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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
Videos
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Latest Film Licorice Pizza Gets an Official Trailer

Beloved director and screenwriter Paul Thomas Anderson is returning to the silver screen with his latest film: Licorice Pizza. The film, set in the San Fernando Valley 1970s, stars Alana Haim, one of the sisters in the indie band Haim, alongside Cooper Hoffman, the son of late actor and frequent…

By John A. Paradiso
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Tech
Piaggio Is Back with a New Cargo Carrying Robot

When renowned manufacturer Piaggio decided to branch out from the world of scooters and motorcycles into the world of follow behind cargo robots we were honestly a little confused. The first Gita Robot was stylish and well-designed, but it ultimately ended up being a little too costly and cumbersome. Piaggio is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Computers
Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop Studio Will Replace All Your Other Devices

When it comes to working on the road, it used to be that the go-to options were always Apple's MacBook and iPad because they were the best-performing options in the laptop and tablet space. Microsoft has been gradually clawing their way back into the game with new Surface laptop, tablet…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Audio
Fender Teamed up with MoFi for a Limited-Edition Turntable

There are plenty of iconic guitar manufacturers and audio brands out there, but the one that always comes to our mind first is Fender. And it's still true to this day almost 3/4 of a century later. Outside of the icons like the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz…

By Cooper Fleishman
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How to Clean and Care for Your Vinyl Records

You've finally taken the plunge and started your very own record collection. You've picked out your favorite LPs, you've acquired the essentials, and you've gotten the best vinyl gear. So, what next? I'm stating the obvious here, but vinyl records are a physical medium. Unlike those lovely MP3s on your…

By John A. Paradiso
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