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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
Home
IKEA’s Sjömärke Easily Adds Wireless Charging to Your Furniture

While we're all for the updated cameras, faster processors, UI changes, and increased storage space that new smartphones bring, the biggest convenience upgrade from the last decade or so is wireless charging. Never having to dig out the appropriate Micro-USB/Lightning/USB-C or any other cable in favor of just setting your…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Roku Is Dropping Two New 4K Streaming Sticks Next Month

We're all for the latest and greatest when it comes to modern screen technology. The curved screens, holographic displays, imperceptible to the human eye resolution rates, VR, the whole nine yards. Sometimes, it's just a whole helluva lot easier to fall back on the tried, the true, and the convenient.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 7, and More: Here’s Everything Announced at the Apple Event

Apple's fall 2021 tech showcase introduced several new upgrades to the tech giant's current lineup. We got a glimpse at the upcoming iPhone 13, a refreshed iPad mini, and a bunch more. Many were hoping to see some news regarding the next evolution of Apple's AirPods and the latest MacBooks.…

By John A. Paradiso
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GoPro Hero10 Black Action Camera

As much as we love options, especially when it comes to the best action cameras, you can never go wrong with a GoPro rig. The brand that's synonymous with action cams has upped their game with their latest release, the GoPro Hero10 Black. It shoots 5.3K video with double the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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LG Direct View LED Extreme Home Cinema Display

When it comes to the home theater experience, it all used to be based solely on screen size and accouterments. After COVID, the home theater setup became more important than ever because plenty of films were released direct to streaming services for safety reasons and, honestly, who wants to pay…

By Cooper Fleishman
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