Skip to main content
WIRED
Search
Search

Gear

All Gear
Buying Guides
Reviews
Deals
How To & Advice
Trends
News & Events
Gadget Lab
Mother Lode

17 Gifts for the Best Mom You'll Ever Have

There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
Product Review

The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo Is a Lightweight, Powerful, and Affordable Laptop

Listen Here

Google Podcasts Is Gone. Here’s How to Transfer Your Subscriptions

Buying Guides

Which Garmin Watch Is Best for You?

We tested Garmin's GPS-enabled fitness trackers and found the perfect picks for casual hikers, backcountry skiers, and more.

The Best Grills to Up Your Cookout Game

We grilled, smoked, baked, cleaned, and repeated to find the best option for every home.

The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

Back Up Your Digital Life With the Best Cloud Storage Services

Cloud storage is the easiest way to save your memories and share files. These are the best WIRED-tested services for personal use.

Product Reviews

Q Acoustics’s Superb New M40 Speakers Prove Bigger Isn’t Always Better

These punchy mini-tower speakers are hugely impressive and highly recommended, despite coming up short on modern features.

The Garmin Forerunner 165 Has Better Sensors and the Same Great Training

Who needs an AI coach when you can use Garmin’s latest entry-level running watch?

HP’s Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop Is Fantastic—but Not Flashy

HP’s latest 2-in-1 Windows laptop is one of the best I’ve ever tested.

Lenovo’s 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon Is Too Dang Expensive

Lenovo has honed this ThinkPad to excellence, but the price is downright silly.

Deals

Our Favorite Garmin Smartwatches Are on Sale

Spring has sprung! Whether you want to run, surf, or sleep in, we've gathered the best discounts on a few of our favorite fitness trackers.

Here’s How to Take Advantage of Samsung’s Buy-One, Get-One-Free TV Promotion

If you’re willing to wait until Samsung can ship you one of its upcoming 2024 models, you can get a 65-inch LED TV for free. But this preorder promotion ends April 11.

33 Great Deals From Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Amazon’s five-day sale is the perfect chance to start fresh with new tech, including headphones, video doorbells, and chargers.

Our Favorite Electric Bike Is $500 Off Right Now

Welcome to TrekFest, Trek’s yearly sale on electric bikes, helmets, shoes, and everything you need for spring cycling.

How To and Advice

How to Back Up Your Android Phone

Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and more before it’s too late.

How to Back Up Your iPhone

Save your memories before you grab a new iPhone or update to the latest version of iOS.

How to Back Up Your Digital Life

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.

What Is Apple One, and Should You Subscribe?

Going all-in on Apple’s services bundle could be a smart move, especially for families. We break down what’s included and how much it costs.

News and Events

I’m a New Homeowner. An App Called Thumbtack Has Become a Lifesaver for Me

Your house doesn’t come with an instruction manual. This US-only app makes managing problems, maintenance, and future projects less stressful.

A First Look at Samsung’s 2024 TV Lineup

Samsung’s new OLED cuts the glare, while its Music Frame speakers sound much better than what you’d expect from such a compact design.

As the Snoopy Omega Lands, Cartoon Luxury Goes Boom

As the new MoonSwatch watch hits stores, licensing operations behind IP from Popeye to Miss Piggy are no longer dealing in bargain-basement merch—Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Fendi, Audemars Piguet and more are tapping into high-end comic connections.

Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids

New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch.

Gadget Lab Podcast

What the Apple Antitrust Suit Means for the Future of Messaging

This week, we talk about the US Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Apple, and how its outcome—whether Apple wins or loses—might change how we text each other.

3 Body Problem Is a Tech-Heavy Head Trip

This week, we discuss how the new (very good) Netflix series 3 Body Problem fits into the sci-fi pantheon.

How a TikTok Ban Would Play Out

This week, we discuss the push by US lawmakers to ban the social video platform, and we debate the consequences of a TikTok ban for creators and for the rest of the tech industry.

Google’s GenAI Bots Are Struggling. But So Are Its Humans

This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about the rocky rollout of Google’s Gemini image generator, and some internal tensions recently reported by company employees.
Buying Guide

The Best Accessories for Your PlayStation 5

Product Review

Blackmagic’s Full-Frame Cinema Camera 6K Is the Upgrade I Didn’t Know I Needed

Buying Guide

12 Great Couches You Can Order Online

Lift Off

The 9 Best Drones for Every Budget