The drip coffee is meh, granted. But more than perhaps any semiautomatic machine in its price range, the Ninja Cafe Luxe Premier is geared to absolute ease and versatility—with an intuitive digital user interface that helps you along. Depending on your chosen drink, the Ninja Luxe will recommend the appropriate …
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13 Best Laptops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Other Good Laptops We’ve Tested Dell 14 Plus Photograph: Luke Larsen Dell 14 Plus for $1,100: This is the first laptop in Dell’s major rebranding effort, and this one is a follow-up to the Dell Inspiron Plus 14. The Dell 14 Plus (6/10, WIRED Review) is a solidly midrange laptop, …
Read More »The 5 Best Griddles and Flat-Top Grills of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Photograph: Matthew Korfhage Griddles are a hallmark of the American diner and short-order cooking, and also the heroes of all street tacos. And we tested each griddle’s ability to make the flat-top-grill’s most hallmark foods. On the seven griddles I tested for this guide, I made dozens of smashburgers, tacos, …
Read More »11 Best Planners: Weekly and Daily Notebooks and Accessories (2025)
There’s nothing like the feeling of a brand-new planner. Whether it’s the start of a new year or even just the month of June, we’ve found the best planners to deliver that satisfying rush of a fresh start and a blank page. The sensation of writing things down not only …
Read More »9 Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2025), Tested and Reviewed
The big draw of 2-in-1 laptops is that they can be used as both a laptop and a tablet. While in laptop mode, they’re generally comparable to any other clamshell laptop you’ll find. However, Windows and ChromeOS aren’t exactly the best touch-oriented operating systems out there, so you may find …
Read More »5 Best Totes for Travel in 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
L.L. Bean’s Field Tote is all grit and no gimmicks: a thick, double-layered polyester shell, burly double-stitched seams, and handles that feel industrial. Inside, a thermoplastic lining shrugs off moisture, mud, and mystery goo with wipe-clean ease. It’s not fully leakproof, but it’s close, and that makes it perfect for …
Read More »33 Best Gifts for Teens (2025), Approved by Our Kids
Maybe your teen is already into skincare and stealing copious amounts of your expensive under-eye cream, despite the fact that they don’t even have dark circles yet. Bubble is a gender-neutral, teen-friendly company that makes products specifically designed for adolescent skin concerns, like acne and sweating. The ingredients are simple, …
Read More »Best Packing Cubes for Every Kind of Trip (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other Packing Cubes We Tried GoRuck Packing Cube for $25 (for 1, 10L flat): I loved the 15 x 10 x 3-inch size I tested of this rugged, 200-denier nylon cube with a mesh front. It fit almost anything I needed for any occasion, with a convenient carry handle and …
Read More »8 Best Air Fryers for Crispy Wings and Fries (2025)
What Type of Air Fryer Should I Get? AccordionItemContainerButton Most people only have space for one extra oven that’s not their stove, so your choice is a function of what you value most—and the size of your kitchen counter. Basket air fryers such as our top pick can be a …
Read More »How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon (2025)
Step 2: Amazon’s search should choose the right Department automatically, but if needed, you can navigate to the top of the left rail and click on a Department that fits. Step 3: Once the page refreshes, scroll to the bottom of the left rail and choose “Amazon.com” as your Seller. …
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