The Insta360 X4 is a great deal at this price. Even at full price, it’s our favorite budget 360 camera thanks to great 1/2-inch sensors, which can capture up to 8K video. The dynamic range is very good compared to everything but the newer Insta360 X5, which is better. The other major thing you give…
Other Wireless Chargers We Tested There are a lot of wireless chargers. Here are a few more we like, but for one reason or another don’t warrant a place above. Photograph: Simon Hill Krafted Couch Wireless Charger for $52: I thought this wireless charger that’s designed to be draped over the arm of your couch…
Imagine a tech company so visionary that it can take an idea public. A “concept IPO,” they called it. Picture the three founders, all former Apple employees, two of whom—software engineers Andy Hertzfeld and Bill Atkinson—were already Silicon Valley legends for their work creating the Apple Macintosh. Atkinson’s prolific inventions included the double click and…
As summer melts away like a fruity popsicle left on a poolside deck chair, our thoughts turn to the coming school year. Whether they’re prepping for middle school, high school, or college, every student heading back to class will need the right gear. The WIRED Reviews team has spent years extensively testing consumer tech for…
As we get out of the house, the gear-obsessed WIRED Reviews team is writing about our favorite bags and EDCs. Today, reviewer Louryn Strampe raves about her Osprey Farpoint 40 backpack. You can also read other Bag Check stories where WIRED writers share their carryall of choice. While planning our 20-day trip to Asia in…
We all want a good, strong Wi-Fi signal throughout our homes, but figuring out how to achieve it without overspending can be tricky. Even once you’ve decided to replace the router from your internet service provider, do you get a new Wi-Fi router or invest in a mesh system? I covered this briefly in my…
“If your tires are less than 30 percent worn, you can get away with replacing just one tire and placing it on the rear axle,” says Ryan Pszczolkowski, Consumer Reports’ tire program leader. “If the tires are all approaching 40 to 50 percent worn, I would recommend you buy two of the same tires you…
Patio coolers are larger-capacity coolers on wheels that can be kept outside throughout the summer season. CR has reviewed small coolers and wine fridges and regularly tests full-sized refrigerators, so we decided to evaluate outdoor cooler carts, too. After setting up three patio coolers in our lab, recording the temperature inside each cooler for 26…
The gas-powered Porsche Macan is one of the bestselling vehicles in Porsche’s lineup. So when the automaker wanted to demonstrate it was serious about electrification, it took this popular SUV and made an electric version. Porsche has since slowed down its foray into EVs in response to market demands and continues offering a diversified lineup…
If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, also known as ductless air conditioners, can cool large spaces quickly and quietly. Mini-splits are a type of heat pump. They cool your home by…