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Crimson Desert Is a Cat Dad Simulator
Step into the shoes of the strongest, goodest boy in a game that is beautiful, baffling, and impossible to put down.
This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones
Škoda's DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.
Diego Barbera
Meta’s New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data—and Gave Me Terrible Advice
Meta’s Muse Spark model offers to analyze users’ health data, including lab results. Beyond the obvious privacy risks, it’s not a capable stand-in for a real doctor.
Reece Rogers
John Deere Is Paying Farmers $99 Million for Allegedly Monopolizing Repair
The tractor maker is paying for its years as the central opponent of right-to-repair. Consumer advocates say it’s still not enough.
Boone Ashworth
This AI Button Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle
Two former Apple Vision Pro developers made an AI wearable that only listens when you tap it. They hope to win where other AI gadgets have fumbled: privacy.
Boone Ashworth
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All-Clad's Factory Seconds Sale Puts Your Sad Cookware to Shame
All-Clad cookware is some of the best you can buy, and it lasts a lifetime—unlike this sale. Or your warped frying pan.
Louryn Strampe
Home Depot's Spring Sale Is Just OK. But These Deals Are Good
Home Depot's spring sale offers deals on some of WIRED's favorite grills, plus "buy one get one free" deals on tools from Ryobi, DeWalt, and Milwaukee.
Matthew Korfhage
Motorola’s Souped-Up Folding Phone Is Almost Half Off
Amazon has the Razr Ultra marked down by $600 for a limited time.
Brad Bourque
The Best Instacart Promo Codes & Savings Hacks for April 2026
Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in April 2026
Molly Higgins
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
Save Your Disorganized Mind With These Paper Planners
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
Nena Farrell
The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases and Accessories
Protect your new Samsung phone with the help of these cases and screen protectors.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Android Phones, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories for Accidental Phone-Droppers
Slap a case on your shiny new Pixel, whether you have the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL. We also have recommendations for Qi2 chargers and other accessories.
Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
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Which Samsung Galaxy Phone Should You Buy?
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
Julian Chokkattu
Asus’ Open Earbuds Are a Cool Accessory for Traveling Gamers
These wireless open earbuds are designed for mobile gamers.
Brad Bourque
Fender’s New Portable Speaker Is Made for Musicians
Fender’s ELIE 6 is equal parts Bluetooth speaker and guitar amp, but it’s missing a killer app.
Ryan Waniata
The New Portable Sonos Speaker Is a Master of All Trades
With great sound and versatility, this new speaker may be Sonos’ best.
Ryan Waniata
The Soundboks Mix Is a Great Party Speaker
This large Bluetooth speaker is massively loud, nearly indestructible, and lasts for 40 hours.
Parker Hall
The Best Cheap Laptops Let You Get Your Money’s Worth
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks, these are the best budget laptops we’ve tested.
Luke Larsen
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems so Your Phone Stops Dropping Out
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Simon Hill
The Best Laptop Stands to Save Your Neck
Our top picks for laptop stands and risers are your path to better posture, fewer backaches, and a more ergonomic desk setup.
Luke Larsen
This Windows Laptop Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only $500
The HP OmniBook 5 is a better laptop than the MacBook Neo in almost every way. Right now, it’s also $100 cheaper.
Luke Larsen
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This Smart Irrigation System Promises Great Lawn Coverage With Less Waste, But It Will Cost You
The third release of Irrigreen’s “water printing” system is better than ever, but you’ll have to upgrade your whole irrigation infrastructure.
Christopher Null
The Fi Mini Smart Collar Is a Fitness Tracker for Your Pet
This tracker attaches to your pet’s collar to monitor location and activity, charting trends over time to better understand your pet’s health.
Molly Higgins
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
Dyson’s New Robot Vacuum Is Just Fine
The Spot+Scrub Ai is Dyson's first robot mop, and it does the job. But the built-in AI didn’t blow me away, and its height works against it.
Nena Farrell
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
Tempur-Pedic Put Fans Inside a Mattress. I Had to Try It
The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.
Julia Forbes
The Right Mattress Can Erase Your Back Pain
If you're struggling with chronic back or shoulder pain, these mattresses could change your life
Nena Farrell
The Best Pillows for Every Style of Sleeper
We’ve spent over a year testing the best pillows to support your noggin, whether you snooze on your side, on your back, or in a tangle of blankets.
Nena Farrell and Julia Forbes
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
What Are Identity Protection Services, and Are They Actually Useful?
Here's the best advice I have for protecting your identity online.
Matthew S. Smith
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, from Martha Stewart’s meal kit to the best meal delivery on a budget.
Matthew Korfhage
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EveryPlate Isn’t Adventurous, but It’s a Solid and Affordable Meal Kit
HelloFresh’s budget subsidiary surprised me with its basic but tasty vegetarian meal selection.
Molly Higgins
The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Carrying This and That Everywhere
You don't need a car to tote around kids and cup holders. I rode cargo ebikes for miles to find the best one for your buck.
Adrienne So
I Did Not Catch Air on the Aventon Current Electric Mountain Bike, but I Could Have
Aventon’s latest electric mountain bike lets you bomb hills while avoiding the part where you get sweaty by pedaling back to the top.
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
The Best Lightweight Hiking Boots Won’t Weigh You Down on Your Next Mountain
Each pair I tested weighs under 2 pounds. Whatever happens on your next adventure, your shoes won’t hold you back.
Chris Haslam
The 11 Best Electric Bikes for Every Kind of Ride
I tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.
Adrienne So
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
I Put a $150 Air Purifier in My Fridge to See If Food Would Last Longer
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.
Kat Merck
The Best Espresso Machines, Including—Surprise—the Most-Hyped Pick of 2026
The best espresso makers can turn your kitchen into a café and help you hone the art of the perfect shot.
Matthew Korfhage
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
I Can Listen to Bad Bunny While Improving Hair Growth With This Red Light Helmet
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.
Molly Higgins
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
This $5,000 Rolling Projector System Gives You a Real Theater in Minutes
Ever wanted a complete Dolby Atmos cinema packed into a big wheelie case?
Chris Haslam
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
I Tested Every New Garmin Training Feature, From Food Tracking to Sports Scores
Nutrition tracking? Gear tracking? Garmin’s latest software updates aim to add value to the company’s line of premium sports watches.
Michael Sawh
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Check Your Cardiac Health
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Michael Sawh
What Is the Best Garmin Watch Right Now?
We tested Garmin’s GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.
Adrienne So
Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How
You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
Reece Rogers
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You Might Be Drinking Coffee at All the Wrong Times
Caffeine is the original biohack for energy, focus, and alertness. But are you doing it wrong?
Matthew Korfhage
How to Back Up Your Life With Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Services, and More
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.
Scott Gilbertson
This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open
When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don't just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here's how it works.
Justin Pot