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Leg Day
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
Product Review
TCL’s Note A1 Nxtpaper Is a Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
Scott Gilbertson
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
Megan Tomos
Which New Samsung Galaxy Z Foldable Phone Should You Buy?
Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?
Simon Hill
The AI Notetaker Has Been Invited to All the Meetings
Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the workplace.
Reece Rogers
Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So
ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?
Ben Dowsett
Daily Deals
The HP OmniBook 5 Is My Favorite Budget Laptop, and It’s $550 Off Right Now
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
Luke Larsen
Our Favorite Fans Are Discounted
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
Louryn Strampe
Top Surfshark Promo Codes for August 2026
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.
Scott Gilbertson
Top Ulta Beauty Promo Codes: 50% Off
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Love This Tiny E-Reader. I Just Wish It Had More Books
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
Nena Farrell
The Best Webcams to Buy to Avoid Embarrassing Yourself on Zoom
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
Luke Larsen
The Best AI Notetakers to Record Your Meetings, Interviews, or Classes
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.
Christopher Null
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
Get Your Android Phone Out of the Red With the Best Android Chargers
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested.
Louryn Strampe
The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your iPhone or Qi2 Phone
MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.
Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
The Best Phones With an Actual Headphone Jack
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
Julian Chokkattu
Which Motorola Phone Should You Buy?
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
Julian Chokkattu
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
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
The Best Gaming Laptops I’ve Found After Hundreds of Hours of Testing
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
Luke Larsen
The Best Cheap Gaming Laptops Actually Worth Buying
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
Luke Larsen
Your PC Can’t Handle Samsung’s New 6K Gaming Monitor
Samsung dared to bring 6K to the world of gaming monitors before our PCs were truly ready for it.
Matthew S. Smith
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Alienware’s $350 OLED Monitor Seeks to Do the Impossible
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
Matthew S. Smith
Harness the Power of the Sun With the Best Solar Generators
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
Simon Hill
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
Shark’s New PowerDetect Vacuum Might Be Better Than the Original
Shark’s new PowerDetect Speed is lighter and more affordable than the original, but still managed to ace most of my vacuum tests.
Nena Farrell
The Best Handheld Fans for Staying Cool Anywhere
I put handheld, wearable, and misting fans through a sweltering summer to see which ones kept me coolest.
Kat Merck
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
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
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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
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
The 13 Best Coolers for Day and Night Drinking
We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Tracking Devices for Finding Your Stuff
Lose something? Here are the best Bluetooth trackers to avoid pocket-patting panic.
Boutayna Chokrane
After Three Years of Testing, These Are the Best Robot Lawn Mowers for Your Yard
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
Simon Hill
Our Kids Put These Backpacks Through the Wringer
Your kid’s little lunch hauler takes a brutal beating every day. These are the backbacks our own kids have tried and loved.
Adrienne So
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
Panasonic’s New Microwave Has an Auto-Cook Function That Actually Works
The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
Matthew Korfhage
23 Gift Ideas for the Cook in Your Life
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
Matthew Korfhage
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
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
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
RGB TVs Are All the Buzz, and I’ve Tested 5 of the Latest Models to Find the Best
RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and I’ve tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.
John Brandon
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
Which Apple Watch Should You Buy?
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Fitbit Models for Every Lifestyle
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.
Boutayna Chokrane
Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
Boutayna Chokrane and Julian Chokkattu
The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
Jill Duffy
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
Justin Pot
How to Disable the AI Features in Gmail and Google Docs
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
Justin Pot
Smart-Home Gadgets That Won’t Wreck Your Old House’s Vibe
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
Jordan Michelman