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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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The Avegant Glyph Headphones Hide a Virtual Reality Headset

There are a few reasons virtual reality hasn't exploded yet. First, the technology is only finally getting to the point where it's good enough to make everything believable (not to mention, keep you from barfing). Second, the headsets are only somewhat portable. And third, they look more ridiculous than wearing Google…

By Mike Newman
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Mountie Attaches Your Phone or Tablet to Your Laptop

We live in an age when many people own more than one computer. Sure, they might call their other computer a phone or a tablet, but that doesn't mean they aren't just smaller computing devices. Mountie allows you to utilize your iPad, iPhone, or other device as an accessory while…

By Mike Newman
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The Montblanc E-Strap Has a Touchscreen on the Band

Timepiece purists are having a hard time jumping on the smartwatch bandwagon. The style, story, and sophistication of a fine watch hasn't exactly been replicated by tech companies. So what does a watchmaker like Montblanc do for watch lovers who still want some digital connectivity? They make the Timewalker Urban Speed…

By Mike Newman
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You Don’t Need to Wear a Wristband to Use the S+ Sleep Monitor

If you have trouble sleeping, you may want to get a sleep monitor. Problem is, if you have a hard time falling asleep, the littlest annoyances can make the problem worse. Like wearing a wristband, for example. The S+ Sleep Monitor is the world's first non-contact sleep sensor that allows…

By Mike Newman
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Entourage – Official Teaser Trailer

Ari, Vince, and the rest of the gang are back. Get ready for all the ladies, all the parties, and all the insanity of Vincent Chase's dime. While the show was great in little bite-sized portions, we'll have to wait if it holds up as a feature-length film. Ronda Rousey…

By Mike Newman
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