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Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:00am
An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)

The 10 Best Sleep Masks We’ve Tested While Snoozing (2026)

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 2:19pm
Get some solid shut-eye with the help of these sleep masks. Our top pick is from Blissy.

This Wireless Mic Kit Is $70 Off

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 1:24pm
Save on a full DJI Mic 3 bundle, or pick and choose to build your own portable recording setup.

Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple's M5

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 12:45pm
I’ve tested a laptop powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.

After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 9:50am
The second-generation AirTag features Apple’s newer Ultra Wideband chip and has a louder speaker and better range.

We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There’s One Clear Winner

Mon, 01/26/2026 - 7:00am
WIRED put the latest consumer exoskeletons from Dnsys and Hypershell in a head-to-head test on a pro athletic track. On your marks …

Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere Review: Premium Hearing Aids

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 7:00am
This new prescription hearing aid has a special chip designed to improve hearing in noisy conditions.

How Long Should You Cold Plunge? We Asked Experts (2026)

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 6:30am
You don't need to Ernest Shackleton yourself to reap the benefits of cold plunging. A calm, controlled ice bath is key.

The Lego Pokémon Line Shows Toys Are Only for Rich Adults Now

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 6:00am
Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?

Bambu P1S Combo Review: Clean, Fast, 3D Printing

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 6:00am
This is the easiest to use 3D printer I've ever tried.

What's the Best Red Light Therapy Mask for Your Skin in 2026?

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 7:30am
The LED devices we'd actually buy with our own money.

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 7:00am
Most gaming laptops under $1,000 aren’t great, but these three machines stand out above the rest.

Best Portable Blenders of 2026: Ninja, Nutribullet, Beast

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 6:37am
Cordless portable blenders have come a long way since their introduction a decade back. Here's why the Ninja Blast Max smokes them all.

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 6:00am
Plus: Asus exits the smartphone market, and Sony partners with TCL on TVs.

Watch Party: The Best TAG in Years, a ’60s Sensation, and Omega Goes All White

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 5:30am
It’s LVMH Watch Week, so here's WIRED's pick of the timepieces that made their debut—plus one notable gatecrasher.

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 5:00am
Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.

TopResume Free Review, Discounts & Packages for 2026

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 1:20am
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.

$100 Off Home Depot Promo Code | January 2026

Sat, 01/24/2026 - 1:00am
Save an extra $100 or up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this January.

This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 8:19pm
Shipping experts say the big winter storm across a wide swath of the country should be business as usual—if their safeguards hold.

Clearly Filtered Discount: Pitcher, Water Bottle, Under-Sink

Fri, 01/23/2026 - 8:16pm
Clearly Filtered water pitchers, bottles, and under-sink filters are 10 to 19 percent off. I tested three filters to see how they performed.

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