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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
HBO’s VICE Season 1 Trailer

VICE magazine's new HBO series is scheduled to kick-off on April 5th. Essentially, the show will be what we do best: a variety of mind-melting stories from around the globe and immersive detours into the scariest, most absurd, and flat-out unbelievable cultures and situations around the globe. Here are a…

By Tim Jacobsen
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Phones
Hater App

You've probably already figured out what this app is for. It lets you hate on things. And can we just say, for the record, it's about. fucking. time. Why do we only have to share things we like? Sorry Mom, but we're not going to like your status update (come…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Phones
Bluetooth POP Phone

Going back to what's the equivalent of the prehistoric era for modern technology isn't always the best idea, but when you're talking about looking to the 1950s Bakelite phone for inspiration it's a whole different story. Why do you need an old-school style handset to connect to your phone with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Audio
Volta Sound Block

Different strokes for different folks applies to a lot of consumer design, but it's particularly prevalent in the world of iPhone speakers. Some people want crazy bluetooth integration with their home stereo, WiFi network and Spotify account. They want to feel like their system is straight out of the house…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Videos
The Hangover III Trailer

How do you top a wild night in Vegas and an even crazier night in Bangkok? By ditching the formula from the first two movies. The Hangover Part III won't adhere to the pre-wedding "we don't remember what happened last night" template and promises an brand new adventure for the…

By Cool Material Guest
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