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Jun 1, 2012 12:01 AM

Pint-Sized Picture Machines: 4 Compact System Cameras Tested

That vacation to Yellowstone is too exciting and too beautiful to document with just a smartphone. This emerging category of hybrids delivers DSLR-grade images sans the DLSR-grade bulk.

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Keep an Eye on Home From Anywhere With This Discounted Smart Camera

This feature-packed security camera is the perfect way to keep an eye on your home and fam from afar.

Simon Hill

I’ve Tested the 3 Mac Desktops That Apple Makes, and There’s a Clear Winner

Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.

Luke Larsen

9 WIRED-Approved Gifts for the Techie in Your Life

Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.

Luke Larsen

I’ve Tested Countless Smart Home Gadgets. These Are the Prime Day Deals I’d Go For

The right gadgets can make your house feel smarter. After extensive testing and price checks, these are the Prime Day smart home deals worth bagging.

Simon Hill

My Favorite Prime Day Pet Deals Are Still Up for Grabs

The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.

Molly Higgins

These Are the Best Deals on Our Favorite Art TVs

Samsung’s Frame and Frame Pro are both on sale, as well as some of our other favorite art TVs.

Luke Larsen

Canon Promo Codes: 30% Off for November 2026

Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this November 2026.

Molly Higgins

Can’t Wait for Black Friday? Check Out These Live Deals

The early bird gets the worm. Here are the best Black Friday deals for 2026 you can already get right now.

Simon Hill

The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Julian Chokkattu

Formlabs Has a 3D Printer for Normies

The Form Studio 1 is a $699 desktop-sized printer that fits on a desk and only stinks a little bit.

Boone Ashworth

I Did Push-Ups With Snap’s Chunky AR Glasses

They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.

Boone Ashworth

I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good

Xreal’s long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon for $1,279. Here’s how they fare against Meta’s recently announced VR Glasses.

Boone Ashworth

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