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5 Best Digital Photo Frames (2023): High Res and Natural Screens, Plus Privacy Tips
Most of us have hundreds, if not thousands, of photos just sitting on our phones and computers that we rarely...
How to Choose a Router (2023): Tips, Technical Terms, and Advice
Everyone wants reliable and fast internet, and a good router can help. The trick is to work out how the...
Sleep Number Climate360 Smart Bed Review: Hot and Cold
The queen-size mattress technically has the dimensions of a queen mattress, but in practice, it feels much smaller. When the...
What is Ethernet? Everything You Need to Know About Wired Networks
Before Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, Ethernet was the way to link devices together. By running Ethernet cables in a local area...
12 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2023): Earbuds, Soundbars, Displays
Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled devices is vast. From the spherical Echo to the swiveling Echo Show 10, you can get...
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2023): V15, V12, and More
Dyson doesn't stick to chronological order when naming its stick vacuum models. Sometimes it skips numbers, and sometimes it'll introduce...
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Review: High Suction, High Capacity
My rabbit Lola has a body count. She has killed. She knows what it is to see the light go...
Eero Pro 6E Review: Smart Home and Family Friendly
No brand has done more than Eero to popularize mesh systems. The Amazon-owned company is on a mission to make...
9 Best Smart Speakers (2023): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Even if you're not listening to spatially mixed audio, the speaker still sounds fantastic. It has big, confident bass and...
7 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2023): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and Alternatives
I hate brushing my teeth. I do it, yeah, because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes...
5 Robot Vacuum Tips to Help You Keep a Tidy Home (2023)
Probably the most well-known navigation system is iRobot OS, which uses cameras to identify obstacles, navigate around your home, and...
10 Best Sound Machines and White-Noise Machines (2023): Cheap, Night Lights, Lullabies
I cannot sleep in total silence. I need the hum of a fan or the crackle of a fire. Too...
Should You Wait for Wi-Fi 7 Before Upgrading Your Router? (2023)
Every WIRED reader is familiar with that constant question: Wait for new technology, or buy now? No matter how good...
Everything You Need to Know About the Smart Home (2023): Ecosystems, Tips, and More
Most ecosystems now have a way for anyone in the home to create their own profile, and some assistants can...
8 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2023): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
We have tested several other outdoor security cameras. These are the ones we like that just missed out on a...
4 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2023): For Homes and Apartments
Not quite ready to deck out your house with window, door, and motion sensors and hire an on-call monitoring service?...
The Best Eero Wi-Fi Mesh Routers (2023): Eero 6, 6+, Pro 6, and More Tips
Using an Eero mesh system without the Eero Plus subscription limits you to a basic set of options. You can...
