’s what we liked the most.

By Cool Material
Should You Upgrade Your Old iPhone to the iPhone 16?
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Should You Upgrade Your Old iPhone to the iPhone 16?

The iPhone 16 is official. Learn if you should upgrade from an older generation.

By Cool Material
Food
The bev by BLACK+DECKER Is a Cordless Automatic Cocktail Maker

I have to admit that I'm something of a cocktail purist. So the idea of letting a machine prep my drink seems blasphemous. But, even I'm impressed by the potential of BLACK+DECKER's bev, an automatic drink mixer. It's been described as a Keurig for cocktails, and the comparison is apt…

By John A. Paradiso
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Audio
Sony Unveils Stylish and Impressive NW-A306 Walkman

There's been a recent resurgence in vintage tech among the modern generation of consumers. The rise of film cameras and vinyl collecting is the biggest indicator. One thing I wouldn't predict making a comeback is the Walkman. The portable cassette player had a clunky charm, but it felt too outdated…

By John A. Paradiso
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Tech
Researchers at Stanford University Develop “Smart Bandage”

Healthcare professionals have been making strides in medicine thanks to the aid of technology for years. And a fascinating new "smart bandage" is the latest nascent technology to see the light of day. Researchers at Stanford University have unveiled the smart bandage as a way to not only monitor a…

By John A. Paradiso
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Audio
Charge All of Your Modern Devices Wirelessly With This Tesla Tech

Outside of a few select cases, almost every piece of modern tech you can hold in your hand--from smartphones to earbuds, and everything in between--can be charged wirelessly. While there are plenty of great brand-specific options that fit the bill, what happens when you want to mix Apple and Android…

By Ben Dahl
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Videos
Remembering Ken Block: ‘Go Fast Risk Every Thang’ and ‘The Gymkhana Files’

In case you didn't hear the news last night, Pro rally driver, DC shoes co-founder, Hoonigan co-founder, speed demon, drifting extraordinaire, LEGO-aficionado and all around good guy Ken Block was killed in a snowmobile accident. As the statement from Hoonigan said, "Ken was a visionary, a pioneer, and an icon.…

By Ben Dahl
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