“If you live in an apartment with all hard-surface flooring, you could get one of the stick vacuums that are very compact,” says John Galeotafiore, who oversees CR’s vacuum testing. “If you have a lot of carpeting, then you’re going to need a vacuum that can deep clean, but you could get by with a…
In 2023, it felt like the new hit games were just never going to stop coming. In a way, they didn’t. Midway through 2024 we’re still excited for new titles. From sequels like Hades II to interesting new titles like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, here are the games we’re most excited about…
Jazmin Jones knows what she did. “If you’re online, there’s this idea of trolling,” Jones, the director behind Seeking Mavis Beacon, said during a recent panel for her new documentary. “For this project, some things we’re taking incredibly seriously … and other things we’re trolling. We’re trolling this idea of a detective because we’re also,…
Front-loaders represent 32 percent of the washing machine market, based on units sold through July, according to OpenBrand, a market intelligence platform. They also make up the majority of Green Choice washers in our ratings, the most eco-friendly machines designated by a green leaf icon. One major reason that front-loaders may not be more popular is that…
It’s ironic, but we here at WIRED have long been fans of wireless charging. Not having to fumble with cables is nice! Most wireless charging devices these days follow the Qi (pronounced chee) standard, which has taken its time reaching ubiquity. (The user experience has not always been great.) The Wireless Power Consortium, which manages…
After my daughter was born, I soon realized the struggle facing them: the maintenance. #LongHairDontCare is a lie. It’s difficult to take care of a lot of hair and keep it healthy and looking great. Weekly wash days with my daughter were always full of tearful agony—her tears and my agony because I did not…
Other Cases We’ve Tested and Like Not all cases we tested are winners, but we still like ’em enough to recommend them if you enjoy the style. We’ll continue testing more AirPods cases as we get them. Photograph: Nomad Nomad Leather AirPods Case for $40: Nomad also makes great leather cases for all AirPods generations,…
CR’s tests focus on ease of use, construction quality (including design, noise and feel, and durability), ergonomics (how well the machine accommodates different users), exercise range, and user safety. For exercise range, we assess whether a machine is suitable for a variety of fitness levels. Our tests factor in the range of treadmill speeds, the…
“Toothpaste tube squeezers,” as they’re often called, can be used for more than just toothpaste (you can even use them with groceries). Although they come in a few different designs and materials, they all exist to ensure you get your money’s worth for the products. But how well do they work, and are they convenient…
According to the brand, the five-axis retractable arm could identify, pick up, and move items weighing up to 300 grams—about the weight of two and a half sticks of butter. The list of objects it can identify includes socks, small towels, tissue paper, and lightweight footwear. If true, this could be a game-changer for many…