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This Is the Only Office Lamp That Does Double Duty on My Nightstand
Portable lamps are rarely, if ever, as powerful, precise, and multipurpose as the Lume Cube Edge Light Go.
Matthew Korfhage
Attitude Adjustment
These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost
Boone Ashworth
Framework Has a Better, More Take-Apartable Laptop
The company announced its new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, along with updates to its 16-inch model.
Boone Ashworth and Luke Larsen
OpenAI Beefs Up ChatGPT’s Image Generation Model
The ChatGPT Images 2.0 model is here. Our testing shows it’s better at creating more detailed images and rendering text, but it still struggles with languages other than English.
Reece Rogers
TAG Heuer Has Dropped New Polylight-Powered F1s
The five new Formula 1 watches are driven by light—and we have a definite favorite.
Jeremy White
A Hot-Air Balloon Landed in a California Backyard. The Owner Says It's a 'Very Rare' Event
The CEO of Magical Adventures Balloon Rides tells WIRED how the pilot made a safe landing after they got stranded over a neighborhood.
Brian Barrett
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Top Adidas Promo Codes: Up to 40% Off in April 2026
Save 15% or 30% with Adidas promo codes, plus explore Adidas deals for 40% off trendy sneakers.
Molly Higgins
Save up to 25% With These Dermstore Coupons and Deals
Score major savings on premium skincare, hair care, and cosmetics with these verified Dermstore discount codes and rewards offers.
Boutayna Chokrane
Save up to $570 With Our Uplift Desk Coupon Code
Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.
Nicole Kinning
The Best Valvoline Coupons and Promo Codes for April 2026
Unlock significant savings on Valvoline oil changes and auto services. We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for April 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.
Kat Merck
These Are Our Favorite Standing Desks to Liven Up Your Workstation
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Julian Chokkattu and Nicole Kinning
Expert Tips for Strong Wi-Fi in Your Garden
There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how.
Simon Hill
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
What’s So Great About Digital Wall Calendars?
I was convinced these devices were just tabletop clutter. I was proven wrong.
Nena Farrell
The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone or Qi2 Phone
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.
Louryn Strampe and Julian Chokkattu
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It Might Not Be the Best $499 Phone, but I'm Glad Nothing's Phone (4a) Pro Exists
It's no Pixel 10a, but the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a close second if you're after a midrange phone in the US.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best MagSafe Grips for Getting a Handle on Things
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
Louryn Strampe and Jacob Roach
The Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories—We’ve Tested More Than 100
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.
Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
These Open-Back Wired Headphones Produce Great Sound Quality in Both Games and Music
Sony’s new Inzone H6 Air is a departure from the typical gaming headset design, and I’m on board.
Brad Bourque
H2O Audio’s Affordable Tri Run Workout Headphones Are Underwhelming
H2O Audio’s stab at a sub-$100 pair of bone-conduction workout headphones just misses the mark.
Michael Sawh
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Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online
Don’t just load up an Amazon cart! Here are the better ways to find your favorite vinyl records online.
Parker Hall and Michael Calore
Take Your Tunes Anywhere With the Best Bluetooth Speakers for Inside and Out
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
Chromebooks Don't Have a Great Reputation. These Ones Could Change That
Chromebooks have a reputation for being cheap and crappy. But they don't have to be, and these are the Chromebooks that prove it.
Luke Larsen
The Best Gaming Laptops I’ve Found After Hundreds of Hours of Testing
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get based on hundreds of hours of testing.
Luke Larsen
Asus' Gaming Laptop Doesn't Need a Discrete GPU, but It'd Be Better With One
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn't quite take full advantage of AMD's daring new silicon.
Luke Larsen
These Are the Essential MacBook Accessories Everyone Needs
From charging adapters to external monitors, I’ve gathered the absolute best peripherals for your MacBook.
Luke Larsen
Robot Vacuums That Don't Suck (Unless It's Dirt)
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
Nena Farrell
Your Shower Water Might Be Messing With Your Hair and Skin—These Filters Help
I tested leading filtered showerheads to see how well they remove total chlorine from your water.
Matthew Korfhage
Beatbot’s Sora 30 Pool Robot Offers High-End Results for a Midrange Price
Strong coverage and a long run time make this pool-cleaning robot a compelling alternative to pricier models.
Christopher Null
The New Wave of Fans Is Surprisingly High-Tech
Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.
Kat Merck
The Best Hybrid Mattresses for the Best of Both Worlds
By combining foam and springs in carefully tuned layers, hybrids hit the sweet spot between soft and supportive. Here are our favorites after extensive testing.
Julia Forbes
The Best 5 Pillows for Neck Pain
Neck pain takes many forms, but these WIRED-tested pillows may save your sleep.
Julia Forbes
The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers Who Need Support
The best mattresses for stomach sleepers have spinal alignment in mind. These are my recommendations as a certified sleep science coach.
Julia Forbes
Most Mattresses Aren’t Designed for Heavy-Bodied Sleepers—This One Actually Is
With latex, coils, and a thoughtful build, the Saatva HD tackles a problem the industry often ignores.
Julia Forbes
Budget Meal Kit Dinnerly Has Gone International—It’s a Good Thing
Martha Stewart–endorsed Dinnerly is a budget meal kit that doesn’t feel budget anymore, with interesting, far-flung flavors. Just add a little rice.
Matthew Korfhage
Tempo’s Prepared Meals Are Among the Best Out There. But How Much Chicken Is Too Much?
After testing 14 meals from Tempo, a spin-off subscription service from Home Chef, a colleague and I were surprised by how much we liked them. But lord, there's lots of chicken
Matthew Korfhage
How to Use Google Chrome’s New AI-Powered ‘Skills’
The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos.
Reece Rogers
Why Free Data Monitoring Services Are Worth It
Data breaches are more common than ever. Here are the best ways I've found to protect yourself online.
Matthew S. Smith
The Best Fitbit Models for Every Lifestyle
The fitness trackers I'd recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Adidas Hyperboost Edge Is Your New Super Trainer
How do shoe companies translate superfast racing shoe tech into your daily trainers? We break it down with some of the best new running shoes on the market.
Kieran Alger
Infinite Machine’s Olto Is a Fun Ebike Living in the Cybertruck’s Shadow
The ebike that doesn’t look like any other ebike is a tremendously fun ride—even for two passengers—if you don’t mind the Cybertruckian design.
Julian Chokkattu
Which Meta Glasses Will Shield You From the Sun and Grant You Social Media Fame?
Meta is unquestionably winning the face-wearable war. Can you trust the company? Maybe not. But these are some of the nicest glasses I've ever worn.
Adrienne So
The Best Kitchen Composters for Digging in the Dirt
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
Kat Merck
The Best Coffee Mug Warmers Are Smart. But They Don’t Need an App
The first rule of coffee is that it must stay hot. After weeks or even years of testing, these are the three coffee warmers that will best keep it that way.
Matthew Korfhage
The Next-Generation Gozney Dome Turns Pizza Night Into an Event
This colossal pizza oven is both pricey and impractical. It also makes the best pizza I’ve ever cooked at home.
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
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.
Boutayna Chokrane
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.
Boutayna Chokrane
How to Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush for Sensitive Teeth and Gums
How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tested This Hair Regrowth Laser Helmet on My Semi-Willing Husband
After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.
Julia Forbes
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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.
Ryan Waniata
TCL’s Art TV Is Cheaper, but It’s No Samsung Frame
This low-cost art display can’t compete with the Samsung Frame Pro.
John Brandon
Samsung’s Frame Pro TV Looks Like Art on the Wall
This is the first truly impressive art TV I’ve seen.
John Brandon
These Premium Soundbars and Wireless Speakers Compete With Fancy Wired Setups
Soundbars just keep getting better, but some rise above the rest. These are the best high-end soundbars and wireless A/V speakers I’ve tried.
Ryan Waniata
The Best Electrolyte Powders for Workouts or Nights Out
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
Louryn Strampe
The Simple, Affordable Coros Pace 4 Gives Garmin a Serious Run for Its Money
The Coros Pace 4’s long battery life, training tools, and accessible price point are all reasons why you should reconsider getting a Garmin.
Kieran Alger
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The Best Fitness Trackers Check Your Sleep, Heart Rate, or Even Your Blood
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Adrienne So and Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Apple Watch Bands for Every Occasion
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
7 Apps to Help You Trim Down Subscriptions—and Save Money
You may have several recurring subscriptions you've forgotten about. These apps help you keep track of them—and cancel the ones you don't need.
David Nield
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How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (Because They’re Filthy!)
Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
Parker Hall and Michael Calore
Bought Your First House? You'll Need These 3 Tools
New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.
Scott Gilbertson
There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home
Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.
Jeremy White