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Get the Most Out of Your iPad With These Accessories
More Great Hubs Twelve South StayGo Mini Photograph: Twelve South Ports are a problem on the iPad. With just one USB-C port on most of them, you can’t charge and use other accessories at the same time. We like the Satechi hub mentioned above a lot, but here are a few others we’ve tested and…
The Best Dyson Vacuums You Can Buy
What About the PencilVac? Courtesy of Dyson The new Dyson PencilVac promises to be Dyson’s slimmest vacuum yet, but it won’t be available in the US until sometime in 2026. It launches today in Japan and next week in Korea, but pricing is still to be confirmed. It won’t just be Dyson’s slimmest vacuum, but…
The Best Smart Bird Feeders for Backyard Birding
Odds are, at this point you’ve probably seen or know someone who has a smart bird feeder. They’re fairly recognizable from a distance with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels, and perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty). The question…
Get Clicky With Our Favorite Custom Mechanical Keyboards
Other Good Keyboards These keyboards are not quite good enough for the spots above, or just don’t have standout features. They’re still worth a look. Photograph: Henri Robbins Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% for $300: Razer’s highest-end keyboard does almost everything right, but it’s way too expensive (7/10, WIRED Review). The Pro keeps the same…
The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget
Forget the spendy flagship smartphone. Every year, I test a dozen or more devices to find the best cheap phones that perform where it counts and aren’t annoyingly slow. Wireless carriers in the US go out of their way to make expensive smartphones seem affordable. AT&T will advertise a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for just…
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
Recommended With Reservations Mila Air 3 Critter Cuddler for $297: Mila makes seven bespoke filters that are designed specifically for moms-to-be, allergies, pet owners, etc. Add Mila’s built-in sensor and easy-to-use app dashboard, along with its wooden-legged modern box design, and the Mila is an immediate favorite. The more I cover air purifiers, the more…
The Best Chef’s Knives to Chop Anything in the Kitchen
Not all knives are created equal, and a chef’s knife is given that name for a reason. Like the proverbial dog to man, a chef needs their knife. Arguably the most important multipurpose tool you can find in a kitchen, it’s the chef’s main weapon—it can slice, dice, and chop ingredients with speed and precision….
The Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, and Bedding
You’re going to be sleeping for roughly 23 years of your life, on average, so why not choose the best organic mattress? These natural beds, bedsheets, and linens are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. Conventional mattresses often have questionable materials in them. Everything from polyurethane foams with formaldehyde…
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers
Mesh routers promise dependable Wi-Fi throughout your home, and most follow through, but finding the best mesh router for the job can be tricky. Instead of a single router to wash your home in Wi-Fi connectivity, a mesh system combines the main router with one or more nodes that appear as a unified Wi-Fi network….
The Best Shower Water Filters
If you spend enough time on Instagram, you might begin to get the idea that the biggest problem facing America is water. And that the best shower water filters are the only answer. Over the past few years, a new generation of stylish filtered showerheads has arrived to hijack our collective social media feed—and possibly…