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Tech

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
Audio
Astell&Kern CA1000 Carryable Headphone Amp

Astell&Kern has been producing high-quality, impeccably-engineered audio products for the better part of a decade. The Acro CA1000 Carryable Headphone Amp is the perfect example of what they've accomplished over the years. With design inspirations equally rooted in the Cybertruck and the Mars Rover, this piece is a visual delight…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
knype Is an EDC Knife and Phone Case All-In-One

Everyday Carry enthusiasts know big things come in small packages. Efficiently designed pocket knives, multi-tools, and keychains quickly climb the ladder of covetable EDC gear. That's why we were drawn to knyphe, a combination iPhone case and EDC knife. knyphe, which is currently available to back on Kickstarter, was built…

By John A. Paradiso
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Audio
Jabra Elite 4 Active Wireless Earbuds

Almost all mobile device manufacturers are ditching the 3.5mm jack that made corded headphones commonplace in favor of strictly Bluetooth options that make wireless options a necessity. While there are plenty of true wireless earbud options that get the job done (i.e. delivering high-quality audio to your ear holes) few…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Videos
Antony Starr Is Scary As Hell In “The Boys” Season 3 Teaser

Behind every smile, there's teeth, and behind Antony Starr's teeth is sheer psychotic authoritarian terror. If there's a lesson to take from The Boys, Amazon's S-tier adaptation of Garth Ennis' A-tier comic book, it's that when the world gives you Superman, you give Superman a proper nurturing upbringing instead of filling…

By Andy Crump
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Samsung Freestyle Projector Helps You Stream On the Go

We've seen some exciting advancements in the world of projector technology. Upgraded picture quality, portability, and ease of use have been combined in some top-notch projectors. The latest to catch our eye is the newly announced Freestyle from Samsung. Samsung debuted this project, which looks like a mini spotlight, at…

By John A. Paradiso
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