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The Best Handheld Vacuums for Small Messes
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
Molly Higgins
America’s Hot Hybrid Summer
Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.
Aarian Marshall
Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key
The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.
Reece Rogers
My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting
I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.
Reece Rogers
Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop
With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.
Boone Ashworth
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SteelSeries Coupons: 15% Off Gaming Gear
Unlock exclusive discounts on SteelSeries' award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards, and accessories.
Nena Farrell
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Has Our Favorite Red-Light Masks and Devices for Less
Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.
Kat Merck
Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Is Back, and These Are the Deals Worth Buying
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.
Kat Merck
This Is Probably Your Last Chance to Buy a Cheap MacBook for a While
Apple has dramatically jacked up the prices of MacBooks, making the current Prime Day pricing that much more enticing.
Luke Larsen
Flipper’s Pricey Busy Bar Kept Me Busy
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.
Boone Ashworth
The Best Walking Pads for Hitting Your Daily Step Goals
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
Boutayna Chokrane
Wi-Fi 8 Is Coming, But It’s Not About Faster Speeds This Time
Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?
Simon Hill
This Is the First Criss-Cross Office Chair I Didn’t Get Tired Of
The Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair gives you room to sit cross-legged, sideways, or however your body actually wants to sit.
Nicole Kinning
Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy?
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
Julian Chokkattu
How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android
Whether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.
Simon Hill
The Best MagSafe and Qi2 Power Banks for Your Phone
Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of the best portable chargers.
Simon Hill and Louryn Strampe
The Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories—We’ve Tested More Than 100
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.
Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
The Best Bone Conduction Headphones
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
Michael Sawh
Yeasound’s RIC800 Hearing Aids Perform Well, but the App Experience Is Frustrating
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
Christopher Null
Take Your Tunes Anywhere With the Best Bluetooth Speakers
Discover the best Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from waterproof clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Chris Haslam
The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Is the Rare Streamlined Trail-Running Watch
Amazfit’s trail running smartwatch delivers solid off-road performance at a bargain price compared to its competitors.
Michael Sawh
After Testing Hundreds of Laptops, These Are the Best Options I Recommend
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.
Luke Larsen
The Best External Hard Drives to Back Up Everything You Have
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
Scott Gilbertson
Which MacBook Is Right for You: Neo, Air, or Pro?
MacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.
Luke Larsen
The Dell 14S Feels Expensive But Gets a Lot Right
The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.
Luke Larsen
Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: How Serious Is Your Crafting Habit?
Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.
Nicole Kinning
Quell the Heat With Our Favorite Window Air Conditioners
These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.
Matthew Korfhage and Lisa Wood Shapiro
This 4K Projector From BenQ Is Great for Gamers, Just OK Otherwise
The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.
John Brandon
The Best Pet Hair Vacuums We Tried at Home
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
Molly Higgins
Should You Buy the Eight Sleep Pod 5 Smart Mattress Cover? It’s Complicated
Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2026
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
Julia Forbes
The Best Sleep Trackers for Smarter Rest and Recovery
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.
Boutayna Chokrane
Sleep Number’s New ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed Is a Soft Place to Land
Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.
Julia Forbes
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
Is Bitdefender VPN Trustworthy? I Tested Its Premium Tier to Find Out
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
Matthew S. Smith
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EveryPlate Shows the Key to a Truly Low-Cost Meal Kit Turns Out to Be Simplicity
EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also be a virtue.
Matthew Korfhage
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My Budget Is Tight. So I Tried a Budget Cell Phone Service, and Data Speeds Came Out Nearly the Same
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads for Every Season
Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.
Scott Gilbertson
Which GoPro Hero Camera Should You Buy?
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
Scott Gilbertson
3 Leather Totes, 3 Very Different Workdays
I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Fitbit Models for Every Lifestyle
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
Boutayna Chokrane
Panasonic’s New Microwave Has an Auto-Cook Function That Actually Works
The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
Matthew Korfhage
23 Gift Ideas for the Cook in Your Life
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Kitchen Composters for Digging in the Dirt
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
Kat Merck
Avoid Food Waste—Get a Good Dehydrator Instead
Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.
Kat Merck
Ranking the Best Red-Light Therapy Mask and LED Devices of 2026
Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Laduora Duo Red-Light Therapy Hair Care Device Isn’t Your Mother’s Hairbrush
This handheld device combines red-light therapy, microcurrents, sonic vibration, warmth, and a serum to support healthy hair growth.
Molly Higgins
The Red-Light Devices That Helped Our Hair Grow Back
After 16 weeks of daily use, our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
Boutayna Chokrane
Yes, LED Hair Regrowth Works, and I Have the Hair to Prove It
I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.
Martin Cizmar
The Soundcore Nebula P1i's Neat Design Can’t Quite Overcome Its Pitfalls
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
Chris Haslam
The Hisense XR10 Is a Killer RGB Projector for Summer Movie Nights
Projectors are adopting RGB backlighting, the hottest tech from the world of TVs. This large but vivid projector is a great option for summer movie nights.
John Brandon
RGB TVs Are All the Buzz, and I’ve Tested 5 of the Latest Models to Find the Best
RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and I’ve tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.
John Brandon
The Samsung Micro RGB R95H Is a Good, Not Great TV
There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.
John Brandon
Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
Boutayna Chokrane and Julian Chokkattu
The Best Electrolyte Powders for Workouts or Nights Out
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
Louryn Strampe
The Oura Ring 5 Is a Smarter Health Coach Wrapped Around Your Finger
It’s not the upgrade Ring 4 owners have been waiting for, but it’s easily the best smart ring Oura has ever made.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Protein Powders, Taste-Tested and Reviewed
I found the best protein powders that won’t make your morning smoothie taste like drywall.
Boutayna Chokrane
All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.
David Nield
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
David Nield
Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time
If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.
David Nield
I Tried 5 Methods for Growing Mushrooms, and Only 2 Actually Worked
From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just grew mold.
Kat Merck