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Boldr Kelvin Review (2026): Heats Your Body, Heats the Wall

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 7:30am
The Boldr Kelvin heater looks cool and promises energy savings and far-infrared heat. Too bad it also heats backward.

How to Layer Your Clothes to Stay Warm in Any Season (2026)

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 7:00am
Whether you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, here’s how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.

The Best Mushroom Gummies on the Market, Lab-Approved (2026)

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 6:30am
These edibles made from functional fungi are not your childhood Flintstone vitamins.

Meet Scotland’s Whisky-Sniffing Robot Dog

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 6:30am
Inside Dewar’s cavernous whisky warehouses, man’s best mechanical friend—a Boston Dynamics robot dog with an ethanol sensor for a nose—is on the hunt for leaky barrels.

Gmail Is Killing POP and Gmailify Access. Here's What It Means for You

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 5:30am
If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some reorganizing.

A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 8:12pm
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.

Upgrade Your Computer Speakers With These Discounted Edifier M60s

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 2:47pm
These compact Edifier speakers may not be the fanciest, but they’ll blow your monitor’s built-in speakers out of the water.

Best Home Gym Setup (2026): Adjustable Weights, Resistance Bands, and More

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 6:30am
Lifting weights can keep you carrying groceries and riding bikes even as you get older. Here’s our guide to a simple home setup.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Review: Stronger Build, Sweeter Sound

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 5:30am
Bowers & Wilkins’ latest Px7 headphones keep sound and style at the forefront, with brilliant results.

This AI Tool Will Tell You to Stop Slacking Off

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 5:30am
Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price in Months

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 4:15pm
Bose's fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise-canceling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off.

Save on Gaming Earbuds Perfect for Playing on Switch or ROG Xbox Ally

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 2:46pm
While it may sound unorthodox, these earbuds make a great companion for your Switch 2 or other portable console.

Ring and Kidde’s Newest Smoke Detector Is Here, and It’s Battery Powered (2026)

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10am
The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kidde’s second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required.

The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:30am
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.

The Google Pixel 10a Is Barely Different From the Pixel 9a

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:00am
With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2026)

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 7:00am
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn’t need to be charged every day.

Are Mushroom Supplements Worth Taking? (2026)

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 6:30am
We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.

Dell XPS 14 Review (2026): This Laptop Marks an Incredible Comeback

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 6:30am
Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.

An Inside Look at Lego’s New Tech-Packed Smart Brick

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:30am
Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.

How to Choose the Bamboo Sheets for You (2026)

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:06am
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding.

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