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The Samsung Micro RGB R95H Is a Good, Not Great TV
There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.
John Brandon
Bone Appetit
We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?
Alicia Kennedy
The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers
The soft, oddly intimate home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.
Boone Ashworth
Slate’s Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover
The Bezos-backed automaker building America’s cheapest electric truck is teaming up with the crayon company in a bid to brighten its rides. Make ours Razzmatazz.
Jeremy White
Self-Driving Cars Are Interfering With First Responders. Feds Aren’t Happy
NHTSA administrator Jonathan Morrison called reports that self-driving cars had driven into emergency scenes and blocked ambulances and firefighters “unacceptable.”
Aarian Marshall
The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement
After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.
Boone Ashworth
Daily Deals
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Zoro Promo Codes for 2026
Find the best Zoro coupon codes, deals, and free shipping offers to save big on industrial equipment, tools, and supplies this month.
Molly Higgins
The Best Uber Eats Promo Codes for July 2026
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.
Molly Higgins
Booking.com Promo Codes and Deals This July
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
Molly Higgins
Dell Coupon Codes: 20% Off for July 2026
Get 20% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
Scott Gilbertson
This Is the First Criss-Cross Office Chair I Didn’t Get Tired Of
The Amseatec Criss Cross Office Chair gives you room to sit cross-legged, sideways, or however your body actually wants to sit.
Nicole Kinning
The Best Keyboards for Work and Play
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
Henri Robbins
The Best Kindle Deals You Can Still Shop Before Prime Day Ends
There’s no better time to get a Kindle than during Amazon's own sale event.
Nena Farrell
What’s So Great About Digital Wall Calendars?
I was convinced these devices were just clutter. I was proven wrong.
Nena Farrell
How to Share Your Location on an iPhone or Android
Whether it’s through Google Maps or Emergency SOS, there are plenty of ways to quickly let your loved ones know where you are.
Simon Hill
The Best MagSafe and Qi2 Power Banks for Your Phone
Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of the best portable chargers.
Simon Hill and Louryn Strampe
The Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories—We’ve Tested More Than 100
Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.
Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
The Best Qi2 and MagSafe Wireless Chargers for Your Phone
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
Simon Hill
The Best Bone Conduction Headphones
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
Michael Sawh
Yeasound’s RIC800 Hearing Aids Perform Well, but the App Experience Is Frustrating
With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aids don't come with a better app.
Christopher Null
Take Your Tunes Anywhere With the Best Bluetooth Speakers
Discover the best Bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes, from waterproof clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Chris Haslam
The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Ultra Is the Rare Streamlined Trail-Running Watch
Amazfit’s trail running smartwatch delivers solid off-road performance at a bargain price compared to its competitors.
Michael Sawh
Which MacBook Is Right for You: Neo, Air, or Pro?
MacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.
Luke Larsen
The Dell 14S Feels Expensive But Gets a Lot Right
The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.
Luke Larsen
Which Microsoft Surface Is Best for You?
With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.
Luke Larsen
The Best Wi-Fi Routers to Reach Every Corner of Your Home
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
Simon Hill
The Best Pool Accessories for Resort Energy at Home
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
Kat Merck
I Tried 12 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.
Kat Merck
Tweaked Just Right, TCL’s RM9L RGB-Mini LED Is Worth the Price
This massive 85-inch model is highly customizable but jaw-droppingly expensive.
John Brandon
Should You Buy the Eight Sleep Pod 5 Smart Mattress Cover? It’s Complicated
Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2026
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
Julia Forbes
The Best Sleep Trackers for Smarter Rest and Recovery
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.
Boutayna Chokrane
Sleep Number’s New ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed Is a Soft Place to Land
Sleep Number’s new model leans plush, but its smart support might convert even die-hard firmness fans.
Julia Forbes
The Truth About Adjustable Mattresses and Smart Beds
Why the terms “smart bed,” "adjustable mattress," and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.
Julia Forbes
Is Bitdefender VPN Trustworthy? I Tested Its Premium Tier to Find Out
Bitdefender VPN has an excellent starting price, even if it lacks the advanced features that privacy nerds may want.
Matthew S. Smith
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EveryPlate Shows the Key to a Truly Low-Cost Meal Kit Turns Out to Be Simplicity
EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also be a virtue.
Matthew Korfhage
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My Budget Is Tight. So I Tried a Budget Cell Phone Service, and Data Speeds Came Out Nearly the Same
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s delivery box, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
The Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Electric Bike Can Blast Through Just About Anything
Take on sand, snow, mud, gravel—this is the ebike for all your off-roading adventures.
Kristin Canning
The Best Pickleball Paddles
New tech has changed the game with the latest generation of pickleball paddles. Here's what to know and what to buy.
Martin Cizmar
The Best Portable Power Stations for Blackouts, Camping, or Van Life
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
Simon Hill
The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts for Ounce-Counting Cubicle Refugees
Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
Scott Gilbertson
Avoid Food Waste—Get a Good Dehydrator Instead
Stretch seasonal produce, preserve leftovers, and build a pantry that lasts with our favorite food dehydrators for every budget.
Kat Merck
New-Gen Slushie Machines Have Better Tech. Here Are the 2 New Bests
The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Protein Powders, Taste-Tested and Reviewed
I found the best protein powders that won’t make your morning smoothie taste like drywall.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Breville Deals This Amazon Prime Day Mean Free Coffee for Future You
You can save hundreds of dollars on Breville appliances during Amazon Prime Day.
Molly Higgins
Ranking the Best Red-Light Therapy Mask and LED Devices of 2026
Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Laduora Duo Red-Light Therapy Hair Care Device Isn’t Your Mother’s Hairbrush
This handheld device combines red-light therapy, microcurrents, sonic vibration, warmth, and a serum to support healthy hair growth.
Molly Higgins
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
Yes, LED Hair Regrowth Works, and I Have the Hair to Prove It
I shaved my head 15 years ago and never looked back. This GroWell LED cap changed that.
Martin Cizmar
LG’s Micro RGB TV Serves a Bright, Vivid Display—for a Big Price
It’s hard to say if the pricey LG Micro RGB Evo television is worth shelling out for compared to its cheaper competitors, but you’ll probably enjoy its color-popping display.
John Brandon
Hisense’s RGB MiniLED Punches Above Its Class in Price and Picture Quality
The brand’s UR9 competes with similar offerings from higher-end brands like Samsung and LG.
John Brandon
Sony’s New Mini RGB LED Television Is Good, Not Great
This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.
John Brandon
BenQ’s Latest Projector Transforms Your Living Room Into a Home Cinema
BenQ’s 4100i projector shines with its amazing color reproduction, excellent contrast, and a buttery cinematic mode.
John Brandon
Form Smart Swim 2 LT Goggles Offer Innovative Features, but Most Are Behind a Paywall
These goggles have an excellent display, solid metric tracking, and an open-water “SwimStraight” feature. But the real smart tech requires a subscription.
Michael Sawh
The Best Activity and Fitness Trackers
Find the right wearable for your lifestyle, workouts, and goals.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Suunto Spark Open Earbuds Are Perfect for Runs and Rides
Suunto swaps bone for air conduction, giving these open-ear earbuds a perfect fit for the great outdoors.
Michael Sawh
The Fiido Air Carbon Fiber Electric Bike Is Perfect for Commuters in Flat Cities
This impressively light carbon commuter makes switching to an ebike easier than ever.
Chris Haslam
Skylight’s Touchscreen Calendar Got my Whole Family on the Same Page
The Skylight has become the informational and organizational hub of my household. My touchscreen-native kids have also gained more agency over our family activities.
Jaclyn Greenberg
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats
You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.
David Nield
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them
Explore decades of incredible images and videos of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies—most of which are free to use and share.
David Nield
This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone
Apple built a tool for people with cognitive disabilities, but I accidentally discovered it’s also the best kids’ phone setup no one is talking about—not even Apple.
Jeremy White