this colorful bar-cart-style minifridge has been all over my social media lately. I don’t know if it’s because it’s summer or because the algorithm has pegged me (correctly) as someone who would not like to walk more than 50 feet for a canned cocktail. Former WIRED contributor Andrew Watman reviewed it for us in 2024, … Read more
Roborock is well known for its line of robot vacuums, but there are a lot of lines to familiarize yourself with if you’re trying to learn the brand. There’s the Saros series, the Qrevo Curv series, the Qrevo Edge series, and more. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed, no need: There’s one model I recommend above … Read more
Last November, the WIRED Reviews team held a blind-judged competition of fake Christmas trees in which we had three interior designers pick the best-looking from among 10 popular pines (and firs). The overall winner was not a surprise to anyone who follows these things: Balsam Hill’s Vermont White Spruce. Balsam Hill also took fourth place … Read more
My home office is too hot, or it’s too cold. It’s in a weird cranny that my heat pump refuses to reach. The only solution in my awkward space was a good portable air conditioner, and my life went from “steamy and irritated” to nice and breezy. Luckily, WIRED’s favorite portable air conditioners and window … Read more
there are basically only two times a year when espresso makers or latte machines are deeply discounted for real: Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. In fact, Prime Day coffee or espresso machine deals are often the biggest sales of any given year. One of the best-selling kitchen appliance companies, Breville, is hawking major discounts … Read more
I’ve been a professional deal hunter for 13 years, and gift card deals are always enticing to me. But there’s a catch: These deals are only worthwhile if you were planning on spending the money anyway. It’s easy to find ways to justify buying a discounted gift card, but you shouldn’t get one just to … Read more
A flower bouquet? Is there anything you can’t build out of Lego? This romantic set could be perfect for date night. It’s a 756-piece puzzle that takes some real skill to put together. Best Prime Day Toy Deals This screen-free play stage and speaker for kids is great fun. Slot a wooden cartridge in the … Read more
Hard drives, RAM, and SD cards have skyrocketed in price over the last six months as memory-hungry AI data centers consume even more silicon wafers in pursuit of a workable business model. As with most rug pulls, consumers like you and I are left holding the bag (in more ways than one), which so far … Read more
A great game for larger groups, Herd Mentality is all about writing down the same answer as everyone else. If you agree with the majority of players on the best pizza topping, Disney movie, or the smallest animal that could carry your weight, you win a cow token. Eight tokens win you the game, but … Read more
The Eero Pro 6E mesh system is an older Wi-Fi 6E mesh, but it’s every bit as easy to use and stable as the rest of Amazon’s Eero lineup. Eero makes some of my favorite mesh systems, ideal for busy families seeking a set-and-forget mesh. The Pro 6E is a tri-band system with a 6-GHz … Read more