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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
Audi Paint-Filled Egg Duel

While we probably wouldn't do this if we were driving around an Audi RS6 Avant, we can say we really, really want to have a paint-filled egg duel ASAP. In this short video from Audi, Ben Collins hops behind the wheel and goes to colorful battle with free-runner, Damien Walters.…

By Mike Newman
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Laser Cut Record

Well, this sure beats the wobbly table we built in woodshop. Amanda Ghassaei creates playable records on wood, acrylic and paper for your audible pleasure. The Laser Cut Records create a bit of static - to be expected - but overall produce decent sound and the tracks are clearly recognizable.…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Need for Speed – Trailer

We're racing cars, bitch! You may recall smashing buttons playing Need for Speed back in the day (or one of its thousands of follow-ups), well now it's hitting the big screen. Aaron Paul stars as a talented street racer in what appears to be a fairly action-packed car flick. Whether…

By Mike Newman
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The Clash – Sound System (Box Set)

We honestly don't remember the last time we bought a CD. With MP3s and streaming services, the end of the compact disc seems near (if it hasn't already really happened). All that said, this new Clash retrospective might actually be worth a purchase. The 12-disc set includes remastered studio recordings,…

By Mike Newman
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Phiaton Chord MS 530

Nothing ruins a great song or the dialogue to a movie like a shrilling baby or a loud conversation. While there are plenty of noise-cancelling headphones out there for you to choose from, these new ones from Phiaton are right up there with the best. They knock out 98% of…

By Mike Newman
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