Nov 22, 2013 6:30 AM

Wish List: 19 Gifts to Help Outdoor Explorers Go Find Themselves

You’ve got 83 hours of travel TV sitting on the DVR. But nothing beats getting out there and seeing the world firsthand.

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The Best Smart Plugs and When to Use Them

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones to buy.

Nena Farrell

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you'd actually do with it remains open.

Marco Trabucchi

Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moon’s Surface

Bremont’s Supernova Chronograph will be attached to the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover, which will land on the moon later this year.

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A Hot-Air Balloon Landed in a California Backyard. The Owner Says It's a 'Very Rare' Event

The CEO of Magical Adventures Balloon Rides tells WIRED how the pilot made a safe landing after they got stranded over a neighborhood.

Brian Barrett

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

Expert Tips for Strong Wi-Fi in Your Garden

There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how.

Simon Hill

The Outdoor Smart Home Gear I’ll Always Recommend

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

Nena Farrell

Ultrahuman Is Back—With Better Specs and Still No Subscription Required

Ultrahuman is officially back in the US and looking to disrupt the status quo with its most advanced smart ring yet.

Boutayna Chokrane

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

In an email to customers, Amazon announced that it would be ending service for Kindle devices older than the 2012 edition. Those devices will lose access to the Kindle Store.

Boone Ashworth

I Tested Every New Garmin Training Feature, From Food Tracking to Sports Scores

Nutrition tracking? Gear tracking? Garmin’s latest software updates aim to add value to the company’s line of premium sports watches.

Michael Sawh

Artemis II: Everything We Know as Its Crew Approaches the Far Side of the Moon

Artemis II remains on course for its lunar flyby as the crew shares historic photos of Earth, tests key systems for future lunar missions, and attempts to fix the toilet.

Javier Carbajal