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Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 5:30am
It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.

Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 7:01pm
It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?

Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 4:39pm
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.

The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 11:00am
A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.

Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 9:00am
Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.

8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 8:02am
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 5:00pm
Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans.

The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 7:00am
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026)

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 6:31am
From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just grew mold.

An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 6:15am
Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July.

Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100

Sun, 07/19/2026 - 7:00am
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.

How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify

Sun, 07/19/2026 - 7:00am
A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.

The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 6:30am
If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.

How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 6:00am
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.

Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 5:32am
Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?

The Best Tech for Back to School

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 5:01am
Get ready to crush your coursework or scoot to class in style with these back-to-school gear picks.

SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 1:00am
Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.

The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 10:55am
I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 8:06am
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 7:00am
Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.

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