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Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?
Bambu P1S Combo Review: Clean, Fast, 3D Printing
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?
The LED devices we'd actually buy with our own money.
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Clearly Filtered water pitchers, bottles, and under-sink filters are 10 to 19 percent off. I tested three filters to see how they performed.
