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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
Videos
Kingsman: The Secret Service – Official Trailer #2

If we told you an action movie was coming out starring Colin Firth, you'd have every right to be befuddled. Even though he's a tremendous actor, he's not exactly Liam Neeson or The Rock. We thought the same thing, and then we saw this trailer. We are very much on board…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
Watch a Preview of Roy Choi’s “Street Food”

If there was a food truck hall of fame, Kogi BBQ would be the first to be inducted. Since Roy Choi's LA-based mobile kitchen became the stuff of legends, Choi has become a cult-like figure in the urban food game. Now he's bringing his talents to CNN and the likes…

By Mike Newman
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Features
8 iOS 8 Tricks You Should Know About

Third-party keyboards and widgets may be getting all the attention with the release of iOS 8, but there are a lot of little tweaks you may not even know about. While we recommend getting yourself SwiftKey and messing with your notification center, we also recommend knowing about these little tricks to…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
This Video Will Give You a New Appreciation For Cast Iron Skillets

Cleaning a cast iron pan will make you want to put a curse on the classic cookware. Despite the charred remains of meals past caked to its sides, the cast iron skillet is steeped in tradition and offers a slew of benefits. Just watch this video about FINEX Cast Iron Cookware…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Oculus Rift Crescent Bay Proves The Virtual Reality Headset Is Almost Ready For Sale

After having tried a previous Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, we can safely say the device is going to change everything ... mostly porn, but other stuff too. As we wait for a consumer version to hit the market, we can at least report a promising new prototype named 'Crescent…

By Mike Newman
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