Gallery: Here's a Bright Idea: A Lamp That Lights Up When You Whistle
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Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything
Step one in convincing people to live with robots with cameras on their faces? Disguise them as cute home decor.
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
Finally, a Sleep Tracker That Doesn’t Need to Sleep With Me
I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?
Boutayna Chokrane
Meta’s New Gen 3 Smart Glasses Are Mostly Familiar
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.
Boone Ashworth
These Headphones Twist Into a Bluetooth Speaker in Seconds. If Only They Sounded Better
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
Chris Haslam
Meta Finally Ditched the Cameras—and Made Its Best Smart Glasses Yet
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.
Boone Ashworth
We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
Jeremy White
Samsung’s Smallest Smartphone Is a Pocket Rocket
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
Simon Hill
Treat Yourself to Deals on Our Favorite Phone Chargers
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
Kat Merck
Amazon Adds an Alexa Photo Frame and a Bedside Clock to Its Echo Family
The new Echo Studio also gets a camera, and the Echo Show 16 debuts an AI-generated Alexa interface.
Julian Chokkattu
Get Your Houseplants Through Winter With the Best LED Grow Lights
Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.
Kat Merck
The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights, Tested on Our Homes
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?
Nena Farrell