I’m a big fan of picture quality, and who isn’t, really? What you might not know is that there are various levels of picture quality. If you have a modern 4K TV, then you more than likely enjoy HDR10 without even knowing it. HDR10 is a great upgrade over basic…

Bryte Balance Pro Photograph: Julia Forbes The Bear Elite Hybrid comes in three firmness levels, but the firmest option has provided the support our spines have needed without feeling like we’re lying on a brick, thanks to optimal pressure relief. Special for Sleep Week, use code WIRED40 for 40 percent…

Batteries aren’t magic. They’re chemical. And, like most things built by humans, they wear down over time. I don’t need to tell you this—anyone who has owned a MacBook knows that battery life gets worse and worse as it ages. But what if I told you it’s possible to slow…

Cable ties are ideal for keeping multiple cables bound together and making them easier to manage. You probably have a bunch already, but you can buy a pack of 60 ($7) reusable ones cheaply. Alex Tech 10-Foot Cable Sleeve Cable sleeves are even better, since they provide a mesh cover…

Quite a lot of factors have to align for an ideal streaming experience. Before you even set up a home theater, you need a room that’s comfortable to be in and doesn’t have terrible acoustics. You need a TV that’s just the right size, not to mention capable of presenting…

Unlike the Fairbuds XL, which can be almost completely disassembled in nine parts, the Mix are composed of four main ingredients: the headband, the ear cups, the ear cushions, and the battery. While repairability is clearly a benefit, Fender’s main focus is on the ability to mix and match the…

Ultimately, these lights can do a lot. They can double as a sound machine, help you wake up and fall asleep, and even act as a regular bedside lamp if they’re bright enough. Not all sunrise alarms have all of these features, though, so you have to choose how much…

The very existence of left-handedness seems to defy Darwin. According to the theory of evolution by natural selection (in very simplified terms), a species should retain the characteristics necessary for survival and reproduction and discard those that are not very useful. And yet around 10 percent of people continue to…

Photograph: Simon Hill Other Flash Drives We Like We have tested many other USB flash drives that did not make the cut. Here are a few that might be worth considering for some folks. Photograph: Simon Hill Kingston Dual Portable SSD (1 TB) for $229: With a snazzy metallic red…

Other Phones to Consider We test a ton of Android phones. We like the ones below, but you’ll be better off with one of the options above. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our Best Cheap Phones and Best Folding Phones guides for more. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE…