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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
The Drop – Official International Trailer

The first trailer for The Drop which came out a few months back made us damn excited for the coming film starring Tom Hardy and the late James Gandolfini. This latest trailer is even better.

By Mike Newman
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Features
8 New Apps You Should Know

Instead of wading through the massive amount of new app releases searching for a few diamonds in the rough, just check some of these out. This is a collection of our favorite new apps for both iOS and Android for your downloading pleasure. eBay Valet - iOS Balltune - iOS…

By Mike Newman
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This Wireless Flash Will Help You Take Better Instagram Photos

For as far as smartphone photography has advanced over the last couple of years, there's still one area that needs work: Lighting. Nova is a wireless off camera flash that allows you to use light away from your phone to take better shots. The little wireless flash adds soft, natural…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
Making An IPA Aged In Jameson Barrels

Trends in craft beer seemingly change by the day. Just as soon as your fridge is stocked with session beers, you're supposed to be buying sours. While we'd recommend just drinking what you like, if you like to follow the trends, there's another on the horizon to look out for:…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
How Skateboards Are Made

There's been a rediscovery of craftsmanship in this country. We're no longer satisfied with anonymous faces and cold machines making our goods, we want the full story. This video shows you how each Chapman skateboard is made. There are no words, but you'll still emerge with a deeper appreciation for…

By Mike Newman
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