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Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can Buy
Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 is great at its job, but its job is also watching you sleep.
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats
You can minimize the risk of films and shows being spoiled for you by muting comments, conversations, and keywords on various platforms.
Where NASA Posts Its Best Space Photos, and How to Find Them
Explore decades of incredible images and videos of stars, planets, moons, and galaxies—most of which are free to use and share.
This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone
Apple built a tool for people with cognitive disabilities, but I accidentally discovered it’s also the best kids’ phone setup no one is talking about—not even Apple.
The Best Fourth of July Mattress Sales on Beds We Actually Sleep On (2026)
From cooling hybrids to organic latex beds, these are the mattresses WIRED reviewers actually sleep on and recommend.
Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
All Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive … Again
Thanks to the AI-driven chip shortage, prices for phones, computers, and consoles are sky-high—and still climbing.
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
The Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts (2026): Zenbivy, REI
Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.
When the Law Kills Your Electric Car Dealership
Dealers who invested in Polestar won’t be able to sell in the US next year after the federal government denied an authorization that would have allowed the company to avoid a Chinese tech ban.
Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy
In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.
How Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App
“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer.
7 Lesser-Known Google Account Settings You Should Change
Adjust your options for things like account recovery, ad personalization, and which parts of your Google profile are shared publicly.
Bublue BuVortex V5 Pool Skimmer Review: An Impractical Cleaner
The Bublue BuVortex V5 ditches conventional skimming for a vortex-powered design that’s fascinating to watch, even if it’s severely impractical.
How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.
I Tried Rips, the Card-Pack App Where Users Spend Thousands Chasing Pricey Pokémon
I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.
Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech
You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.
Booking.com Promo Codes: 20% Off | July 2026
Enjoy big savings on your next adventure with our Booking.com promo codes, coupons, and handpicked travel deals.
The Best July 4 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq
Fourth of July weekend is the last great grill and griddle sale of the summer, including $250 off my favorite pellet smoker.
Sony’s PlayStation Puts a Nail in Physical Media’s Coffin
Is PlayStation about to make the same mistake Microsoft made with Xbox One?
