Being away from the office means working on my laptop—and with that comes productivity slipping away into oblivion. The problem, for me at least, is the screen, or rather, the lack of them. A portable monitor solves this dilemma handily, working just like an external monitor setup does in the office, but with mobility also … Read more
Other USB-C Cables I’ve Tested There are so many cables out there, and plenty of solid options did not make the cut as a top choice. Here are a few honorable mentions I’ve tested and liked. Statik MagStack Pro for $25: I quite like the automatic magnetic coiling this cable features, as it stays neat, … Read more
Comparing Our Favorite Kindles What About the New Kindle Scribes? Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, Kindle Scribe (3rd Gen), and Kindle Scribe Without Front Light Kindle has three new Kindle Scribes that launched between late 2025 and June 2026. There’s now the Kindle Scribe ($500), Kindle Scribe Colorsoft ($630), and the Kindle Scribe Without Front Light … Read more
Other iPad Accessories We Like iPad accessories are endless. Here are some other options that are perfectly fine, though some have issues that knock them down a rung. Zagg Pro Keys 2 Photograph: Brenda Stolyar Zagg Pro Keys 2 Keyboard Case for $150: Zagg’s case (7/10, WIRED Review) isn’t as elegant as Logitech’s system, but … Read more
College laptops don’t have to be embarrassing. Nor do they have to be overly expensive. There are a lot of great laptops for college students that combine long battery life, easy portability, and the performance needed for everyday coursework in a great design. I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade and have tested hundreds … Read more
This feeder also comes with extra plastic flowers and a little brush for scrubbing them, and the app sends reminders when it’s time to clean. You’ll find fun, seasonal touches in the app, like the ability to send digital bird holiday cards with the photos your feeder captures, and a tool that superimposes hats, clothes, … Read more
Best 2-in-1 Chargers Zens Nightstand Charger Pro 2 With a weighty base, an adjustable Qi2/MagSafe charging pad, and a fold-out Apple Watch charger around the back, this Zens 2-in-1 is ideal for folks with an iPhone and Apple Watch. The Apple Watch pad folds out of the back, tucking your watch out of sight and … Read more
I’d like to believe I’m organized. Reality suggests otherwise. I’ve left my smartphone in the refrigerator and spent hours searching for it. I’ve misplaced my AirPods and Oura Ring for days at a time. I once lost my house key for three months, only to find it in one of my hoodies. My typical strategy … Read more
The only Father’s Day gift I can recall my own dad receiving was a plate of fried sardines. It was prepared by my mother, his ex-wife, who knew how grateful he’d be for a dish he grew up eating in the Italian neighborhood of a steel town that was dying with such theatrical flair that … Read more
Honorable Mentions Photograph: G Stockstudio/Getty Images As we said, WIRED runners pound hundreds of miles every year. Here are a few of the other shoes we’ve tested that you might want to consider if the above do not work for your foot. If you’re not familiar with a brand, we recommend going to a local … Read more