Gear

Google is getting a jump on the holiday shopping season before the real Black Friday chaos begins next week. Right...

Air Purifiers, Dehumidifiers, and Air Quality Testers for Breathing Easier (2022)

Our homes are our sanctuaries, but your indoor air might be dirtier than you think. That could be making it...

Shark FlexStyle Drying & Styling System Review: A Cheaper Dyson Alternative

Dyson is the high-end hair care brand everyone aspires to, but what if I told you it's not necessary to...

What Happens If Twitter Gets Hacked?

Twitter doesn't work like it used to. Under new ownership, the site is operating with half its usual staff and...

How to Clean Your Keyboard

Spending hours at your computer, whether for work or play, is unavoidable for many of us. Constant use is going...

20 Best Viral TikTok Gifts We Found, and Love (2022)

“I saw it on TikTok.” You've probably heard someone say that over the past few years. Maybe you said it yourself....

Nocs NS1100 Air Review: Great Wireless Sound, Sharp Design

I first encountered the Swedish audio company Nocs Design around 10 years ago, when it released a couple of stylish...

How to Get Started on Mastodon

The big difference, though, is the content warning system. This is a subtle thing to grasp but an important one....

Ora Funky Cat Review: Cute, Cheap, but Half-Baked

You’ll be forgiven for being utterly unfamiliar with car manufacturer Ora, a subsidiary of China’s Great Wall Automotive. The company...

15 Best Outdoor Deals From REI’s ‘Gear Up Get Out’ Sale

For years, REI has famously closed its doors every Black Friday to encourage people to enjoy their time outdoors post-Thanksgiving....

The Square Off Pro Chessboard Rekindled My Love of Chess

Photograph: Square OffI did run into a few issues here and there where the board wouldn’t register some of my...

9 Best Cheap Smartphones (2022): iPhone, Android, 5G

Works on all three major US carriers.iPhone 12 Photograph: AppleThe iPhone 12 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) will serve you well for...

Benchmade Three-Piece Chef’s Knife Set Review: Light and Sharp

A good knife is more than a tool; it’s an extension of your hand. When the Benchmade set arrived, I...

How a Translation App Helped My Mother and Me Say ‘I Love You’

First, let go of perfection. Clinical psychologist Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler says trying is the first step. “You can usually stumble...

Apple TV 4K (2022) Review: Better Every Watch

I liked the second-generation Apple TV 4K, but I rarely recommended it to anyone except Apple die-hards. Sure, it has...

WIRED’s 2022 Wish List: 42 Incredible Gifts to Give and Get