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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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‘Moto Borgatoro’ Is a Short Film About the Creation of a Unique Bike

"Motorcycles are just fancy handbags for men," says mechanic Peter Boggia in this short doc. And you know what? He's right. But that doesn't make them any less desirable. Follow the brash enthusiast as he describes the process of building one loud-ass bike in Brooklyn. Moto Borgatoro will make you crave…

By Mike Newman
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8 New Apps You Should Know

Instead of wading through the massive amount of new app releases searching for a few diamonds in the rough, just let us be your guide. This is a collection of our favorite new apps for both iOS and Android for your downloading pleasure. Funny or Die Weather Like many of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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VICE Season 3 Trailer

VICE, the Emmy Award-winning show on HBO from the same people as the website, is set to premiere at the beginning of March. They're still doing the same startling and groundbreaking coverage as the first two seasons, but now they're traveling from Tennessee to Antarctica (and beyond!) with a slew…

By Cooper Fleishman
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WhatSim Lets You Chat All Over The World

Traveling internationally is one of the greatest experiences you can ever have... except when it comes to staying connected with your phone. We're all for disconnecting as much as possible, but sometimes it's necessary to check in with loved ones and meet up with friends abroad. Which brings us to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Race for the All-in-One Credit Card

There's a revolution coming to your wallet. Soon, perhaps very soon, your wallet will become thinner. All those credit, debit, and gift cards littered throughout the sleeves of your bifold will disappear. Either people will start paying for everything with their phones, or the all-in-one credit card will become a staple. The…

By Mike Newman
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