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Grand Finale
Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s Director Finds the Balance Between Old and New
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about scale and expectations for one of gaming’s most ambitious remakes.
Matt Kamen
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So Jot That Down
The Best AI Notetakers to Record Your Meetings, Interviews, or Classes
Christopher Null
OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty
Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts.
Reece Rogers
HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private
These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.
Boone Ashworth
Here’s Exactly How Tesla Made Its New 230-Mph Car ‘Fly’
It turns out the Roadster 2 both sucks and blows.
Jeremy White
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
Aarian Marshall
Daily Deals
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Sony Is Giving You a Reason to Party With $100 Off One of Our Favorite Speakers
The Sony ULT Tower 7 is one of our top party speaker picks and is at its lowest-ever price. Grab this or one of its sibling models before your next fete.
Les Shu
My Favorite Organic Mattress at Essentia Is Discounted Right Now
Sleep healthier this winter with an organic mattress—now on heavy discount through November 2.
Molly Higgins
Our Go-To Power Banks Are On Sale Right Now
You can never have too many portable chargers, especially when they’re this discounted.
Louryn Strampe
It’s Unfortunately Already Time to Plan Your Holiday Cards
Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.
Nena Farrell
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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
The Best Time to Get a New Kindle Is Right Now
Amazon raised Kindle prices across the board, but Prime Day is still the best time to buy.
Nena Farrell
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu and Matthew Korfhage
The Best Gaming Routers, as Tested By an Entire Family of Gamers
Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
Simon Hill
9 WIRED-Approved Gifts for the Techie in Your Life
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.
Luke Larsen
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
Julian Chokkattu and Simon Hill
Which Samsung Galaxy Phone Should You Buy?
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
Julian Chokkattu and Simon Hill
Which iPhone Should You Buy (or Avoid) Right Now?
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
Julian Chokkattu and Simon Hill
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The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Brought New Life to Music I’ve Listened to for Years
Nothing’s best headphones yet double down on design, comfort, sound quality, and highly adjustable EQ settings.
Harry Rabinowitz
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Bose Wants to Be the Headphone King Again. Does This New Release Take the Crown?
Bose’s sequel to the QuietComfort Headphones is incredibly comfortable and has excellent noise-canceling, but those traits are no longer enough to beat the competition.
Harry Rabinowitz
The Beats 360 Are Workout Headphones That Will Spot You in the Gym
Beats’ new flagship headphones are customizable, stylish, fun, and great for working out. But there are stronger options for everyday use.
Harry Rabinowitz
Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers
These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.
Chris Haslam
The Surface Laptop Ultra Takes a Bite of the Apple
The Surface Laptop Ultra is a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, and Microsoft has never been so close to dethroning Apple—if only it weren't for the lack of battery life.
Luke Larsen
I’ve Tested the 3 Mac Desktops That Apple Makes, and There’s a Clear Winner
Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.
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
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What’s in the Guts of Apple’s Most Powerful Computer Ever?
The Mac Studio can run frontier-level AI language models locally. It’s only a preview of what’s to come.
Luke Larsen
Finally, a Sleep Tracker That Doesn’t Need to Sleep With Me
I’m obsessed with sleep data, but I don’t love wearing a smartwatch to bed. Can the Hatch Sleep Clock give me the best of both worlds at an affordable price?
Boutayna Chokrane
Get Your Houseplants Through Winter With the Best LED Grow Lights
Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.
Kat Merck
The Best Automatic Cat Feeders for When You’re Away
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
Molly Higgins
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The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights, Tested on Our Homes
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?
Nena Farrell
Last Chance Prime Day Deals on Smartwatches, Smart Rings, and Wearables
I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Sleep Trackers for Smarter Rest and Recovery
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Google Fitbit, and Eight Sleep.
Boutayna Chokrane
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
Snag Last-Minute Digital Gifts Online and Stay Cozy Inside
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
Simon Hill
The 10 Best Coffee Subscriptions of 2026 to Keep You Wired
We tried dozens of the best coffee subscriptions to find freshly roasted, delicious coffee for every taste.
Matthew Korfhage
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Factor Meals Have Gotten Much Better. Now to Ditch the Microwave
Factor home-delivery meals have mastered the art of a juicy, medium-rare steak. But inconsistency is still an issue.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best VPNs That Actually Protect You Online
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.
Jacob Roach
The JackRabbit MG Cargo Is the Tiniest Ebike I Know That Can Haul 500 Pounds
This compact, plucky ride is the cargo ebike for people who don’t want a cargo ebike. It’s even fun to ride.
Matthew Korfhage
What WIRED’s Frequent Fliers Are Gifting
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Battery-Powered Leaf Blowers for Taking Back Your Weekend
It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.
Sal Vaglica
We Put These Reusable Water Bottles Through the Daily Grind
We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.
Boutayna Chokrane and Alexis Berger
Breville’s New Toaster Uses Optical Sensors to Measure Your Toast’s Doneness
The Breville Eye Q uses optical sensors to measure the darkness of your toast. Cool tech, but the toasting quality needs improvement.
Joe Ray
I Tried 28 Popular Energy Drinks. Here’s How They Rank
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.
Pete Cottell
The 6 Best Coffee Grinders Based on Particle Analysis and Tasting
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
Matthew Korfhage
I Test Products for a Living. These Are the Gifts I’d Buy My Mom
From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
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 So Well-Engineered, It Even Makes Bad Movies Look Good
A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.
John Brandon
This Bargain-Priced HD Projector Punches Above Its Weight
With the curtains closed and the power cable nearby, this affordable Full HD smart projector is a compact delight.
Chris Haslam
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
Jabra’s Latest Hearing Aids Are Outstanding but Incremental
This direct-to-consumer brand’s latest top-of-the-line devices work well but only showcase incremental improvements over previous models.
Christopher Null
I Gave AlterMe My DNA. It Gave Me a Workout Plan
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.
Emily Peck
The Best Smart Scales, From Basic Weigh-Ins to Full-Body Scans
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
Christopher Null
The Withings BodyScan 2 Is the Most Fascinating Smart Scale I’ve Tested
After months of testing, this high-end smart scale has made me rethink how much a bathroom weigh-in can tell me.
Christopher Null
How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works
Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.
Matt Kamen
Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain
Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesn’t have to be.
Jill Duffy
How to Collect CDs
Fed up with paying to stream music you’ll never actually own? Give the little silver disc a spin. Here’s how to start a CD collection or get more out of one you already have.
Orlando Mendiola
How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.
Reece Rogers