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13 Best Deals From Target's ‘Deal Days’ Sale

Hoping for an Apple iPad Mini or Dyson for the holidays? Both Target and Amazon are hosting a second yearly sales event. 

Google Refines the Pixel 7 With Small but Welcome Changes

These new Android handsets don’t represent a giant leap from last year’s Pixel 6, but they do contain some smart updates.

Google Catches Up to Apple and Samsung in the Hardware Race

This week, we talk about the latest Pixel hardware, and why Google’s new smartwatch puts it on even footing with its rivals.

Featured

How to Get a Covid-19 Booster Shot

Here's everything you need to know about finding and receiving the booster shot in the age of Omicron.

Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

How accurate are rapid at-home tests? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

SteelSeries' Arena 7 Speakers Are a Powerhouse for Gamers

The makers of some of our favorite gaming headsets have come up with equally impressive desktop speakers.

Kia's Electric Sportage SUV Has the Modern Family in Mind

We tried the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of Kia's most popular car and found the brand is still very much on a roll.

Casio’s Flagship Keyboard Has a Voice of Its Own

This starter keyboard can sing your song lyrics back to you. 

The Zero SR/S EV Sport Bike Feels More Like a Cruiser

We took it out for a spin to see whether an electric motorcycle could still be a gas to ride.

The 10 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals

The Prime Early Access Sale runs on October 11 and 12, but the discounts have already started.

10 Great Outdoor Deals on Tents, Jackets, and Snow Gear

Forget hiding indoors during the cold season. Enjoy the crisp autumn air with backyard grills, cozy camping gear, and more.

How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale

We've got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find the real deals.

16 Best International Coffee Day Deals on Beans and Machines 

Celebrate your favorite drink with discounts on home barista essentials.

Here’s What the ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard Is All About

The open source protocol is finally here to ensure that your devices play nicely. Here's how it could change the smart home scene.

How to Set Up an Apple Watch for Your Kids

Want to give your children an easy way to contact you—without giving them a smartphone? Family Setup on WatchOS can help.

19 Android Settings You May Not Know About

From using less mobile data to live captions for videos, these settings will make your phone run more smoothly.

How to Make Discord Look and Feel Like Slack

One of the best things about the free chat service is how you can customize it to work for you.

Could Slack Finally Fix the 'Away' Status?

The workplace messaging platform is working on new ways of telling our coworkers that we’re really, really not available.

Apple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Garmin

Saddled by still-mediocre battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra isn’t a true competitor to the reigning king of premium wearables. But it’s getting much closer.

Apple’s Self-Repair Program Has a Long Way to Go

The company added support for MacBooks this week, but critics say that the repair manuals and processes are unnecessarily complicated.

Email Doesn't Suck. It's Email Clients That Need Improving

Don't hate the technology, hate the implementation.

Google’s Long-Awaited Pixel Watch Is Finally Here

It costs $349 and only works with Android phones. Here’s everything else you need to know.

Google’s Home Upgrades Go Further Than New Hardware

There’s a brand-new Nest Wifi Pro and a second-generation wired Nest Doorbell. But it’s a redesigned app that’ll catch your attention.

Razer Teases a New Handheld Gaming Console

Plus: Intel’s new app syncs PCs and mobile phones, and Apple slows down iPhone production.

Everything Amazon Announced at Its Annual Hardware Event

Yes, we saw the usual spate of Echo speakers, but there’s also a brand-new stylus-powered Kindle you can doodle on.

The State of the Smart Kitchen

This week, we discuss guided cooking apps, connected appliances, and all things smart (and not so smart) on our countertops.

Peloton Row and the Future of At-Home Workouts

This week, we talk about Peloton’s growing product lineup, and whether our days of sweating along to streamed exercise classes at home are over.

VR Is Struggling to Grow Out of Its Awkward Phase

This week, we talk about the Sony PSVR2, the still-secret next Meta headset, and how virtual reality technology needs to improve to earn mainstream acceptance.

Welcome to Apple’s Dynamic Island

This week, we round up all the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPhone (and Watch) launch event.
Looking Forward

5 Future Scenarios for Google Lens

On the visual search tool's anniversary, we consider its promise and how that could play out.
Product Review

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphones Are a Sweet Upgrade

B&W has taken its already excellent Px7 S2 cans and made a luxe version. Do the material and sonic gains justify the extra outlay? Oh yes.
Disaster 101

The Best Gear for Your Home Emergency Kit

Channel your inner Mad Max and prepare for disaster and all-around bad weeks with these WIRED-approved essentials.
Health First

GrowWithJo Is the Only Workout App I’ve Ever Liked

Its focus on health and wellness—rather than sculpting a perfect body—has actually made exercising a little fun.
First Down

How to Stream NFL Football

Get online or get sacked. 
Deals

10 Great Deals on TVs, Headphones, and Gaming Accessories

Upgrade your home theater and score some sweet discounts on peripherals this weekend.
In the Clear

Skullcandy's Jib True 2 Earbuds Are Cute and Affordable

These cool-looking in-ears pull on the heartstrings of 90s nostalgia, with added environmental efforts.
Out of Office

The Apple Watch Ultra Can Weather Your Rugged Weekend Adventures

This tough new smartwatch has awesome safety and workout features. It’s also a great way to stay connected in the wilderness—for better and for worse.
Old Ways

How to Get the Old Lock Screen Notification View in iOS 16

Don’t like Apple’s new Stack View at the bottom of your iPhone? Don’t worry, you have a few options.
Deals

13 Great Deals on Weighted Blankets, Outdoor Gear, and More

Whether you like to spend the fall season indoors or out, we've got you covered.
Morning Grind

How to Make Better Coffee at Home

Stuck indoors with no espresso machine? Not to worry, these tips and tools will help you brew café-quality joe.
Gadget Lab Podcast

The State of the Smart Kitchen

This week, we discuss guided cooking apps, connected appliances, and all things smart (and not so smart) on our countertops.
Product Review

This Soda Maker Is the Ultimate Sparkling Water Upgrade

The Aarke Carbonator Pro is an excellent countertop pick for fizzy-water aficionados.