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Google I/O

How to Watch Google I/O 2024, and What to Expect

The annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote address on Tuesday. Look out for updates on Android, Search, and Assistant, plus a whole lot of AI news.
Talk to Me

With OpenAI’s Release of GPT-4o, Is ChatGPT Plus Still Worth It?

Wet 'n' Wild

Dyson’s WashG1 Is an All-in-One Wet Floor Cleaner That Doesn’t Use Suction

Buying Guides

These Are Our Favorite Sheets to Catch Some Z's 

Which material should you buy? Percale or linen? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites and break it all down.

Looking for the Best Smart Scale? Step On Up

If you’re ready to start tracking your weight, BMI, and other critical health data on your phone, we’ve weighed in on some great options.

The Best Laptops to Work and Play Wherever You Are

These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.

The Best Period Products

Aunt Flo doesn’t have to suck (that much). These menstrual cups, absorbent underwear, and reusable pads are eco-friendly and comfortable.

Product Reviews

Apple’s New iPad Pro Is Thin and Powerful, but Its True Potential Is Still Unknown

Beautifully designed and endowed with abundant horsepower, the iPad Pro may not be fully realized until the software catches up.

Google’s Pixel 8A Is Still the Best Phone You Can Buy for Under $500

This Android phone has great cameras, a fun design, and seven years of software support.

These Pricey Yamaha Speakers Are Tonally Bright but Visually Moving

Yamaha stuffs the beauty of its grand pianos into these spritely premium speakers

Twelve South’s MacBook Laptop Stand Had One Job, and It Failed at It

The Twelve South BookArc Flex can’t always properly hold a laptop. It’s the perfect example of what happens when form is prioritized over function.

Deals

It’s International Masturbation Month! Here Are 9 Great Sex Toy Deals

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and the vibrators are buzzing. It’s time for Masturbation May.

10 Last-Minute Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts

Does Mom need a KitchenAid or new headphones? Some of our favorite gear is on sale from Amazon and Target.

Google's Pixel 8A Is Coming, but Last Year’s Pixel 7A Is at Its Lowest Price Yet

If you’ve wanted to join the Google Pixel ecosystem, you’re in luck. Google’s A-Series phone is on sale alongside the Pixel Watch 2.

Roborock’s Robot Vacuums—Including WIRED’s Top Pick—Are on Sale Right Now

More like Robot Rock, am I right? (Sorry.) These are some of the best dust busters around, and they’re cheaper than usual.

How To and Advice

The Latest New OS Features for iPhone and iPad

Apple just rolled out iOS 17.5 to iPhones and iPads. Here are the latest features, including the addition of alerts for third-party Bluetooth trackers.

Playing Hades II? Here Are Our Best Tips for Getting Started

Our beginner’s guide to Hades II, currently in early access, includes advice to help you during the opening hours of Supergiant’s sequel.

How to Choose an Online Registry for Your Wedding or Baby Shower (and Our Favorite Sites)

Getting married? Having a kid? Getting gifts to mark the milestone is easier with an online registry—but not all are made equally.

How to Watch the Boeing Starliner Launch

Boeing’s first ever human-crewed spacecraft is launching tonight. You can watch it live right here.

News and Events

Generative AI Doesn’t Make Hardware Less Hard

Wearable AI gadgets from Rabbit and Humane were panned by reviewers, including at WIRED. Their face-plants show that it’s still tough to compete with Big Tech in the age of ChatGPT.

An Innovative EV Motor Used by Lamborghini, McLaren, and Ferrari Is Being Mass-Produced by Mercedes

Compared to the usual EV power plants, axial-flux motors are smaller and lighter, and have more torque. But they're hard to make at scale. Now Mercedes is bringing them to the masses.

Many People Do Not Like the New Sonos App

Plus: Apple crushes artistic dreams, Comcast introduces low-cost internet plans, and Black Twitter will always be Black Twitter.

We Tried the World’s Most Expensive Racing Simulator

Dynisma’s $2 million rig is state of the art. Just ask Ferrari, which has one for its F1 team. Now that a consumer model is in development, we decided to test the ultimate driving simulator.

Gadget Lab Podcast

A Peek Inside Hulu’s New Black Twitter Docuseries

This week, the writer, director, and executive producers of the new documentary series Black Twitter: A People’s History tell us how they brought the community’s vibrancy to the small screen.

Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up

This week we talk through everything there is to know about hybrids: how the different technologies work, how to keep one charged, and which cars best fit different lifestyles.

Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms

This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile era, and the AI boom. So fire up your LLM, send an RCS, and tell your BBS pals the game is afoot.

What It Will Take for Airchat to Take Flight

This week, we talk about the buzzy new social media app where there’s no typing allowed.