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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 the other end? Literally anyone: an acquaintance, a telemarketer, a…

Another September, another Apple event. Today, Apple revealed its new iPhone 17 lineup in regular and Pro models, as well as the new and very thin iPhone Air. The company…

I also spoke to John Gallucci, a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer who specializes in treating symptoms from poor office posture, and he confirmed much of what Egbert said.…

Looking to upgrade the audio for your phone or action camera footage? Amazon is offering $60 off the DJI Mic Mini kit. Our reviewer gave DJI’s lavalier mic, a 7/10…

Alongside grinding and dosing by weight, the steam wand likewise allows for a bit of added control, with settings from mild to strong. “Strong” means strong, for big cappuccino froth:…

As you’ve probably noticed, Google has gotten … weird lately. Weirder? It can be hard to find the search results you’re looking for. Between AI summaries and algorithm changes resulting…

As a new parent myself, I can tell you unequivocally that when babies become mobile, the world becomes their playground. Coffee tables become climbing gyms, cabinets become treasure troves, and…

Enter the MagSafe Accessory World Joby GripTight Tripod Mount for MagSafe I have been testing MagSafe accessories for years, and you should totally take advantage of the vast ecosystem with…

This part of the toy is flat and smooth, so much so that you can’t feel it, and when it’s lined up with the magnet on the inside, the two…

If you’re in the market for a new gaming laptop, Razer is running a variety of discounts on both the Razer Blade 16 and 18—the one to buy depends on…

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

Dyson has big changes coming. The company just announced its biggest batch of new products yet during IFA Berlin, with new appliances coming to both its floor cleaner and air…

LegalZoom is one of those online legal services that in most cases can handle basic legal tasks for you. I recently tried it out to make an LLC for my…

Trying to boost the volume at your end-of-summer parties? The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is discounted by $20 on Amazon, bringing the price down to just $130. That…

Car companies love a mission statement. With the arrival of the Concept C, Audi’s new one is crystal clear: “radical simplicity.” An all-electric two-seater with a retractable folding hard top,…

Some people always want the newest version, but if you’re willing to compromise a little, you can have Sony’s noise-canceling WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) for just $300 from Amazon, a…

Suddenly, everyone is obsessed with magnesium supplements. It’s the key ingredient in #sleepygirlmocktails, powders stirred into tart cherry juice and prebiotic soda, a wellness cocktail for anxious millennials. Your coworkers…

Labor Day weekend is almost over, but there is still a pontoon boat load of deals to score while shopping with a cold beer and a hot dog. The unofficial…

Buffy Peeking at some percale sheet sales? WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell really liked the long-staple Supima cotton sheets from Buffy, which are a good contender if you’re looking to stay…

This fan was a great companion during a late summer parade, providing some airflow without much noise. I appreciate that the fan blades are soft, and they stop automatically if…

Buying a direct-to-consumer bike can be almost as big a gamble as investing in cryptocurrency. While a customer is not likely to lose their shirt investing in a new electric…

There are some premium apps for MacOS that offer more of an iTunes-like experience, but nothing that I vouch for. Backing Up to Your Chromebook Here is how to back…

Another place I found the Ace Pro 2 footage remains superior is in fast pans or fast footage of busy scenes, like filming from a bike on single-track through trees…

Labor Day weekend is here, and with it comes cold beer, hot dogs, and a boatload of deals. The unofficial end of summer brings with it bargains on WIRED-tested gear,…

It’s tough shopping for organic bedding. If you don’t know your way around the certification lingo, you might buy something that has just organic materials but doesn’t use an organic…

Isn’t it amazing how fast summer goes by? The kids are back in school, and it’s time for the annual REI Labor Day Sale. This year’s event kicks off today,…

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu However, Camera Coach—which launches in a preview (sort of like a beta)—has a Get Inspired button that uses generative AI to deliver some photos it thinks you…

Looking to upgrade your wireless earbuds without reaching deep into your wallet? Our favorite earbuds for most people, the Nothing Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are currently marked down to…

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness…

It has been a big year for repairable-laptop maker Framework. After launching the Framework Laptop 12 and the Framework Desktop this summer, the company is now rolling out a big…

LG makes some of the best TVs you can buy. Its OLED TVs in particular are perennial favorites at WIRED, with C-series models like the C4 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) providing…

It’s “back to school” season for some and “been back in school” season for others, but regardless of your specific situation, now is the time of year when retailers are…

Compare Our Top Picks More Sound Machines We Like Baby Brezza Sleep and Soother for $30: This is super light, can run on batteries or be plugged in, and has…

The Nintendo 64 was a fantastic console, home to generation-defining games such as Super Mario 64 and GoldenEye 007. With its four built-in controller ports, it revolutionized multiplayer gaming in…

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

The Top 3 GoPro Hero Cameras Compared GoPros to Avoid GoPro doesn’t sell anything older than the Hero 12, but there are plenty of Hero 11s and even Hero 10s…

Lenovo is currently the biggest PC and laptop company in the world, and they just so happen to make some of our favorite laptops and PC peripherals. In fact, our…

It’s been over two months since Trump Mobile announced the T1 Phone was being “Made in the USA” designed “with American values in mind,” and it seems that anyone deciding…

The most talked-about TV show in the country right now, South Park, is on Paramount+. Don’t you want to know what got Trump in such a tizzy? Stream the much…

Comparing Our Favorite Sunrise Alarm Clocks More Sunrise Alarm Clocks We’ve Tried Photograph: Nena Farrell Vivilumens Sunrise Alarm Clock for $41: This sunrise alarm works fine but seems better suited…

Labor Day is not until September 1, but retailers are already offering oodles of Labor Day deals. The unofficial end of summer, a celebration of the American worker’s contribution to…

Fitbit’s smartphone app has undergone several redesigns over the past two years, and now there’s another big one coming in October, timed to the launch of the newly announced Pixel…

If you’ve been hunting for a new GPU, you already know that getting one for its suggested retail price isn’t guaranteed. High demand, low supply, and a constantly shifting economic…

More than two decades after Kirby Air Ride launched on GameCube, Kirby Air Riders is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20. Director Masahiro Sakurai announced the news in…

Are you an outdoor adventurer looking to turn your boring campsite into a well-lit glamping ground? The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is marked down to $449, almost $350 off its…

If I put a box on its side and cannot grasp the product to lift it from its box, then that’s the first strike. WIRED considers accessibility, and this means…

The Camp Snap CS-8 doesn’t care about frame rates, bit rates, or whether your footage is stabilized to unerring levels of steadiness. It doesn’t want to replace your iPhone or…

Think of Bluetooth trackers and safety in the past few years and your first thought might be the misuse of Apple AirTags and similar devices against women in domestic abuse…

The keyboard features four-zone color backlighting, tunable through Acer’s extensive PredatorSense system, which controls everything from battery charging details to whether you want to customize the logo displayed as the…

If You Have a Dog, Consider These Kits I don’t have a dog, so I didn’t try these at-home DNA test kits for dogs, but these are the kits specifically…

The best early Labor Day mattress sales are nearly here, and if you’ve been looking for a sign from the universe to upgrade your bed, consider this it. I’ve been…

Each attachment is embedded with RFID chips that auto-adjust heat and airflow based on your last-used settings. Not a revolutionary change, but it is nice not to have to toggle…

Is the new GPT-5 model as big of an upgrade as OpenAI claims? Why are users complaining? And what do the changes actually mean for ChatGPT users? WIRED reporters have…

If you have an Apple Watch Series 9, 10, or Ultra Watch 2 that you bought in the US in the past year, you’ll finally get the blood oxygen sensing…

OpenAI is trying to make its chatbot less annoying with the release of GPT-5. And I’m not talking about adjustments to its synthetic personality that many users have complained about.…

Compare Our Top 6 Grinders More Excellent Grinders Conical-burr all-rounders: Baratza Encore for $150: Baratza’s original Encore is the Honda of the conical burr grinder world: easy to maintain, runs…

After decades of connecting US subscribers to its online service and the internet through telephone lines, AOL recently announced it is finally shutting down its dial-up modem service on September…

Whether you want to keep tabs on your kids, package deliveries, or pets when you’re away from home, security cameras and video doorbells are an affordable and easy way to…

Invisible Hearing Aids to Avoid Invisible or not, the market is becoming saturated with low-quality hearing aids that don’t offer much else besides subtlety. While it’s great that you no…

Doug Field, Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer, who formerly ran Apple‘s car program and was led the development of the Model 3 at Tesla, has been marshaling Ford’s…

Likewise, you’ll have to keep your expectations in check when it comes to bass. Despite its festive LED light show, it’s not a party speaker. You’ll hear some lows, and…

One of the most important senses we have as bike riders is our hearing. Whether you’re in a group ride, where other riders are calling out road and traffic hazards,…

Honorable Mentions Open earbuds are becoming the hot trend in wireless audio, meaning there are plenty of good options that don’t make our top list. Here are some other pairs…

This all-in-one cleaner from Tineco has lots of bells and whistles. It’s easy to set up and easy to use, though I had to read the instructions a few times…

Lauren Goode: All right. Actually not. But last fall I went to an event for Worldcoin, which is Sam Altman’s other company. It was a super weird vibey crypto eye-scanning…

On Harm Reduction Photograph: The Bunk Police Regardless of your personal habits, drug use can be prevalent at festivals. It’s important to know the location of medical tents, to pay…

As a certified sleep science coach and mattress tester of five years, I’m no stranger to soothing noises being part of many people’s sleep hygiene arsenal. For some, the perfect…

In 3DMark Steel Nomad, a popular graphics benchmark, the Framework Desktop performed 13 percent faster than on the ROG Flow Z13. That’s with both systems set at the Best Performance…

OK, so you’ve got a backyard griddle. Congratulations, it’s a little like joining a cult—albeit one whose shrine is smashburgers, tacos, and pancakes. (Check out WIRED’s guide to the best…

Joining a hotel’s rewards program can feel like being admitted to an exclusive club. By frequently staying at a particular brand’s hotels, you can accrue points that are redeemable for…

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Molly Higgins New West Knifeworks Joy Bauer 6-Inch Chef Knife for $225: Like my New West Knifeworks pick above, this luxe knife is absolutely gorgeous with a…

A car customization company located not too far outside of Atlanta is promoting a product on the TikTok Shop that’s made out of the same vinyl used to wrap vehicles…

I know you’ve seen Skelly at some point in the past five years. Maybe it was driving around your neighborhood during Halloween, or on a viral post about Halloween decorations.…

Take a peanut-based paste packed with 500 calories and nearly 13 grams of protein. Store it in a 92-gram foil pouch, so it can be easily sucked by starving infants…

You get 5 GB of OneDrive cloud storage space for free with a Microsoft account, and if you cancel your subscription, that’s what you go back to. As per Microsoft,…

Beyond original Switch games and upgrades gobbling up precious storage, the Switch 2 also sees the addition of GameCube titles to the retro library available to Nintendo Switch Online +…

The 360 camera company Insta360 has entered the drone market with a spin-off brand called Antigravity. This new company hasn’t released a drone yet, but it’s coming soon and will…

The first thing to consider when buying a cooler is how you’re going to use it. If you aren’t heading out for days at a time, you probably don’t need…

A Miami jury found Tesla partially liable Friday in a 2019 crash that killed one person and injured another—all while the driver of the Model S used the automaker’s Autopilot…

All our guidelines for choosing a laptop also apply to a device for college, including evaluating the quality of the display and chassis, along with ensuring that the laptop is…

Of these, the Backup app is the most painless; it backs up some saved credentials, some Windows settings, and some Windows apps to your account. It can also back up…

Honorable Mentions There are a lot of strollers out there. Here are a few more I like but aren’t my top recommendations for one reason or another. Baby Jogger City…

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

I procrastinated flying anywhere with my son until he was almost 3. There were so many things needed—a car seat! Stroller! In-flight entertainment! His own luggage! A crib when we…

The school year starts soon for many students, and ChatGPT has announced a new “study mode” that aims to prevent—or at least, encourage against—students taking homework shortcuts. The mode is…

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

I got my Nintendo Switch 2, and my internal storage is already filling up with all my old games and saves! If you’re in the same boat, you may have…

Honorable Mentions We have tested several other entrants to this nascent category, some good, some bad, and some in between. Here is the lowdown on some of your smart ring…

If you look at the photos, you’ll notice that the rainfly arcs up at each end of the tent. This saves a bit on weight and improves ventilation, but it…

The main way to tell how old a TV is? Look at the bezels. Until about 10 years ago, they were thick picture frames, but they’ve slowly gotten smaller and…

This mouse includes two major productivity features: app-specific profiles and multi-device connectivity, and both work effortlessly. Razer Synapse immediately detected different software and changed the active profile in response, and…

It shouldn’t be surprising if a plate of chicken lababdar tastes delicious. The dish is among my favorite North Indian gravies, a slightly edgier cousin of butter chicken that’s a…

Tesla has publicly staked its future on its robotaxis. Now the company is planning to launch a public car service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla is calling it…

Other Samsung Phones to Consider Galaxy A36. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu If you don’t see a Samsung phone mentioned in this guide, that might be because it’s not sold in the…

We did ask Lego for comment on the potentially misleading nature of the video promo, and while we didn’t receive any response in time for publication, Lego did confirm that…

For 2025, the Zenbivy Light Bed consists of two different quilt styles, the Light Quilt and the Light Convertible Quilt, along with the Light Sheet in either full length or…

FAQ What Are Hydroponics? In the simplest terms, hydroponic gardening means to grow plants without roots in soil. Sometimes the plants are suspended in water, like in the Rise or…

Once upon a time, if you wanted to play Neo Geo games, it took serious financial investment. The original Neo Geo AES (Advanced Entertainment System) home console launched at $650…

What do mattresses and a box of matches have in common? It’s not just that they’re both rectangular—both can can be very flammable if you’re not careful. Mattresses have historically…

Every year, my family kicks off summer—aka camping season—with a weekend in the high desert, where it’s a blisteringly hot 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to the…

Of course, last year’s U8N was similarly potent, within the visual margin of error for most folks. It’s no small feat to push the brightness even further, but I would’ve…

Who We Are and How We Tested AccordionItemContainerButton WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has tested many pizza ovens and made more than a thousand pizzas over the past seven years. WIRED…

The launch of Switch 2 brings with it a selection of retro GameCube games for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online service. As it did for the NES, SNES, N64,…

Not everything pops with such dramatics, and there were some tracks where something was lost (or rather gained) in translation. Reverb was one element that mixers occasionally seemed unsure how…

I’ve been on the air quality beat for a while here at WIRED, and I often make the argument that consumers should go big when it comes to indoor air,…

If you have elected for a robot vacuum with mapping capabilities, it usually gives you the option of a quick mapping run without cleaning. It might seem like a waste,…

Leaks are a constant part of big product news cycles, particularly for companies like Apple. Online soothsayers like Jon Prosser and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman have long predicted the content of…

I spent a few weeks lying in wait around my house, stalking it. My poor OmniGrip got into trouble all the time. I spent a morning wrestling the arm out…

An underreported phenomenon in modern culture is the slow degradation of our collective optimism about the future. Look no further than the delta between the 1962 Hanna-Barbera cartoon The Jetsons—which…

To me, mopping is like filing my taxes or changing my oil. A necessary evil that I dread, a task that I procrastinate until I have no other choice. Luckily,…

For the past few weeks, the AI-powered ElliQ companion robot has perched on the end of my desk. Designed by Intuition Robotics for seniors living alone, this proactive animatronic chats…

Picking the right camping chair will enhance your time in the outdoors, whether you’re thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or pitching up at a boutique campground. Here’s what to consider…

I like to think of the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro as the pioneer of bottle washers. It paved the way for what I think will be a booming baby…

Other Tablets to Consider Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet for $399: Google has a spotty history with Android tablets, going from the highs of the Nexus 7 to the,…

General Motors has just announced its latest and likely final piece in what now appears to be a three-pronged cell-chemistry strategy to power GM’s lineup of a dozen EVs through…

They’re are a lot of traits that spell out Apple’s most popular pair, the AirPods Pro 2, but their conveniently grabbable, stem-style design is a good baseline. Most of the…

It has 15 new sport profiles compared to the Forerunner 965, including things like Backcountry Snowboarding, Pickleball, and even some motor sports. The list isn’t as extensive as the Fenix…

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

This service is skinned another way in the Chat app, which presents a two-way conversation system, with your language on one side and your partner’s language on the other, upside-down.…

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in Brooklyn earlier this week debuted seven new devices, from the Galaxy Z Fold7 to the Galaxy Watch8 series. But there weren’t any surprises at the…

Summer heat is upon us, but there’s nothing cooler than great Prime Day TV deals on the best TVs we’ve tested. We don’t recommend just any TV discounts; here at…

USB hubs should be simple devices, but apparently it’s not possible to make One Port to Rule Them All without things getting a little messy. We have a full explainer…

Amazon Prime Day is four days in 2025, and we’re kicking off day three. The Prime Day deals started dropping last month and will end on Friday, July 11. We’re…

Now’s a great time to buy a new smartphone. Amazon’s Prime Day phone deals are surprisingly great, with more than 30% off some of our top mobile recommendations, from Samsung’s…

Prime Day can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find more affordable items to fill your shopping cart with. We’re here to help. These are the best Prime Day deals…

If you have one Apple product, you usually have them all—whether that’s AirPods, an iPhone, an iPad, the Apple Watch, or the ubiquitous MacBook. One, or all of them, probably…

Prime Day can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find more affordable items to fill your shopping cart with. We’re here to help. These are the best Prime Day deals…

The sale event of the summer is here, and the Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals (and other Amazon device deals!) are ones you can count on being great to shop.…

Cabeau’s Evolution Earth neck pillow is covered in RPET, a super-soft, washable fabric made with recycled plastic bottles. The pillow offers excellent, high sides and a comfortable, firm fit. Like…

With so many Bluetooth speakers out there, and more arriving almost daily, it can be easy to underestimate one that dwells in the middle ground. Sandwiched between the packable Soundlink…

Other Antennas We Tested One for All Amplified (16662) Photograph: Ryan Waniata One for All Amplified (16662) for $100-$120: This sphere-shaped antenna isn’t bad, just surprisingly expensive. The first time…

Tap the small “i” icon on the left of the toolbar if you need more prompts about the voice commands you can use. If you want to keep on using…

The 4th of July is over, but the REI deals continue. The REI 4th of July sale is a great time to get a deal on hiking, camping, and backpacking…

You know your software is a success when its name becomes a verb: You’ll now commonly hear about images being photoshopped, even if the editing wasn’t done with the Adobe…

Cruise robotaxis are back on the road… well, kind of. Though General Motors pulled the plug on its self-driving taxi business last year, the automaker has been quietly repurposing a…

“This is a demo or test using safety drivers—it’s not an deployment,” says Bryant Walker Smith, a law professor at the University of South Carolina who studies autonomous vehicles. “Tesla…

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we’ve scoured Amazon for…

More Smart Displays We Like Google Nest Hub for $100: Google’s second-gen Nest Hub is a great option if you don’t need a camera and don’t mind a smaller 7-inch…

A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of luggage for every traveler, but especially for those hitting the road for business. Whether you’re flying across the country for a…

I knew the AI on these smart glasses worked pretty well once it told me that someone else in the conversation was being the socially awkward one. TranscribeGlass are smart…

An AI-generated “bigfoot baddie,” with acrylic nails and a pink wig, speaks directly to her imaginary audience using an iPhone. “We might have to go on the run,” she says.…

Whether you’re posting on Reddit, Discord, or Github, there’s only one way to add formatting: Markdown. If you want to add a link, bold some text, or even split text…

How do pimple patches work? Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder … or maybe just a strategically angled hairstyle. But…

With Bodum’s Brazil French press, functionality is the name of the game. Its simple design consists of a three-part strainer, glass carafe, and black plastic frame. While the strainer’s mesh…

This past winter, Plantaform’s new smart indoor garden arrived at my Brooklyn home. I was excited at the prospect of growing heads of leafy green lettuce, channeling my inner Mark…

“I can’t see any significant growth over the next few years,” says Stryjak. “Other companies have caught up a little bit in terms of making things more durable and sustainable…

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we’ve scoured Amazon for…

Wellness is apparently becoming foundational to the premium cabin experience. Brown sees a future in biometric responsiveness—seats that passively monitor hydration and posture or adjust lighting to your circadian rhythm…

The REI Fourth of July sale is a great time to get a deal on hiking, camping, and backpacking essentials. This year, there are also great competing July Fourth sale…

Apparently, things change quickly in the world of the Trump phone. It’s been 10 days since the Trump Organization announced it would be launching the $499 T1 smartphone, and in…

Here are a few things to keep in mind when you go shopping for outdoor lights. Power: For most outdoor lighting, you need to run a cable to a power…

Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty Images/Helix Helix As someone who’s tested nearly every bed in Helix’s fleet (there are 25 spread across the Core, Luxe, and Elite Collections, for context), I’ve…

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we’ve scoured Amazon for…

These Deodorants Are Just OK Photograph: Louryn Strampe Kopari Performance Plus Deodorant for $20: This deodorant smells great—like a floral, beachy coconut. It’s more fresh than sweet, and I’d say…

Honorable Mentions Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm for $4: If you’re ingredient-conscious, Burt’s Bees has probably been in your tote at some point. The original formula blends beeswax, coconut oil,…

Earlier this year, Eric Antonow was in a coffee shop with his family when he felt the familiar, twitchy urge to reach for his phone. He patted his pockets for…

Here’s a hard truth: People are gross. Even the cleanliest among us cannot prevent the things that permeate a mattress nightly, oftentimes without us even knowing. This includes things like…

Xiaomi released its first EV model, the SU7, in early 2024. By the end of the year, foreign diplomats, investors, and guests from other Chinese companies had already started arriving…

The company has said that Tesla owners will eventually be able to transform their own cars into self-driving taxis that can collect fares while they’re not being used. But the…

If a messy desk is a sign of genius, I might be one of the smartest people out there. Everywhere I’ve worked, whether in an office or my own house,…

It requires a good amount of space but nothing has heated up our simmering family rivalries like a good game of badminton in the yard. We like this net because…

Budget-friendly laptops may save you money in the near term, but if they’re cheaply made and quickly outdated, you may end up needing to replace them soon after. That’s why…

Sutra’s Infrared Thermal Styling Brush has a design similar to our top pick, the Wavytalk, but instead of having two buttons, there’s a single power button that you can hold…

Say you want to get a bicycle up and down hills with a minimal amount of pedal power. What do you do? The first option is simple: buy an electric…

Putting aside their exorbitant cost, the trouble with prescription hearing aids is the prescription. Find a doctor. Get an appointment. Sit in a waiting room. Suffer through an hour of…

I’ve heard a decent amount about sex toy brand Hot Octopuss from my male friends, but it wasn’t until the Pulse Duo arrived on my doorstep that I had my…

Daniel Rausch, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa and Echo, is in the midst of a major transition. More than a decade beyond the launch of Amazon’s Alexa, he’s been tasked…

If you’re looking to buy a mattress, I don’t need to tell you the research process is complex. To assist with that, we have a whole guide that lays out…

I’m in the midst of putting together a buying guide of indoor vertical gardening systems, and the Gardyn—the 30-plant Home 4.0, to be exact—was the first tester to arrive at…

You can’t mount a cinema camera on a Formula One race car. These nimble vehicles are built to precise specs, and capturing racing footage from the driver’s point of view…

WIRED TIRED Very comfortable, medium firm with good support for back sleepers First mattress from Coyuchi, options are limited Excellent organic transparency, made in the USA Undyed, which is great…

Photograph: Matthew Korfhage Griddles are a hallmark of the American diner and short-order cooking, and also the heroes of all street tacos. And we tested each griddle’s ability to make…

These holes allow the hips and shoulders to get a generally softer feel, while a firmer one is upheld right under where your spine curves. A 2-inch layer of comfort…

With all that said, my family and I are year-round riders and live in Portland, Oregon. I live in terror that something will happen to my kids on my bike…

MyQ compatibility with other ecosystems focuses more on vehicles and security devices than it does on classic smart home assistants, which makes sense since you’re usually controlling it from outside…

Waymo will temporarily limit robotaxi service in all of its nationwide markets, the company said Friday, as US cities prepare for a wave of protests of federal immigration policies and…

This week the White House and President Donald Trump attempted to kill, once and for all, California’s plan to accelerate the sale of zero-emission cars and trucks in the state.…

With a few keystrokes you can find almost anything on Amazon … and buy it with as little as a single click. It’s a wonderbox of capitalism. Take, for example,…

What about bike thieves? The company has a suite of tools for theft prevention under the term Infinite Security. All Olto ebikes come with GPS and internet, so you can…

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

Remember Apple’s Vision Pro? That’s the $3,499 mixed reality headset the company launched early in 2024 that failed to garner much public interest. Apple has steamed ahead with updates for…

What to Look for in Organic Sheets Organic means many things. It’s often used to confirm that food was grown without toxic pesticides and chemicals, and doesn’t have things like…

Your iPhone and iPad will look significantly different when iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 roll out this fall. And no, you haven’t missed seven operating system upgrades since iOS 18…

Slow and steady. When it comes to autonomous vehicles on city roads, that’s been the approach in most of the world’s countries. But on Tuesday, the UK announced it would…

Typhur lets you control this the way sophisticated toaster ovens like Breville’s do: through settings like “grill” or “broil” that modulate both fan speed and primary heat source. The grill…

Buying the best treadmill for your home gym is a big commitment. Even the more affordable models are pricey. They take up a lot of space, and if you’ve ever…

Transgender and gender-nonconforming people continue to fight for equal rights, despite persistent attacks from conservative lawmakers both in the United States and abroad. “Advocacy and support for trans, nonbinary, and…

Controlling the temperature is also extremely helpful once you start making bread. SourHouse, which came out with the starter-coddling Goldie a few years back, just released the DoughBed ($280), a…

Shopping for tents you’ll quickly find yourself immersed in a world of unfamiliar terms, trying to decipher what it means that a DFC pyramid has a welded bathtub floor. Here’s…

The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 finally dropped this week, and while it makes a number of big improvements on its predecessor—things like a better screen, beefier internal specs, and more…

Honorable Mentions Bissell AeroSlim Handheld Vacuum for $41: This is a great little budget vacuum and a fine detail cleaning option. It doesn’t have as many attachments as the Airify…

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