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The Nintendo Switch 2’s Biggest Problem Is Already Storage
In 2025, 256 gigabytes just isn’t enough, and tacking on more storage isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Matt Kamen
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Gear News of the Week: Insta360 Debuts a Drone Company, and DJI Surprises With an 8K 360 Camera
Plus: Netgear has an affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold series is a hit, and Google’s Pixel 10 leaks heat up.
Julian Chokkattu
Tesla Found Partly Liable in 2019 Autopilot Death
A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It's the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash.
Aarian Marshall
Uber’s Drive to Become the Kleenex of Robotaxis
It doesn’t matter who makes the tech—when you call a robocar, Uber’s mission now is to make sure you use its app.
Aarian Marshall
Still Using Windows 10? Here’s How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free
If you’re not ready to upgrade, you can still get security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Microsoft’s ESU program.
Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica
Razer’s Pro Click V2 Vertical Is the Ergonomic Gaming Mouse You’re Looking For
The Pro Click V2 Vertical has a steep learning curve but effectively brings the ergonomic benefits of a vertical mouse to the gaming peripheral.
Henri Robbins
SteelSeries’ Rival 3 Gen 3 Gaming Mice Deliver the Basics
SteelSeries’ latest wireless and wired Rival 3 Gen 3 are the budget gaming mice to beat.
Henri Robbins
The Best Hall Effect Keyboards for Gamers and Serious Typists
Ascend from your mechanical keyboard to magnetically powered Hall effect switches.
Henri Robbins
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
What Is Qi2? The Wireless Charging Standard Goes Magnetic
Qi2 enabled faster, more efficient magnetic wireless charging, and its first major upgrade, Qi2 25W, offers a big speed boost.
Simon Hill
Which Samsung Galaxy Phone Should You Buy?
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Folding Phones
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
Julian Chokkattu
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 Are High on Polish, Low on Value
Samsung makes the right improvements with its latest folding phones, but it could still go further.
Julian Chokkattu
Our Favorite Headphones for $100 or Less
You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton of the best headphones under $100 to help you pick the right pair.
Parker Hall and Ryan Waniata
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Nothing’s Clear Headphones Sound as Good as They Look
These noise-canceling headphones are very nearly as good as AirPods Max, and they cost $150 less.
Parker Hall
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
Bang & Olufsen’s Latest Beosound A1 Is Still a Great Portable Speaker
Third time’s a charm for this elegantly designed and sonically refined Bluetooth speaker.
Chris Haslam
The Best Laptops for College Students
Whatever your higher-ed goals, these laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1s will help you crush them.
Luke Larsen and Scott Gilbertson
The Asus Chromebook CX14 Is a $429 Laptop That Isn't Horrible
The world needs more affordable Chromebooks that don't suck, and the Asus Chromebook CX14 is a solid entry.
Luke Larsen
The Best Laptops to Work and Play Wherever You Are
Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
Luke Larsen and Christopher Null
The Nvidia RTX 5060 Can’t Quite Beat AMD
Nvidia’s usual budget winner can’t keep up with the competition this year.
Brad Bourque
Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Home or Business
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and cameras that need no subscription.
Simon Hill
The Best Smart Video Doorbell Cameras
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
Simon Hill
We Tried 5 of the Most Popular Indoor Gardening Systems
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
Kat Merck
Coway’s New Airmega 50 Tabletop Air Purifier Is a Solid Option for Small Rooms
This tabletop air purifier punches above its weight, so long as your room is around 100 square feet.
Lisa Wood Shapiro
How to Clean Your Mattress
From barf to blood, your stained mattress isn’t necessarily beyond repair. Here’s how to salvage your investment from every worst-case scenario.
Julia Forbes
WIRED’s Guide to Mouth Tape
TikTokkers and biohackers are fast to recommend mouth tape for better sleep. But it’s not a solution for everyone.
Nena Farrell
Wolf’s Memory Foam Hybrid Premium Firm Mattress Has Me Howling Its Praises
This made-to-order, nine-layer mattress provides impressive support for stomach, side, and back sleepers alike.
Julia Forbes
The Somnee Sleep Headband Promises Therapeutic Stimulation for a More Restful Snooze
This wearable tech maps your brain using EEG sensors and algorithms, delivering therapeutic stimulation to improve sleep. And it succeeds, sort of.
Molly Higgins
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CookUnity Delivers Prepared Meals That Are Actually Tasty and Interesting
In a world filled with mediocre ready-to-eat meals, CookUnity is the first I’ve tried that feels like real cooking. Not every meal hits, but enough do.
Matthew Korfhage
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 11 Best Coolers for Every Kind of Adventure
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.
Louryn Strampe
Vivobarefoot's Sensus Shoes Are Like Gloves for Your Feet
Vivobarefoot’s barely there shoes are perfect for casual wear, workouts, trail running, and walking around town.
Scott Gilbertson
Bike Friday's Tiny, Purple, Lightweight Ebike Fits on the Most Crowded Bike Rack
I ordered the world’s smallest folding Bosch ebike in purple, and now it’s the only bike I want to ride.
Adrienne So
The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.
Adrienne So
The Best Drip Coffee Makers Now Rival Café Pour-Over
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Pizza Ovens to Make the Perfect Slice
Craving carb-y comfort? We picked our favorite outdoor ovens for backyards, countertops, or camping.
Adrienne So and Matthew Korfhage
Lettuce Grow’s Indoor Farmstand Is an Eye-Catching Way to Grow Your Own Greens
This flashy indoor hydroponic garden is a great way to grow your own greens. Just watch out for bugs.
Kat Merck
Our Favorite Coffee Concentrates Make a Cup Lightning-Fast
Whether you’re into cold brew, a frothy confection, or classic hot coffee, we’ve got a concentrated pick for every sipping style.
Louryn Strampe
Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices for Glowing Results
Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.
Boutayna Chokrane and Nena Farrell
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
TCL’s Nearly Bezel-less TV Is a Budget Beauty
It doesn’t matter what you’re watching or where, this new mini LED TCL pushes the boundaries of budget beauty.
Parker Hall
Hisense's U8QG Is a Great TV, You Might Just Need Sunglasses to Watch It
Hisense's latest U8 TV serves up a brightness bonanza, but it's not for the timid.
Ryan Waniata
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 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
The Best Sexy Gifts for All Types of Lovers
Spice things up with our favorite sex toys, date night boxes, and lingerie for every type of couple.
Molly Higgins
The Best Smart Rings for Tracking Everything
A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn’t need to be charged every day.
Simon Hill and Adrienne So
The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Checks If You’re Eating Your Veggies
Samsung introduces a ton of new health-tracking features, some of which are a little strange.
Adrienne So
How Apple’s New Spotlight Compares to Raycast
The new Spotlight launcher tool coming to macOS this year looks and works a lot like the indie application Raycast. Here’s what they can both do, and how they differ.
Justin Pot
Everything You Need to Know About MicroSD Express
What is the latest MicroSD iteration, and why does your Nintendo Switch need it?
Brad Bourque
How to Shop for a Fire-Resistant Mattress Without Chemicals or Fiberglass
When it comes to flame retardants, fiberglass is unhealthy, but many chemicals are worse. Here’s what you need to know about buying a safe new mattress.
Julia Forbes
How to Spot and Guard Against Wrong Number Scams
Ever gotten a text from a number you didn’t recognize? These communications are not as innocent as they might seem.
David Nield
Top Canon Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2025
Save 10%, plus over $500 on cameras, lenses, and more with today’s Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.
Scott Gilbertson
Top Surfshark Promo Codes for August 2025
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more August 2025 discounts from WIRED.
Scott Gilbertson
Top Samsung Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2025
Save 30% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $2,100 on appliances, plus more discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.
Molly Higgins
15% Off Theragun Promo Code for August 2025
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with a Theragun discount code for 15% off your first order, up to $200 off Theraguns, and up to 30% off.
Molly Higgins