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Belter Shrug
Can the Upcoming Expanse Game Avoid Mass Effect’s Biggest Mistake?
The universe may never tell you if your choices mattered. Owlcat’s Osiris Reborn might not either.
Boone Ashworth
Buying Guide
I Love Writing by Hand. These Digital Notebooks Let Me Do It Without the Paper Clutter
Nena Farrell
This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
Reece Rogers
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.
Christopher Null
This Art Project Slows Down Citi Bikes to Make NYC’s Rent Crisis Feel Real
Ground Truth makes the shared rental bikes harder to pedal through rent-burdened neighborhoods, offering a tangible way for people to experience income inequality.
Boone Ashworth
The Painful Truth of Exactly How ICE’s New Shock Gloves Work
ICE is spending millions on shock gloves designed to overpower subjects through intense, localized pain.
Jeremy White
Daily Deals
Grab Garmin’s Best Watch at 25 Percent Off
Save $250 off the Garmin Fenix 8, plus discounts on other popular fitness trackers from the brand.
Harry Rabinowitz
Top Logitech Promo Codes: $100 Off This August 2026
Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech.
Molly Higgins
Western Digital Promo Code August 2026
Get 15% off your first order at Western Digital when you register your email.
Molly Higgins
Top 1Password Coupons This August 2026
Save up to 28% on business and personal memberships with 1Password promo codes and deals.
Scott Gilbertson
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
The Razer Naga V3 Pro Is a Gaming Mouse From PC Gaming’s Glory Days
The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.
Henri Robbins
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
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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
The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories for Accidental Phone-Droppers
Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Cases and Screen Protectors to Keep Your Samsung Galaxy S26 in Top Form
Protect your Samsung phone with these cases and screen protectors.
Louryn Strampe
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
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
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 Computer Monitors to Upgrade Your Home Office
My expert advice on what computer monitor to buy for your home office, ranging from budget-tier to fully featured.
Luke Larsen
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Why the Dell XPS 13 Is One of My Favorite New Laptops of 2026
It’s amazing how few compromises Dell made to get the new XPS 13 down to $700, but I strongly recommend the $900 model, which comes with 16 GB of RAM.
Luke Larsen
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 Skylight Buddy Gets My Kid Excited to Brush His Teeth
This kid-friendly version of Skylight’s digital calendar actually gets my son to complete his nighttime routine in a timely fashion.
Nena Farrell
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
I Tested the Best Cat Water Fountains—These Are My Favorites
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
Molly Higgins
My Favorite Indoor Herb Garden Just Got a Big Upgrade
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
Kat Merck
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
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
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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
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
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
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
After Testing Solar Panels for Years, I Found the Absolute Best
Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.
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
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
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