14 Best Fitness Trackers and Activity Trackers, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
TL;DR WIRED updated its annual roundup of fitness trackers in January 2026 after testing dozens of devices across activities like…
Testing Popular Functional Coffee Add-Ins: Protein, Mushrooms, and Creamer Science
TL;DR A WIRED reviewer spent a week with each of eight functional coffee add-ins, mixing the manufacturer's serving into an…
I Tested Acuity Scheduling for a Side Hustle — Setup, Pricing, UX
TL;DR A Wired reporter tried Acuity Scheduling to manage a small, appointment-based side business and found the onboarding and customization…
Dreame X40 Ultra robot vacuum discounted about $700, close to low
TL;DR The Dreame X40 Ultra is on sale for $503 at Amazon, a $697 discount and only $4 above its…
Garmin Vivoactive 5: a sleek, feature-rich smartwatch for most users
TL;DR Garmin's Vivoactive 5 trims bulk from the company's usual sport-focused designs, offering a 42mm AMOLED watch with a broad…
Tested Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2025): Gummies, Drinks, Patches
TL;DR A Wired contributor with chronic insomnia tested more than a dozen nonprescription sleep aids—gummies, powders, sprays, drinks and patches—trying…
Anker’s 521 PowerHouse portable backup battery drops to about half price
TL;DR Anker’s 521 PowerHouse portable backup battery is on sale for $129.99 and can run as many as six devices,…
Gardyn Studio 2 review: AI-run indoor garden that helped my black thumb
TL;DR The Gardyn Studio 2 is a compact, AI-driven hydroponic system that automates lighting, watering, and monitoring for up to…
Canon EOS R6 Mark III Impresses, but Its New f/1.2 Lens Steals Attention
TL;DR Canon's EOS R6 Mark III refines rather than reinvents the R6 Mark II, keeping the same body and ergonomics…
Commodore 64 Ultimate Review: Astonishingly faithful, but niche
TL;DR The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a near‑perfect hardware re‑creation of the 1982 machine, built around an FPGA and compatible…