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Other Good MagSafe Wallets Photograph: ESR I’ve tested several MagSafe wallets, but not every model deserves a top spot. Here…

God help us, there are so, so many Lenovo Yoga laptops out there now. There’s the Yoga 9i, the Yoga…

The B-Roll DJI Osmo Action 4 Photograph: DJI Some of our previous picks remain good cameras, though their features lag…

Layering is not a complicated thing. It’s the process of adding and removing layers of clothing to keep your body…

Tips Before Playing Before you can actually play, there are a few things you need to do. Here are some…

With its fun attitude, excellent graphical fidelity, and tons of character customization, I find myself coming back to The Finals…

In a surprising twist, Apple has expanded the iPhone 16 range months after launch with the new iPhone 16e. Unlike…

Initially, I positioned it at my lower back and—so slowly, so gently—arched over it. My hips stayed on the floor,…

I first learned about Pura from a friend whose house always smelled like a high-end boutique under every circumstance. Cooking…

Then there’s the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 15, which is baked into the floating selfie camera bar. It makes…

Apple has launched a new iPhone, but what was expected to be a new iPhone SE announcement this morning has…

A dead smartwatch is useless—a black screen, staring blankly back after you raise your wrist to check the time for…

Natively, no. MagSafe won’t work with most Android phones. However, there are MagSafe cases for certain Android phones, like the…

Trump’s metal tariffs won’t affect Apple (or any other smartphone manufacturer) directly, then, even if they cause significant turmoil in…

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Photograph: Christopher Null Other Good Laptops to Consider Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition…

Spin class is not for the faint of heart—or the unprepared. Among the heart-pounding playlists, the flashing neon lights, and…

I’m constantly testing different iPad cases. When I’m done, I always return to the Logitech Combo Touch. With an adjustable…

If you’re keeping your bonbons much more than a week before eating, this is when we start talking about fridges…

The MacBook is a powerful machine. Whether you’re using a MacBook Air for web browsing and sending emails or a…

An in-depth candle explainer is in the works, but in the meantime, here’s some helpful information. Candle materials: There are…

Battery life for the aids is specified at 17 hours of continuous use, and Zepp Clarity says the case adds…

Other Cases We’ve Tested and Like Not all cases we tested are winners, but we still like ’em enough to…

I’m here at my neighborhood bar to feel … something. What that feeling is supposed to be, I don’t quite…

The internet’s collective wisdom says that you should replace your shoes somewhere between 300 and 500 miles. However, this decades-old…

Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. They’re fairly recognizable…

If you search map websites for information about the Gulf of Mexico this week in the United States, you will…

There’s plenty more bounty, from standards like in-ear sensors for auto-pause to advanced options like computational voice isolation for notably…

Storytelling. That’s what Fiat CEO Olivier Francois says separates Fiat from the wave of affordable new (mostly) Chinese EVs. He’s…

The temptation with down jackets is get the warmest one you can. If you’re spending the winter in northern Wisconsin…

In all my years of recommending products for work, I’ve received enough gear in the mail for three lifetimes. And…

I’ve yet to meet a pair of KEF speakers I didn’t like. The brand’s penchant for providing rigid and musical…

Hilleberg, a small, unassuming Swedish company, has been quietly churning out some of the sturdiest, toughest, most wind- and weather-…

At CES 2025, I lost my mind over the Eufy E20. Robot vacuum design has stagnated over the past few…

Try These Magnetic Accessories Make sure to check out our many MagSafe guides for compatible accessories, but I’ll also be…

For the longest time, I struggled with latency when recording audio, or the time it takes for recorded sound to…

The US Department of Transportation has ordered states to kill their implementation plans related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure…

Base layer: A good set of thermals is essential in the fight against cold, especially when you’re working hard. The…

Honorable Mentions Honeywell QuietSet Whole Room Oscillating Tower Fan for $70: This eight-speed fan is very solid for the price—it’s…

Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back…

Presidents’ Day Is one of the biggest sleep-centered holidays of the year. Who knows what it is about February’s sole…

President Trump wants Americans to buy fewer European cars and Europeans to buy more American cars. To speed his pipe…

“Which one is which?” my husband asked, peering at the side-by-side maidenhair ferns in 6.5-inch pots I’d left on the…

The original Digitone is one of my favorite synths ever. To some that might come off as a bit of…

You might see some or all of these words buzzing around the hair mask scene. Here’s a bit of insight…

It’s ironic, but we here at WIRED have long been fans of wireless charging. Not having to fumble with cables…

For all the fancy electric guitars and amps and the wide array of pedals I own and get to test,…

For vloggers, aspiring filmmakers, and other content creators, today’s smartphones are more than up to the job of main video…

The best socks will make your day. There’s nothing worse than scrambling for a clean pair when you’re running late,…

Choose a lens shape: Cylindrical lenses look flat and are curved around the face on the vertical axis. These are…

The Barbie movie might feel like a distant memory at this point, but the collaborations somehow keep coming. The latest?…

I’m a pretty lazy listener, which is why I love modern streaming amps. These amps have controls for Spotify, Apple…

Coming in a disrespectful third behind fossil fuels and agriculture, garments and textiles produce about 10 percent of the annual…

Other Smart Glasses We’ve Tested We’ve tested several more pairs of smart glasses—some good and some bad. Rokid Max 2…

Have you been checking out the upcoming Nvidia 50 Series GPUs, but worry your gaming monitor is holding you back?…

The Fly More Combo also comes with three batteries (each of which gives the Flip up to 31 minutes of…

The DeepSeek AI chatbot, released by a Chinese startup, has temporarily dethroned OpenAI’s ChatGPT from the top spot on Apple’s…

More Good Kettles Art and Cook Electric Glass Kettle Photograph: Art and Cook We’ve tested several kettles, but not every…

Alongside making steel, brass, and wooden sculptures, Richardt has created minimalist designs for more than a decade for Danish design…

If a thief ever steals an iPhone out of your bag or even snatches it from your grasp, panic sets…

Nikon’s latest Z6 camera brings the camera maker’s top-end autofocus to a more reasonably priced, mainstream camera. In nearly every…

After Google’s beta test in Brazil, the initial suite of theft protection features for Android smartphones is now widely available—but…

When the US Food and Drug Administration opened the door for hearing aids to be sold over the counter in…

Slowly but surely, we are making good on the gadgets we imagined, as kids, that the future would hold. Penny…

Whether or not you call this a victory will depend on your refresh rate. People with 4K monitors that have…

I don’t know if you’re like me, but one of my favorite ways to treat myself is with products that…

Secondhand phones with TikTok installed are being listed on eBay for thousands of dollars. And it appears that some people…

So you need to send some money. Maybe you want to slip a couple of $20 bills in a birthday…

From the campaign trail, President Donald Trump was consistent: He would “end the electric vehicle mandate.” So it’s no surprise…

Google doesn’t offer a feature like this. You can ask for directions using transit, sure, and those directions will take…

Why should you trust me on chafing? Well, I once ran the equivalent of 67 marathons in 67 days with…

For decades, choosing an emoji has been constrained to what’s available on your smartphone’s keyboard. Every year brings new emoji—I…

Hisense didn’t bring many TVs to CES 2025, but what did make the journey may well be a sign of…

My fellow WIRED reviewers are some of the smartest people I know. Ask a Gear team member any question, whether…

For Easy Reading Photograph: Nena Farrell If you’ve ever had a long reading session give you hand cramps, these accessories…

If you’ve got yourself a Kindle for e-book reading—maybe a brand-new model like the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition or Kindle…

This week, President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration finalized rules effectively banning all Chinese- and Russian-connected vehicle tech from American roads—a…

Polestar makes the Polestar 3 in a South Carolina factory, and last year warned that any sales ban “shuts down…

We also see an extra button on the face of the right-hand Joy-Con, beneath the Home button. While this is…

Unless Microsoft hadn’t already made it very clear that it wants you to upgrade your Windows 10 PC this year,…

Today, the US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against farming equipment manufacturer Deere & Company—makers of the iconic green…

What’s your biggest financial goal? Maybe you’re looking to save up for an important purchase, pay off past debts, or…

I’ve been using the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R for the past month—through the 2024 holiday season and CES 2025—which…

Thanks to the COVID pandemic and seemingly never ending wildfires, air purifiers have become an essential home appliance for overall…

Overclocking has improved as well, with Intel updating XMP (eXtreme Memory Profile) to 3.0 for DDR5. Where XMP 2.0 supported…

Leaders at artificial intelligence companies often ask users (and investors) to imagine a not-so-distant future where AI coaches, trained on…

Photograph: Ryan Waniata Thanks to excellent picture processing, details pop, from crystalline 4K Blu-rays to 1080p and even 720p upscaling….

The Affetto is on the expensive side, and as an automated machine it can be finicky. Just make sure it’s…

Getting started is as simple as plug and play, but you’ll need software to deep dive into any settings. I’m…

Honda believes you want to talk to your car. The Japanese automaker this week shared new details about its 0…

As wildfires bore down on neighborhoods across Los Angeles this week, residents and authorities faced a wrenching and almost impossible…

Like, download Watch Duty and get results there. Otherwise, have at it, man. Have at it on the internet and…

At the beginning of January every year, the consumer tech industry descends on the desert boomtown of Las Vegas, Nevada,…

As they say, the only things you can’t escape in life are death and taxes. Doing your own taxes has…

Tasty bakes are easy to make with the help of the latest statement stand mixers—as are homemade pretzels, tender pasta,…

If you’re on TikTok, you’ve likely seen all the fun ways people are decorating their Kindles on #BookTok (the community…

Do you take a lot of notes? Whether it’s daily to-do lists, notes for class, or just jotting down the…

There are a few things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for USB flash drives, and we also have…

More Smart Lights We Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are tons of smart ambient lighting panels, strips, lamps, and strings….

Eyeballs are great: I have two. I also like spoons. But if you want a consistent coffee dose for great…

Part of the reason Google decided to start developing its own Chrome browser—all the way back in 2008—was to funnel…

Most of the other features and settings are accessible with the bar’s remote and onboard display, but it’s usually easier…

The question is whether every local authority is willing to chip in where federal funding might fall short. “The next…

A Beard Trimmer is a blessedly straightforward device that can have widely disparate results. Different beards have wildly different needs,…

My old fan was loud and cranky, but the new one on its highest fan setting offers a reasonable whir….

“It’s a helpful approach to monitor the pressure drop across the filter—this is a good way to know when it’s…

The C120 can stream and record video at up to 2K resolution, supports two-way audio (with a slight lag), and…

’Twas the night before the night before Christmas, and a certain someone still has shopping to do. Fear not. We’ve…

The French press is a humble piece of coffee-making equipment. It doesn’t require electricity, yet experts agree that it can…

AirLight is compatible with iOS 13.0 and above (including iPads), Android 8.0 Oreo and above, and Bluetooth 5.0. It offers…

I asked Amko Leenart, director of design for Ford Europe, about why Ford used VW’s woeful controls in both the…

Buying a new planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work…

Design Within Reach carries some of the best and coolest home decor you can find, from modern couches to fantastic…

There’s a tendency for VR games to be seen as gimmicks—forgettable spin-offs of better-known franchises. Indeed, the last attempt at…

Artificial intelligence is everywhere you look right now, making its way into music streaming, social media, video games, web search,…

For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of…

I played poker professionally before I ever wrote about politics or built an election model. What really fascinates me about…

“One of the best producers in Burgundy was asking us if they could use our labels on all their bottles….

Smart lighting may be the quickest and easiest way to transform a space. We at WIRED have been writing about…

Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.

Travel is stressful enough for most of us, but not being able to text while you’re on the road is…

I began writing this humidifier review roundup for WIRED in New York City during the second longest drought on record….

Sometimes in this wild life you stumble upon a rabbit hole that ends up being more like a vast chasm….

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Simon Hill We have tested several other video doorbells. These are the ones that narrowly missed out…

Cradlewise’s Convertible Smart Bassinet and Crib (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has all the gadgets built in: a baby monitor, a bouncing…

If you worry about losing your wallet, you can pick up a tracker card for an extra $49. I opted…

Thank you so much to all the readers who tuned in live to participate in the second installment of our…

As I arrive, he’s laying out an impressive lunch spread of salads and carved ham and huge blocks of good…

A leader in almost everything tech and home office related for over 40 years, Swiss-founded Logitech offers a vast array…

Naturally, you can work in a mixed-reality environment with a connected Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, and you can put yourself…

This sauna isn’t made of cedar but cheaper hemlock, which means you don’t get the same glorious cedar smell you’d…

A lot of what goes into making a great meal—be it a Tuesday steak dinner or Thanksgiving—is your ability to…

Since General Motors acquired the San Francisco self-driving-tech developer Cruise in 2016, the Detroit automaker has poured more than $8…

if you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts on Apple gadgets, you’re in luck. Best Buy is…

Anyone who has ever watched a toddler methodically take apart a Tupperware drawer should know that many children are natural-born…

Buying gifts for the outdoor enthusiast is damn near impossible. Your hiking/camping/cycling outdoorsy friends are often serious gearheads, meticulously poring…

Transforming a car manufacturing plant entering its seventh decade into a futureproof facility, ready for AI-powered autonomous driving, comes with…

I review a lot of home office gear for my job, which means my workstation is in flux. A new…

Everytime someone finds out I write about sunrise alarm clocks, they ask me if I’ve tried the Hatch. Specifically, the…

Introduced in 2002, the MicroKorg became one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time. But a lot has changed since…

Florida-based pet food and product online retailer Chewy has been around for less than 15 years but has quickly become…

Guess who hasn’t even started their holiday shopping yet? Yours truly. But I know, statistically speaking, surely I can’t be…

Long before we had Amazon or Facebook marketplace, or thousands of other online retailers, we had eBay. And now, we…

To fill a car with gas, you generally just need a credit card or cash. To charge an EV at…

The gasket mount system is tuned to mildly soften typing without feeling overly flexible and works with the switches to…

A few weeks ago, my friends and I—women ranging from our mid-thirties to mid-forties—all started weight lifting. This is for…

I will be a Groupon stan until I die. I have used their coupons for massages, haircuts, oil changes, and…

Cyber Monday may be over, but the deals are still going strong—for now. Whether you’re checking off your holiday shopping…

Back in the day, Verizon proved their expansive reach with the spokesperson who asked “Can you hear me now?” With…

At WIRED, we know a good deal when we see one. Cyber Monday is here, with large discounts on everything…

Wayfair has become a staple of online furniture sales thanks to its wide selection of furniture and home goods, as…

Winter cometh, but Cyber Monday kitchen deals are already here. From the only toaster oven you’ll ever love to chef-caliber…

The football is over, the turkey is picked clean, and the fam is heading home. Now, it’s time to shop,…

if you’ve been eyeing a pricey MacBook recently, now is the time to hit that buy button. Apple Black Friday…

Hoka running shoes have been popular with trail and mountain runners (or “skyrunners”, if you prefer) since the company’s inception…

If you’ve been hoping to jump on the LED train, there’s no better time than right now. These masks and…

The holidays are close. That means it’s time to settle in for some serious winter gaming. These Black Friday gaming…

Thanksgiving is the Christmas Eve of TV sale events, but many of the best Black Friday TV deals are already…

Traveling can be complicated, especially if you’re planning a last-minute trip. Hotels.com has hotel deals at thousands of hotels around…

There are so many wonderful TVs now available, there’s a good chance even those that didn’t make our top picks…

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Stockholm-based audio brand Transparent has a bit of a habit of making wireless speakers that look rather different to the…

If you’ve ever shopped for a beauty product, you’ve probably heard of Sephora. The brand is known for its excellent…

It’s well known that golf isn’t the most sustainable game, using plenty of resources to create sculpted greens and a…

In addition to crunching your samples into digital oblivion, you can process them with a ton of different effects like…

There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the…

In the midst of our reporting on Nike’s turbulent year, we failed to emphasize one fact: Even as Nike’s corporate…

You might have seen a wave of people on social media channeling their best Hannibal Lecter while wearing an LED…

black Friday is around the corner, but several WIRED-approved Amazon devices are already on sale, from Kindle e-readers to Fire…

There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a book. You might not be able to transport your loved ones into…

If there’s one thing Lego is known for—besides the legendary clutch power of its immortal plastic bricks—it’s the company’s uncanny…

belkin’s auto-tracking Stand Pro isn’t your typical wireless charger. Yes, there’s MagSafe baked in, allowing you to easily and securely…

Nothing says it’s the holiday season like a brand-new Amazon device. Amazon has been expanding its product lineups left and…

Vinyl’s biggest selling point isn’t the sound. It’s the physical experience: shiny, delicate records; liner notes writ large; covers you…

Sony’s original MDR-7506 model may as well be etched onto the Mount Rushmore of wired studio headphones. The simple black…

Black Friday is the big day for retailers slashing prices to kick off the holiday shopping season and clear out…

Nomad routinely tops many of our accessory buying guides. Its wireless chargers, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch straps are well…

Honorable Mentions • Skylight 10-inch Frame for $170: This frame was a previous honorable mention, and it’s still a solid…

The Meta Quest 3 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a massive upgrade over its predecessor in almost every category. It has…

I have probably tested close to 100 cheap phones over the last 9 years, and I’ve never really had to…

Whether you’re trying to find a turntable so Mom and Dad can bust out their vintage vinyl collection or you…

With various standards and charging technologies at work, it is much harder than it should be to work out what…

REI famously shuns Black Friday, asking potential customers to instead get outside and enjoy the world around you. That’s great…

Whether you’re a modular synth nerd or the bassist of a troglodyte doom metal band, the chances that you’ve encountered…

Using bad cookware can make even the most competent chefs feel like they’re in an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. Chefs…

Aer’s Travel Pack 3 is about as close to a travel-bag Swiss army knife as you can get. It’s a…

The social media app Bluesky just reached the top of the free download charts for Apple’s app store in the…

Black Friday is well known as the day when retailers slash prices to kick off the holiday shopping season and…