Microsoft announces 50% price hike for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
A post on Xbox Wire with the innocuous title “Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing…
Meta is now targeting mobile users first with Metaverse
Remember when Facebook rebranded to Meta back in 2021? That move was very much related to an internal company belief in the future of VR tech. As part of that, Meta envisioned Horizon Worlds as the main way people would be communicating in the future. At this point in time, it seems pretty clear that…
13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Other MagSafe Power Banks to Consider We like a few other MagSafe power banks that didn’t make it into our top picks. Apple MagSafe Battery for iPhone Air. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Apple’s MagSafe Battery for iPhone Air for $99: The super svelte iPhone Air doesn’t have room for a big battery, so Apple offers this…
Make 2026 the Year for Cleaner Air
As we usher in 2026, many of us reflect on ways to improve our lives. While common resolutions include eating healthier or exercising more, let’s focus on something that is often overlooked, but important to health and well-being: indoor air quality (IAQ). During winter, when we spend more time indoors with windows sealed tight against…
OnePlus 13s gets bypass charging, 50MP photo edits in India
OnePlus India is seeding a firmware update to the OnePlus 13s with some nice upgrades. The firmware, OxygenOS 16.0.3.501, is currently rolling out, and features bypass charging, and 50MP photo editing as highlights. The bypass charging kicks in when doing more intensive tasks like gaming, streaming, or navigating, and allows both using the phone and…
WIRED Tested Dozens of Blenders. These Are Our 8 Favorites (2026)
FAQs and Tips How Do We Test and Choose Blenders? AccordionItemContainerButton Blenders are asked to do a lot; hot and cold, fibrous and crunchy, butters and milks. So we tested all of that. We of course tested each blender’s ability to make a uniform smoothie, filtering the results through a sieve to see how much…
Refrigerator Organization: Storing and Reheating Leftovers Safely
Once the holiday table is cleared, many home cooks across the U.S. might be left wondering what they’re supposed to do with all of the leftovers. From a simple turkey sandwich to the more exotic leftover turkey curry or chipotle turkey tostadas, your options for creative post-holiday cooking are limitless. But regardless of how you…
9 Best Electric Scooters (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other Scooters to Consider I’ve tested many scooters. Not all deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Navee ST3 Pro for $950: This is the second Navee scooter I’ve tested, and I like it much more than the original. It’s fairly quiet, can hit up to 25 mph, and…
11 Best Dry Shampoos for All Types of Hair (2025)
Honorable Mentions Photograph: Kat Merck R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo for $37: I loved the landscape label on this generously sized aerosol spray but not the overpowering scent or lack of effectiveness. Divi Dry Shampoo for $28: This brand is best known for its viral scalp serum, but it makes plenty of other hair products…
Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition unboxing
If the Realme GT 8 Pro isn’t cool enough for you, Realme has teamed up with Aston Martin’s F1 team to make a custom Dream Edition that’s all the way F1. This is the second time these two have joined forces to bring us a special phone, and it’s every bit as nice as the…
12 Best Tech Gifts That They’d Actually Want (2025)
Small gadgets and handy techy gizmos work great as stocking stuffers or secret Santa gifts for friends, family, or coworkers. In fact, we’ve collected them in our comprehensive list of the Best 40 Techy Gifts under $100—that should give you plenty to parse through. But this list is not that. These are the big tech…