Dec 25, 2019 8:00 AM

The Master Guide to Setting Up All Your New Devices

You have a new thing. Now let’s put it together.

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Five hauntings from the other side of technology.

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

Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’

I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.

Julian Chokkattu

The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home

With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

Julian Chokkattu

Spend Elon Musk’s Money

What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.

Neal Agarwal

Sony Wants You to Forget About Discs With Its Gorgeous Transparent Controllers

Sony has new, spiffy see-through controllers and covers for its PlayStation 5 that let you see the hardware guts inside.

Boone Ashworth

My Smart Home Devices Have Been Secretly Eating My Wi-Fi Data, and I’m Not Alone

My Google Home Speaker had been burning through more data than all the rest of my devices combined. As I looked into it further, I found other smart home devices that had the same problem.

Nena Farrell

Amazon Snuffs Out the Fire and Rebrands Its Slates as Alexa Tablets

The three new aluminum Alexa Tablets now run Android with full access to the Google Play Store. There are versions for kids too.

Julian Chokkattu

There’s a Feature Missing From Most Digital Wall Calendars. This One Finally Has It

After testing multiple models, I’m convinced voice control belongs on the family calendar. Greenlight’s Family Hub shows why.

Nena Farrell

I Tested Dozens of Kindle Accessories. These Are My Favorites

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page-turners and stickers, this is the guide for you.

Nena Farrell

The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal

The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.

Luke Larsen

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