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Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
Benj Edwards, Ars Technica
The Best VPNs to Protect Yourself Online
It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Gaming Laptops That Pwned the Competition
We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can level up your game anywhere.
Eric Ravenscraft
The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)
New iPads are on the way. We break down Apple’s current lineup and what to expect with the upcoming tablets.
Brenda Stolyar and Julian Chokkattu
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
Keep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home.
Lisa Wood Shapiro and Gear Team
The Asus Zephyrus G14 Has MacBook Style and Powerhouse Performance
This gaming laptop combines the display of your rich friend’s TV and the chassis of a Macbook Air with a powerful graphics card and a beefy battery.
Eric Ravenscraft
GoWise’s Steam Air Fryer Is an Intriguing Combo Cooker
GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming. It’s just OK.
Joe Ray
Porsche’s EV Macan Shows Coming Second Can Be a Win
The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the pricier model.
Alistair Charlton
Elehear’s Alpha Pro OTC Hearing Aids Have Great Battery Life
These midrange over-the-counter hearing aids have stellar battery life and can use your phone’s mic to send audio straight to your ears.
Christopher Null
20 Great Deals on Eco-Friendly Products to Celebrate Earth Day
We've rounded up deals on WIRED-tested electric bikes, organic mattresses, and even backpacks made of recycled plastic.
Louryn Strampe
Target Is Having a Big Sale on iPads, Headphones, and Even a KitchenAid Stand Mixer
The sun and the moon aren’t the only circles worth talking about this week. Target’s Circle Week deals event has a bunch of discounts on our favorite gear.
Medea Giordano
Our Favorite Hair Tools Are Discounted at Sephora Right Now
The Sephora Savings Event includes some of the best flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons we’ve tested.
Medea Giordano
10 Great Deals on Our Favorite Work-From-Home Gear
Need a new office chair, monitor, or webcam? These are all on sale.
Louryn Strampe
How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to You
If your mentions, inboxes, and DMs are blowing up with hateful comments, here are the technological and psychological tools you need to weather the storm.
Natalie Schriefer
All the Top New Features in MacOS Sonoma
Apple has officially released macOS 14. Here’s a breakdown of all the new features, which Macs support it, and how to download it.
Brenda Stolyar
How to Choose the Right Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
Scott Gilbertson
What Is 5G Home Internet? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Carriers are starting to offer home internet packages that rely on 5G cellular data service. We’ll help you decide if it’s right for you.
Simon Hill
The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot
Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can.
Carlton Reid
Sony TVs Are Getting Brighter in 2024
OLED takes a step back as the brand embraces the brightness wars with some powerful new weapons.
Ryan Waniata
Ikea’s New Range Is Stealth Mode for Gamers
The company’s latest gaming furniture is designed to bring you closer to the action when you’re playing, and blend into your living room when you’re not.
Eric Ravenscraft
San Francisco’s Train System Still Uses Floppy Disks—and Will for Years
Three 5.25-inch floppy disks help keep Muni running every morning. A tech upgrade could take until 2030.
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica
This Furry, Robotic Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive
Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones, and a whole lot of cuteness to connect you with your baby in the back seat.
Elissaveta M. Brandon
Rabbit’s AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too
WIRED went along to the company’s launch event where customers picked up the very first R1s and learned of an inbound “all-seeing” accompanying AI device.
Julian Chokkattu
An Iconic CD Changer Is Back to Challenge Streaming Fatigue
Bang & Olufsen has released just 200 units of its new-old CD changer, but it reminds us that a corporation can’t ever delete a physical, plastic disc out of your great big honking CD collection.
Adrienne So
Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’
Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more affordable models” will launch before mid-2025, sooner than originally planned.
Aarian Marshall
What It Will Take for Airchat to Take Flight
This week, we talk about the buzzy new social media app where there’s no typing allowed.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
How Social Media Turned Into a Shopping Mall
This week, we discuss the changing business of TikTok Shop and the different ways influencers sell all those cheap goods on social media.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of Messaging
This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
3 Body Problem Is a Tech-Heavy Head Trip
This week, we discuss how the new (very good) Netflix series 3 Body Problem fits into the sci-fi pantheon.
Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, and Kate Knibbs
Circular Economy
These 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?
Jaina Grey
Going Green
Our 23 Favorite Products Made From Recycled and Upcycled Materials
Medea Giordano and Adrienne So
Product Review
We Tested the BYD Seal—the Car That Explains Why Tesla Just Cut Its Prices
Mark Andrews
Product Review
These Hearing Aids Are Big and Clunky, but They Help With Mild Hearing Loss
Christopher Null