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GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells
General Motors’ homemade version of the low-cost power option favored by China’s auto industry will hit three years before its super-energy-dense tech arrives—and could bring affordable US EVs sooner.
John Voelcker
What Makes a Car Lovable? It's Not the Tech, It's the Cup Holders
Frustration with the size, location, and design of cup holders in new cars is on the rise—and it holds enormous influence on whether we buy a ride or not.
Carlton Reid
Gear News of the Week: Samsung’s Trifold Promise, Ikea’s Sonos Split, and Hugging Face’s New Robot
Plus: OnePlus debuts five new devices, iOS 26 has Beta drama, and Honor's new folding phone is slimmer than Samsung's.
Julian Chokkattu
Samsung's New Phones Show How Far Ahead China Is on Innovation
Just like it has done with EVs, China’s investment in smartphones is leaving big brands playing catch-up. Forget iterative updates: China is already working on what’s next.
Andrew Williams
Wooting’s 80HE Feels Like the Pinnacle of Hall Effect Keyboards
Wooting’s latest Hall effect keyboard does nearly everything right, and shifts the goal posts.
Henri Robbins
Everything You Need to Work From Home Like a Pro
Gear can make or break your home office setup. Here’s our ultimate list of nearly 100 items, from monitors and desks to webcams and chairs.
Julian Chokkattu and Gear Team
The Best Printers for Home and Office
It's a boring tool, but you need one. Here are the best home printers we have tested, from ink tank to lasers.
Brad Bourque
This Staples FlexFit Desk Converter Is Well-Priced and Reliable
This no-frills manual standing desk converter reliably rises and falls.
Julian Chokkattu
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 those worth your money.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Prime Day Phone Deals
These Amazon Prime Day phone deals make it a smart time to upgrade, whether you're eyeing a new Pixel, OnePlus, or Samsung.
Julian Chokkattu
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Nothing's Phone (3) Is the Quirky Tech We Need Right Now
Nothing’s latest flagship phone may not be the best value, but it certainly has charm.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers
Keep your iPhone battery topped up with a magnetic MagSafe wireless charger.
Simon Hill
Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers
These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones to Escape Reality
Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
The Best Bookshelf Speakers to Blast Your Tunes
Soup up your sound with these active and passive speakers. We have picks for every budget.
Ryan Waniata
D'Addario's XPND Pedal Power Kit Helps Clean Up Your Board
This kit lets you build custom-length power cables for a cleaner-looking pedalboard for your instrument.
Pete Cottell
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LG’s Lightweight Gram Pro 16 Laptop Still Needs Some Work
Thin is still in with this big update to LG’s impossibly light laptop line.
Christopher Null
The Best Laptop Docking Stations to Supercharge Your Workstation
Connect your laptop to your monitors, keyboard, mouse, and everything else you need, with one simple cable.
Luke Larsen
The Best USB Hubs for Connecting All Your Gadgets
Ditch the dongles. These multiport USB hubs will maximize your connectivity options.
Luke Larsen
This MacBook Deal Is Unprecedented
Walmart has brought the M1 MacBook Air to an a new low price of just $599.
Luke Larsen
The Best Robot Vacuums to Keep Your Home Clean
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.
Adrienne So
Quell the Heat With Our Favorite Window Air Conditioners
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years.
Julian Chokkattu and Lisa Wood Shapiro
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.
Lisa Wood Shapiro
The Best Dyson Vacuums You Can Buy
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
Nena Farrell and Brenda Stolyar
Do You Need a Box Spring for Your Modern-Day Mattress?
If you haven’t seen a box spring in a while, it’s not your imagination—a mattress expert breaks down when you might need this dinosaur of the sleep world.
Julia Forbes
What Words to Know When Shopping for a Mattress Online
Shopping for a mattress online means expanding your vocabulary. Here are the key terms to look for.
Julia Forbes
Why You Need a Mattress Protector or Encasement
There are mattress protectors, and there are mattress encasements. Which level of protection is better for you?
Julia Forbes
Silk & Snow's Organic Mattress Pairs Performance With a Premium Feel
Silk & Snow’s got an organic mattress in its lineup, and it’s amazingly comfortable—but only for solo sleepers.
Julia Forbes
The Best 12 Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
Matthew Korfhage
This Meal Kit Has Its Own Combi Oven and Surprisingly Good Results
Tovala's steam-enabled Pro is a powerful toaster oven that doubles as a prepared meal kit. It has some quirks, but the meals are tasty.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Vegan Meal Delivery Services and Kits
Convenience isn’t just for meat eaters anymore. These vegan meal services bring preprepared meals and meal kits to your door.
Molly Higgins
The Best Meal Kits of 2025, Tested by a Former Restaurant Critic
Here are the best meal kits in 2025, from Martha Stewart's meal kit to the best meal delivery on a budget.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Electric Kick Scooters
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
Julian Chokkattu
The Timekettle T1 Is an Adept Global Translator That’ll Work Even Offline
This global language translation tool works whether you’re connected to the network or not.
Christopher Null
The Best Hot Dog-Making Machines for All-American Hot Dogs
Yes, there are dedicated hot dog cookers that cook nothing but hot dogs and hot dog buns. I have so many thoughts.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Outdoor Lights for Your Yard
Light up your backyard, porch, patio, or campsite with these WIRED-tested outdoor lights.
Simon Hill
A Former Chocolatier Shares Her 7 Favorite Kitchen Scales
Everyone should have a food scale in the kitchen, whether you’re a baker or not. We asked a former chocolatier to test several—these are her favorites.
Tyler Shane
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The Best Food Dehydrators to Level Up Your Snack Game
We put some of the most popular food dehydrators to the test with beef jerky, fruit leather, and dried flowers.
Lisa Wood Shapiro
The Best French Presses for Low-Stress Morning Brew
The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.
Tyler Shane
The Best Dash Appliances to Save Countertop Space (and Money)
From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.
Matthew Korfhage
How to Spot Counterfeit Beauty Products on Amazon
Welcome to the Wild West of online beauty shopping. Here’s how not to get scammed.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair
I spent months testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I've found.
Kat Merck
The Best Natural Deodorants That Actually Work
Want to go aluminum-free without being stinky? These WIRED-tested picks have you covered.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Lip Balms I’ve Carried Across the World
If your lip balm makes you need more lip balm, try our top picks instead.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best TV Antennas We've Tried
Plug into free HD TV with these convenient and affordable indoor antennas.
Ryan Waniata
How to Choose the Right TV
How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? Here’s everything you need to know.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
The 6 Best OLED TVs We’ve Tested
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
Ryan Waniata
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The 14 Best TVs We’ve Tested (and Helpful Buying Tips)
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.
Ryan Waniata and Parker Hall
The Best Yoga Mats, Tried and Tested by Experts
Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered.
Emily Peck
The Garmin Forerunner 970 Celebrates Your Race Finish With You
This is a very extra watch for very nerdy runners.
Brent Rose
The Best Protein Powders, Tested and Tasted
We found the best protein powders that won’t make your shake taste like drywall.
Boutayna Chokrane
The Best Electrolyte Powders for Replenishing Your Fuel
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.
Louryn Strampe
How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon
With fierce competition among third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help.
Simon Hill
How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone
When it’s easier to talk than type, Android and iOS have you covered.
David Nield
Everything You Can Do in the Photoshop Mobile App
Adobe has launched a mobile Photoshop app for iPhone and Android. Here's what it offers.
David Nield
How to Choose the Right Soundbar for Your Home
What size should you get? Do you need a subwoofer? Here’s everything you need to know when upgrading your TV’s audio.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
Top NZXT Discount Codes For July 2025
Save 50%, plus up to $250 with NZXT promo codes and discounts.
Luke Larsen
Top Peacock Promo Codes and Coupons for July 2025
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this July, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
Molly Higgins
HP Coupon Codes: 30% Off in July 2025
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
Luke Larsen
Last Chance Saloon for WIRED-Recommended Prime Day Deals
We understand the skepticism with Prime Day deals—we only recommend quality gadgets that we’ve spent weeks evaluating to ensure you’re getting a good deal on a great product.
Simon Hill and Scott Gilbertson