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.
Nena Farrell and Gear Team
Product Review
The MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo Is a Lightweight, Powerful, and Affordable Laptop
Christopher Null
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.
Adrienne So
The Best Grills to Up Your Cookout Game
We grilled, smoked, baked, cleaned, and repeated to find the best option for every home.
Scott Gilbertson
The Best Gaming Headsets for Every System
Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.
Eric Ravenscraft and Jaina Grey
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.
Simon Hill
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.
Chris Haslam
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?
Adrienne So
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.
Christopher Null
Lenovo’s 12th-Gen ThinkPad X1 Carbon Is Too Dang Expensive
Lenovo has honed this ThinkPad to excellence, but the price is downright silly.
Christopher Null
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.
Brenda Stolyar
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.
Parker Hall
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.
Louryn Strampe
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.
Adrienne So
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.
Simon Hill
How to Back Up Your iPhone
Save your memories before you grab a new iPhone or update to the latest version of iOS.
Simon Hill
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.
Scott Gilbertson
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.
Simon Hill
How an iPhone Powered by Google’s Gemini AI Might Work
Supercharged Siri. AI image editing. Smart “snapshots” of your day. We asked some experts to forecast how Apple might use Google’s Gemini platform to enable new AI-powered applications in iOS.
Boone Ashworth
LG's 2024 TV Lineup Is Easier to Use Than Ever
The major electronics brand has some big things planned for new TV models this year, including a major update to WebOS.
Ryan Waniata
Fisker Suspends Its EV Production
After the difficult launch of its Ocean SUV, Fisker says it’s pausing production for six weeks.
Jeremy White
Welcome to the Valley of the Creepy AI Dolls
Social robots for older adults might not be new, but now they’re recording, listening—and talking back.
Boone Ashworth
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.
Julian Chokkattu
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.
Ryan Waniata
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.
Tim Barber
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.
Aarian Marshall
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.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
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.
Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, and Kate Knibbs
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.
Lauren Goode and Michael Calore
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.
Michael Calore and Lauren Goode
Level Up
The 19 Best PS5 Games, From Sci-Fi Horror to Kitty-Cat Adventures
Eric Ravenscraft and Jaina Grey
Product Review
Blackmagic’s Full-Frame Cinema Camera 6K Is the Upgrade I Didn’t Know I Needed
Eric Ravenscraft