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The Best Walking Pads for Hitting Your Daily Steps
Our team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
Boutayna Chokrane
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Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Successfully Undercuts the Competition in Price
Matthew S. Smith
Google and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here
The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.
Julian Chokkattu
Here’s How Google Says It’s Making Its Smart Glasses More Private
Eager to separate its glasses from Meta’s offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option.
Julian Chokkattu
Fairphone Lands Its First US Carrier Partner in Boost Mobile
The sustainable phone maker is teaming up with its first US carrier to sell wireless plans alongside its fully repairable smartphone.
Julian Chokkattu
Google Wanted Spirit Airlines Data. Flight Attendants Found a Way to Opt Out
The union representing flight attendants for the defunct airline struck a deal with Google to scrub sensitive employee records from a $10 million data sale.
Aarian Marshall
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Atlas Coffee Club Has a $59 Gift for the Coffee Person on Your List
For Black Friday, a new quarterly option delivers three bags at a time, each from a different country.
Kat Merck
Rest Easy With These Early Black Friday Mattress Deals
I’ve already found early deals on our favorite WIRED-tested mattresses and sleep accessories.
Molly Higgins
Even Black Friday Will Be More Expensive Than Usual
The AI memory crunch is coming for your holiday shopping list.
Boone Ashworth
Roborock’s Robot Vacuum Deals Have Already Started
The brand’s official Black Friday sales start next week, but some of its best vacuums are already discounted.
Nena Farrell
Here Are My Absolute Favorite Computer Speakers, After Testing 30 Pairs
After testing 30 pairs of computer speakers, these are the best computer speakers—from stereo speakers to subwoofers to surround sound systems.
Simon Hill
The Biggest Appeal of the New Kindle Paperwhite Isn’t the Kindle Itself
The latest generation of Kindle’s 7-inch e-readers have a new look and new accessories. But are they worth the upgrade given Amazon’s new Kindle prices?
Nena Farrell
Turtle Beach’s Vulcan II XP Is a Flashy Keyboard With a Flawed Finish
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
Matt Kamen
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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
The Best Folding Phones
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
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
Samsung’s Smallest Smartphone Is a Pocket Rocket
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
Simon Hill
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The Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
Simon Hill
The Best Open Earbuds Let You Hear the Tunes While Staying Attentive
I’ve tested dozens of open earbuds. My favorites let you hear the world and your tunes equally well.
Harry Rabinowitz
This Yellow Home Stereo Suite Challenges Uniformly Drab Audio Equipment
The canary-yellow set is equal parts design and audio performance, and includes speakers, speaker stands, a turntable, and a subwoofer.
Jordan Michelman
The Best Wireless Earbuds for iPhone, Android, and Everything Else
I tested over a hundred options—my top picks from Apple, Bose, and Beats stood out from the rest.
Harry Rabinowitz
The AirPods 5 Are Better, but They’re Still Not the Pros
Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?
Boutayna Chokrane
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
The New MacBook Pro Has the Best Screen You Can Get, but It'll Cost You
The new OLED MacBook Pro comes with an incredible-looking touchscreen display—and an equally eye-popping price.
Luke Larsen
I Tested the Very First Wi-Fi 8 Router and Walked Away Impressed
The first Wi-Fi 8 router has arrived. This quad-band gaming beast from Asus is fabulously fast and feature-packed.
Simon Hill
Googlebooks Have Arrived. You Should Buy These Chromebooks Instead
While Google is heralding a new series of laptops called Googlebooks, Chromebooks are sticking around—for now. These are the ones to consider.
Luke Larsen
I Tried 20 of the Most Popular Indoor Gardening Systems
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
Kat Merck
The Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke, Pet Dander, and Everything Else
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Molly Higgins
A Basketball Hoop That Tries to Do Too Much
The Huupe Mini 2 can count baskets, stream shows, and challenge strangers, but I’d settle for a working power button.
Christopher Null
King Arthur Baking’s Sourdough Sidekick Got Me Baking Again
This techy automatic starter feeder has some quirks, but it ended my yearlong sourdough slump.
Kat Merck
The Best Smart Rings for Tracking Your Health, Fitness, and Sleep
Turns out, your finger is prime real estate for health tracking. Here are the smart rings that impressed me the most.
Boutayna Chokrane
These WIRED-Tested White Noise Machines Could Help You Sleep Deeper
Catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.
Molly Higgins
Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Help You Adjust to Shorter Days
I’ve never been a morning person. This bedside gadget is the only thing that’s ever changed that.
Nena Farrell and Molly Higgins
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You?
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
Julia Forbes and Nicole Kinning
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
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
15 Adventurous Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoorsy People
Let your friend pick out their own hiking boots. For their next trip into the wild, try gifting a useful blade, merino socks, moka pot, or a nature journal.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Touchscreen Gloves to Get You Through the Winter
We braved the cold to answer a modern dilemma: Can you keep your hands warm and use a smartphone at the same time?
Simon Hill
What’s the Difference Between an Ebike and an E-Moto?
Riders and lawmakers often don’t know the difference, and retailers sometimes muddy the waters on purpose. Here’s how to buy the micromobility vehicle you actually want.
Aarian Marshall
Birdbuddy vs. Birdfy: Which Budget Smart Feeder Should You Buy?
I tested Birdbuddy’s Nook and Birdfy’s Rookie in my backyard. Saving money comes with compromises, but some are easier to live with.
Kat Merck
The Rocco Classic Smart Fridge Is a Cool Conversation Piece
Some of this beverage fridge’s smart features could be better, but let’s be real—you’re probably buying it for the aesthetic.
Andrew Watman
I Tested the Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers—and Yes, Some of Them Stink
After enduring years of smells, strange noises, and waste “tea,” I’ve found the composters and food recyclers I’d actually recommend.
Kat Merck
The Keurig Alta Brewer Can Do It All, With No Plastic Pods
This multifaceted home coffee brewer and its new AltaRounds will make you rethink everything you know about Keurig machines.
Louryn Strampe
Lykyn Turns Growing Mushrooms Into a Spectator Sport
Dramatic lighting and fog make this countertop fruiting chamber a conversation starter. The mushrooms are pretty good too.
Kat Merck
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
The Best OLED TVs
Looking for rich picture quality and inky-black shadows? These OLED TVs are the ones you want for your next movie night.
John Brandon
The Samsung S95H Is Flagship-Quality OLED. Is That Enough in 2026?
It performs great, with rich texture and high brightness, but faces new competition when it comes to color dominance.
John Brandon
This Midrange RGB MiniLED TV Meets Expectations but Isn't the Brightest of the Bunch
The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.
John Brandon
LG’s Cheapest OLED Struggles to Keep Up With the Pack
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.
John Brandon
The Google Fitbit Edge Is Great. But the Fitbit Air Is Better
The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.
Boutayna Chokrane
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
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
I Let Pangram Loose on My Gmail Inbox. Here’s How Much AI It Found
The AI detector will now check your incoming emails for machine-generated text.
David Nield
How to Remind Your Boss of Your PTO Without Pissing Them Off
The next time you take paid time off, your boss and coworkers will remember if you follow this advice.
Jill Duffy
This Totally Free App Can Free Up Space on Your Mac
Stop paying for disk cleaners. This open source utility safely clears hidden caches, leftover app junk, and even gigabytes of offline Apple Intelligence models.
Justin Pot
Apps for Caregivers Get a Dose of AI, but That Might Not Be Enough
The apps and platforms that help family caregivers manage their loved ones’ needs are becoming more capable, but the broader issue of caregivers’ well-being remains unsolved.
Jaclyn Greenberg