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Tech

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
Cameras
Leica’s M11 Monochrom is a Thing of Beauty

The M11 Monochrom is the fourth-generation in Leica's series of black-and-white only cameras, and boy, does it pack a punch. From a purely aesthetic perspective, it's a camera that's sleek and decidedly retro; but it's what's under the hood that counts here. The latest Leica B&W camera is equipped with…

By Brett Braley
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Food
Meticulous’ Espresso Maker is a Coffee Machine of the Future

I'm ambivalent when it comes to the robotic age we're living through. Sometimes it alarms me how fast we're moving by way of AI. But, with that said, I can't deny the that Meticulous has created a robot that I'd happily invite into my home, making space in my kitchen…

By Brett Braley
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Cameras
Ricoh GR III Diary Edition

Ricoh cameras hold a certain retro appeal among photography enthusiasts. The simple construction and point-and-shoot nature made them solid mid-range film cameras and, in the early days of digital cameras, a desirable purchase. Now, getting your hands on a new (or used) Ricoh camera is a difficult task. It just…

By John A. Paradiso
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Audio
Marshall Motif Bring Iconic Style to Earbuds

Audio brand Marshall is almost as well known for their technology as they are for their iconic design elements. With their latest release, the Motif earbuds, it's a marriage of both form and function for the brand. These earbuds take elements from the classic speakers from Marshall and crank up…

By Brett Braley
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Computers
Pentaform Abacus Keyboard Personal Computer

Why no one else has thought of this is beyond us. The new Pentaform Abacus is a personal computer that's housed in a keyboard. Although there's no monitor included, the compact Abacus is advantageous because it's eminently portable and uses a full-sized keyboard with a touchpad. It's also powerful thanks…

By Amos Kwon
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