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This slushie machine was a lifesaver during NYC’s heat wave

TechCrunch • Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Ninja's latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original Slushi, but with a big upgrade.

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Ninja's latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original Slushi, but with a big upgrade.

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Ninja's latest slushie machine builds on the popularity of the original Slushi, but with a big upgrade.

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