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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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Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse
“I believe the technology was deployed too quickly in too vast amounts, with hundreds of vehicles, when it wasn’t really ready,” one police official told federal regulators last month.
Aarian Marshall

Motorola’s New Razr Folding Phones Command a Higher Price With Few Upgrades
Say hello (Moto) to price hikes on all three of Motorola’s latest Razr flip phones.
Julian Chokkattu

Amazon Finally Adds a Much-Needed Feature to the Colorsoft Line
Amazon’s color e-reader finally gets a dark mode.
Nena Farrell

Colorado's Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead
Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control but ultimately failed—for now.
Boone Ashworth
Daily Deals

Top Verizon Promo Codes: Save With Verizon This May
Ready for an upgrade? Apply our latest promotional codes today and choose a select service plan to score a discount with Verizon.
Molly Higgins

Top Google Workspace Promo Codes for May
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
Jacob Roach

30% Off With Our Nike Promo Codes and Discounts for May 2026
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.
Adrienne So

Top Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in May 2026
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.
Nena Farrell

The Best Walking Pads for Hitting Your Daily Step Goals
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
Boutayna Chokrane

This Desk Chair’s Simple Design Keeps the Price Low Without Sacrificing Comfort
The comfortable new office chair from standing-desk pioneer Vari strikes a delicate balance between support and simplicity. Petite people might find it too roomy, though.
Matthew Korfhage

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

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
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Motorola's Moto G Stylus Is a Tough Sell at $500
The Moto G Stylus doesn't quite match its peers, but it has niche features you won't find on most phones.
Julian Chokkattu

The Best iPhone Charger for Every Percentage Level
Whether you’re a Screen Time champion or you’re constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.
Louryn Strampe

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

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

This Ambitious Laptop Doesn’t Leave Much Room for Your Hands
Sporting the largest touchpad I’ve ever seen, this ambitious laptop is better in theory than in practice.
Luke Larsen

The M5 MacBook Air Has Never Been Cheaper
Despite launching less than two months ago, the M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to its lowest price since launching.
Luke Larsen

Everything You Need to Know About Ethernet
Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.
Simon Hill

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 Eufymake E1 Printer Adds 3D Texture to Mugs, Magnets, and More
The UV printer lets you customize on almost anything, but it basically needs its own bedroom and probably can’t make rent.
Brad Bourque

What Should Be in Your Emergency Kit Before Disaster Strikes?
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
Matthew Korfhage

Fi Mini vs. Tractive: Which Smart Cat Collar to Buy for Health and GPS Tracking
I pitted Tractive and Fi Mini smart cat collars against each other to crown the best for activity, sleep, and GPS tracking.
Molly Higgins

Which Litter-Robot Is Right for You?
Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your household.
Molly Higgins

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

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You?
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
Julia Forbes

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

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 Goal Zero Yeti 1500 Is the Best Power Station for Overlanding Life
Goal Zero’s new Yeti 1500 power station charges faster and has more juice to keep you powered up, no matter where you are.
Scott Gilbertson

The Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller Lets You Water Your Garden From Your Phone
No need to excavate an in-ground irrigation system once you install this fixture onto your home’s spigot—you just have to figure out how to use the connected app.
Christopher Null

The 13 Best Coolers for Day and Night Drinking
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
Louryn Strampe

I Tested the Adidas Adizero Pro Evo 3. It's Really a World Record-Breaking Shoe
I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.
Kieran Alger

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 Fitbit Models for Every Lifestyle
The fitness trackers I'd recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
Boutayna Chokrane

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

Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter
Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.
David Nield

Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down
A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself.
David Nield

The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights We Tried on Our Houses
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

These 3 Focus Timer Apps Will Keep You on Task
Distractions? What distractions? Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand.
David Nield

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