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Siri Strikes Back

The Top New Features Coming to MacOS 27 Golden Gate

Apple has announced the latest version of macOS. It’s all about the reintroduction of Siri, which is now accessible from anywhere on the Mac desktop.
Top We-Vibe Coupon Offers: Couples’ Toys and Gift Set Discounts

Top We-Vibe Coupon Offers: Couples’ Toys and Gift Set Discounts

Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
This Coffee Maker Has Biodegradable Pods and a WIRED-Exclusive Discount

This Coffee Maker Has Biodegradable Pods and a WIRED-Exclusive Discount

Use this WIRED-exclusive coupon code to get the best deal on this high-design machine and biodegradable pods.
Top Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This June 2026

Top Whoop Promo Codes: 20% Off This June 2026

Whether you're looking for a Whoop free trial, student discount, or military savings, our guide to Whoop promo codes will help you maximize your membership benefits. Stay on top of your fitness goals for less.
Top Shark Promo Codes for June 2026

Top Shark Promo Codes for June 2026

Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
Both Mechanical and Analog, the Logitech G512 X Keyboard Wants to Do It All

Both Mechanical and Analog, the Logitech G512 X Keyboard Wants to Do It All

The Logitech G512 X 98 lets you swap between mechanical and analog switches in an attempt to achieve the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, its solution isn't as well thought out as I’d hoped.
Mesh System or Wi-Fi Router? We Explain How to Choose

Mesh System or Wi-Fi Router? We Explain How to Choose

Find out whether a single Wi-Fi router or a mesh system makes the most sense for your home network.
Keychron’s Concrete Keyboard Is a Brutalist Design Experiment Gone Right

Keychron’s Concrete Keyboard Is a Brutalist Design Experiment Gone Right

Keychron’s K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there’s a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.
How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages

How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages

Fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
This $999 Audio Interface Solved My 20-Year Recording Problem

This $999 Audio Interface Solved My 20-Year Recording Problem

With true plug-and-play support, versatile connectivity, and excellent sound, Universal Audio’s Volt 876 makes recording simple.
It's Never Been Easier—or Cheaper—to Start a Podcast

It's Never Been Easier—or Cheaper—to Start a Podcast

The M-Track Duo HD Producer Pack removes the last remaining excuse for terrible audio and potentially terrible opinions.
Sony’s Theater Bar 5 Soundbar Has Basic Features but Wins Big on Sound Quality

Sony’s Theater Bar 5 Soundbar Has Basic Features but Wins Big on Sound Quality

The latest Bravia Theater soundbar strips away the nice-to-have extras, but its crisp and booming sound is on point.
This Soundbar Is All You Need to Create a Cinema Experience at Home

This Soundbar Is All You Need to Create a Cinema Experience at Home

The Focal Mu-so Hekla can almost replace a multi-speaker surround-sound setup.
Finally, I Found an Affordable Laptop With Almost No Major Flaws

Finally, I Found an Affordable Laptop With Almost No Major Flaws

Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5x just might be the best laptop you can buy for $850. It's hard to find any major flaws, which is basically unheard of in a laptop at this price.
I Don’t Own a TV, Which Makes Me the Ideal Tester for Samsung’s Rolling Monitor

I Don’t Own a TV, Which Makes Me the Ideal Tester for Samsung’s Rolling Monitor

Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.
This Privacy Screen Totally Changed How I Feel About Working in Public

This Privacy Screen Totally Changed How I Feel About Working in Public

I'm one of those people who enjoys working on planes and in public spaces in general. But the issue of privacy was always a hurdle.
The Omnibook 3 Is HP’s Answer to the Apple MacBook Neo

The Omnibook 3 Is HP’s Answer to the Apple MacBook Neo

To get to $600, Apple and HP made different compromises. If you demand more power and performance, the HP Omnibook 3 delivers.
The Best Pool Accessories for Resort Energy at Home

The Best Pool Accessories for Resort Energy at Home

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
Coway Made a Fan for People Who Are Tired of Downloading Apps

Coway Made a Fan for People Who Are Tired of Downloading Apps

The air purifier giant’s P50 pedestal fan is whisper-quiet and surprisingly versatile, even if its built-in voice assistant feels stuck in beta.
The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for a Truly Automated Summer

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners for a Truly Automated Summer

Send the pool guy packing. Let one of these robotic buddies maintain your water quality instead.
The Best Sleep Trackers for Smarter Rest and Recovery

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.
Sleep Number’s New ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed Is a Soft Place to Land

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.
The Truth About Adjustable Mattresses and Smart Beds

The Truth About Adjustable Mattresses and Smart Beds

Why the terms “smart bed,” "adjustable mattress," and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.
EveryPlate Shows the Key to a Truly Low-Cost Meal Kit Turns Out to Be Simplicity

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.
My Budget Is Tight. So I Tried a Budget Cell Phone Service, and Data Speeds Came Out Nearly the Same

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.
HelloFresh's Menu Is Now Longer Than the Cheesecake Factory's

HelloFresh's Menu Is Now Longer Than the Cheesecake Factory's

The HelloFresh meal kit has harnessed AI and modern logistics to field the most impressively gigantic menu I have ever seen. Recipe times are still lies, though.
The Best Smart Bird Feeders for Backyard Birding

The Best Smart Bird Feeders for Backyard Birding

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.
The Lauf eElja Made Me Rethink What an Electric Mountain Bike Can Be

The Lauf eElja Made Me Rethink What an Electric Mountain Bike Can Be

Lauf’s sleek new entry feels closer to a traditional mountain bike than anything I’ve ridden before.
The Best Bluetooth Trackers to Find Your Keys, Dog, or Kid

The Best Bluetooth Trackers to Find Your Keys, Dog, or Kid

These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular gadgets to ensure you never lose anything ever again.
The Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire Ebike Is Heavy-Duty and Comfort-Forward

The Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire Ebike Is Heavy-Duty and Comfort-Forward

This wide-tired bike rolls comfortably over dirt, gravel, and whatever curbs you happen to bounce down.
The Best Espresso Accessories for Home Baristas

The Best Espresso Accessories for Home Baristas

A longtime pro barista’s favorite tools for dialing in the perfect shot at home.
No Grill Left Behind: How to Make Dumb Grills Into Smart Grills

No Grill Left Behind: How to Make Dumb Grills Into Smart Grills

You don’t need to buy a smart grill to make perfect meat. You can buy a dumb grill and send it to school with smart upgrades.
The New Smeg Forte Isn’t Quite the Ferrari of Stand Mixers

The New Smeg Forte Isn’t Quite the Ferrari of Stand Mixers

Smeg’s new retro-looking Forte stand mixer packs some serious power, but its performance isn’t as polished as its design.
What WIRED Writers Would Actually Give Their Moms

What WIRED Writers Would Actually Give Their Moms

Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
The Red-Light Devices That Helped Our Hair Grow Back

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.
Yes, LED Hair Regrowth Works, and I Have the Hair to Prove It

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.
The Best Red Light Therapy Mask and LED Tools for Every Skin Type

The Best Red Light Therapy Mask and LED Tools for Every Skin Type

Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
How to Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush for Sensitive Teeth and Gums

How to Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush for Sensitive Teeth and Gums

How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.
Amazon’s Ember Artline Makes Art TVs More Accessible

Amazon’s Ember Artline Makes Art TVs More Accessible

The affordable Artline doubles as a design piece and comes close to outshining the reigning champion of art TVs, the Samsung Frame Pro.
Leica Brings Summicron Optical Clarity to Cine Play 1 Projector

Leica Brings Summicron Optical Clarity to Cine Play 1 Projector

Leica’s first home entertainment projector is pricey, but like the company’s cameras, the image quality is worth the splurge.
Epson Bakes Google Gemini Into Its Latest Projector and It’s Actually Useful

Epson Bakes Google Gemini Into Its Latest Projector and It’s Actually Useful

The Lifestudio Grand Plus isn’t without quirks, but the ultrashort-throw home cinema projector delivers a rich picture quality in movies and games, up to a 150-inch screen size.
Hisense’s Searingly Bright Midrange TV Gets a Premium Makeover

Hisense’s Searingly Bright Midrange TV Gets a Premium Makeover

Hisense’s midrange U7 TV gets some high-end upgrades, but the competition is only getting stiffer.
Found: The Rucking Backpack You Can Actually Take Anywhere

Found: The Rucking Backpack You Can Actually Take Anywhere

Built like a tank, the endlessly capable GoRuck GR1 is as close to a do-it-all bag as you can get.
Cearvol’s Wave Lite Hearing Aids Look More Like Earbuds

Cearvol’s Wave Lite Hearing Aids Look More Like Earbuds

Cearvol’s Wave Lite hearing aids take on the stigma of aging with tech-inspired design, but they lack the nuance to be truly useful.
You May Not Need a Giant Chef’s Knife When a Midsize Knife Does the Trick

You May Not Need a Giant Chef’s Knife When a Midsize Knife Does the Trick

These 5- to 6-inch blades are the secret workhorses of the kitchen, whether you’re a smaller person, have smaller hands, or just desire a smaller but still high-functioning knife.
How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2026 Keynote—and What to Expect

How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2026 Keynote—and What to Expect

The annual developer event is where Apple announces operating system updates—like iOS 27—and maybe even teases future hardware. Here’s how to see it all.
How to Share a Link to a Particular Phrase

How to Share a Link to a Particular Phrase

Modern browsers let you share a link that jumps straight to whatever text you wish to highlight. Here’s how the feature works.
26 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using

26 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using

Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day.