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

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…

TP-Link is one of the most popular router manufacturers in the US, but the company is facing a potential ban…

Grass-Fed? Grass-Finished? Pasture-Raised? What The? The USDA, which oversees beef production in the US, says grass-fed means that “grass and…

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…

Max is not just for the The Sopranos anymore (but it is the only place to stream The Sopranos). Subscription…

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…

Note that you might have to set the temperature on the top heating element a bit higher than the presets…

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

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…

Plus: The OnePlus Watch 3 has big battery claims, Ninja’s Swirl can make ice cream and soft-serve, Google sets a…

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

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…

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

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

The gap between flagship and midrange phones continues to close, thanks to devices like Xiaomi’s Poco X7 Pro. Starting at…

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

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

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

Sex toys and accessories can be a huge benefit to most people’s sex lives, but we don’t talk about them…

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…

Sometimes you need to quickly edit a photo but don’t want to bother paying for Photoshop or installing an unfamiliar…

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…

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

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

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…

Other Hearing Aids to Consider Signia Pure Charge&Go IX Photograph: Signia; Getty Images We’ve reviewed dozens of hearing aids, and…

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

Especially in its early years, OLED’s standout concern has been its increased risk of burn-in, or image retention, over traditional…

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

Amazfit’s partnership with Hyrox, the newest trendy CrossFit competitor, is also front and center, from ads within the app to…

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

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…

What Are Microphone Polar Patterns and Gain? Mics have what’s called polar patterns, which is a fancy way of saying…

The combination of 100 percent recycled PFC free DWR coated polyamide outer shell and plenty of wadding (9.5-ounce / 270-grams…

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…

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re in the market for a gift for your significant other…

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

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

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…

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

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

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

To put on the Lingo, you unwrap it and place the carton in the dispenser. Clicking the dispenser on your…

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

Cloth straps are comfortable and wick away moisture, but they hold the moisture and aren’t very formal. Silicone straps are…

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

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

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

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

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

But in 2023, we moved from food-inspired aesthetics to actually wanting to look like food, with trends like cinnamon cookie…

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

The Amp Pro also plays nicely with Alexa Cast, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, in addition to being…

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

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

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a laptop line that needs no introduction—it dates back to 2012—but even those loyal to…

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

FreeTaxUSA: A popular free tax service that, similar to the IRS Free Filing tool, lets you e-file your federal return…

As seen with the rise of automatic litter boxes, automatic feeders, pet tracking, and now the cat water fountain, technology…

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

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

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

Until I wrote about my quest for good air in my Brooklyn apartment, I didn’t know air quality monitors even…

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

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

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

a new year means new gadgets. With CES coming to a close, we’ve seen a ton of cutting-edge tech, and…

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

I spent an entire day of CES wearing a little yellow bracelet. To the unsuspecting nearby humans, it probably looked…

As our week in Las Vegas winds to a close, here’s a final look at the most clever, smart, and…

Here’s what’s coming, all in Q1 and Q2 of 2025. Complete details can be found here and here. AMD Ryzen…

Last January at CES, Microsoft chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi declared 2024 the “year of the AI PC.” And whether…

One of the great joys of camping is the silence. There’s nothing worse than getting out into the wilderness, away…

Yes, but also definitely no. Space heaters are much safer than they used to be. Modern space heaters are heavily…

Whether any of them will implement chatbots and agents well or in new and exciting ways is much harder to…

That’s not to say there are no issues. The jog wheels are unimpressive at best. They’re helpful for finding your…

My days usually start out with me waking up 10 minutes before I need to start work, chugging an energy…

Just a few days into 2025, electric vehicles are already having a roller coaster ride of a year. Last week,…

“It’s time for THE charger,” the European Commission posted to X on December 28, 2024. While the sentiment applies only…

If WIRED doesn’t write about Brooks running shoes more often, it’s because they’re so good and so reliable that it…

Whether it’s for work, convenience, connection or entertainment, we rely on digital technology. But the prevailing wisdom is that our…

Much doom and gloom was aimed at the electric car world in 2024. But according to the International Energy Agency,…

But, a word on oxygen. The device essentially pumps pure air (79 percent nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen) into the coffee…

At the start of the pandemic—and I realize I may be alone in this—it did not seem possible that I…

I’m the queen of putting on my makeup in weird places with a time crunch. I am quite literally (not…

Finding the right temperature in bed can be tricky. Feeling too hot or cold makes it tough to drop off…

2024 was another year defined by generative AI, with software features put into the hands of millions of people worldwide…

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

Hilariously, almost all the third-party integrations the company launched—DoorDash, Uber, Midjourney, and more—are being retired, so those functions just don’t…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No matter if you’re working from home full-time or just a few days a week, it’s important to carve out…

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

2024 was a big year for spatial computing, bookended by the release of two major virtual reality headsets: the powerful…

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

Other Standing Desks to Consider Photograph: Henri Robbins Beflo Tenon Premium for $3,636: While incredibly expensive (and heavy!), this hardwood…

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

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

How does a busy shopper find the right size purifier for a room they want to clean? The US Centers…

Should something go wrong with your VPN server or your device, even if it’s a temporary blip, that extra layer…

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

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

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

“The Cybertruck’s weight, stiff structure, and sharp design have raised valid concerns,” she tells WIRED. “Any loophole allowing these vehicles…

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

If you’re looking to free up some space on your phone, one of the recommendations often put forward is to…

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…

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

It’s something we all do multiple times a week: We manually add things to our calendar while copying details over…

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

This is hardly the first time a company has pitched simplicity as a way to capture and relive memories. Google…

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

Some Vegas casinos, per multiple sources, have begun banning phones from being set down at felt level on tables. Many…

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…

“We do see variation across different vehicles and models,” continues Argue. There are other factors as well. “So far, we…

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

I spent this past summer in a cabin in Maine. There, I continued to review gear for WIRED. I tested…

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

We’ve tested a lot of TikTok products, but they’re not all worthy of the top spot. That doesn’t mean they…

Earlier today, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro, a $200 monthly subscription for its flagship chatbot. This release is the first of…

Cocktails, coffee, and cola—the beverage trifecta. Your loved one who’s always talking about the latest in one or all three…

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…

Nena Farrell is a product writer and reviewer at WIRED, based in San Diego, California. She specializes in smart home…

The bones of the gameplay product are already set, however, and they offer glimpses at a fully immersive future across…

This is the best time of the year to buy a new laptop. You’ll rarely get a better chance to…

Cyber Monday is upon us once again, and that means great deals on all the gear you’ve been eyeing that…

Black Friday is a perfect moment to update your coffee game with the best new gear and accessories at discount…

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

Thanks to all the fantastic Black Friday deals on some of the best wireless earbuds, over-ears, and workout headphones, now…

Black Friday is a perfect moment to update your coffee game with the best new gear and accessories at discount…

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

The holiday travel season is upon us. You may have dragged your suitcase out of the closet only to discover…

All-Clad cookware is top-notch. We thoroughly recommend it in several buying guides, including our “Buy It for Life” guide and…

A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. Whether you’re worried…

Some companies try to be subtle when marketing products aimed at grooming your junk, with euphemisms like “Look your best,…

Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder …or maybe just a…

Walmart’s early Black Friday deals have arrived, and we’ve found a handful of deals that rival last year’s Black Friday…

REI’s pre-Black-Friday, don’t-call-it-Black-Friday “Opt Outside” sale is over, but fear not, bargain-hunting friends. For absolutely no reason whatsoever, there are…

As cloud streaming for Portal is in beta, there are a lot of missing features, though. Users won’t be able…

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…

Other Game Controllers to Consider Photograph: Simon Hill There are so many game controllers out there, but not all of…

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

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

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

Often written about and reviewed on WIRED, OnePlus is a favorite device maker among Android enthusiasts who want the kind…

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…

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

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