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The Best Handheld and Wearable Fans That Belong in Every Summer Bag
Whether you’re at a festival, tennis match, or wedding, these hand fans and wearable cooling devices will make the heat way more bearable.
Kristin Canning and Kat Merck
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As a Longtime Verizon Customer, the New Simplicity Plan Is a No-Brainer for Me
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
Louryn Strampe
The New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get New Chips, Colors, and Pricing
Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update reveals how high PC pricing has become.
Luke Larsen
TikTok Shoppers Thought They Were Bidding on iPhones. Instead, They Won Teddy Bears
Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.
Reece Rogers
Commodore Made a Digital Detox Phone That Isn’t Dumb
With a retro look and T9 texting, the Commodore Callback 8020 smart flip phone taps into the nostalgic yearning for simpler days. It can run Spotify and Uber, but Instagram is blocked.
Julian Chokkattu
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Motley Fool Promo Codes for June 2026
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Matthew Korfhage
Stearns and Foster Coupons: $300 Off in June 2026
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
Molly Higgins
HBO Max Promo Codes This June 2026
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
Molly Higgins
Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes for June 2026
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for up to $300 off and the best sleep of your life.
Julia Forbes
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 and Matthew Korfhage
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.
Henri Robbins
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.
Simon Hill
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.
Henri Robbins
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
How to Block Spam Calls and Text Messages
Fight the scourge of unsolicited rings and pings from spammers, scammers, and telemarketers.
Simon Hill
The Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers for Your Next Trip
Keep your trio of Apple gadgets powered up wherever you go with these compact folding chargers.
Simon Hill
The Best Prepaid Phone Plans to Slash Your Monthly Bill
Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.
Matthew S. Smith
The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Is the Rare Streamlined Trail-Running Watch
Amazfit’s trail running smartwatch delivers solid off-road performance at a bargain price compared to its competitors.
Michael Sawh
This Small TCL Soundbar Surprised Me With Its Big Sound
Don’t be fooled by the compact size of this soundbar. It’s a solid option for smaller TVs or spaces without having to sacrifice sound quality.
John Brandon
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.
Pete Cottell
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.
Pete Cottell
The Best Portable Monitors For Taking Work On the Go
If you're someone who needs to (or likes to) take their work on the go, a portable monitor will make a huge difference. These are my favorite that I tested.
Christopher Null
Finally, Some Affordable Laptops That Won’t Fail You in College
Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and remain reasonably affordable. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.
Luke Larsen
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.
Luke Larsen
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.
Luke Larsen
One Climate Change Innovation: Just Look Up
To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.
Fred A. Bernstein
Robot Vacuums That Don’t Suck (Unless It’s Dirt)
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
Nena Farrell
Around the World, These Building Solutions Keep Things Local
Designers are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.
Elizabeth Fazzare
In Praise of a Dumb House
Tech has been encroaching on the family domicile for years—but actor, writer, and satirist Jill Kargman is all in on analog.
Jill Kargman
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.
Boutayna Chokrane
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.
Julia Forbes
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.
Julia Forbes
The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers to Ease Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pressure
We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.
Martin Cizmar and Julia Forbes
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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.
Matthew Korfhage
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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.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s delivery box, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
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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.
Matthew Korfhage
The Pedal Electric H/T Is Fast, Fun, and Ready for Commutes and Off-Road Adventures
The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration.
Billy Brown
The Fiido Air Carbon Fiber Electric Bike Is Perfect for Commuters in Flat Cities
This impressively light carbon commuter makes switching to an ebike easier than ever.
Chris Haslam
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
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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.
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
The Best Drip Coffee Makers Now Rival Café Pour-Over
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. These impressive machines can turn your barista into a stranger.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Espresso Accessories for Home Baristas
A longtime pro barista’s favorite tools for dialing in the perfect shot at home.
Pete Cottell
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.
Matthew Korfhage
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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.
Julia Forbes
The Laduora Duo Red-Light Therapy Hair Care Device Isn’t Your Mother’s Hairbrush
This handheld device combines red-light therapy, microcurrents, sonic vibration, warmth, and a serum to support healthy hair growth.
Molly Higgins
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
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.
Martin Cizmar
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
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.
John Brandon
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.
John Brandon
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.
John Brandon
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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
The Suunto Spark Open Earbuds Are Perfect for Runs and Rides
Suunto swaps bone for air conduction, giving these open-ear earbuds a perfect fit for the great outdoors.
Michael Sawh
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.
Scott Gilbertson
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.
Christopher Null
The Best Smart Rings for Tracking Your Health in 2026
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus—unlike most smartwatches—it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
Boutayna Chokrane
How to Watch the 2026 World Cup
The games start June 11 and end with a grand finale in New Jersey on July 19. There are 104 of them. Here’s how to watch ’em all.
Boone Ashworth
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.
Joe Ray
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.
Boone Ashworth
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.
Justin Pot