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The Best Sleeping Pads for Camping, Backpacking, and Travel

Whether you’re snoozing in a campground or schlepping up to an alpine valley, these are the best pads we’ve found for resting your weary bones.

The REI CTY e2.1 Is an Affordable, Dependable City Commuter

REI's in-house electric bike is an affordable, fun-loving city commuter that gets better with every iteration.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop (7th Edition) Is a Fine Windows PC, Nothing More

Microsoft’s new laptop is a great Windows machine for everyday tasks, but its AI features leave much to be desired.

The Range-Busting Q6 E-tron Paves the Way for Audi’s Future Rides

The first model on the brand’s new electric car platform, this ChatGPT-enabled EV SUV combines incredible comfort with possibly too much tech.

EveryPlate Meal Kits Are Great—If You Can Read Between the Lines

EveryPlate is an affordable meal kit. What’s the catch?

30 Fireworks-Worthy Fourth of July Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear

Ahead of July 4th celebrations, these Independence Day sales can help you save on firepits, ebikes, tech, and mattresses.

The Best Fourth of July Mattress Deals

Mattress sales aren't just a President's Day or Memorial Day thing anymore. You can score a WIRED-tested mattress at a great price right now.

REI’s Fourth of July Sale Has Great Deals on Our Favorite Outdoor Gear

Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.

How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day

We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find real Amazon Prime Day deals.

Everything You Need to Know About USB Ports and Speeds

USB-C was supposed to make everything simple. Instead, it’s more complicated than ever. So let's clear up the confusion.

How to Get a Real ID License Before the Deadline

A new type of driver’s license will be required to board flights in the United States next year. Here’s how to update your license to the new Real ID standard before it’s too late.

The Best Substack Alternatives

These three alternatives to the newsletter platform offer just as many—if not more—features, and can be easier on your wallet.

Google Search Ranks AI Spam Above Original Reporting in News Results

Google adjusted its policies to target AI spam earlier this year, but plagiarizing content still comes up higher in search results months later—and SEO experts aren’t sure why.

Fisker Went Bankrupt. What Do Its EV Owners Do Next?

People who bought Fiskers are unsure about how they’ll keep their cars maintained or even whether the software-dependent EVs will continue working.

Say Hello to Creator-Built AI Chatbots on Instagram

Plus: A zippy new race car is powered by hydrogen, the FCC promotes carrier phone unlocking, and Hyundai’s reasonably affordable new EV is very cute—but you can’t buy it in the States.

Blancpain’s New Fifty Fathoms Is the Only Watch With a Hand-Machined Ceramic Bracelet

Shunning Swatch Group’s existing solution for Omega and Rado, the patented Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune has an expertly engineered strap that is as tough as it is supple.

The Future of Vaping After the Fall of Juul

This week, we talk to the hosts of the new podcast Backfired about how the e-cigarette industry got to where it is today and where it can go from here.

Good Search Borrows, Great Search … Steals?

This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about how content on the open web is being used to train AI-powered search tools, and how content publishers are fighting to reverse this trend.

Thinking Different About Apple AI

This week, we discuss how Apple’s approach to artificial intelligence differs from those of its rivals. Hint: It goes deeper than Genmoji.

Learning to Live With Google’s AI Overviews

This week, we discuss the bumpy first few weeks of Google’s AI-powered summaries, and why the new feature is making us sweat.
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