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College Is Expensive. Shop These Back-to-School Discounted Laptops to Save
The laptop you bring to college is important. Not only is it the device you’ll be using through some of the most formative years of your life, but it’s also often the one that you’ll take to your first job, too. The problem is that the internet is full of laptops that aren’t worth the…

Lord, I’ve Eaten So Many Meal Kits. These Are the Best Ones
More Meal Kits We Liked Photograph: Matthew Korfhage Sunbasket ($12-$14 per serving): Sunbasket is a plan that focuses heavily on fresh, organic ingredients, and offers a whole lot of variety and good cooking techniques, including deglazing and attentiveness to saucing. And like Hungryroot, it also offers breakfasts and snacks to supplement meal options with little…

The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone
Other Fitness Trackers to Consider Photograph: Adrienne So Garmin Instinct 3 for $400: Garmin’s Instinct line doesn’t have as many high-end features as the Fenix 8, but it’s popular because it’s cheaper and it has a cool, chunky retro aesthetic that I love. This year’s updates include the built-in flashlight and a new reinforced bezel,…

Here’s the Best Amazon Echo for Your Home
Other Alexa (or Alexa Compatible) Speakers Amazon Echo Pop for $40: The Echo Pop is a perfectly fine little speaker, and the cutest one in Amazon’s lineup. Does it have great sound? No. It’s fine enough for background tunes or if you’re limited to a dorm room, but you’ll get much better sound for a…
The best projectors you can buy, plus how to choose one
If you’re hunting for the best projector, there’s never been a better time to dive in. Projectors aren’t just for movie buffs anymore — they’ve become a great way to upgrade your living room setup, build a cozy home theater or even host an epic outdoor movie night under the stars. Whether you want something…

We Made More than a Thousand Pizzas to Find the Best Pizza Ovens
Who We Are and How We Tested AccordionItemContainerButton WIRED reviewer Adrienne So has tested many pizza ovens and made more than a thousand pizzas over the past seven years. WIRED reviewer Matthew Korfhage is a longtime food writer who’s written about pizza on both coasts over 15 years, from sausage slices in Portland to the…
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2025
Whether you’re working in a noisy office, commuting on a packed train or just trying to focus at home, a good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make all the difference. The best noise-canceling headphones block out distractions and let you enjoy your music, podcasts or calls in peace — all while delivering great sound quality…

iPad Not for You? Try One of These Android Tablets for Size
Other Tablets to Consider Photograph: Nena Farrell Google Pixel Tablet for $399: Google has a spotty history with Android tablets, going from the highs of the Nexus 7 to the, well, distinct averageness of the Pixel Tablet (7/10, WIRED Recommends). The 10.2-inch LCD screen is one of the highlights; the size and 439-gram weight are…
The best fitness trackers for 2025
If you’re looking to get fit, sleep better or just keep a closer eye on your health, a fitness wearable is a great place to start. Whether you’re into intense workouts or just want to hit your step goal each day, the best fitness trackers available today can offer loads of helpful features, from sleep…
The best Amazon Prime Day TV deals from Sony, LG, Samsung and others still available today
Amazon Prime Day is always a great time to consider a TV upgrade (aside from Black Friday, of course). While the prices for big screen TVs have fallen quite a bit over the years, even for coveted tech like OLED, there’s always room for additional discounts. July Prime Day may be over now, but we’re…