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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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Twist Is an Auto Dimming Light Bulb that Plays Music

Dropping a home audio system into your place adds clutter, and installing a dimmer for your lights is a pain. Take care of both by simply buying Twist. Twist is an LED bulb that twists into a light socket like a standard bulb, but unlike the ones you're using, Twist automatically…

By Mike Newman
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Lexus Hoverboard

We've waited since Back to the Future II for a working hoverboard, and while we still don't have one, it seems as if it's getting closer and closer to becoming a reality. First, there was Hendo Hover, which got us excited at the possibility, and now comes this video from Lexus.…

By Mike Newman
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Floating Record Vertical Turntable

There are two reasons you'd consider the switch to vinyl. First, there's the improved audio quality of the music you listen to. Second, there's the fact that records are, well, really cool. To show off a little of that cool factor, even while one's in use, there's the Floating Record.…

By Mike Newman
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7 Days in Hell – Official Trailer

A well-done mockumentary is a thing of comedic beauty. And one from HBO starring Andy Samberg and Jon Snow about two ridiculous tennis legends sounds pretty solid to us. Here's the first full trailer for 7 Days in Hell. Watch it in full on July 11.

By Mike Newman
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Shoot DSLR Quality Images With Your iPhone and DxO ONE

When it comes to taking pictures, there will always be a conversation about convenience versus quality. While the whole "the best camera is the one you have with you" argument is certainly true, there's no reason not to give your iPhone a little help. That's exactly what the scientists and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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