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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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Finally, A Smartwatch That Doesn’t Need Your Phone

Since the smartwatch's creation, it's served as a glorified sidekick to your phone. The Marty Jannetty to your Shawn Michaels. Now, Timex is letting the watch step out on its own. The IronMan One GPS+ operates like a rogue agent, leaving the bulky smartphone behind when you want to go…

By Mike Newman
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‘The Gentleman’s Wager’ From Johnnie Walker Blue Label

We appreciate when brands like Johnnie Walker don’t just rest on their laurels. Instead of crafting some bland 30-second spot, the creative team behind the Scotch came up with this short film starring Jude Law. ‘The Gentleman’s Wager’ will make you want to pour a few fingers, hit the sea,…

By Mike Newman
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Birdman – Official International Trailer

The first trailer for Birdman left us excited and confused. This extended international trailer has only amplified those feelings. The black comedy about a former movie star trying to mount a little bit of a comeback hits theaters on October 17, and should be marked down in your Google Calendar…

By Mike Newman
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15 Podcasts Every Guy Should Know

Maybe you have a long commute or are just tired of hearing the same Imagine Dragons song every time you turn on the radio, whatever the case, subscribing to a few podcasts could entertain and enlighten you. Problem is, with just about every person in possession of a microphone and a…

By Mike Newman
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One Minute of Tesla Porn

"Men love women. Even more than that, men love cars." While we might not fully agree with the line from Rush, we will say we have a little love affair with horsepower. Tesla captured a little of that infatuation in this short. You'll want to hop behind the wheel immediately after.

By Mike Newman
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