Peloton’s ‘Worst-Kept Secret’ Is Out (Yes, It’s a Rowing Machine)
Yesterday afternoon, the Twitter account for digital fitness company Peloton tweeted an emoji of a person rowing a boat. That’s it; that’s the tweet. If you wondered if that meant…
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Yesterday afternoon, the Twitter account for digital fitness company Peloton tweeted an emoji of a person rowing a boat. That’s it; that’s the tweet. If you wondered if that meant…
For a time, if you were looking for a USB mic to start a podcast, stream on Twitch, or even just have better Zoom calls, the only name anyone would…
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No product achieves a position of preeminence by accident. It is earned, and when it’s earned in a sector of the consumer electronics market as rabidly competitive as wireless active…
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If you have fast internet in the US, it’s probably because you live in the right part of a major city. The rest of us get, well … this WIRED…
It’s springtime again, which means developer conference season is in full swing. (Hoo-ray?) This week marks the return of Google I/O, the annual conference for programmers who build apps for…
With leaked documents suggesting Roe v. Wade may be overturned by the US Supreme Court later this year, protests in support of reproductive rights are being organized around the country.…
Google kicked off its annual I/O developer conference Wednesday. As usual, the company took the occasion to announce a bunch of new hardware products and software updates. While the shiny…
Every spring, Google has shown off some hardware at its annual software event, Google I/O. A gift-wrapped box in a sea of virtual gift cards, if you will. But at…
There’s a reason why the word tablet is synonymous with iPad. Every year, Apple has been making small tweaks to the user interface of iPadOS—its tablet operating system—to optimize the…
For years we’ve been promised a computing future where our commands aren’t tapped, typed, or swiped, but spoken. Embedded in this promise is, of course, convenience; voice computing will not…
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Reproductive rights in America may drastically change before the end of the year. A leaked opinion from the US Supreme Court laid out a path for overturning Roe v. Wade…
You are alone and disoriented, waist-deep in pool water. Wading aimlessly around the interior room with wall-to-wall tile, your memory evades you. After making your way through a doorway bathed…
It is hard to overstate just how big a deal it is that Ford has electrified its F-150 pickup. The F-Series family to which it belongs has been the best-selling…
Microsoft is expanding its lineup of accessibility hardware. During its annual Ability Summit—an event dedicated to disability inclusion and accessibility—the company showed attendees some new PC hardware it has developed…
The new iPhone SE might be Apple’s cheapest iPhone, but it still has a glass front and back, which are no less prone to shattering at the first drop. Sure,…
When the pandemic hit, the supply chain broke. Not only was it hard to ship regular goods, but the global shipping network was also unable to equip workers with enough…
Here in year three of the pandemic, mask mandates may be lifting, but tech announcement events are still virtual. Google kicks off its I/O developer shindig on Wednesday. Like last…
Here’s what you need to think about when you shop for smart water leak detectors and install them in your home. Placement and Sensors: Unless you have a single problem…
There’s not much to criticize about the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Pro 6K—besides its cumbersome name. An array of thoughtful features and a focus on video first make it the…
In the past few years, no product I’ve tested has advanced as quickly as the humble robot vacuum. Where once they ping-ponged randomly around your kitchen, you can now find…
In the month I’ve been testing the Bluetran Lightning, I’ve had to charge it only once. Once. That was after about 40 miles’ worth of trips (at various sub–30-mph speeds).…
For hundreds of millions of users, Google Docs is in regular if not constant use. Behind it’s apparent simplicity—just open it up and start typing—there are numerous features and tools…
We’ve been promised the end of password-based logins on the internet for a very long time, but now it seems that promise may finally be fulfilled. The FIDO Alliance, an…
Why fuss with cables when you have MagSafe? These portable chargers can stick to the back of your iPhone 13 and recharge it wirelessly, and you don’t need to carry…
Whether you’re yearning for a larger screen to enjoy the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds or a new monitor so you can keep Slack and Chrome open…
The Pixelbook Go is Google’s latest vision of what a Chromebook should be. Unlike previous efforts, the Go doesn’t shoot for the stars. Its price reflects that, and it starts…
Time flies when everything is always happening, so it’s totally understandable if you forgot Mother’s Day is this Sunday! We can’t buy you more time, but we can help you…
There are 15 plug types in use across the world. Type A and Type B are used in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Japan; Type C is common across Europe,…
Sony’s latest console is more than a year old, but both models of the PlayStation 5 have repeatedly sold out. Supply chain issues have also contributed to a console shortage…
There’s a lot to love about the 2021 iPad Mini (8/10, WIRED Recommends). We think it’s the Best iPad for portability and the best portable tablet in general. But it’s…
Float around in virtual reality long enough and you’ll feel disembodied. Your eyes are covered entirely by a headset. Virtual boundaries create activity parameters within your living room, but you’re…
Hey, remember how Elon Musk bought Twitter? It’s been a chaotic week since then, both on and off the controversial social media platform. There are still a lot of open…
For some of the best Windows hardware on the market, look no further than Microsoft’s Surface brand. Best known for innovative, tablet-like designs, Microsoft has expanded its Surface line over…
Time flies when everything is always happening, so it’s totally understandable if you forgot Mother’s Day is this Sunday! We can’t buy you more time, but we can help you…
May the fourth be with you! Get it? It’s the fourth of May. And it rhymes with “May the Force be with you.” It’s all a bit hammy but in…
We all need to drink more water. For humans, there are apps and even smart water bottles to keep us on track. For our pets, it isn’t as easy. We…
There is a lot to consider when you are shopping for an outdoor security camera. It can be tough to determine which features you need, so here are some important…
Acoustic guitars are a pain in the ass to travel with. They’re bigger, frailer, and often more expensive than their solid-body electric guitar counterparts—and they make us look lamer too.…
The Best headphones under $100 are harder to find than you might think. Here at WIRED, it’s part of our job to listen to music all day, often on exceedingly…
We celebrate our pets all year, but May is National Pet Month, and Amazon is kicking it off with a day of deals. Plus, with Mother’s Day right around the…
You can get some seriously great phones for less than $500 these days, but there are still reasons to shell out for fancier models. Maybe you really want wireless charging.…