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The latest in tech: the newest products, most exciting innovations and biggest releases.

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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later
By Andy Crump
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The Rise of Prediction Culture

From sports to pop culture, Polymarket is changing how we engage with what happens next.

By Cool Material
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Why Does Every Skincare Influencer Look Like a Stormtrooper?

A man's guide to red-light therapy masks, the anti-aging gadget taking over the internet.

By Brett Braley
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
Home
Take Your Projections to New Heights with LG

It’s not always easy to find a way to incorporate a television into a living space. Sometimes they’re clunky, sometimes they’re mounted. And with apartments getting smaller and space getting more limited, many people opt out of a TV altogether and stick to streaming on their phones. But if you…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
Seen It All, Directed by Spike Lee, Celebrates 50 Years of Nike

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Nike, so the iconic sneaker brand enlisted Spike Lee, who has collaborated with them in the past, to direct a short promotional film. Seen It All celebrates Nike's legacy, showcasing the immensely talented athletes that have represented the brand. But, it also is an…

By John A. Paradiso
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Gear
Barebones Outdoor Power Bank

These days, portable chargers are ubiquitous to the point that you might not worry about running out of battery on your phone. But, if you need to charge something more powerful than your phone or a Bluetooth speaker you'd usually be out of luck. Barebones has released a 10,000 mAh…

By John A. Paradiso
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Leica MP Unique Gold Camera

As film cameras continue to grow in popularity and the photography niche hits the mainstream, Leica has become something of a household name. The camera company is renowned for producing beautiful devices that, while pricey, satisfy photo pros and newbies alike. Their line of M-Series film cameras has earned particular…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
The Long-Rumored Google Pixel Watch Has Finally Been Unveiled

After the better part of a decade of teasing, Google's Pixel Smart Watch is finally set to grace the wrists of us normal folk in the fall of this year... if things go to plan, anyway. The smartwatch that was designed to compete with the Apple in the room was…

By Cooper Fleishman
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