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The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2026)

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 5:08am
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

Babbel Promo Code: Up to 65% Off in April 2026

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 1:00am
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Our Favorite Affordable Air Purifier Is Temporarily Even Cheaper

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 2:02pm
Amazon has the Coway Airmega Mighty marked down to two-thirds its normal price.

Google Now Lets You Change Your Gmail Address. Here’s How

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 1:51pm
You’ve probably had the same Gmail address for years. Now, it’s easy to make a name change without worrying about the transition.

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 1:00pm
The electric-car maker says it happens rarely and at speeds below 10 mph. But the disclosure—in response to a US senator's questions—occasioned a call for more transparency.

The Best Time to Drink Coffee for Productivity (and When Not To)

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 12:36pm
Caffeine is the original biohack for energy, focus, and alertness. But are you doing it wrong?

Aston Martin Valhalla (2026) Review: A $1 Million Plug-In Hybrid

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:00am
A robot could apparently drive this million-dollar supercar faster than a fleshy human, but the unbelievable experience would be entirely lost on it.

AI Has Flooded All the Weather Apps

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:00am
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.

Backup Files and Your Entire Digital Life (2026): Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Tools, and Tips

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 7:30am
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.

Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 7:03am
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.

This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 7:00am
When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don't just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here's how it works.

Our Favorite Amazon Streaming Stick Is Almost Half Off

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 1:58pm
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is great for the Prime Video devout and handles other streaming services just as well.

5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 7:30am
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

The Best Earplugs for Protecting Your Hearing (2026)

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 7:01am
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these earplugs will help block out the noise.

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn’t Work

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 7:00am
The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars “learn” and adapt to their surroundings.

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 6:30am
All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.

Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds: Bose, Sony, Apple, and More

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 6:30am
Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 6:00am
Veteran designers in the auto industry—and Jony Ive—tell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.

Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 5:30am
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.

What Is the Best Garmin Watch Right Now? (2026)

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 7:30am
We tested Garmin’s GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.

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