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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
Features
The 10 Best Travel Apps You Should Install Before Your Next Trip

When it comes to traveling, getting from point A to point B without your better half giving you one of those Home Alone 'KEVIN' screams was difficult enough, and that was before all the COVID nonsense. Now that the world has basically re-opened for most travel, it's time to think…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Apple Revealed a Bunch of Cool New Hardware at Their Spring Tech Event

Late last week, Apple unveiled a whole slew of new products and offerings ranging from the Mac Studio and Studio Display, to the M1 Ultra chip, and the most powerful/versatile iPad Air ever. As if that wasn't enough, they also announced a partnership with Major League Baseball to offer "Friday…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nomad Base One MagSafe Charger

We've long trusted Nomad to deliver excellent tech accessories. Their minimalist approach to design has always been a perfect fit for the sleek products from Apple. It only makes sense that their newly released official MagSafe charger would be just as impressive. The Base One charger is elegant and simple…

By John A. Paradiso
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Embrace Your Video Game Nostalgia with the NES-SY37 Synth Concept

As the video game industry continues to push technology forward, there's still a large segment of the population that yearns for the bygone days of retro gaming. With the success of recent projects like the Analogue Pocket or the Playdate, throwback gaming is alive and well. Swedish artist Love Hultén…

By John A. Paradiso
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Sonos Launches a Cheaper Version of the Roam Bluetooth Speaker

When it first released last year, the Sonos Roam was the audio tech company's first truly wireless and portable speaker. It delivered some excellent performance and included some helpful features like wireless charging, a waterproof exterior, and voice-control capabilities. We continue to be impressed by the speaker but there were…

By John A. Paradiso
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