Every Prime Day, I find myself surprised by the random categories that seem to be prominently featured. You always expect a headphone deal or some other discounted tech. But you might not anticipate seeing heavily discounted coolers. I’m the lead tester for our guide to the Best Coolers, which means my entire apartment would be … Read more
Thirty dollars doesn’t get you as much as it used to. In times like these, as the economy worsens, “Buy Now, Pay Later” services boom, daily bills skyrocket, and inflation continues to surge, it’s more important than ever to make that dollar stretch. We’ve been scouring to find the best Prime Day deals under $30 … Read more
I’m not sure whether this is an error or a last-minute clearance, but I’m not questioning it: Aerogarden’s high-end Bounty model, which usually retails for $220 or more, has just been marked down 63 percent, to $84. It’s currently still $230 on Aerogarden’s site. Even though I already have one, this is still such a … Read more
Thirty dollars doesn’t get you as much as it used to. In times like these, as the economy worsens, “Buy Now, Pay Later” services boom, daily bills skyrocket, and inflation continues to surge, it’s more important than ever to make that dollar stretch. We’ve been scouring to find the best Prime Day deals under $30 … Read more
I test a lot of gadgets, and most of them my husband ignores. Every once in a while, though, there’s something that impresses him. This year, it was the digital wall calendar. But not just any. I’m specifically recommending Skylight’s digital wall calendars. It’s a digital screen that sits in your home (I personally like … Read more
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