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

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026
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What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Rise of Prediction Culture

From sports to pop culture, Polymarket is changing how we engage with what happens next.

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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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Turn Your iPhone Into a Game Boy

We've reached a point where the pocket-size device you use to communicate happens to run games far more advanced than the ones old gaming units did. And while that can't be debated, it doesn't mean we don't enjoy a bit of nostalgia. Hyperkin is delivering a dose with the Smart…

By Mike Newman
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George Ziermann’s Handmade Shoes

This video is about boots. That is to say, in the video, boots are being made. But what this video is really about is time and change. George Ziermann handmakes custom boots out in Pendleton, Oregon. It's a profession that's dying. Before he retires, Ziermann wants to pass on the skills he's…

By Mike Newman
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The Greasy Hands Preachers Motorcycle Documentary

No one likes motorcycles. You either have no interest in them or are completely obsessed. Those are the options. For the latter group, The Greasy Hands Preachers is a documentary worth downloading ASAP. Shot on slick Super 16, the film takes viewers around the world to meet bike builders who've made motorcycles their life's…

By Mike Newman
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The High-Speed Nikon 1 J5

As more and more photographers turn away from their bulky DSLRs in favor of something more portable, there have been a few things that have been lost in the transition. One of the biggest is speed. The latest in the Nikon 1 line, the J5, aims to fix that. The…

By Mike Newman
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Chromebit Can Turn a TV Into a Chrome PC

No, this is not an updated Chromecast. Chromebit is a clever dongle a bit larger than the aforementioned streaming stick that allows you to turn any device with an HDMI port into a Chrome computer. Coming this summer from ASUS, the device will take your TV, old desktop, or other…

By Mike Newman
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