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Looking for the Best Smart Scale? Step on Up
If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.
Sweet Dreams
The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids
Can You Buy Relaxation? My $200 Electric Fireplace Says Yes
Research shows that watching a simulated fire may have real psychological benefits.
Google’s and OpenAI’s Chatbots Can Strip Women in Photos Down to Bikinis
Users of AI image generators are offering each other instructions on how to use the tech to alter pictures of women into realistic, revealing deepfakes.
The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them
Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.
Gear News of the Week: LG Debuts an RGB LED TV, and Google Brings Find Hub to Wear OS
Plus: Samsung also announces new Micro RGB TVs, and a looming global memory crunch might make Nvidia reduce its supply of graphics cards.
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Dockstream Fountain
Our favorite cat water fountain has a connected app and a wireless pump.
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The Best After-Christmas Deals for Redeeming All Those Gift Cards
Money gifts burning a hole in your pocket? These deals on WIRED-tested gadgets and gizmos will stretch your dollars.
Best Streaming Deals on HBO, ESPN, Apple TV+
The best streaming deals right now are ad-free. Maybe the best streaming deals are always ad-free.
How to Choose a Computer Monitor You Won’t Hate in a Few Years
Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here’s how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.
Spruce Up Your Desk With These Aesthetic Paperweights, Stationery, and Fidget Toys
Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.
Why Are Japanese Planners So Popular?
Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.
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.
How to Set Up a Smartphone for Loved Ones Who Don't Get Tech
Here's how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.
2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest
If anything, iPhones and Pixels are practically vanilla. The next generation is thinner, more transparent, and folds in half. That’s a good thing.
What’s the Best Unlimited Phone Plan Right Now? Let’s Break It Down
We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers.
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
What Is a Preamp, and Do I Really Need One?
If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the answers—as well as some of our top recommendations.
JBL’s Bar 500 MK2 Is Our Favorite Soundbar/Subwoofer Combo
This compact 2.1 soundbar system offers realistic Dolby Atmos surround sound.
What Is Lossless Audio, and Do You Really Need It?
Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know.
Baseus’ Inspire XH1 Bring Bose-Designed Sound to the Masses
Watch out high-end models, these noise-canceling headphones are an amazing value.
HP's ZBook 8 Gli Is a Workstation That Doesn't Impress
Billed as a workstation (and priced accordingly), HP’s Zbook 8 falls short of dazzling.
How to Choose the Right Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
This Pre-Built Gaming PC Is a Good Value as RAM Prices Soar
iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.
The Best Monitors for the Mac Mini
The Mac Mini is a fantastic little computer, but you'll need one of these great monitors to complete the setup.
The Best Pet Hair Vacuums We Tried at Home
Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.
The Best Body Pillows for Side Sleepers
From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.
We Tried 11 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.
Best Housewarming Gifts for Any New Home
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
How Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking?
Many people rely on the sleep aid melatonin to help them get a more restful night’s sleep. But is it safe? And how much is too much?
Tuft & Needle's Original Hybrid Mattress Is a Godsend for Guests
Choosing a mattress for your guest room, Airbnb, or VRBO rental is challenging. This hybrid is up for it.
Sleep Number's P6 Smart Bed Tries to Be All Things for All People
This legacy brand brings its beds into the modern era with 100 firmness levels and in-depth sleep tracking.
The Thuma Classic Bed Frame Is a Real Work of Art
This fashionable bed frame eliminates the need for tools during setup, instead using a Tetris-like stacking process.
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I Used Acuity Scheduling to Try to Organize my Business. Here's How It Went
The online booking platform aims to streamline scheduling for everything from virtual appointments to workshops.
The Best Plant-Based Meal Kits and Delivery Services
Convenience isn’t just for meat eaters anymore. These plant-based meal kits and delivery services bring healthy preprepared meals and meal kits to your door.
The Best VPNs for iPhone
There are dozens of iPhone VPNs at your disposal, but these are the services that will actually keep your browsing safe.
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NordPass Is a Near-Perfect Password Manager, Except for This One Issue
NordPass is swift and packed with features, but the lack of support for TOTP code storage puts it slightly behind the competition.
The Best Electric Kick Scooters
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
The Best Portable Power Stations
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute
Stay strong, fair-weather friends—you can keep biking to work even through the darkest, coldest days.
The Velotric Discover 2 Electric Bike Is a Versatile, Powerful Ride
This laid-back ride comes with an almost bewildering array of power modes and riding styles. Just make sure you obey the law.
I Tested 8 Functional Coffee Add-Ins for A Week Each To Assess Their Claims
Our reviewer optimized his morning cup of coffee with creamer substitutes that promise health benefits and mental clarity.
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The Best Cookbooks of 2025
This year’s bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine.
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Automate Your Next Holiday Party With These Ideas
I've tested smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I've hosted so far this year. Here’s how to automate your party so you can actually enjoy the holiday season.
The Best Protein Powders, Tested and Tasted
We found the best protein powders that won’t make your shake taste like drywall.
Jess King’s Pumping Peloton Starter Pack
Peloton star, DJ, and mom Jess King shares the wellness gear that fuels her nonstop hustle.
The Best Red Light Therapy Mask and LED Devices for People Who Still Believe in Science
The LED devices we'd actually buy with our own money.
What’s the Best Hair Straightener for You? It Depends
Our team tested 30 hair straighteners, from luxe brands like GHD and Dyson to inexpensive models like Conair, to help you find your hair’s perfect match.
The Best Dry Shampoos to Extend Your Style
I spent months testing 30 dry shampoos on day-two hair and beyond—these are the most effective formulas you can buy.
The Cantata Haptique Universal Remote Is Too Complicated to Love
One day, this remote might control all of our gadgets. That day is not today.
The 7 Best OLED TVs We’ve Tested
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
Panasonic’s Beautiful New OLED TV Pairs Blistering Brightness With a Subtle Touch
Panasonic’s new flagship OLED is one of the best TVs I’ve ever seen (or heard).
The Best TV Antennas We've Tried
Plug into free HD TV with these convenient and affordable indoor antennas.
The Best Gifts for Sleep
Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatonin.
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The Best Sexy Gifts for All Types of Lovers
Spice things up with our favorite sex toys, date-night boxes, and lingerie for every type of couple.
The Best Walking Pads for Hitting Your Daily Step Goals
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.
This Inflatable 3-in-1 Rabbit Vibrator Is a Little Underwhelming
If A-spot stimulation doesn't mean much to you, the Pleasure Puff likely won't excite.
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How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.
How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season
Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don't spread it to others.
10 Tech Cleanup Tasks for New Year's Day
Knock out these simple chores on this day of fresh starts to keep you and your devices humming smoothly.
Tips for Keeping a Digital Diary and Why You Should
After 10 years of journaling, my only regret is not starting sooner.