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Product Review
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold Is Better, but Not the Best
A polished update to Google’s foldable brings real improvements, but the price bump and rampant competition make it a tough sell.
Simon Hill
Buying Guide
I Tested the Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers—and Yes, Some of Them Stink
Kat Merck
Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out
“It never crossed my mind that they would be so bold as to sell our private data for AI,” says one former Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
Aarian Marshall
Omega Just Released a Mini Moonwatch
Say hello to a revamped collection of perfectly proportioned 38-mm Speedmasters.
Jeremy White
Forget Meta Ray-Bans. These Dorky-Looking Virtual Display Glasses Are Way More Useful
Tethered display glasses are truly practical face computers. They trade bulky spatial computing for simplicity: Plug in, recline, and get a massive screen right in front of your nose.
Boone Ashworth
Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet
A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.
Aarian Marshall
Daily Deals
The Best Early Labor Day Kitchen Deals for Busy Fall Days
With school and sports starting again, these discounts on Instant Pots, cookware, and coffee gear arrive right on time.
Kat Merck
The Gaming Headset I Use Every Day Is on Sale in 3 of 4 Color Options
I love this multi-device headset, and right now it’s cheaper than what I paid for it in March.
Louryn Strampe
The Best WIRED-Approved Gadgets Already on Sale for Labor Day
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.
Nena Farrell
Zoro Promo Codes for August 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
What I Learned Testing Monitor Arms, and Which You Should Buy
Your desk setup needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every one I can get my hands on to find the best.
Luke Larsen
What’s So Great About Digital Wall Calendars?
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
Nena Farrell
I’ve Tried Nearly Every Kind of Planner. These Are the Best
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
Nena Farrell
Tall People, Short People: How to Choose the Right Office Chair
Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.
Matthew Korfhage
7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App
From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.
Reece Rogers
I Traveled With Saily's Ultra eSIM Service to See How It Held Up
For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.
Simon Hill
Google’s Pixel 11 Is Pretty in Pink, but a Minor Upgrade Otherwise
Incremental improvements fail to generate much excitement, but Google’s Pixel 11 is still an accomplished Android phone.
Simon Hill
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Turns Out, a New Shape Is Exactly What Samsung Needed for Its Folding Phone
Nearly a decade after its debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally comes into its own.
Julian Chokkattu
Your Playlist Deserves the Best Workout Headphones
Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tried the Yoto, Toniebox 2, and More to Find the Best Audio Player for All Kids
Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.
Nicole Kinning
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Nothing Ear (3a) Are Stylish and Affordable
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
Chris Haslam
Steelseries’ Arctis Nova Pro Omni Headset Is for Multisystem Gamers
Its latest Pro headset can mix between four inputs and has better wireless connectivity than the originals.
Brad Bourque
This Asus Monitor Fixes One of the Main Gripes Over OLED
The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.
Matthew S. Smith
The Best Laptop Docking Stations to Supercharge Your Workstation
Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.
Luke Larsen
I Tested the Two Best 8-GB Laptops. Is Either Worth Buying?
The Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo are both premium-feeling laptops with only 8 GB of RAM. Which $700 laptop is the better buy?
Luke Larsen
The 7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid)
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
Luke Larsen
The Best Car Phone Mounts Are Magnetic. Change My Mind
The best car phone holders keep your phone firmly in place while never getting in your line of sight. I took a dozen on road trips this summer to find the best.
Matthew Korfhage
There’s One Simple Food Safety Tool for Reducing Salmonella Risk
Salmonella outbreaks are seemingly everywhere right now. A good temperature probe is the last and best line of defense.
Matthew Korfhage
This Smart Birdhouse Showed Me the Secret Life of Chickadees
With two cameras and built-in climate sensors, the Birdfy Nest Duo let me watch an entire nesting season unfold.
Kat Merck
The Best Multiuse Air Purifiers Do More Than Just Clean the Room
These WIRED-tested dual-purpose air purifiers also function as heaters, fans, art pieces, and more, offering the best of both worlds.
Molly Higgins
I Tested Mattress Toppers for Every Kind of Sleeper
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
Nena Farrell
Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.
Molly Higgins
The Best Organic Mattresses
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Smart Rings for Tracking Your Health in 2026
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
Boutayna Chokrane
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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CookUnity Changed Prepared Meal Delivery by Using (Gasp!) Chefs
I’ve tried most of the ready-to-eat meal delivery services in the country. CookUnity is the one that feels like real cooking, from real chefs.
Matthew Korfhage
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Purple Carrot Is the Only Vegan Meal Kit I’d Prefer Over Most Plans That Serve Meat
I’m an omnivore. Purple Carrot’s vegan meal kit offers some of the best cooking I’ve seen from any meal kit, with or without meat.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.
Matthew Korfhage
Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather
Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what “GSM” means, and how to care for your clothes.
Scott Gilbertson
The TerraMow V1000 Shows Just How Far Robot Mowers Have Come
With automatic mapping, Spot Mode functionality, and smart AI cameras, the TerraMow V1000 is the complete package.
Simon Hill
Retrospec’s Joe Rev 2 Is a BMX Bike for Grown-Ups
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
Kat Merck
This Ego Electric Mower Tamed My 2.5-Acre Lawn With Ease and in Less Time
Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.
Scott Gilbertson
Food Recalls Are in the News Again. Here’s How I Keep My Eggs Salmonella-Free
With advice from infectious disease experts, I tested a low-effort way to pasteurize eggs at home.
Kat Merck
Head-to-Head: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Brewer Is Best?
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
Matthew Korfhage
The 12 Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2026 to Keep You Wired
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
Matthew Korfhage
What WIRED Writers Would Actually Give Their Moms
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
Nena Farrell
How to Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush for a Healthier Smile
After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.
Boutayna Chokrane
Before You Buy a Red-Light Therapy Mask, Read This
I tried the red-light therapy masks flooding my feed and consulted with professionals to find out which ones are worth the splurge.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tried the Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Loss. Here’s What Worked
Don’t fly to Turkey just yet. Our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Wore This Red-Light Therapy Headband for 5 Months, and My Hair Actually Grew Back
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
Kat Merck
This Projector Is a Hole-in-One as a Golf Simulator, but Subpar for Anything Else
The Optoma GT2400HDR laser projector is great for setting up a driving range in your living room, but mediocre video quality makes it less appealing for home entertainment.
John Brandon
The BenQ GV50 Ceiling Projector Is Better for Party Tricks Than Display Quality
This affordable, portable projector doesn’t try to be a cinematic marvel, but it’s fun to use.
John Brandon
The Soundcore Nebula P1i's Neat Design Can’t Quite Overcome Its Pitfalls
I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.
Chris Haslam
The Hisense XR10 Is a Killer RGB Projector for Summer Movie Nights
Projectors are adopting RGB backlighting, the hottest tech from the world of TVs. This large but vivid projector is a great option for summer movie nights.
John Brandon
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Pumps Up Its Fitness Smarts
With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tested a Ton of Apple Watch Bands So You Don’t Have To
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Compression Boots for Muscle Recovery, Better Circulation, and Relief
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Budget Smartwatch Doesn’t Skimp on Performance
From fitness tracking to notifications, the best budget smartwatch can do a lot without costing a fortune.
Boutayna Chokrane
Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
David Nield
Someone Finally Fixed Installing Apps on a Mac
The installation utility EasyDMG makes it so you never drag and drop an icon again.
Justin Pot
Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
David Nield
Amazon Can Use Your Twitch Content to Train Its AI—Unless You Opt Out
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.
Fernanda González