As writers and testers for WIRED, we spend all day immersed in personal technology of all kinds. It’s probably no surprise that if we work on a computer during the day and enjoy gaming in our downtime, our kids do, too. Reviewer Adrienne So has a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old who attended school remotely and…
The weather is warming and pitmasters are dusting off their smokers—just kidding, pitmasters never let dust get on a smoker. But grilling season has arrived and it’s time to get out the grill—and maybe even replace it. It’s a little overwhelming though. Which is the right grill for you? We’ve been testing grills for years—searing,…
In addition to cataloging all of that—and much more—CR’s test engineers launder swatches of fabric stained with red wine and cocoa, among other things, to see how well each machine cleans. We test top-loaders with agitators, high-efficiency (HE) top-loaders (the type without a vertical spindle), and front-loaders, including compact front-loaders. We also test all-in-one washer-dryers,…
Before you buy a new car battery, know the correct group number for your vehicle, which varies depending on make, model, year, and engine size. Batteries are defined by physical size, type, and placement of the terminals, as well as mounting style. Be sure to replace your battery with one that’s from the same group…