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The Top New Features Coming to MacOS 27 Golden Gate to Try Out Now
Siri’s reintroduction takes center stage as Apple officially rolls out the latest version of macOS to download and install.
Luke Larsen
Self-Driving Cars Might Change Crash Testing Forever
Lie down in a car, and you’re more likely to get seriously hurt in a crash. But a driverless future is forcing governments to revisit long-standing safety issues.
Aarian Marshall
ZuckOff Is a Free App That Sees Meta Glasses Before They See You
You can’t always tell if someone is recording you with their smart glasses, but your phone can help.
Megan Tomos
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
The latest iPhone update is chock-full of smart upgrades, with a big focus on improvements to Siri.
Julian Chokkattu
I Fixed a Tractor Using John Deere’s Self-Repair Service. Farmers Aren’t Sold on It
The agricultural machine manufacturer has a subscription service that lets owners repair their own equipment. Why is barely anybody using it?
Boone Ashworth
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Top Casetify Discount Codes This September 2026
Keep your phone protected and your wallet happy with these proven strategies to secure a Casetify promo code, student discount, and sitewide deals.
Louryn Strampe
Top Babbel Promo Codes: 60% Off for September 2026
Master a new language with expert-led courses. Use our verified Babbel coupon codes to save up to 65% on student plans and 60% on 6-month subscriptions.
Molly Higgins
Office Depot Coupons and Promo Codes for September 2026
From furniture and ink to professional printing services, use an Office Depot discount code to maximize your savings on every workspace essential.
Molly Higgins
Pura Promo Codes: $20 Off for 2026
Enhance your home's ambiance for less with active Pura promo codes. Find savings on smart diffusers, exclusive scents, and subscribe & save offers.
Louryn Strampe
Boox Just Announced the Palma 3 E-Reader
The e-paper device maker also launched two new color digital notebooks last night, the Note Air6 C and Mini C.
Nena Farrell
These Are Our Favorite Standing Desks to Liven Up Your Workstation
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Nicole Kinning and Matthew Korfhage
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Branch’s Sega Gaming Chair Delivers Office-Like Ergonomics With Retro Console Looks
Turns out that the best office chair is also the best gaming chair, now with aesthetics to match.
Louryn Strampe
The Vari Ergo Is the Best Standing Desk I Know for the Money
The Vari Ergo electric standing desk is compact, easy to assemble, affordable, and gently sloped to fit my natural posture and shape.
Matthew Korfhage
Try These 3 iOS 27 Safari Settings to Get More Out of Apple’s Browser
Apple’s Safari browser gets a few helpful automation and personalization features in iOS 27.
Reece Rogers
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Wireless Chargers for Charging All Your Devices
I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Simon Hill
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE Gets a Price Hike but Offers Nothing New
Samsung is resting on its laurels with the midrange S26 FE, with an unwelcome price bump and only a new processor to show for it.
Simon Hill
The iPhone 18 Pro Looks Fantastic. Is the Duo Worth Folding For?
Apple’s new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that’s right for you.
Simon Hill
A Soundbar Is the Best TV Upgrade You Can Make
I tested soundbars of all shapes and sizes—these are the best for clear dialogue, booming bass, and realistic surround sound.
John Brandon
ANC vs. NYC: We Put the Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds to the Ultimate Test
I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds. These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.
Harry Rabinowitz
Take Music Anywhere With These Tested Bluetooth Speakers
I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.
Chris Haslam
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 Are Battery Champs
The flagship headphones get up to 57 hours of battery life and have easily replaceable batteries.
Chris Haslam
It’s a Tablet! It’s a Laptop! It’s a 2-in-1—and Here’s What We Recommend
These portable computers balance tablet and laptop functionality, whether you want a screen that detaches or spins.
Luke Larsen
Hate Mac and Windows? This Is the Best Linux Laptop Around
The System76 Pangolin Pro Linux Laptop wraps a speedy processor, plenty of ports, and a great operating system in a svelte, 16-inch package.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Windows Laptops You Can Buy in 2026
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they’re only going to get better as we move through 2026.
Luke Larsen
The Best Monitors to Pair With Your Mac
Macs are fantastic computers, but you’ll need one of these great displays to complete your work-from-home setup.
Luke Larsen
I Made Robot Vacuums Clean Up Cherry Juice and Cheerios. These Won
My hands-on tests reveal which models can scrub stains, reach difficult corners, and navigate a chaotic home.
Nena Farrell
The Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke, Pet Dander, and Everything Else
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Molly Higgins
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Is One of My New Favorite Budget Vacuums
Roborock's more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it's a good vacuum for the price, especially when it's on sale.
Nena Farrell
I Tried 10 of the Most Popular Indoor Gardening Systems
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
Kat Merck
The Best Sleep Trackers for Smarter Rest and Recovery
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Google Fitbit, and Eight Sleep.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tested Mattress Toppers for Every Kind of Sleeper
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
Nena Farrell
Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
Molly Higgins
The Best Organic Mattresses
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including the Martha Stewart meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
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Green Chef’s Strength Is Sourcing—and the Best-Tasting Fish I’ve Gotten From a Meal Kit
HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.
Matthew Korfhage
Is Bitdefender VPN Trustworthy? I Tested Its Premium Tier to Find Out
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
Matthew S. Smith
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CookUnity Changed Prepared Meal Delivery by Using (Gasp!) Chefs
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
Matthew Korfhage
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.
Kat Merck
After Testing Over a Dozen Robot Mowers, These Are the Only Ones Deserving of Your Lawn
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
Simon Hill
I’m Picky About Laptop Backpacks. These Are the Best I’ve Tested
The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
Kat Merck
This Smart Birdhouse Showed Me the Secret Life of Chickadees
With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.
Kat Merck
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The Best Mushroom Coffee for an Alternative Buzz
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
Pete Cottell
I Tested the Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers—and Yes, Some of Them Stink
After years of smells, strange noises, and “tea,” these are the composters and food recyclers I’d actually recommend.
Kat Merck
Food Recalls Are in the News Again. Here’s How I Keep My Eggs Salmonella-Free
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
Kat Merck
There’s One Simple Food Safety Tool for Reducing Salmonella Risk
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
Matthew Korfhage
How to Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush for a Healthier Smile
After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.
Boutayna Chokrane
Before You Buy a Red-Light Therapy Mask, Read This
I tried the red-light therapy masks flooding my feed and consulted with professionals to find out which ones are worth the splurge.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tried the Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Loss. Here’s What Worked
Don’t fly to Turkey just yet. Our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Wore This Red-Light Therapy Headband for 5 Months, and My Hair Actually Grew Back
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
Kat Merck
This Bargain-Priced HD Projector Punches Above Its Weight
With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.
Chris Haslam
This Projector Is a Hole-in-One as a Golf Simulator, but Subpar for Anything Else
The Optoma GT2400HDR laser projector is great for setting up a driving range in your living room, but mediocre video quality makes it less appealing for home entertainment.
John Brandon
The BenQ GV50 Ceiling Projector Is Better for Party Tricks Than Display Quality
This affordable, portable projector doesn’t try to be a cinematic marvel, but it’s fun to use.
John Brandon
The Soundcore Nebula P1i's Neat Design Can’t Quite Overcome Its Pitfalls
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
Chris Haslam
I Fixed My Slouching Habit With These Posture Correctors
You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. I rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.
Boutayna Chokrane
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Pumps Up Its Fitness Smarts
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tested a Ton of Apple Watch Bands So You Don’t Have To
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Compression Boots for Muscle Recovery, Better Circulation, and Relief
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
Boutayna Chokrane
Everything New You Can Do With Siri AI
When iOS 27 arrives, it will bring with it a fully revamped assistant for your iPhone.
David Nield
Every Samsung Galaxy Phone Comes With This Unique Add-On
It’s called the Edge Panel. Here’s how to make the most of it.
David Nield
Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything
Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
David Nield
Why Your Products Come With a Cancer Warning
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
Boutayna Chokrane