Buying Guide
The Best Tablets for Work and Play
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorite accessories.
Julian Chokkattu
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.
Scott Gilbertson and Gear Team
These 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers Can Juice Up Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the Same Time
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Simon Hill and Julian Chokkattu
The Best Electric Kick Scooters
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
Julian Chokkattu
Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
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.
Stephanie Pearson
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.
Brenda Stolyar
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.
Charlie Thomas
EveryPlate Meal Kits Are Great—If You Can Read Between the Lines
EveryPlate is an affordable meal kit. What’s the catch?
Louryn Strampe
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.
Louryn Strampe
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.
Nena Farrell
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.
Scott Gilbertson
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.
Louryn Strampe
Samsung Puts an Entire Desktop Operating System on Its Phones. Here’s How to Use It
Welcome to the world of DeX.
David Nield
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.
Eric Ravenscraft
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.
Reece Rogers
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.
Justin Pot
Pay for New Stuff by Trading In Your Old Stuff Right at Checkout
One of Postmates’ founders is back with an ecommerce payment startup called Tiptop. The service lets you pay for online purchases by trading in something of value you no longer want.
Boone Ashworth
Camera Face-Off: We Pit Smartphones From Xiaomi, Oppo, and Honor to Find a Winner
Chinese phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Oppo Find X7 Ultra, and Honor Magic 6 Pro are pushing cameras to new highs with large imaging sensors. Here’s what the results are like.
Simon Hill
I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go Well
WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!
Kate Knibbs
Sonos Wants to Get Off Your Shelf and Own Audio Everywhere
CEO Patrick Spence sits down with WIRED to explain just how the company will reach beyond speakers to rule every part of your aural existence.
Parker Hall
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.
Reece Rogers
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.
Aarian Marshall
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.
Boone Ashworth
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.
Chris Hall
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.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
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.
Lauren Goode and Kate Knibbs
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.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
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.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
Star-Crossed
Polestar Is Bracing for the EV Tariff Wars. It May Not Emerge Unscathed
Jeremy White and Natasha Bernal
Buying Guides
We Spent Thousands of Hours Listening to Find the Best Wireless Headphones
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
Buying Guide
The Best MacBook Accessories for Working and Playing at Home or on the Go
Brenda Stolyar and Gear Team