Product Review
Oppo’s Flagship Phone Has a Killer Camera
Oppo’s flagship Find X7 Ultra has an amazing, versatile quad-lens main camera. Too bad you can’t buy it anywhere but China.
Simon Hill
The Best Mirrorless Cameras to Level Up Your Photos
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.
Scott Gilbertson
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
The Best Reusable Products We Actually Love
Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here are some of our favorites, from water bottles to menstrual products.
Medea Giordano and Gear Team
The Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online
We've spent months and years testing dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, and certified organic mattresses.
Martin Cizmar
The Nikon Zf Camera Boasts the Latest Smarts With a Vintage Style
Nikon’s latest mirrorless camera might look like it’s from the 1980s, but it offers the same image quality as today’s best.
Scott Gilbertson
Bose's Unique Ultra Open Earbuds Deliver Impressive Sound for a Mighty High Price
These pricey and somewhat glitchy Bose wireless earbuds let in all the sound to keep you safe in any situation.
Ryan Waniata
This 4-Probe Thermometer Is a Must-Have for Serious Home Cooks
This sophisticated thermometer helps you cook multiple things at once in the oven, on the grill, or in the smoker.
Joe Ray
The Maingear MG-1 Is the Perfect Starter Custom Gaming PC
Maingear’s streamlined 3D configurator gives you all the joy of building your own gaming PC without the hassle.
Eric Ravenscraft
The Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Deals
This is one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and we’ve price-checked all of these to ensure there’s no trickery afoot.
Medea Giordano and Louryn Strampe
The Best Presidents' Day Deals
Pixel smartphones, Sony headphones, and Apple iPads are all on sale. Save big over the long weekend.
Louryn Strampe
8 Great Deals on Wi-Fi Routers and Mesh Systems
Want speedy, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home? Snag one of these router deals ahead of Presidents’ Day.
Simon Hill
You Can Snag Apple’s MacBook Air for Less Than $1,000 Right Now
The 13- and 15-inch models of Apple’s laptops with the M2 processor are on sale.
Brenda Stolyar
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which AI Chatbot Subscription Is Right for You?
Everyone wants your $20 per month for access to their best AI chatbot. Who gets it depends on what features are important to you.
Reece Rogers
What Should Your Sex Toys Be Made of?
Glass, metal, and silicone are the best sex toy materials to look for, but there's more to consider.
Jaina Grey
How to Watch Super Bowl 2024 (and the Halftime Show)
Here’s how to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl for free—and maybe even catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift.
Reece Rogers
How to Get Gemini Advanced, Google's Subscription-Only AI Chatbot
Google's answer to ChatGPT Plus gives you access to Gemini Advanced, its most powerful chatbot yet. Here's how to subscribe to get access right away.
Reece Rogers
The Switch to Electric Vehicles Was Always Going to Be a Slog
EV sales are slowing globally, but experts still say there’s room for optimism.
Aarian Marshall
Online Reviews Are Being Bought and Paid For. Get Used to It
Critics have long been accused of accepting money from companies in exchange for a review of their gadget, book, or movie. Most writers would scoff at the idea, but the practice is widespread—and growing.
Christopher Null
What Meta’s Fediverse Plans Mean for Threads Users
We spoke with a product manager at Meta to learn how the company plans to bring interoperability to Threads in the coming months. It faces both technical and cultural challenges.
Reece Rogers
The Incredible Disappearing TV
With see-through screens, roll-up displays, and TVs that disguise themselves as paintings, the race is on to make the television the least conspicuous object in your living room.
Boone Ashworth
Phone Cases Are Boring. Put a Lip Balm on It
Why are all phone cases so boring? Let Hailey Bieber’s slick-looking lip balm phone case inspire us all.
Louryn Strampe
This Is Why Tesla’s Stainless Steel Cybertrucks May Be Rusting
Who knew stainless steel might not be such a good idea for the exterior of an electric SUV? The entire automotive industry, that’s who.
Carlton Reid
The Apple Vision Pro Is Heavy. Here's How to Fix That
Some early adopters of Apple’s mixed-reality headset are complaining about how tough the thing is to wear. Designers and experts point to a few key fixes that could make the next version more comfortable.
Boone Ashworth
Is There Lead in Your Reusable Water Bottle?
Stanley says it uses some lead in its “industry-standard” manufacturing process, so we asked if other brands do the same.
Medea Giordano
Here Comes the Flood of AI-Generated Clickbait
This week, we look at how domain squatters are using generative AI tools to crank out clickbait, and ask what Google is doing about it.
WIRED Staff
Slack Is Turning 10 Years Old, and Wow Has It Changed Everything
This week on Gadget Lab, we trace the first decade of Slack, and we examine how the chat app has altered both the workplace and our personal lives—for better or worse.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny Valley
This week, we learn what it feels like to use Apple’s new mixed-reality headset, and we examine the various ways Apple envisions people interacting with each other while wearing the devices.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
AI Hits the Campaign Trail
This week, we discuss how generative artificial intelligence will affect the 2024 US elections. We also consider the ways regulators, social platforms, and the voting public are dealing with it.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
Wishing Well
Those 'Bottles Saved' Counters on Water Filling Stations Are Way Off. Does It Matter?
Alden Wicker
Buying Guide
Our Favorite Merino Wool Clothes to Keep You Comfy in Any Weather
Scott Gilbertson and Adrienne So
call waiting
Landline Phone Owners Are Protesting AT&T’s Plans to Drop Service
Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica