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The Best Phones With an Actual Headphone Jack

Headphone jacks might be endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.
That's No Moon

Samsung’s Moon Shots Force Us to Ask How Much AI Is Too Much

Product Review

The Instax Mini 12 Is the Best, Cutest Starter Instant Camera

Buying Guides

The Best White-Noise Machines for a Blissful Night’s Sleep

Help the whole family catch more z’s with soothing background noise.

The Best Wireless Earbuds for Working Out

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.

The Best Wired Headphones for Serious Listening

If sound quality is the most important factor in your next pair of headphones, here are 16 options that offer extraordinary value for money.

The Best Mirrorless Cameras to Level Up Your Photos

Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.

Product Reviews

This Thermal Camera Lets You Play ‘Hot or Not’ With Any Phone

FLIR’s latest professional-grade thermal camera works with any phone and connects over Wi-Fi for extra-flexible temperature sensing.

Eargo’s New Hearing Aids Have Evolved—but They’re Still Pricey

The Eargo 7s perform reliably. But their price makes it hard to compete with more affordable over-the-counter hearing aids.

With the XPS 13 2-in-1, Dell Adds a Tablet to Its Lineup

Dell’s latest hybrid takes on the Microsoft Surface with a new tablet and detachable keyboard design.

The Owala FreeSip Is My Constant Companion

Everyone needs to drink more water. This perfect bottle has two drink spouts and fun colors to help keep thirst at bay.

Deals

20 Great Deals on MacBooks, Camera Bags, and Home Office Gear

This weekend’s discounts are great for warmer weather and tech upgrades of all stripes.

The 15 Best Sleep Week Deals

Every night should be a comfortable and recharging experience, so get yourself a sound machine or perfectly cool sheets.

13 Great Deals On Desks, Monitors, and Other Home Office Gear

If you're gonna spend eight hours a day working in your spare room, make it as comfortable as you can.

The Best Mario Day Deals on Nintendo Games and Consoles

Celebrate everyone's favorite red-capped plumber with a discount on a special Nintendo Switch and classic games.

How To and Advice

Here Are the Skills You Need to Succeed in Tech in 2023

First, stay human.

The Best SMS Text Messaging Apps for Android

Support for the protocol is limited now—but you can still find it.

Should You Wait for Wi-Fi 7 Before Upgrading Your Router?

The successor to Wi-Fi 6E boasts faster connections for more devices—and its rollout isn’t that far away. Here’s what to know before you buy.

How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine

We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep.

News and Events

Apple Reins in ChatGPT-Powered Apps

Plus: Windows 11 gets updated with its new Bing AI, Google’s Pixel Watch gets fall detection, and recommendation algorithms are absolutely everywhere.

All the Best Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2023

Rollable phones, transforming smartwatches, “retina-level” AR glasses, and liquid tech to keep your mobile cool—these are just a taste of what’s coming.

Spotify’s AI DJ Has No Soul

Plus: YouTube Music is finally adding podcasts, and Google Photos lets more users remove annoying friends from their pictures.

We Tried Vertu’s ‘Web3’ Phone. It Scared Us

The luxury phone maker refuses to die. We tested its new Metavertu handset and were led down a rabbit hole of legal disputes and security concerns.

Gadget Lab Podcast

I Love You. I Hate You. Don’t Call Me

This week, we ask ourselves what our reliance on smartphones tells us about our wants and fears.

The Good and Bad of ChatGPT in Schools

This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED and NPR team up to cover the debate about students and teachers using generative AI in the classroom.

We Really Recommend This Podcast Episode

This week we talk about the recommendation engines on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, which are coming under renewed scrutiny from a pair of US Supreme Court cases.

Netflix Is No Longer Chill

This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about how streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu are growing in uncomfortable ways—and charging users more.
Liftoff

Candela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies

Lights Out

How to Fix a Broken Sleep Schedule

Burring Guide

The Best Coffee Grinders to Amp Up Your Morning Brew

Buying Guide

The Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers