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

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026
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What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

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The Rise of Prediction Culture

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

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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.

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Tony Hawk Ride

The Tony Hawk series of skating games are undisputedly the best on the market, but after so many sequels even the best can start to feel a little played out. But Tony Hawk's finally making the games he's always wanted to make complete with a skateboard to give you the…

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Altec Lansing Two-Piece Speaker System

If your computer isn't tops when it comes to sound quality, you're not alone. But the Altec Lansing Two-Piece Speaker System - ideal for laptops and PCs - alleviates that issue with crystal clear highs and lows in a sleek, diminutive package. The speakers connect easily to any computer -…

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Kindle DX

While most new tech gets smaller, the Kindle of course gets bigger. Now with a 9.7" display, but only 1/3 of an inch thickness, it takes up about as much space as a magazine, but holds over 3000 times as much information. The Kindle DX also features an auto-rotating screen…

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Panasonic Monitor Headphones

Your iPod earbuds are no match for the retro stylings of the Panasonic Monitor Headphones. These lightweight, large aperture 40mm drive headphones have clear sound reproduction and powerful bass, designed for outdoor use. The 4-foot cord is suitable for remote and non-remote portable players. Headphones come in classic white.

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Handy Trax Portable USB Turntable

Why shouldn't you be able to go portable just because you haven't gone digital? Don't sweat it anymore with the Portable USB Turntable. Only a light 4.4 lbs and roughly 14x10x4 inches, Handy Trax lets you listen to your classic LPs and convert them into MP3s.

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