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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.
Clean Air

Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers

Big Apple

All the Top New Features in MacOS Sonoma

Buying Guides

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.

I Spent Two Months Testing Cold-Plunge Pools. I Think I’m Addicted

Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget.

Our 23 Favorite Products Made From Recycled and Upcycled Materials

Tread lightly on our planet with toys and accessories made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.

The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home

Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives, from refillable sprays to reusable dishcloths.

Product Reviews

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.

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.

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.

We Tested the BYD Seal—the Car That Explains Why Tesla Just Cut Its Prices

A world-class saloon for the people, from China’s biggest name in EVs. It’s here to best Elon’s offering, and it may well be the car to do it.

Deals

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.

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.

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.

10 Great Deals on Our Favorite Work-From-Home Gear

Need a new office chair, monitor, or webcam? These are all on sale.

How To and Advice

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.

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.

How to Buy a Hearing Aid: Top Questions and Answers

With the hearing aid industry’s shift to over-the-counter sales, the market is flooded with new models. We’ll help you navigate the thicket of options.

How to Stop ChatGPT’s Voice Feature From Interrupting You

ChatGPT’s conversation tools are fantastic—when the chatbot isn’t constantly talking over you. Try these tips for a better AI audio experience.

News and Events

These 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?

GaeaStar’s 3D-printed disposable clay cups are available in the US for the first time today, but only at Verve Coffee shops in San Francisco.

Nike’s Layoffs Prove the Olympics Can’t Solve Its Midlife Crisis

Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. Now layoffs threaten to sour hopes that the Paris games could turn its fortunes around.

You Can Clamp Your Phone Into Razer’s Fancy New Game Controller

Plus: GMC has a new great big electric pickup, Meta adds instant AI image generation to WhatsApp, and everyone’s talking about the new audio app Airchat.

Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Over Faulty Pedals—Its Worst Flaw Yet

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall for nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pad could get trapped, pushing the car to full speed.

Gadget Lab Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.
Product Review

GE’s Café Specialty Grind and Brew Can't Make Just One Cup

vision quest

My Life Outside of the Apple Vision Pro

Buying Guide

The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks

Buying Guide

These Are Our Favorite Computer Monitors

Product Review

Audien’s Sub-$100 Hearing Aids Are Way Too Basic

Buying Guide

The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles

Product Review

The Radster Road Is a Fresh Start for Rad Power Bikes

Burring Guide

The Best Coffee Grinders to Amp Up Your Morning Brew