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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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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.

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
Audio
Blue’s Mo-Fi Headphones Have a Built-in Amp

The first thing you're going to notice about these headphones is the fact that the cups are mounted on what appears to be a reverse knee sort of joint (The Arrival, anyone?), instead of heading straight to the band and over to the other ear. Turns out the inspiration for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Videos
This Is What Tanner Goods Sounds Like

There's something about the whirring, clacking, banging and buzzing of a well-oiled machine that makes us feel like a kid in candy shop. Tanner Goods, the company behind all those awesome leather goods, has a whole shop of them. This is what it sounds like on any given day.

By Cooper Fleishman
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Computers
The Blink(1) Is A Light-Up Notification Device

Instead of using your USB ports to power quirky things like coffee warmers and rocket launchers, why not use one of them for something a little more helpful. The Blink(1) is a USB dongle that lights up to alert you when you get an email, when you have to go into a…

By Mike Newman
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The Samsung Gear S Has a Curved Screen and 3G

Samsung has dropped yet another smatchwatch, the Gear S, into the ever growing sea of wearable tech. The new Samsung Gear S delivers a unique wearable experience with 3G connectivity. That means that even when outside the range of WiFi or a Bluetooth-connected phone, it can still send and receive…

By Jeff Drumheller
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Cameras
The Fujifilm X30 Is An Improved Version of the X20

Since it was released last year, the Fujifilm X20 has been one of our favorite compact cameras. While the X30 is slightly larger, it does have some noticeable upgrades while still keeping the price in check. It boasts a 12MP 2/3" X-Trans CMOS sensor, f/2.0-2.8 lens with manual zoom, and an…

By Mike Newman
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