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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
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Open up New VR Worlds With the HTC Vive Xr Elite Headset

If you want to open yourself up to the world of virtual reality--or the so-called MetaVerse, without cosigning all the Facebook paperwork--your best option is to dial-in (pun very much intended) with the HTC Vive Xr Elite Headset you see here. We'll let the VIVE marketing department take it away…

By Cooper Fleishman
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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 The portable cassette player had a clunky charm, but it felt too outdated…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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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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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 Cooper Fleishman
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