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Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared
I sifted through the fine print and figured out how to score the best deal right now on all the major carriers.
Keychron K2 HE Concrete Edition Review: Rock-Solid Typing
Keychron's K2 HE Concrete Edition sounds like a cute gimmick, but as I discovered, there's a really solid keyboard beyond the absurd choice of materials.
Tello Mobile Plan Review (2026): Low Cost, Reliable Service
With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.
Quilts Are Better Than Sleeping Bags
Tired of sleeping like a mummy in a bag? Improve your backcountry sleep and carry less weight with an ultralight quilt.
Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
I tested Wispr Flow and various AI-powered transcription software to see whether you should bother subscribing or stick with free services.
Is the Ferrari Luce’s Design Really That Bad? 3 Italian Auto Experts Weigh In
The first electric Ferrari is already this year’s most divisive car. We asked three Italian auto industry professionals to explain where the EV’s design makes sense, and where it doesn’t add up.
24 Best Father’s Day Gifts for Dads (2026)
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
Hands-On With Gemini Spark: I Gave It Access to My Life and It Friend-Zoned My Boyfriend
Google’s new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.
This MacBook Privacy Screen Totally Changed How I Work in Public
I'm one of those people who enjoys working on planes and in public spaces in general. But the issue of privacy was always a hurdle.
HP Omnibook 3 Review: Redefining the Budget Laptop
To get to $600, Apple and HP made different compromises. If you demand more power and performance, the HP Omnibook 3 delivers.
Physical Media Is Making a Comeback. The Next Console Generation Might Kill It
Consoles with disc drives are the easiest way to enjoy all kinds of physical media, but that could end with the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix.
GoRuck GR1 Review: Great For Travel, Rucking, the Gym, and More
Built like a tank, the endlessly capable GoRuck GR1 is as close to a do-it-all bag as you can get.
The Best Espresso Accessories for Home Baristas (2026)
A longtime pro barista’s favorite tools for dialing in the perfect shot at home.
Meta Copies Snapchat’s Homework Again With ‘Plus’ Features for Instagram and Facebook
Meta’s upcoming Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus subscriptions are the latest example of the company seeing what works elsewhere and mimicking it.
Here Comes Ojai, Waymo’s New Chinese-Made Robotaxi
The pale-blue Ojai vehicles will start picking up members of the public in California and Arizona in the next few weeks.
Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Travel Pack Del Día Dark: Sustainable and Chic
Created from fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in a landfill, this thoughtfully constructed bag looks great and can carry everything you need for a weeklong trip.
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: A Serious Upgrade
With sharper resolution and lightning-fast performance, Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless punches well above its class.
Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
The beleaguered luxury phone maker is pushing the AlphaFold, which has decent specs and comes with Vertu’s new Hermes Agent on board, to wealthy would-be buyers.
8 Best Computer Speakers (2026) After Testing 25+ Pairs
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.
