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TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear
Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.
Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off
These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.
Best Action Cameras (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Leuchttherm, Midori, Field Notes
Celebrate National Handwriting Day (I did not make that up) with new notebooks, a journal, or sketchbooks.
The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2026), Tested and Reviewed
I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from gummies to wearable patches, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia.
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review: The Best Gaming Laptop Under $1,000
It’s rare to find a gaming laptop under $1,000 without any major compromises, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 surprises.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Review: The Most Beautiful, Best Robot Vacuum
Roborock hasn’t updated its popular, affordable Qrevo Curv line of robovacs for years. Finally, it’s happening!
No, the Freecash App Won’t Pay You to Scroll TikTok
Freecash will actually pay money out to users but not for watching videos. This misleading marketing coincides with the app’s rising popularity.
We Are Rewind GB-001 Cassette Boombox: Old-School Stylish
We Are Rewind’s speaker/cassette player combo is an imperfect but satisfying reissue of a bygone audio era.
Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die
A pair of bills in Massachusetts would require manufacturers to tell consumers when their connected gadgets are going dark. It should be a boon for cybersecurity as connected devices grow obsolete.
Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos
Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk weighed in on all of it at this week’s World Economic Forum. But his predictions rarely work out the way he says they will.
One of Our Favorite Smart Plugs for Apple Users Is $15 Off
The Meross Smart Plug Mini boasts excellent compatibility and slim construction.
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories (2026): Controllers, Cases, and More
Looking to jazz up your portable gaming experience? Here are the best accessories we’ve tested for the Nintendo Switch 2.
A Wikipedia Group Made a Guide to Detect AI Writing. Now a Plug-In Uses It to ‘Humanize’ Chatbots
The web’s best resource for spotting AI writing has ironically become a manual for AI models to hide it.
How to Meditate (Without an Om in Sight) (2026)
There’s no need for an expensive retreat to practice meditation. Try it on your lunch break to recharge your mind and body.
$100 Off Shark Promo Code | This January
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including up to 40% off select styles.
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 20% Off Tax Prep in 2026
Save up to 20% and get up to $4,000 with a Refund Advance Loan at H&R Block this tax season.
TCL Knocks $1,000 Off One of Our Favorite Midrange TVs
The 65-inch QM8K sees a massive discount, with equally generous markdowns on larger models.
