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Tech

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

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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in June 2026
By Cool Material
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

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
Audio
Beats Studio Buds

Since Apple launched its truly wireless AirPods several years back, there have been countless competitors seeking to dethrone the tech titans. Apple still appears to have a firm grip on the wireless audio space, especially when they announced their Hi-Fi friendly AirPods Max, but the latest release from Beats Electronics,…

By John A. Paradiso
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Sonos and IKEA Collaborate on New Picture Frame Wi-Fi Speaker

Sonos continues to be one of the most exciting brands in the home audio space. Not only have they led the pack in terms of audio quality and functionality, but their experiments in interior design and home goods has been fascinating. Their latest is yet another collaboration with Ikea which…

By John A. Paradiso
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Phones
onX Offroad GPS Maps App

The maps app currently on your phone is all but essential when it comes to navigating these days. But if we're being honest, even the powerhouses aren't that good when it comes to off-roading and the backcountry. That's where the onX Offroad GPS Maps App comes in. This purpose-built off-roading…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The NightWatch Turns Your Apple Watch Into Bedside Alarm Clock

Sometimes it's the simple accessories that make all the difference. That's what the NightWatch promises as a low-tech Apple Watch accessory. We've seen plenty of other Apple Watch tech pieces that turn the wearable device into an iPod or into a vintage Macintosh computer. But, the NightWatch doesn't add any…

By John A. Paradiso
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Pre-Order the Playdate, a Stylish, Throwback Handheld Console, Next Month

As the video game industry gets progressively bigger, bulkier, and, just, "more" (take a look at the weirdly futuristic Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X), it's refreshing to come across something new that manages to feel lost to time. In the best way possible. The Playdate, announced in 2019, is…

By John A. Paradiso
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