I reached out to Samsung for a statement about its new prototype. “Unlike conventional LED TVs that rely on white backlighting, this product uses micro-sized RGB (red, blue, and green) LEDs to control each color independently,” says Lydia Cho, head of product for home entertainment at Samsung Electronics America. “This results in sharper, deeper, and…
Whether you shop sales now or wait for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, you’ll find that many of those deals masquerading as fantastic bargains aren’t always as good as they look, and it’s easy to be fooled if you’re not careful. No worries—Consumer Reports has been tracking Black Friday deals for years, and we know all…
On Thursday, Taylor Swift did a very Taylor Swift thing: She posted an Instagram story with a link to buy “Fortnight,” the first single off of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. It was cute, maybe even unnecessary. Taylor Swift is one of the biggest recording artists in the world. She announced TTPD in…
Finding the best water bottles is a matter of personal taste, and everyone at WIRED has a strong opinion on what rules supreme. Reviewer Louryn Strampe is devoted to her sparkly hot-pink Owala FreeSip, but ask our tech director Martin Cizmar, and he’ll probably call it an “adult sippy cup.” He’s forever loyal to his…
Experts spell out the rewards of this mind and body practice, plus two beginner poses Yoga may help with chronic pain and mobility. Restorative yoga, which uses props, can make each pose more accessible for beginners. By Lindsey Konkel Yoga, which blends movements and poses with deep breathing and meditation, has many potential health benefits,…
Here are a few ways to score a good Amazon deal during Prime Big Deal Days. Sign up for invite-only deals. If there’s an exclusive deal, you’ll see a button to request an invitation near the “Add to Cart” button on the product page. Click on it and you’ll be notified if you’re chosen to…
Prepare electronic devices. Having your phone fully charged is only one step in preparing for an emergency. Here are things you need to do with your electronics. Don’t forget your pets. It’s always a good idea to take your pets with you when you evacuate. But how do you prepare for that? Here’s how to…
In our 2022 survey, 69 percent of CR members sought to repair their dryer when it broke down. Of those who turned to professionals for repairs, 60 percent paid out of pocket, 27 percent were at least partly covered by an original manufacturer’s warranty, and 13 percent were at least partly covered by an extended…
What to use: Any soap specifically designed for automotive use will be mild enough to not damage the paint or strip the wax, and it won’t leave spots on your car’s finish. How to do it: Follow the guidance on soap; more isn’t better. The suds will loosen dirt and grime; use a soft sponge…
“Civil society has had a complicated relationship with Telegram over the years,” says Natalia Krapiva, a lawyer at the digital rights group Access Now. “We have defended Telegram against attempts by authoritarian regimes to block and coerce the platform into providing encryption keys, but we have also been raising alarms about Telegram’s lack of human…