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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.

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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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Creative Sound Blaster Roar

The Sound Blaster Roar is like a wolverine: it's diminutive in size but packs a serious punch. The team at Creative loaded an impressive bi-amplified 5-driver system with a subwoofer inside a case about the size of a hardcover book. It delivers seriously impressive bass along with crisp audio for an…

By Mike Newman
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Cameras
The Sony A5100 Is the World’s Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera

There's a battle brewing in the camera world, and it isn't among cheap point-and-shoot models and it isn't between pricey DSLRs. The war is being waged somewhere in the middle between fairly affordable cameras that pack features that rival the big guys. The latest, and one of the finest, entries…

By Mike Newman
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This Is The Swiss Army Knife of Phone Cases

If MacGyver had an iPhone, this would be his case. Okay, his would probably just have some twine and a piece of bubble gum in it, but you get the picture. The In1 Multi-Tool Utility Case comes complete with screwdrivers, pens, a nail file, tweezers, scissors, and a little kick…

By Mike Newman
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AKG Y45BT Bluetooth Headphones are Lightweight and Foldable

If you hate earbuds but don't want a large pair of over-ear headphones, your high performance options are limited. The new Y45BT model from AKG is one of the few pairs that fit the bill. Not only are they lightweight and compact, but they can even fold up for storage when…

By Mike Newman
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Hands-On: Klipsch R6i Headphones

If you’re looking for an upgrade over those basic white earbuds that came with your iPhone, you’ve got a lot of options to jam in your earholes. We took the reasonably priced Klipsch R6i headphones for a spin to see if they’re an affordable option you should consider if you’re…

By Mike Newman
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