No one likes the feeling of insect repellent. I have vivid memories of being sprayed down with the stuff as a kid before venturing into the woods in northern Minnesota on family vacations and feeling like chemical warfare was being waged on all of my senses. I was willing to …
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We’re barely done with the years-long period where it was almost impossible to get your hands on a PlayStation 5, and now Sony is launching the PlayStation 5 Pro. It has a more powerful graphics processor, better AI upscaling, and tons more storage, with a higher price to match. If …
Read More »Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?
You watched Apple’s keynote, read WIRED’s comprehensive coverage, and made a decision: You’re upgrading to the iPhone 16. Now the question is, which of the four iPhone 16 models should you buy? There’s the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, and they range from …
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Mesh routers promise dependable Wi-Fi throughout your home, and most of them follow through, so it's not surprising to see them growing popular. Instead of a single router to wash your whole home in Wi-Fi connectivity, a mesh system combines the main router with one or more nodes that appear …
Read More »Preorders Are Live for Microsoft’s New Xbox Series X and S, but Should You Buy?
It's been a few years since the Xbox Series X and Series S launch, and while the console hasn't broken sales records, there are a respectable number of them in the wild. It's about time for a refresh, and Microsoft is delivering new all-digital versions of its consoles (say goodbye …
Read More »What's the Difference Between a Modular and Non-Modular PC Power Supply?
If you're in the process of building your PC, one of the most important components to consider is which power supply unit you will choose for your new computer. While shopping, you might see the word “modular” thrown around a lot as a key feature, and it's not exactly self-explanatory. …
Read More »We Tried 30 Popular Energy Drinks. Here’s How They Rank
Buying energy drinks in public is embarrassing. Every time I see someone scanning the cooler for their favorite flavor of Monster or Ghost, I guess which accompanying vape flavor they've picked out, and I know others are making the same assumption about me when I’m scoring a can of Celsius …
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You don’t buy an air purifier in a vacuum, literally. Perhaps your old purifier is no longer working or you’re an indoor air novice, but the moment has come for you to buy an air purifier. While you might be tempted to purchase something small that can be tucked away …
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Forget those flimsy airline eye covers. Sleep masks have come a long way, and the market is filled with a myriad of options designed to help you fall asleep and maintain a good night’s rest. From luxurious silk masks to high-tech sleeping goggles, there’s a sleep mask for every need. …
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We're in the midst of the home recording revolution. Whether you’re a big-name artist like Billie Eilish or a small-time indie musician like me, you can spend just as much time working from home as you do in so-called “real," purpose-built studios when making pro-quality records. Many of your favorite …
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