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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
Cameras
Canon EOS 6D

With Canon unveiling the world's smallest, lightest and cheapest full-frame DSLR ever, the gauntlet has been thrown down at Nikon's feet. Now, "cheap" is a relative term, the EOS 6D will still set you back over two grand, but if you're in the market, the new Canon should be the go-to. It's got built…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
Jon Contino Designs

If you're a fan of CXXVI, you're going to dig this video. Actually, even f you've never heard of them, this video is still an interesting watch. The short video features Jon Contino crafting some of his signature designs for the label as well as some of his personal work…

By Mike Newman
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Videos
Lincoln Trailer

There are certain actors we just trust. They put out a movie, and we're buying a ticket. Daniel Day-Lewis is one of those actors. In his next project, he's tackling a pretty huge story (the final months of Abraham Lincoln's presidency) and we've got a feeling he's up for the…

By Mike Newman
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Polaroid Right Angle Spy Lens

Don't you hate it when you're trying to discreetly take a picture of some bombshell in a bikini only to have her turn and see you pointing a camera right at her? All of a sudden you're the creepy one, right?? This lens from Polaroid will keep your dignity intact…

By Mike Newman
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Custom Bike Build

There's an enjoyment you get from something you build yourself that you won't get from a fully packaged product. When a buddy of ours decided to build his own bike, we figured we'd document the process. Check out the video and peruse what he used below: VISP 59cm Aluminum Frame…

By Mike Newman
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