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The Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App Is … Kitchen Timers?

This week, Apple finally let a carefully selected few people try out its boldest, most portentous product since 2007’s iPhone. It’s Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computer that is definitely not a VR headset. It costs a small fortune, some $3,499, yet preorders were wiped out within minutes. It's estimated …

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20 Lovely Deals That Make Great Valentine’s Day Gifts

Whether you're shopping for your significant other, your kid, or yourself, Valentine's Day is the perfect time to pick up some little treats. We've found a few great sales happening right now on some of our favorite gadgets and gizmos, which also make great gifts. Be sure to check our …

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Is There Lead in Your Reusable Water Bottle?

Stanley, maker of reusable water bottles and cups, seems to be in hot water. Just a few weeks ago, people were lining up to buy the giant collectible Stanley cups, but since then there's been a U-turn. Videos of Stanley cup owners testing theirs for lead with at-home kits have …

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What Meta’s Fediverse Plans Mean for Threads Users

Rachel Lambert, a product manager at Meta, started her company’s journey towards interoperability by breaking Adam Mosseri’s Threads account. In December, Meta activated a test where users could follow the head of Instagram’s Threads feed on an open-source social media platform, Mastodon. But when users tried to view Mosseri’s posts …

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The Apple Vision Pro Lives Deep in the Uncanny Valley

Apple's first mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro, arrives tomorrow. Apple has a knack for revitalizing and legitimizing a product category—something that the face computer market really needs right now. But there are some hang-ups that could limit its initial success: the Vision Pro's exorbitant $3,499 price tag, the tethered battery …

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9 Good Deals on Smartwatches, Robot Vacuums, and Video Games

From power banks to smartwatches to classic jeans, these deals may not have a single common theme tying them together, but they're good. I swear! Scroll on for discounts on our reviewers' favorite video games, ceramic cups, and other goodies. Be sure to check out our separate story on Prana's …

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Our Favorite Prana Apparel Is on Sale Right Now

As I write these very words, I'm wearing my favorite Prana leggings. I'm not the only one on the WIRED Gear team with a favorite (or several) from Columbia Sportswear's Prana line, and there's good news! The company is running a sale, so if you're in the market for fantastic …

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