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How Do Pimple Patches Work? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Why slather on concealer when you can just stick on a pimple patch?
Boutayna Chokrane
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Fairphone Has a New Plan to Get You to Care
WIRED loves Fairphone and everything it stands for—but people just aren’t buying its devices, and the few who have don’t need to upgrade.
Andrew Williams
I Let AI Agents Plan My Vacation—and It Wasn't Terrible
The latest wave of AI tools claim to take the pain out of booking your next trip. From transport and accommodation to restaurants and attractions, we let AI take the reins to put this to the test.
Victoria Turk
Fancy Airplane Seats Have Nowhere Left to Go—So What Now?
Upper and business class cabins have expanded to the point where the top tier resemble hotel suites more than passenger pods. But what happens now airlines have no more room to offer?
Jenny Southan
The AI Backlash Keeps Growing Stronger
As generative artificial intelligence tools continue to proliferate, pushback against the technology and its negative impacts grows stronger.
Reece Rogers
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
These Are Our Favorite Standing Desks to Liven Up Your Workstation
Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best MagSafe Power Banks for Your iPhone
Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.
Simon Hill
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Wireless Chargers
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Simon Hill and Julian Chokkattu
The Best Phones With an Actual Headphone Jack
Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
Julian Chokkattu
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
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.
Simon Hill
Most Cheap Laptops Only Last a Few Years. The Framework Laptop 12 Could Last a Decade
Starting at just $549, this budget laptop can be easily upgraded for years to come.
Luke Larsen
The Radeon RX 9060 XT Is a Great Affordable Video Card for Gamers
AMD's latest GPU is the budget PC gaming card to beat.
Brad Bourque
Finally, an OLED Monitor Under $1,000 That Isn’t Only for Gamers
Dell’s buttoned-up OLED monitor beautifully brings HDR to PC monitors at a reasonable price.
Luke Larsen
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
Plantaform’s Smart Indoor Fogponics Garden System Is Innovative, but Is It Safe?
We tested this unique indoor gardening solution that utilizes NASA technology, but air quality data raised concerns.
Lisa Wood Shapiro
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.
Molly Higgins
The Best Automatic Pet Feeders for When You’re Away
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
Molly Higgins
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
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
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
Are Meal Kits Cheaper Than Groceries in 2025? We Break It Down
I spent a week recreating recipes from HelloFresh and Blue Apron in the supermarket. The numbers don’t tell the whole story.
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
The Best Binoculars to Zoom In on Real Life
Whether for bird-watching or baseball-spotting, we break down prices and specs to find the best pair for you.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Lawn Games for Goofing Off in the Sun
From classics like cornhole to newer games like ladderball, these are our favorite ways to play with friends and family.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
How to Convert an Analog Bike to an Electric Bike
With a little know-how, you can save yourself thousands of dollars on an electric bike. Let us walk (or cycle!) you through it.
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
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
Breville's New Coffee Brewer Makes Great Drip and Cold Brew—With Some Quirks
Like a lot of Breville's best devices, the Luxe Brewer combines technical sophistication with easy single-button operation.
Matthew Korfhage
How to Clean a Beer Glass for Perfect Pours
Tired of those tiny bubbles on the side of your glass? Here’s how to have sparkling pours forever.
Parker Hall
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 Thermal Brush (And How They Work)
Curious about the best thermal brush? Here’s what they can and can’t do for your hair, and which ones are worth buying.
Nena Farrell
The Best Electric Toothbrushes That Will Make Your Dentist Proud
These rechargeable and battery-powered toothbrushes take the guesswork out of oral hygiene.
Boutayna Chokrane
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
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
Sony’s Bravia 8 II OLED Is a Stunner, But Can It Beat the LG G5?
Sony’s new OLED serves up stunning image clarity for high-end buyers.
Ryan Waniata
Your TV Sounds Awful. These Soundbars Can Fix That
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
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
The Best Sex Toys for Every Body
These are our favorite gender-inclusive vibrators, wand massagers, and sleeves to give you and your partner(s) a helping hand.
Amanda Chatel and Jaina Grey
The Best Workout Headphones for Moving Around Constantly
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.
Adrienne So
How to Clean Hearing Aids
It’s important to regularly clean the wax out of your hearing aids. Here’s how.
Christopher Null
I Tried Hear.com's At-Home Test for New Prescription Hearing Aids. Here’s How It Works
You no longer need to leave the house to be fitted with prescription hearing aids.
Christopher Null
7 Ways to Limit Your Endless Doomscrolling
It’s easier than ever to step away from the smartphone with these tips.
David Nield
Best Red Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices for Glowing Results
Your face called—it’s low-key offended you trust TikTok more than WIRED.
Boutayna Chokrane and Nena Farrell
The 36 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI Fourth of July Sale
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
Scott Gilbertson
38 Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Gear We've Tested and Approved
Prime Day falls on July 8-11, but we've already found great deals on WIRED-tested products—from Apple Watches to Amazon Devices—at some of their lowest prices ever.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Perks and Credits for Prime Members Ahead of Amazon Prime Day
From free Audible trials to savings on food and fuel, these Prime-exclusive promotions are worth it.
Louryn Strampe
The Best Fourth of July Mattress Deals for 2025
Mattress sales aren’t just a Presidents’ Day thing anymore. Here are the best WIRED-approved mattresses you can score on sale right now.
Julia Forbes and Nena Farrell