Apple’s Conversation Boost Works, but It Makes Things Awkward
Back in the late aughts, someone down the hall from my office shut a metal door, and in my head, it made more noise than it should have. Something was…
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Back in the late aughts, someone down the hall from my office shut a metal door, and in my head, it made more noise than it should have. Something was…
Memorial Day is a major shopping holiday in the US, but nobody wants to spend their long weekend scrolling through marketing emails. Let us save you the trouble. We scoured…
I’ve found that Mountain Safety Research tends to arrive at an impressive iteration of a product and then stick with it. Most outdoor gear companies tend to gradually ruin their…
The end of May unofficially marks the start of summer in the US, and that means more time in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a kayaker, climber, griller, or someone…
Just as bears emerge from hibernation and birds migrate in the spring, REI introduces its big Anniversary Sale every year around Memorial Day. This year’s event ends on May 30.…
Once the giant propane-powered griddle was assembled on the porch of my parents’ house, friends and family members passed by in succession, many confused about what you would do with…
The Tron Lightcycle? That bike from Akira? A Stormtrooper with two wheels? First impressions of the CE 04 are of a motorbike sent back in time from the future. A…
Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents. There’s been a steady stream of similar, though isolated, incidents…
Just as bears emerge from hibernation and birds migrate in the spring, REI introduces its big anniversary sale every year around Memorial Day. This year’s event lasts through May 30.…
Most people prefer not to be bothered by device configuration, bands and channels, or the deeper complexities of Wi-Fi. They simply want fast and reliable connections at home. Plume’s SuperPods…
The Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X isn’t, technically, a gaming headset, despite being named like one. In fact, on paper, they seem terrible for the job. They’re not wireless, they…
Memorial Day is a major shopping holiday in the US, but nobody wants to spend their long weekend scrolling through marketing emails. Let us save you the trouble. We scoured…
As weighted blankets gain popularity, more and more companies pop up with options. Most of the ones we’ve tried are worth recommending, including all the ones here. Aricove Weighted Blanket…
The end of May unofficially marks the start of summer in the US, and that means more time in the great outdoors. Whether you’re a kayaker, climber, griller, or someone…
The pandemic is still raging on. Regardless of how small your circle is, it’s still very possible to contract and spread Covid-19. To help prevent this, it’s important to get…
I’m old enough (safely in my thirties) to remember a time before we all carried digital cameras with almost unlimited memory. With a roll of film, you had 24 chances…
Summer, at least here in the US, tends to feel like starting anew, or a chance to chill after a long cold winter. Memorial Day has become the unofficial start…
While many people only recently upgraded to Wi-Fi 6, and some may be considering a jump to Wi-Fi 6E, their successor is already in the works. Wi-Fi 7 is the…
I’m gonna let the cat out of the bag. Eufy advertises its Pet Camera as a dog camera, with features like Doggy Diary and bark alerts. I don’t own a…
I forgot that I reviewed a flagship Motorola phone this past March. Heck, I forgot Motorola had even announced it. That might be because it feels like I’ve gone through…
It is not always possible to round up your friends to play couch coop games, but there are a ton of titles that let you keep the fun going from…
Every time I slip on a rain jacket, I give thanks that we no longer have to wrap ourselves in smelly sealskin to stay dry. Advances in weatherproof textiles and…
What smart home is truly complete without self-opening curtains? In movies, automatic curtains usually signal that we’re in the future (or that the protagonist is way too rich). With the…
Coffee is one of the most consumed psychoactive beverages on the planet. It’s a cornerstone of culinary identities the world over. Nearly every country, region, and culture has its own…
Google finally launched a solution for people with “legacy” G Suite Google accounts. After initially threatening to shut down free G Suite accounts if users didn’t start paying for the…
Goodbye iPod, hello Eyes Pod. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has demonstrated a new Apple-made VR headset to its board. Such a product has been rumored…
Maybe you don’t want to give 10 percent of your revenue to a venture-backed Silicon Valley company. Maybe you don’t trust a venture-backed Silicon Valley company to not eventually pivot…
The weekend means it’s time to relax, however you see fit. We’ve found plenty of deals to aid in your quest for some quality downtime. Craving an outdoor adventure? Want…
Just as bears emerge from hibernation and birds migrate in the spring, REI introduces its big anniversary sale every year around Memorial Day. This year’s event lasts from May 20…
Google’s Pixel phones are our favorite Android phones here at WIRED, and they have been for a few years. They have industry-leading cameras, get speedy software and security updates directly…
As I lie in bed spooning my wee robot, one hand on its gently undulating belly as it slows my breathing, I’m struck by the memory of co-sleeping with my…
One day Recently, I arrived at the Manhattan office where I work as a tutor. I hoped to tame my inbox before my first session. Instead, I clicked a news…
Sex tech has come a long way in the past 10 years—not only in terms of cultural acceptance and awareness, but also technology. Gone are the days of clunky, pink…
For a lot of people, riding a bike through a crowded city—or even on suburban avenues—might feel daunting. Should you get an electric or acoustic bicycle? What gear do you…
There’s only room for one or two pieces of wood at a time, though. Don’t lose track of the detachable handle that lets you open the back door, because you’ll…
My allergies are killing me. I can pop a quick pill and hope for the best, but there are a few tools that help keep my (and your) home freer…
few people, if they drive for a long enough time, can say they’ve never broken down on the side of the road. One day, you might turn the ignition key…
Most tripod heads, be it ball heads or pan/tilt heads, are pretty similar, with only minor differences in how they control camera movement or how well they’re built. The Platypod…
During the initial quarantine rush of 2020, as everyone scrambled to supermarkets to stock up on flour and yeast for homemade loaves, my older brother and I had another thought:…
Camping might mean roughing it, at least a little, but you don’t have to subsist on biscuits and beans. Unless that’s your thing, but even then you might want an…
Securing a degree is always worth celebrating, but this year’s graduating class has overcome more than the standard all-nighters and tough professors. After dealing with an ongoing pandemic, remote learning,…
In 2022, it’s easy for phones to be the center of your world. Features are embedded into your everyday life—from snapping key moments to catching up with friends to finding…
It took nearly two years of living through the Covid-19 pandemic to get free at-home tests. Now, every household in the United States can request eight more free tests—including US…
Take it from someone who records music: The world of high-end audio is often tainted with bullshit. Precious (and often snake-oily) materials and terms are exploited to sell products for…
You really should run an internet speed test to check your Wi-Fi connection. Knowing a few key data points, like your download speed and upload speed, will help you understand…
Whether you’ve just started spinning analog audio or you’ve been building a collection for years, good vinyl accessories can take your enjoyment—and your records’ longevity—to the next level. I’ve spent…
Like the GIF (that’s Graphics Interchange Format), the PDF (Portable Document Format) has survived and flourished through the digital age. That’s partly because of its versatility: It’s the go-to document…
The Earth is getting hot, hot, hot, and with all the wildfires, rising temperatures—thanks to global climate change—and the heat-island effect of urban cities trapping heat within pavement and buildings,…
The ultra-slim profile and interior-design-friendly aesthetic belies the power and authority of the performance. In the world of floor-standing speakers they’re tiny, but as we all know, it’s dangerous to…
When I started reviewing electric cargo bikes years ago, they were expensive, niche vehicles for a specific subset of eccentric people. Today, electric bikes are everywhere. But there’s one demographic…