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

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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…

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

A tennis-playing robot, TCL’s gargantuan phone, and a whole bunch of new AI-powered wearables. Here are some of the best…

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

The Southern Company didn’t need this pilot to sell it on EVs. The firm—which operates Alabama Power, Georgia Power, and…

Apple debuted the iconic and now wildly popular iPad in 2010. A few months later, Instagram landed on the App…

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

On newer Apple iPhones (and Apple Watches,) the Emergency SOS safety net can still connect you to rescue crews even…

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

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…

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

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

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

Another place I found the Ace Pro 2 footage remains superior is in fast pans or fast footage of busy…

Want to buy something online and have it shipped into the US? Well, get ready to pay more for the…

As a Samsung phone user of more than a decade, I still mostly hate using Samsung TVs. The stupid interface…

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

Photograph: Nena Farrell There are four basic colors so far: Clear, Black, Gingham, and Aura, all of which are similar…

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago.…

The keyboard and touchpad are often compromises made on budget laptops, and the same is true here. The keys feel…

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

There aren’t many all-in-one soundbar solutions that give you as much sonic immersion for your money as LG’s S95. Many…

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The Nintendo 64 was a fantastic console, home to generation-defining games such as Super Mario 64 and GoldenEye 007. With…

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

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Of course, the more power used, the faster I watched the battery run down on the RadRunner’s massive, full-color display.…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

Is the new GPT-5 model as big of an upgrade as OpenAI claims? Why are users complaining? And what do…

Wellness marketing is a little out of control, and electrolytes are as buzzy as it gets. Touted by influencers and…

OpenAI is trying to make its chatbot less annoying with the release of GPT-5. And I’m not talking about adjustments…

First, it was mushrooms in your coffee. Then protein in your soda. The latest wellness staple sneaking into your pantry…

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

Matching sets are amazing, especially if you have multiple kids. My daughter’s things are purple, and my son’s are green,…

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

The Switch 2 isn’t like other consoles. If you were meant to take your Xbox Series X (7/10, WIRED Review)…

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

While Apple is very keen that its macOS software is only ever run on Macs, there are numerous options for…

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

As a chronic tinkerer, I’ve always wished there was a simple, efficient, and effective way to get a full-resolution 3D…

Lauren Goode: All right. Actually not. But last fall I went to an event for Worldcoin, which is Sam Altman’s…

An electric bicycle—it’s a regular bicycle, but with a motor on it! There are enough moving pieces on these personal…

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

To control volume, the hearing aids have to be seated in the included case—a traditional, compact device that provides 80…

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…

LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I…

I know you’ve seen Skelly at some point in the past five years. Maybe it was driving around your neighborhood…

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

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

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

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…

She also says it may help with nitric oxide production in the body, since the primary source of nitric oxide…

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

There are all kinds of actions included out of the box. You can add calendar appointments and reminders and set…

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

I didn’t expect 2025 to be the year that my longtime favorite vibrator would be replaced, but here we are.…

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

Alexa+ manages to answer quickly, even when listening to a more complex question and giving a more complex answer. She…

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

Why does OpenAI’s monthly subscription for ChatGPT Pro cost $200? Because CEO Sam Altman said so. “I personally chose the…

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…

A while back at my favorite kitchen-gear trade show, I spotted what appeared to be a trending category: barbecue knives.…

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

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…

How We Tested and Chose the Best Drip Coffee Machines AccordionItemContainerButton I’ve been a drip coffee fan—some might say fanatic—for…

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

Tesla did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment on this article. For Nagley, it’s too early to talk about…

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

Most people’s browser tabs are filled with unread news articles. Mine are filled with AI agents and ghost clicks. I…

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

From a luxe treadmill to a desktop breathing buddy, these gadgets can help fine-tune your body—and mind.

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

In 1994, Commodore crashed and burned. Once a home computing giant across the US and Europe, the company was undone…

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

It’s been speculated on. It’s been rumored. It’s been hoped for. And according to an interview with TechRadar, it’s happening.…

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

The Lelo Ora 3 doesn’t beat around the bush. Whereas some product packages label the contents inside as a massager…

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

Apple Music was our audiophile pick until Tidal knocked it off the pedestal, but it’s still a very solid choice…

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…

I once had a boyfriend who, after watching me orgasm so quickly and so strongly with a vibrator, looked at…

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

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in Brooklyn earlier this week debuted seven new devices, from the Galaxy Z Fold7 to the…

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

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

Photograph: Molly Higgins Tkenpro 2K Pet Camera Treat Dispenser This pet camera has remained my favorite I’ve tested. It rotates…

Cleaning isn’t just for spring, and these Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals are ones you can’t miss if you’re looking…

As Amazon Prime Day enters the home stretch, fresh deals are still dropping—including a few unexpected discounts on favorite products…

United States residents almost escaped subscription cancellation hell, but the Federal Trade Commission’s “Click to Cancel” rule was unanimously struck…

In the northern hemisphere, it’s hard to not spend the winter in a state of slumbering sloth, just waiting for…

Cleaning isn’t just for spring, and these Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals are ones you can’t miss if you’re looking…

From headphones to water filters, here are the best products we’ve found for under a Benjamin.

Cabeau’s Evolution Earth neck pillow is covered in RPET, a super-soft, washable fabric made with recycled plastic bottles. The pillow…

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

Other Antennas We Tested One for All Amplified (16662) Photograph: Ryan Waniata One for All Amplified (16662) for $100-$120: This…

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…

Hydrow rowing machines transformed the at-home fitness market when they launched in 2017. With their full-body low-impact training methods, Hydrow…

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

The phone has a grid design with three columns, representing the flexible printed circuit boards underneath. The triple-camera system is…

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

Amazingly, the base configuration has 12 GB of RAM. That’s not quite as much as the 16 GB you get…

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

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…

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

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

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

Later, Windows 10 (2016) added a QR code, so that rather than scrawl down error messages, you could use your…

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…

Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty Images/Helix Helix As someone who’s tested nearly every bed in Helix’s fleet (there are 25 spread…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.…

No and yes. Slushies rely on a helpful property of water: Sugar (and salt) dissolved in water lowers its freezing…

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

MyQ compatibility with other ecosystems focuses more on vehicles and security devices than it does on classic smart home assistants,…

Waymo will temporarily limit robotaxi service in all of its nationwide markets, the company said Friday, as US cities prepare…

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.

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

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced…

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…

Buying the best treadmill for your home gym is a big commitment. Even the more affordable models are pricey. They…

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

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…

Honorable Mentions Bissell AeroSlim Handheld Vacuum for $41: This is a great little budget vacuum and a fine detail cleaning…

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…

For several years Garmin would release an annual update to its do-everything Fenix line and also to its Epix line…