Never in my life did I think I'd own a home, but I was fortunate enough to close on my first house last fall. Yet as I moved into my new space—after nearly a decade of renting in New York City—I was overwhelmed with anxiety. Anything and everything that went …
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There are a ton of tricks that smart displays can do. But not all of them are created equal or are worth doing on this style of advice. The basics are easy—just about anyone knows how handy it is to ask any smart speaker or smart display to tell you …
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It’s been nearly seven years since the original Nintendo Switch came out. In that time, the company has sold a staggering 132 million-plus units and has become the portable home of dozens of exclusive and indie games. But we’ve also been waiting a long time for Nintendo to announce its …
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to celebrate the start of the spring season, Garmin is holding a sale on various gadgets and accessories—including a few WIRED-approved smartwatches. Whether you're a novice runner or a seasoned hiker, we're confident that at least one of the discounted smartwatches below will make the perfect companion for your next …
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Earlier this year at CES, Samsung announced its 2024 TV model lineup, which includes screens with Mini LED displays, quantum-dot-enabled OLEDs, and other, more affordable TVs. We like what we've seen so far, which makes Samsung's current TV promotion pretty exciting if a new TV is in your budget for …
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Mobile gaming has never received the same respect as console and PC gaming. Yet it generated over $90 billion in 2023, accounting for half of the global games market, and runs the gamut from casual to AAA titles. It's continuing to grow, and the boundary between mobile gaming and “regular” …
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My least favorite thing about diaper bags is how massive they are. Do I really need a bag that makes me look like a hobbit wearing Aragorn's backpack? Not that Aragorn wears one. (Real men carry man purses.) It would cramp his style, the same way most diaper bags cramp …
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Retailers love make-believe shopping holidays, and the latest is the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Running now through March 25, Amazon is promising the usual: oodles of deals on everything your heart could ever want, with some exclusive deals for Amazon Prime members. We at WIRED are expert deal sleuths, and …
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The first Polaroid camera appeared in 1947, and ever since, the world has been fascinated by instant-print cameras. There's something magical about watching an image develop right before your eyes. Even with a smartphone camera in every pocket, the appeal of the instant print hasn't diminished. Today Fujifilm's Instax line …
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Here in the Pacific Northwest, spring has sprung. Yes, it is but a false spring, and by the end of the week we will again be moping through chilly gloom and rain. But for the time being, the sun is shining on our gleaming white vampire limbs, and we are …
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