You might want to save money by skipping collision or comprehensive coverage, but remember that teen drivers are statistically more likely to crash. More specifically, the III says parents of teen drivers should never skimp on liability insurance, which pays for damage or injury to others. Driving without liability insurance could expose the driver and…
No matter how you decide to purchase your policy, be sure to keep the following advice in mind: Insure for replacement cost, not actual cash value. Actual cash value is how much a possession is worth after depreciation is factored in; replacement cost is what it would cost to buy that possession today. You’ll save…
The NHTSA recall announcement also identifies a second issue: If another passenger were to put their hand into the recline mechanism while the seat is rear-facing, and the seat shifts into a different recline position, it could result in their hand or fingers being pinched. At this time, no injuries related to either issue have…
For several years, the top Chinese smartphone brands have been duking it out for photography dominance. Even though year-over-year changes are often minuscule, these companies try to one-up one another. Take Oppo’s latest flagship, the Find X9 Pro, as an example. It boasts a 200-megapixel telephoto lens developed with camera manufacturer Hasselblad, so you can…
Honorable Mentions Now that the majority of new headphones and earbuds offer at least a modicum of noise canceling, it’d be impossible (and unproductive) to list everything we like above. If you haven’t yet found your fit, here are more favorites worth considering. Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 for $280: These simple-looking earbuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are…
The debate over Horses’ delisting is emblematic of a bigger fight that’s taken place this year, when platforms such as Steam and Itch.io yanked down “NSFW” and “porn” games in July. Developers, players, and trade organizations have continued to be vocal about developers’ creative rights to make games that deal with adult content. “Developers shouldn’t…
Do you need cellular? All Apple Watch Series and SE models can be purchased with Bluetooth connectivity alone. Adding cellular capacity raises the sticker price by about $100, plus the roughly $10-per-month fee for a wireless plan. The Ultra models can be purchased only with cellular capacity, but you don’t have to activate it. Most…
Friday is the general release of the documentary Melania, a film about President Donald Trump’s third wife and first lady of the United States. A WIRED analysis shows that there are still plenty of seats available, unless you live near the AMC Classic Indian River 24 in Vero Beach, Florida. Or the AMC Independence Commons…
Drivers can gain access to the trucks using their phone as a key. Similar to many new vehicles, an app can control many functions remotely, such as unlocking the doors and starting the engine. This gives owners more flexibility, especially when the key fob isn’t available. It’s easy to imagine that this may have particular…
Kitchen knives are so personal. You can do almost everything you need in a kitchen with a chef’s knife, paring knife, and a bread knife. But the more time you spend in the kitchen, the more you develop preferences, and soon it becomes a bit of an n+1 thing, and there you are, pondering a…
