Dealing with poorly-designed stuff is always a drag, but it can be especially irksome when it’s first thing in the morning. It’s a vulnerable time. You’re groggy. You’re grumpy. After all, while your job may seem as soul crushing as ever by lunchtime, you should at least give every day a fair shot by getting yourself an alarm clock that doesn’t drive you mad. For our Design|Life special issue, we collected 23 lovely objects that live in that crucial phase of your day between waking up and starting your commute. Slick mirrors, bathroom radios, juice machines and more. You deserve it.
The Best At-Home Air Con Units to Buy Right Now
It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.
Jeremy White
The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers
The soft, oddly intimate home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.
Boone Ashworth
A Guided Tour of Donald Trump’s Renovated Washington, DC
Trump has remade the nation’s capitol in his own image. Ahead of the Fourth of July, WIRED guides you through the dizzying effects of DC’s makeover.
Hugo Lowell
The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Pool Accessories for Resort Energy at Home
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
Kat Merck
Can Bose Help Skullcandy Shake Its Bargain-Bin Reputation?
Skullcandy’s audio products aren’t exactly known for their stellar audio quality or noise cancellation, but its latest headphones are getting an assist from Bose to turn things around.
Julian Chokkattu
I Tried Rips, the Card-Pack App Where Users Spend Thousands Chasing Pricey Pokémon
I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.
Reece Rogers
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
Daisy’s First Headphones Are Premium, High-Quality—and Just a Little Bit Cheaper
The California-based startup enters a crowded headphone market with a $399 chiseled-aluminum gamble.
Boone Ashworth
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
Boone Ashworth
Top Tuft & Needle Promo Codes for July 2026
Save 30% on best-selling mattresses with our top Tuft & Needle coupon codes.
Nena Farrell
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
