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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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The Cool Shop

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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The LED Light Bulb That Will Extend Your Wi-Fi

It doesn't matter how much money you spend on your wireless router or access point, you're going to end up with a few dead zones. Unless you have a really tiny home, office or apartment, you're probably going to need more than just one device to make sure you have…

By Cooper Fleishman
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These Pedals Help You Find Your Stolen Bike

One way to protect your bike from getting stolen is to buy a lock. But walk around the city at 3 in the morning and you'll realize the effective rate of many are around 0%. So if there is a chance your two-wheeler could get jacked, you might want to…

By Mike Newman
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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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