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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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Tech
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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Tech
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 SL2-S Reporter is Stylish, Durable, and Worth the Price

As the name denotes, this Leica SL2-S is made for someone ready to explore the world and document it along the way. Made from a rugged aramid fiber covering and scratch-resistant green paint, it's designed to go with you, no matter where the road -- or assignment -- may take…

By Brett Braley
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Tech
Sweater Is the First Venture Capital Fund We Can All Invest Into

We've all seen enough shows about Silicon Valley to know the broad strokes of venture capital, along with the fact it's reserved for the uber rich. Until now! Sweater is a wealth tech company founded on the mission to accelerate generational wealth creation for everyone through venture investing. By pooling…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Tech
The New Kindle is a Reader’s Best Friend

The three things I need for any trip are the following: my passport, my phone charger, and my Kindle. I use it religiously. I developed a habit of reading an hour before bed every night and, with a husband who is a light sleeper, the Kindle has been a godsend.…

By Brett Braley
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Gear
The Meta Quest Pro VR Headset Lets You Build the World You Want to Work In

While we're still not quite sure that Zuckerberg's all-in on Meta is the right decision, there's no denying that this virtual workspace transition is something we can all get behind. Meta's latest release--the Meta Quest Pro VR Headset--has more power, better features and improved comfort as compared to all the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Computers
Steve Jobs’ Macintosh SE from 1987 Is Up For Auction

If you're interested in owning a legendary piece of innovative technology, you're in luck. Steve Jobs had a central role in the development of the personal computer, particularly in the growth of Apple. While Jobs was ultimately pushed out of the company in 1985, he continued to work on one…

By John A. Paradiso
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