The Best Gaming Laptops That Pwned the Competition
We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can...
The Asus Zephyrus G14 Has MacBook Style and Powerhouse Performance
This gaming laptop combines the display of your rich friend’s TV and the chassis of a...
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
Keep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the...
GoWise’s Steam Air Fryer Is an Intriguing Combo Cooker
GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming. It’s just OK.
Two Months Testing Plunge Pools and I Think I’m Addicted
Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are...
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,...
Porsche Macan Electric 2024 Review: Second Is Best
The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the...
Elehear’s Alpha Pro OTC Hearing Aids Have Great Battery Life
These midrange over-the-counter hearing aids have stellar battery life and can use your phone’s mic to...
A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI
Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making...
Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak
The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient...
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust
Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back...
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers
Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program...
These 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?
GaeaStar’s 3D-printed disposable clay cups are available in the US for the first time today, but...
Our 23 Favorite Products Made From Recycled and Upcycled Materials
Tread lightly on our planet with toys and accessories made from repurposed plastic, and many other...
The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home
Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives, from refillable sprays to...
We Tested the BYD Seal—the Car That Explains Why Tesla Just Cut Its Prices
A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs. It’s here to best...
Our Favorite Clothing Made From Recycled Materials
Who knew plastic bottles could look (and feel) this good? These leggings, shoes, and other apparel...
Boomergasms Are Booming
Dating apps from Feeld to Match have become ground zero for aging singles to unlock their...
Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better
Amsterdam is experimenting with roofs that not only grow plants but capture water for a building’s...
Semiconductor Giant ASML Has a New Boss, and a Big Problem
European chip machine-maker ASML is at the center of US-China trade tensions. Its new chief executive...
These Hearing Aids Are Big and Clunky, but They Help With Mild Hearing Loss
They look like a pair of Bluetooth earpieces from the early 2000s, but Olive Union’s over-the-counter...
What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service. We’ll...
The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.
Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet
Switching to a toothpaste tablet has been one of the easiest refillable options I've found, in...
Here’s a Clever Way to Uncover America’s Voting Deserts
Mathematicians are using topological abstractions to find places poorly served by polling stations.
The House Passes a TikTok Ban Bill That’s on the Fast Track
The latest TikTok ban bill has been tacked onto a foreign aid package, making it much...
The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox,...
We Found a New Favorite Smart Plug
Adding an internet-connected plug is an easy way to modernize your home. Here are our favorites...
How to Buy a Hearing Aid: Top Questions and Answers
With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models....
The Best Espresso Machines for the Home Barista
Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art...
GE’s Café Specialty Grind and Brew Can't Make Just One Cup
GE's machine is an all-in-one coffee maker that doesn't brew single cups, isn't dishwasher-safe, and needs...
You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller
Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to...
My Life Outside of the Apple Vision Pro
Apple's mixed-reality headset is impossible to ignore and, one WIRED writer finds, can create a wall...
How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its...
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now
Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation, and Apple removes...
The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons,...
These Are Our Favorite Computer Monitors
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we...
The Biggest Deepfake Porn Website Is Now Blocked in the UK
The world's most-visited deepfake website and another large competing site are stopping people in the UK...
Bitcoin Miners Brace for the ‘Halving’—and Race to Cash In
The Bitcoin halving is imminent. Crypto mining companies are reaching for every trick in the book...
20 Great Deals on Eco-Friendly Products to Celebrate Earth Day
We've rounded up deals on WIRED-tested electric bikes, organic mattresses, and even backpacks made of recycled...
The Best Keyboards for Work and Play
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing...
How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You
ChatGPT’s conversation tools are fantastic—when the chatbot isn’t constantly talking over you. Try these tips for...
Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet
Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad could get...
The Trek Fetch+ 2 Is Well Made but Not Well Priced
This cargo ebike is a familiar stepping stone that will cut your local car miles.
This Chinese Luxury Hybrid SUV Combines a Tank, a Bentley, and a Boat
Meet the tank-turning, 4-ton Yangwang U8 from BYD. It’s the world’s most powerful SUV—and yes, it...
The Taylor Swift Album Leak’s Big AI Problem
When The Tortured Poets Department leaked, some Taylor Swift fans swore it must be AI. Expect...
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of...
Kuhn Rikon’s Swiss-Made Cast-Iron Pan Is Smooth and Sustainable
You probably don’t need it, but Kuhn Rikon’s Swiss-made cast-iron pan will convert you away from...
Audien’s Sub-$100 Hearing Aids Are Way Too Basic
These sub-$100 over-the-counter hearing aids are quite blunt, but they offer a taste of what’s possible...
Unruly Gut Fungi Can Make Your Covid Worse
An infection can upset your microbiome, and if certain gut fungi run riot, this can kick...
