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Ever since I was a child, I’ve despised answering the phone when an unknown number calls. Who could be on…

Honorable Mentions CuboAi Smart Baby Monitor for $199: This cute monitor looks like a bird, so it blends nicely with…

Looking to upgrade the audio for your phone or action camera footage? Amazon is offering $60 off the DJI Mic…

Apple has taken the second approach with caveats. Rumors suggest the iPhone 17 Air’s battery capacity will sit around 2,900…

As you’ve probably noticed, Google has gotten … weird lately. Weirder? It can be hard to find the search results…

As a new parent myself, I can tell you unequivocally that when babies become mobile, the world becomes their playground….

Enter the MagSafe Accessory World Joby GripTight Tripod Mount for MagSafe I have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and…

Ah, September. The kiddos head back to school, the geese head south for the winter, and we all head to…

Tesla launched a limited robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, earlier this summer, but it’s unclear whether the vehicles driving around…

Lenovo isn’t shy about trying new things. Last year, the PC maker teased a concept laptop with a transparent screen….

Is your current smart lock frustrating you endlessly, like mine is? The Yale Approach Smart Lock (8/10, WIRED Review) is…

For the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s data and analytics team, January 5, 2025, felt a lot like kismet….

Trying to boost the volume at your end-of-summer parties? The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is discounted by $20…

Target has set itself apart from big box retailers like Walmart by having trendy clothes, homegoods branded by reality TV…

Car companies love a mission statement. With the arrival of the Concept C, Audi’s new one is crystal clear: “radical…

Suddenly, everyone is obsessed with magnesium supplements. It’s the key ingredient in #sleepygirlmocktails, powders stirred into tart cherry juice and…

Labor Day weekend is almost over, but there is still a pontoon boat load of deals to score while shopping…

Buffy Peeking at some percale sheet sales? WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell really liked the long-staple Supima cotton sheets from Buffy,…

This fan was a great companion during a late summer parade, providing some airflow without much noise. I appreciate that…

Buying a direct-to-consumer bike can be almost as big a gamble as investing in cryptocurrency. While a customer is not…

There are some premium apps for MacOS that offer more of an iTunes-like experience, but nothing that I vouch for….

Before the launch of the Pixel 10, the Pixel 9 regularly dipped to $599, the Pixel 9 Pro dropped to…

Labor Day weekend is here, and with it comes cold beer, hot dogs, and a boatload of deals. The unofficial…

It’s tough shopping for organic bedding. If you don’t know your way around the certification lingo, you might buy something…

Whether you’re mountain biking, skiing, or jumping out of planes, GoPro has been a household name for taking videos of…

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu However, Camera Coach—which launches in a preview (sort of like a beta)—has a Get Inspired button that…

Looking to upgrade your wireless earbuds without reaching deep into your wallet? Our favorite earbuds for most people, the Nothing…

Review: Google Pixel 10 Series

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which…

Isn’t it amazing how fast summer goes by? The kids are back in school, and it’s time for the annual…

Discounts for teachers are sought after for good reason. Teaching is a tough, important, and often thankless job. And with…

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Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.

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Lenovo is currently the biggest PC and laptop company in the world, and they just so happen to make some…

Back to school is always a great time to pick up a deal on a new laptop for the upcoming…

The most talked-about TV show in the country right now, South Park, is on Paramount+. Don’t you want to know…

Looking for a healthy dose of gaming nostalgia? You can save $15 on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, freshly remastered…

Labor Day is not until September 1, but retailers are already offering oodles of Labor Day deals. The unofficial end…

Looking for the best student discounts? I don’t blame you. Going to college is expensive. Between tuition, textbooks, and beer,…

More than two decades after Kirby Air Ride launched on GameCube, Kirby Air Riders is coming to Nintendo Switch 2…

If you’ve been hunting for a new GPU, you already know that getting one for its suggested retail price isn’t…

If I put a box on its side and cannot grasp the product to lift it from its box, then…

Are you an outdoor adventurer looking to turn your boring campsite into a well-lit glamping ground? The Jackery Explorer 1000…

The Camp Snap CS-8 doesn’t care about frame rates, bit rates, or whether your footage is stabilized to unerring levels…

Think of Bluetooth trackers and safety in the past few years and your first thought might be the misuse of…

The keyboard features four-zone color backlighting, tunable through Acer’s extensive PredatorSense system, which controls everything from battery charging details to…

If You Have a Dog, Consider These Kits I don’t have a dog, so I didn’t try these at-home DNA…

Each attachment is embedded with RFID chips that auto-adjust heat and airflow based on your last-used settings. Not a revolutionary…

The best early Labor Day mattress sales are nearly here, and if you’ve been looking for a sign from the…

One of my biggest gripes about the sex toy industry—and the tech industry for that matter—is that there’s a lot…

If you have an Apple Watch Series 9, 10, or Ultra Watch 2 that you bought in the US in…

I love it when a b-Vibe product comes my way, even if it’s a P-spot vibrator, like the b-Vibe 360…

Organic bedding brand Coyuchi recently launched its own organic mattress, combining cotton, wool, and Dunlop latex atop individually wrapped coils….

After decades of connecting US subscribers to its online service and the internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it…

Whether you want to keep tabs on your kids, package deliveries, or pets when you’re away from home, security cameras…

Invisible Hearing Aids to Avoid Invisible or not, the market is becoming saturated with low-quality hearing aids that don’t offer…

“We build a structural battery out of the cells, and that is the floor of the vehicle. So we actually…

One of the most important senses we have as bike riders is our hearing. Whether you’re in a group ride,…

If you’ve seen signs advertising hearing aid shops while driving around town, you might be lulled into thinking these specialized…

I’ve never had particularly sensitive nipples—except for the first time I went to a clothing-optional beach and failed to use…

This all-in-one cleaner from Tineco has lots of bells and whistles. It’s easy to set up and easy to use,…

Few recent software releases have been as hyped as OpenAI’s launch of its GPT-5 model. “GPT-5 is the first time…

Michael Calore: OK. Lauren Goode: All right. Actually not. But last fall I went to an event for Worldcoin, which…

As a certified sleep science coach and mattress tester of five years, I’m no stranger to soothing noises being part…

In 3DMark Steel Nomad, a popular graphics benchmark, the Framework Desktop performed 13 percent faster than on the ROG Flow…

OK, so you’ve got a backyard griddle. Congratulations, it’s a little like joining a cult—albeit one whose shrine is smashburgers,…

Joining a hotel’s rewards program can feel like being admitted to an exclusive club. By frequently staying at a particular…

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A car customization company located not too far outside of Atlanta is promoting a product on the TikTok Shop that’s…

Leveraging meal kit coupons is the extreme couponing of our times—a capitalism hack-a-thon right up there with trial yoga classes…

Take a peanut-based paste packed with 500 calories and nearly 13 grams of protein. Store it in a 92-gram foil…

You get 5 GB of OneDrive cloud storage space for free with a Microsoft account, and if you cancel your…

Beyond original Switch games and upgrades gobbling up precious storage, the Switch 2 also sees the addition of GameCube titles…

The 360 camera company Insta360 has entered the drone market with a spin-off brand called Antigravity. This new company hasn’t…

The first thing to consider when buying a cooler is how you’re going to use it. If you aren’t heading…

A Miami jury found Tesla partially liable Friday in a 2019 crash that killed one person and injured another—all while…

All our guidelines for choosing a laptop also apply to a device for college, including evaluating the quality of the…

Normally we think the Canon EOS R8 is the best deal, but when you can save $500 on an EOS…

Of these, the Backup app is the most painless; it backs up some saved credentials, some Windows settings, and some…

What is the future of cars? For one thing, after substantial government support and poaching of top Western talent, China’s…

Google’s newest AI model is going to scour the Earth and, ideally, help it out. That’s the plan, anyway. The…

For the RTX 5060, Nvidia only offered to send out the card if we agreed to stipulations around which games…

The school year starts soon for many students, and ChatGPT has announced a new “study mode” that aims to prevent—or…

LG makes some of the best TVs you can buy. Its OLED TVs in particular are perennial favorites at WIRED,…

I got my Nintendo Switch 2, and my internal storage is already filling up with all my old games and…

If you look at the photos, you’ll notice that the rainfly arcs up at each end of the tent. This…

The main way to tell how old a TV is? Look at the bezels. Until about 10 years ago, they…

This mouse includes two major productivity features: app-specific profiles and multi-device connectivity, and both work effortlessly. Razer Synapse immediately detected…

It shouldn’t be surprising if a plate of chicken lababdar tastes delicious. The dish is among my favorite North Indian…

Tesla has publicly staked its future on its robotaxis. Now the company is planning to launch a public car service…

Other Samsung Phones to Consider Galaxy A36. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu If you don’t see a Samsung phone mentioned in this…

For 2025, the Zenbivy Light Bed consists of two different quilt styles, the Light Quilt and the Light Convertible Quilt,…

We did ask Lego for comment on the potentially misleading nature of the video promo, and while we didn’t receive…

FAQ What Are Hydroponics? In the simplest terms, hydroponic gardening means to grow plants without roots in soil. Sometimes the…

Once upon a time, if you wanted to play Neo Geo games, it took serious financial investment. The original Neo…

What do mattresses and a box of matches have in common? It’s not just that they’re both rectangular—both can can…

Every year, my family kicks off summer—aka camping season—with a weekend in the high desert, where it’s a blisteringly hot…

Major wireless carriers: A necessary evil if you travel a lot, have a family, or are just interested in coverage…

Who We Are and How We Tested AccordionItemContainerButton WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has tested many pizza ovens and made more…

Not everything pops with such dramatics, and there were some tracks where something was lost (or rather gained) in translation….

The launch of Switch 2 brings with it a selection of retro GameCube games for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch…

In 2022, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission sent a letter urging the more than 2,000 manufacturers and importers of…

If you have elected for a robot vacuum with mapping capabilities, it usually gives you the option of a quick…

Leaks are a constant part of big product news cycles, particularly for companies like Apple. Online soothsayers like Jon Prosser…

Upon receiving the Lettuce Grow Indoor Farmstand in the mail, I did not expect that I’d be enjoying some tea…

An underreported phenomenon in modern culture is the slow degradation of our collective optimism about the future. Look no further…

When I first reviewed the Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Review), my main criticism was over the price. At the…

Squarespace helps small businesses and regular Joe Schmoes to get software help to build their own websites (for both personal…

For the past few weeks, the AI-powered ElliQ companion robot has perched on the end of my desk. Designed by…

Other Tablets to Consider Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet for $399: Google has a spotty history with Android tablets,…

WIRED asked the popular YouTube yoga teacher Sara Beth for her top tips on buying the best yoga mat: Thicker…

NZXT has been a household name in the world of PC gaming for years now, much thanks to its PC…

General Motors has just announced its latest and likely final piece in what now appears to be a three-pronged cell-chemistry…

The 360-degree hinge could use a bit of tightening. I found its looseness caused the screen to flop and bounce…

It has 15 new sport profiles compared to the Forerunner 965, including things like Backcountry Snowboarding, Pickleball, and even some…

If you don’t know where to start—and use—your HP coupon code, there’s a wide variety of options available at HP.com…

This service is skinned another way in the Chat app, which presents a two-way conversation system, with your language on…

You’ve gotta be careful buying random laptops on Amazon. There’s a lot of junk masquerading as good deals, especially when…

Amazon Prime Day sales are timed for early summer—the time of enjoyment. The time you spoil yourself. Most of the…

The Insta360 X4 is a great deal at this price. Even at full price, it’s our favorite budget 360 camera…

As you may have noticed, mattress shopping holidays aren’t limited to just Memorial Day, Labor Day, or even the Fourth…

Life is hard, but you know what isn’t? Tempur-Pedic mattresses. This brand’s been around for a long while, which isn’t…

Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 to 11, and it’s a feeding frenzy for beauty steals, so I’m here…

Amazon Prime Day runs from July 8 to 11, and it’s a feeding frenzy for beauty steals, so I’m here…

Are the kids all right? They’re in Waymos, at least, now that the self-driving car company has begun to allow…

Home Depot goes hard. The company pretty much invented the hardware superstore when it began in 1978, just by being…

You know your software is a success when its name becomes a verb: You’ll now commonly hear about images being…

Tap the small “i” icon on the left of the toolbar if you need more prompts about the voice commands…

If you Like free stuff, an indoor TV antenna should be high on your list. For a small up-front fee…

With so many Bluetooth speakers out there, and more arriving almost daily, it can be easy to underestimate one that…

The 4th of July is over, but the REI deals continue. The REI 4th of July sale is a great…

if you’ve just bought a fancy new TV, you may be surprised to find it sounds just as bad as…

Cruise robotaxis are back on the road… well, kind of. Though General Motors pulled the plug on its self-driving taxi…

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find…

TVs can be tricky to buy. Whether you read our exquisite guide to the Best TVs or not, you probably…

More Smart Displays We Like Google Nest Hub for $100: Google’s second-gen Nest Hub is a great option if you…

A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of luggage for every traveler, but especially for those hitting the road…

An AI-generated “bigfoot baddie,” with acrylic nails and a pink wig, speaks directly to her imaginary audience using an iPhone….

Other Good Backyard Hot Dog Options Look, if you’re trying to feed a football team, no little hot dog cooker…

We all have that one friend who’s tech-savvy that everyone turns to for advice, especially ahead of big sale events…

How do pimple patches work? Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer,…

This little puppy was a big surprise. Dash’s portable rapid cold brew device is among the many contenders that use…

This past winter, Plantaform’s new smart indoor garden arrived at my Brooklyn home. I was excited at the prospect of…

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find…

The included keyboard rest is optional to install, though the whole thing is designed to work together. It’s a little…

The REI Fourth of July sale is a great time to get a deal on hiking, camping, and backpacking essentials….

Cats are beautiful, interesting, weird creatures. They’re also very picky. Finding cat toys that they’ll actually play with is tough,…

Apparently, things change quickly in the world of the Trump phone. It’s been 10 days since the Trump Organization announced…

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for outdoor lights. Power: For most outdoor…

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find…

These bubbles and foam are vital to a proper drinking experience for many reasons, but the primary one is that…

Honorable Mentions Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm for $4: If you’re ingredient-conscious, Burt’s Bees has probably been in your tote…

Human sexuality is on a spectrum, and when it comes to fulfilling sexual desires of all kinds, there should be…

Here’s a hard truth: People are gross. Even the cleanliest among us cannot prevent the things that permeate a mattress…

In the bottle processing plant in Reidsville, North Carolina, drifts of plastic particles, like snow banks, are piled in every…

The company has said that Tesla owners will eventually be able to transform their own cars into self-driving taxis that…

You can also use this tool to gently brush the tip of the dome of each eartip, where wax is…

Fitness for purpose. Take a deftly aimed power tool to all the marketing flim-flam, and you can’t go far wrong…

It requires a good amount of space but nothing has heated up our simmering family rivalries like a good game…

When Meta launched the second generation of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in late 2023, few predicted the success that…

Sutra’s Infrared Thermal Styling Brush has a design similar to our top pick, the Wavytalk, but instead of having two…

This may just lead you to check these apps more often on the web—but you can always delete your accounts…

Putting aside their exorbitant cost, the trouble with prescription hearing aids is the prescription. Find a doctor. Get an appointment….

Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa and Echo, is in the midst of a major transition. More than a…

Speaking of that bottom bezel, you’ll notice the camera dead center below the screen—normally a very odd place for a…

I’m in the midst of putting together a buying guide of indoor vertical gardening systems, and the Gardyn—the 30-plant Home…

If you’re looking to buy a mattress, I don’t need to tell you the research process is complex. To assist…

You can’t mount a cinema camera on a Formula One race car. These nimble vehicles are built to precise specs,…

On a mission to deliver an EV with long range but at low cost, Kia has high ambitions for this…

For some people, however, it might be helpful to think through what software you need to run and which operating…

These holes allow the hips and shoulders to get a generally softer feel, while a firmer one is upheld right…

Photograph: Matthew Korfhage Griddles are a hallmark of the American diner and short-order cooking, and also the heroes of all…

With all that said, my family and I are year-round riders and live in Portland, Oregon. I live in terror…

It’s common knowledge that a Prime membership gets you free two-day shipping. But there are Amazon Prime perks that make…

This week the White House and President Donald Trump attempted to kill, once and for all, California’s plan to accelerate…

With a few keystrokes you can find almost anything on Amazon … and buy it with as little as a…

What about bike thieves? The company has a suite of tools for theft prevention under the term Infinite Security. All…

Air-fried taters and corn cobs are a silly but welcome indulgence on the newest griddle from Blackstone.

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What to Look for in Organic Sheets Organic means many things. It’s often used to confirm that food was grown…

This year at WWDC 2025, Apple introduced a rather drastic change to its naming conventions. What should be the upcoming…

Apple’s translucent design update for iOS 26, called Liquid Glass, is now available to developers, with a public beta scheduled…

Typhur lets you control this the way sophisticated toaster ovens like Breville’s do: through settings like “grill” or “broil” that…

Transgender and gender-nonconforming people continue to fight for equal rights, despite persistent attacks from conservative lawmakers both in the United…

As Crocodile Dundee always knew, there are knives and then there are knives. And there’s nothing more mannish than paying…

Controlling the temperature is also extremely helpful once you start making bread. SourHouse, which came out with the starter-coddling Goldie…

Shopping for tents you’ll quickly find yourself immersed in a world of unfamiliar terms, trying to decipher what it means…

The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 finally dropped this week, and while it makes a number of big improvements on its…

In a sea of nearly identical fitness trackers, Whoop stands apart. Since it started in 2012, the company has understood…

For nearly two years, Alphabet’s drone company, Wing, has managed deliveries for a handful of Walmart locations in the Dallas-Fort…

How expensive are portable power stations? Portable power stations can be very expensive, but discounts, sales, and deals are common….

Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch is underway worldwide. The console officially releases June 5, meaning buyers in territories in earlier time…

After moving to one of North America’s largest river islands late last year, I decided that I should check out…

Shopping for a Father’s Day gift doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. We’ve rustled up real discounts on WIRED-approved…

I love step-through ebike frames, not just because it allows my much-shorter wife to borrow the bike when she’s wearing…