13 Best Air Purifiers (2022): HEPA, Portable, and Quiet

Keep the wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the right one for your home.

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11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2022)

From Wi-Fi extenders to simple wall brackets, there's always something you can do to improve your internet connection at home.

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The Metaverse Doesn't Have a Leg to Stand On

It was a rocky year for the tech industry. To understand why, look no further than the "embodied internet."

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Imagine the Possibilities of Speaking Fluent Machine

AI can already turn natural language instructions into code, but in 2023, these productivity copilots will find myriad other uses.

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Best Thermal Cameras for Phones (2022): Flir, Seek Thermal, Uni-T, Perfect Prime

These infrared imaging devices will show you how hot or cold the objects in the photo are.

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The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, & Cappuccino Makers (2022)

Tired of plain drinks and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy machines.

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The Bittersweet Defeat of Mpox

The epidemic has largely subsided, but largely because queer men seem to have learned more from AIDS and Covid-19 than the authorities did.

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What Is Flipper Zero? The Hacker Tool Going Viral on TikTok, Explained

Don’t be fooled by its fun name and Tamagotchi-like interface—this do-everything gadget is trouble waiting to happen and a whole lot more.

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The Secret Life of Plant Killers

To take out invasives, the US relies on crews wielding hatchets, chainsaws, and herbicide. It’s a messy, fun job—but it may not be enough to stop the spread.

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11 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them

How accurate are over-the-counter swabs? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers.

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The Best Dyson Vacuums (2022): V15, V12, and More

Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We'll help you make sense of the company's whirlwind lineup.

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Mastodon Is Hurtling Toward a Tipping Point

As the niche, decentralized social networking platform rises in popularity, it faces rising costs, culture shifts—and potential legal risks.

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The Crispr Baby Scientist Is Back. Here’s What He’s Doing Next

He Jiankui discusses his plans for finding cures for devastating genetic diseases. Should the scientific community trust him?

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11 Best Mobile Game Controllers (2022): iPhone or Android

Touchscreens don’t always get the job done. Try one of these WIRED-tested controllers for your iPhone or Android instead.

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Spaceflight Companies Promised to Do Science—So How’s It Going?

Research has taken a back seat on the industry’s initial space jaunts, but it could become significant as the trips rack up.

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9 Best Retro Game Consoles (2022): Evercade, Polymega, Analogue Pocket, and Controllers

From the stylish Evercade to the old-school Sega Genesis Mini, these machines will have you bleeping, blooping, and blasting back to the good old days.

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Elon Musk and the Dangers of Censoring Real-Time Flight Trackers

Elon Musk claims plane-tracking data is a risky privacy violation. But the world loses a lot if this information disappears—and that's already happening.

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The Great Carbon Con Is Coming to an End

No more fluffy climate goals and emissions offsets. Businesses will soon be expected to show real progress.

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Tired, Filthy, and Overworked: Inside Amazon’s Holiday Rush

The retailer’s warehouses are flooded with packages. Workers say that means mandatory extra shifts and faster-paced work.

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Analogue Pocket Review: The Best Way to Play Old Game Boy Cartridges

Analogue Pocket's 21st-century handheld makes revisiting games from outdated mobile consoles more fun than ever.

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