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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
The Leica Ghost Edition for HODINKEE is a Thing of Beauty

There is significant crossover within the watch and camera communities. Perhaps it's the obsession for the mechanisms of these objects, or perhaps one can rack it up to the old world charm, but either way, there's a good chance that someone who likes Rolexes may just enjoy a film camera,…

By Brett Braley
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Audio
Audio-Technica ATH-WB2022 Flagship Headphones

Don't wear earbuds unless you have to because they just can't compare to a serious set of cans. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Audio-Technica presents its top-end wireless headphones, the ATH-WB2022. Using flame maple, walnut, and mahogany wood from Japanese guitar maker Fujigen, the ATH-WB2022 are a sight to behold,…

By Amos Kwon
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Tech
Sweater Is the First Venture Capital Fund Everyone Can Invest In

Venture capital is something we're all well aware of, but few of us can invest in. Until now! By pooling capital from thousands of like-minded individuals just like us, Sweater can unlock this previously unattainable asset class with an investment of as little as $500. Pair that with the expert…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Cameras
Polaroid 50th Anniversary Edition Gold SX-70 Instant Film Camera

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their classic folding instant camera, vintage tech brand Retrospekt has released a stunning gold edition of the Polaroid SX-70 Instant Film Camera. The limited edition release was made from vintage cameras that had been completely disassembled, cleaned, and re-calibrated before receiving 24k gold plating.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Features
The 7 Best Cameras That Will Get You Back Into Film

News Flash: Film is making a comeback, and in a very big way. You watched it happen with vinyl, and now you’re slowly watching it happen with film. But is it really that shocking? Just as people learned that analog sounds better with music, it also often looks better with…

By Maxwell Barna
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