I have received many, many Star Wars gifts over the years. I spent the first Christmas day that I can remember flying Luke and his X-wing around the house. I met Darth Vader (David Prowse) when I was 6. I can still feel the shiver of fear as he strode …
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‘Tis the time of year for Mother’s Day deals. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for the best woman in the universe, especially if you (like many of us) are on a tight budget right now. Luckily, we at WIRED do this for a living. We’ve curated …
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Recommended With Reservations Mila Air 3 Critter Cuddler for $297: Mila makes seven bespoke filters that are designed specifically for moms-to-be, allergies, pet owners, etc. Add Mila’s built-in sensor and easy-to-use app dashboard, along with its wooden-legged modern box design, and the Mila is an immediate favorite. The more I …
Read More »7 Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2025)
Honorable Mentions We haven’t tried a vacuum yet that we absolutely hate. These ones below are solid vacuums, and in some cases are much cheaper than our top picks, but we didn’t like them as much. Dirt Devil Power Swerve Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum for $93: We previously recommended this …
Read More »Matic Robot Vacuum Review: The Best Robot Vacuum
The vacuum has six RGB infrared cameras on the front, top, and back, which means that it can see in color and in darkness—you don’t have to have all the lights on for it to work, unlike a robot vacuum that uses basic optical sensors. It took a few minutes …
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Wondering how to fix your bed frame problems? I’ve been leading the WIRED Reviews team coverage of the best bed frames for three years, and my experience, combined with the collective testing experience of my colleagues, has led to some interesting problems. Who knew bed frames could be so darn …
Read More »CMF Phone 2 Pro Review: The Best Budget Smartphone
The CMF Phone 2 Pro has a triple-camera system, and the third camera isn’t some silly 2-megapixel macro sensor like on most cheap phones. You’re getting a proper, versatile camera array usually found on pricier devices, with a 50-MP main camera, a 50-MP telephoto camera with 2X optical zoom, and …
Read More »The Android Show, Rad Power’s New Ebikes, and Yale’s ADT Smart Lock—Your Gear News of the Week
Google’s annual I/O developer conference is coming up on May 20—and all signs point to it being a big one. It’s where we typically learn everything new coming to Android, Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence assistant, and all of the company’s other platforms, from Wear OS to Android Auto. But this …
Read More »I Thought Phone Lanyards Were Ugly—Until I Tried the Bandolier Bodie
I love that the wallet fits up to five cards. I test a lot of MagSafe wallets, which typically only fit up to three cards. This feels like a lot. I can carry my debit card, credit card, driver’s license, and cash without it feeling like a tight squeeze. The …
Read More »22 Best Portable Chargers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other Portable Chargers We Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are so many portable chargers out there. Here are a few more we like that just missed out on a place above for one reason or another. OnePlus Slim Magnetic Power Bank for $70: Sleek in silver grey aluminum with a …
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