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Honorable Mentions There are a few mattresses we tested that don’t stand out as much but are decent and worth mentioning, in case you’re thinking about them. Helix Sunset Elite for $2,811: Our top pick, Helix, also has an Elite collection that consists of seven mattresses along a spectrum of softness. At 16 inches high, […]
As writers and testers for WIRED, we spend all day immersed in personal technology of all kinds. It’s probably no surprise that if we work on a computer during the day and enjoy gaming in our downtime, our kids do too. Reviewer Adrienne So has a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old who attended school remotely and […]
Cortado. Caffe Latte. Caccionis. Affogato. Hot Wet. Flat White. Two of those six drinks are fake, but that shouldn’t stop you from ordering one and expecting the barista to nod politely and whip something on the fly to avoid coming off as behind the times. Cafés in touristy regions of Italy began adding milk to […]
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the biggest and most impressive model in the iPhone lineup, and it’s also the easiest to drop. Regardless of which type of case you prefer, we’ve gathered the perfect options to keep your phone safe. Best Overall Spigen Mag Armor MagFit for iPhone 15 Pro Max $20 $45 Save […]
Finding the best water bottle is a matter of personal taste, and everyone at WIRED has a strong opinion on what rules supreme. Reviewer Louryn Strampe is devoted to her sparkly hot-pink Owala FreeSip, but ask our tech director Martin Cizmar, and he’ll probably call it an “adult sippy cup.” He’s forever loyal to his […]
A virtual private network (VPN) on your Android phone masks your IP address and encrypts your browsing activity. Whether you frequently use public Wi-Fi networks or you just want extra privacy from your ISP, investing in a VPN for your Android device is a smart choice. UPDATE: 11/07/2024 We’ve reviewed our recommendations and these are […]
It’s the perfect time to start playing cozy games. And by cozy games, I mean the opposite of what you might think. For some, video games are about loud noises, intense competition, and cutthroat leaderboards. The best cozy games embody the opposite feeling. They’re mindless but not uninvolved; inviting but not harrying. They’re meant to […]
Audio quality: It seems like it would go without saying, but we’re saying it anyway: You can’t always tell from a spec sheet how a gaming headset will sound. A well-made stereo headset can sound better than a poorly made 7.1 Dolby Atmos surround sound set. Check reviews to get a sense of how a […]
How to Get Started With Barefoot Shoes Photograph: Masudnpathan/Getty Images You’ve probably been wearing padded shoes most of your life. Don’t expect to toss them and be able to do the same mileage—whether walking or running—in barefoot shoes. To a certain degree, you must relearn how to run and walk. It’s going to take a […]
Don’t doomscroll more depressing news, use that phone to lift your mood instead. The best mobile games will bring a little joy to your day, whether you’re killing time on the commute or chilling on the couch. And these games are all addictive slices of gaming pleasure that we have been gorging on for years. […]