Comic Book Artists on Parenthood, Creativity, and Cry-Barfing
It’s weird, I note, while many parents fear “the mommy wars,” I’ve personally found parenting social media to be one...
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The 15 Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2020)
Whether you're a die-hard NFL fan or just in it for the commercials, there are some great TV deals this...
The Best Dyson Vacuums (2020): V11, V7 Trigger, and More
Dyson has an enormous product line-up of vacuums, often in four different configurations, and it keeps older models in production...
Tinder Swipes Right on AI to Help Stop Harassment
On Tinder, an opening line can go south pretty quickly. Conversations can easily devolve into negging, harassment, cruelty—or worse. And...
Apple’s iPad Turns 10: A Look Back at Its First Decade
A week after Apple announced these new gadgets, the company’s earnings report showed that iPad sales were down for the...
I Monitor My Teens’ Electronics, and You Should Too
This story is part of a series on parenting—from surveilling our teens to helping our kids navigate fake news and...
Houdini Power Air Houdi Review: An Environmentally-Friendly Hoodie
At WIRED, we often have microplastics on our minds. But in between debating whether to carry bamboo or stainless steel...
The Best Running Gear (2020): Shoes, Clothes, Accessories
I live in Portland, Oregon, where it rains nearly every day and the sun sets at 4:30 pm. But no...
16 Best Weekend Deals: Samsung QLEDs, Apple AirPods Pro, and More
Some of us here at the Gadget Lab really love winter. After the holidays, the season kicks into high gear....
Chime Chai Maker Review: A Pricey, Speedy Way to Make Chai
Growing up, anytime I brought home something to my Indian parents—whether it was new clothes, a gadget, or even food—they...
Gadget Lab Podcast: Oral Hygiene Tech and Espresso Science
A growing number of startups and full-fledged companies are looking to bring their smart technology into your mouth. A toothbrush...
The Rise of Mouth Tech: Oral-B, AI Toothbrushes, Burst Oral Care
Stewart and Khayat teleconferenced in from Los Angeles, where they both live. Khayat used to run a kids’ toothbrush brand...
How to Buy Used on eBay: A Beginner’s Guide
I have purchased dozens of laptops, phones, cameras, camera lenses, cast iron cookware, musical equipment, and even prepaid cell phone...
Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2020): Which Models Are Best?
Amazon's family of Alexa-enabled devices keeps growing. From the can-shaped Echo to the tiny Echo Input, you can get Alexa...
How to Watch Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial
Impeachment trials are a rarity in the great American experiment: President Donald Trump’s is only the third to take place...
The 7 Best Messenger Bags: Peak Design, Mission Workshop, and More
I love shoulder bags, from full-on messenger bags to smaller sling packs. Backpacks are better for heavy loads or all-day...
Sonos Will Soon End Software Support for Its Older Speakers
Wireless speaker company Sonos has long boasted about making products built to last, despite fast-evolving technology standards that sometimes render...
The Blurred Boundaries of Work-From-Home Parenting
It's 10:50 am when my Apple Watch dings. I lurch unsteadily to my feet. I spent the early part of...
