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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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Retro Styled Metal iPad Easels

The iPad is a gorgeous piece of machinery. Even if you don't consider the fact that it's a technical marvel that makes it very convenient to feed your Internet addiction, it's a good looking device. Is it so good looking that it needs to be displayed like art? Probably not,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The DJI Inspire 1 Drone Shoots 4K Video

While we don't need a drone to reenact scenes from Homeland, we would like one to film our epic stunts and wildly stupid shit. For video quality that matches our grand ambitions, DJI has released the Inspire 1. The drone captures 4K video and boasts a stabilization system that will keep your…

By Mike Newman
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Amazon Echo Plays Music, Answers Your Questions, and Much More

To call Amazon Echo a Bluetooth speaker would be a great disservice. Yes, it can play your Spotify playlists, iTunes tracks, or your Pandora from your phone or tablet, but that's just scratching the surface of what it can do. Ask Echo a question about the news, weather, or something…

By Mike Newman
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Arlo Is the World’s First 100% Wire-Free HD Home Security Camera

A home security system isn't of any use if potential intruders can see wires running to cameras all over your house. It's also of no use if it doesn't deliver a good image in the dark, gets destroyed outdoors, and is too frustrating to set up to even bother with.…

By Mike Newman
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The Jawbone UP3 Is the Most Advanced Activity Tracker Yet

Wearable activity trackers will slowly become more and more advanced. There will be added sensors, more sophisticated readings, and overall more accurate information. While improvements have moved at a snail's pace, the UP3 from Jawbone marks a nice leap forward. It's smart enough to know what you're up to, from hitting the…

By Mike Newman
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