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Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.
Reece Rogers
The Star Trek Communicator Is Now a High-End Wristwatch
This luxury Swiss watch brand has gone where no one has gone before. Unfortunately, the price is out of this world too.
Jeremy White
Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away
The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026.
Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica
Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar—and What It Means for Your iPhone
Amazon is paying more than $11 billion for a small satellite company.
Boone Ashworth
The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026
Forget worldly woes for a few minutes and gawk at these spectacular and mind-bogglingly spendy timepieces we saw in Geneva.
Tim Barber and Jeremy White
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Top Visible Promo Codes and Coupons for April 2026
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
Molly Higgins
TopResume Packages and Free Resume Review: Everything You Need to Get Hired in 2026
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
Jacob Roach
Top $25 Off Exclusive Blue Apron Promo Code
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
Louryn Strampe
Top Squarespace Promo Codes: 20% Off in April 2026
Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.
Molly Higgins
These Are Our Favorite Standing Desks to Liven Up Your Workstation
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Julian Chokkattu and Nicole Kinning
Expert Tips for Strong Wi-Fi in Your Garden
There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how.
Simon Hill
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
What’s So Great About Digital Wall Calendars?
I was convinced these devices were just tabletop clutter. I was proven wrong.
Nena Farrell
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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases and Accessories
Protect your new Samsung phone with the help of these cases and screen protectors.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Android Phones, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories for Accidental Phone-Droppers
Slap a case on your shiny new Pixel, whether you have the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL. We also have recommendations for Qi2 chargers and other accessories.
Julian Chokkattu and Louryn Strampe
LG’s Expandable Sound Suite Makes Rooms of Any Size Feel Like a Home Theater
The Dolby Atmos soundbar setup rivals the best from Samsung and Sonos.
Parker Hall
These Stackable Blocks Help Any Room Sound Better
Treating the sound of your space has often involved ugly, permanently mounted panels, but no longer!
Parker Hall
What's in Hasan Piker's Streaming Starter Pack
The internet’s most jacked leftist shares the tech and daily rituals that fuel his marathon streams.
Boutayna Chokrane
Asus’ Open Earbuds Are a Cool Accessory for Traveling Gamers
These wireless open earbuds are designed for mobile gamers.
Brad Bourque
These Are the Essential MacBook Accessories Everyone Needs
From charging adapters to external monitors, I’ve gathered the absolute best peripherals for your MacBook.
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
This Windows Laptop Is a MacBook Neo Killer, and It’s Only $500
In many ways, the HP OmniBook 5 is a better budget laptop than the MacBook Neo, especially when the discounts are strong.
Luke Larsen
It’s a Tablet! It’s a Laptop! After Testing the Best 2-in-1s, Here’s What I Recommend
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop.
Luke Larsen
How Dyson’s and Shark’s New AI Robot Vacs Compare Against Each Other
I let Shark’s and Dyson’s new AI-powered robot vac-mops loose in my home. One was a clear winner.
Nena Farrell
Tempo’s Prepared Meals Are Among the Best Out There. But How Much Chicken Is Too Much?
After testing 14 meals from Tempo, a spin-off subscription service from Home Chef, a colleague and I were surprised by how much we liked them. But lord, there's lots of chicken
Matthew Korfhage
Smart Smoke Detectors Aren’t the Smartest
Every smart smoke alarm I’ve tested has one potentially fatal flaw, trading fewer nuisance alarms for a risky sensor strategy.
Nena Farrell
Bought Your First House? You'll Need These 3 Tools
New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best 5 Pillows for Neck Pain
Neck pain takes many forms, but these WIRED-tested pillows may save your sleep.
Julia Forbes
The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers Who Need Support
The best mattresses for stomach sleepers have spinal alignment in mind. These are my recommendations as a certified sleep science coach.
Julia Forbes
Most Mattresses Aren’t Designed for Heavy-Bodied Sleepers—This One Actually Is
With latex, coils, and a thoughtful build, the Saatva HD tackles a problem the industry often ignores.
Julia Forbes
Tempur-Pedic Put Fans Inside a Mattress. I Had to Try It
The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.
Julia Forbes
How to Use Google Chrome’s New AI-Powered ‘Skills’
The premade Skills available through the Gemini sidebar in Chrome include ways to maximize protein in recipes or summarize YouTube videos.
Reece Rogers
Why Free Data Monitoring Services Are Worth It
Data breaches are more common than ever. Here are the best ways I've found to protect yourself online.
Matthew S. Smith
What Are Identity Protection Services, and Are They Actually Useful?
Here's the best advice I have for protecting your identity online.
Matthew S. Smith
The Best Meal Kits of 2026, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2026, from Martha Stewart’s meal kit to the best meal delivery on a budget.
Matthew Korfhage
The Heybike Comfort Ranger 3.0 Is Stable, Compact, and Convenient
This fully waterproof little folding cargo ebike is tough enough to take on rain and the worst potholes Montana has to offer.
Maggie Slepian
Which GoPro Hero Camera Should You Buy?
You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
Scott Gilbertson
The Simple, Affordable Coros Pace 4 Gives Garmin a Serious Run for Its Money
The Coros Pace 4’s long battery life, training tools, and accessible price point are all reasons why you should reconsider getting a Garmin.
Kieran Alger
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The Best Fitness Trackers Check Your Sleep, Heart Rate, or Even Your Blood
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Adrienne So and Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Coffee Mug Warmers Are Smart. But They Don’t Need an App
The first rule of coffee is that it must stay hot. After weeks or even years of testing, these are the three coffee warmers that will best keep it that way.
Matthew Korfhage
The Next-Generation Gozney Dome Turns Pizza Night Into an Event
This colossal pizza oven is both pricey and impractical. It also makes the best pizza I’ve ever cooked at home.
Kat Merck
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The Best Mushroom Coffee for an Alternative Buzz
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
Pete Cottell
I Put a $150 Air Purifier in My Fridge to See If Food Would Last Longer
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.
Kat Merck
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
How to Choose the Best Electric Toothbrush for Sensitive Teeth and Gums
How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.
Boutayna Chokrane
I Tested This Hair Regrowth Laser Helmet on My Semi-Willing Husband
After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.
Julia Forbes
I Can Listen to Bad Bunny While Improving Hair Growth With This Red Light Helmet
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.
Molly Higgins
TCL’s Art TV Is Cheaper, but It’s No Samsung Frame
This low-cost art display can’t compete with the Samsung Frame Pro.
John Brandon
Samsung’s Frame Pro TV Looks Like Art on the Wall
This is the first truly impressive art TV I’ve seen.
John Brandon
These Premium Soundbars and Wireless Speakers Compete With Fancy Wired Setups
Soundbars just keep getting better, but some rise above the rest. These are the best high-end soundbars and wireless A/V speakers I’ve tried.
Ryan Waniata
This $5,000 Rolling Projector System Gives You a Real Theater in Minutes
Ever wanted a complete Dolby Atmos cinema packed into a big wheelie case?
Chris Haslam
The Best Apple Watch Bands for Every Occasion
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
I Tested Every New Garmin Training Feature, From Food Tracking to Sports Scores
Nutrition tracking? Gear tracking? Garmin’s latest software updates aim to add value to the company’s line of premium sports watches.
Michael Sawh
The Best Heart Rate Monitors Check Your Cardiac Health
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
Michael Sawh
What Is the Best Garmin Watch Right Now?
We tested Garmin’s GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.
Adrienne So
There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home
Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.
Jeremy White
Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How
You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.
Reece Rogers
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You Might Be Drinking Coffee at All the Wrong Times
Caffeine is the original biohack for energy, focus, and alertness. But are you doing it wrong?
Matthew Korfhage
How to Back Up Your Life With Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Services, and More
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.
Scott Gilbertson