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Give Your Phone a Huge (and Free) Upgrade by Switching to Another Keyboard
Change up the default keyboard in Android and iOS and feel the benefit.
12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2026), Tested by Caffeine Hounds
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
Mexico City's 'Xoli' Chatbot Will Help World Cup Tourists Navigate the City
The launch of “Xoli” adds to the technological efforts promoted by the federal government to turn the 2026 World Cup into an engine of development for the entire country.
71 Best Podcasts (2026): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.
Aiper Scuba V3 Pool Robot Review: Eye on the Prize
Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.
I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work
I recorded videos of myself doing laundry, scrambling eggs, and walking around the park in DoorDash’s new Tasks app, where gig workers are paid to train AI.
How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
There Aren’t a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it, either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.
This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off
Bose might be known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the brand’s soundbars are pretty solid too.
Best Kids' Bikes (2026): Woom, Prevelo, Guardian, and More
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
16 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 100 packs and rounded up our favorites.
Firewire Surfboard Review (2026): Neutrino, Revo Max, Machadocado
Firewire makes the most innovative surfboards in the industry. This winter, I tried the Neutrino, Machado, and Revo Max to see if they're worth the hype.
I Learned More Than I Thought I Would From Using Food-Tracking Apps
These apps, some of which use AI and computer vision, were helpful for meeting my caloric and nutrition intake goals. But they also gave me some anxiety.
Corsair Frame 4000D RS PC Case Review: Excellent Flow
Corsair's updated 4000D is one of the best cases you can buy, even if I still love the old one.
Tempur-ActiveBreeze Smart Bed Review: High-Tech Titan
The ActiveBreeze smart bed cools from within, pairing airflow tech with surprisingly detailed sleep data.
The Original AirPods Max Are $100 Off
Save big on Apple’s previous-generation premium over-ear headset.
Meta Will Keep Horizon Worlds Alive in VR ‘for the Foreseeable Future’
A day after saying it would shut down its metaverse, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth announced the service will remain available in VR—with limited support.
ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’ Could Spark a New Era of Intimate Surveillance
OpenAI plans to allow sexting with ChatGPT. A human-AI interaction expert warns of a privacy nightmare.
Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners? (2026)
Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
