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I’ve Tested 1,000+ Sex Toys. These 8 Are What I Always Recommend

With close to two decades of experience, these are the sex toys I have no trouble recommending to most people.

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Jan 30

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Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)

Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.

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Jan 24

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Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Birch, Avocado, Naturepedic, More

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

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Jan 22

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15 Best Electric Bikes (2026), Tested and Reviewed: Commuting, Mountain Biking

We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.

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Jan 18

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Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video & More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

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Jan 17

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The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025)

Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.

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Jan 17

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16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)

I've spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I've found.

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Jan 11

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15 Best Electrolyte Powders (2026): Tasty and Effective

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.

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Jan 4

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4 Best Smart Scales (2026), Tested and Reviewed

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

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Jan 1

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Best Indoor Garden Systems: We've Been Testing All Year (2026)

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

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Dec 23, 2025

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8 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Kokuyo

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.

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Dec 21, 2025

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The 17 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)

Plant parents don’t always want another plant—up your gift-giving game with these favorite plant presents we've tested.

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Dec 20, 2025

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Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Urevo, WalkingPad, Sperax

These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.

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Dec 14, 2025

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10 Best Portable Power Stations (2025): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More

Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.

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Dec 14, 2025

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18 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2025)

From a backyard hot tub to the warmest slippers, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.

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Dec 13, 2025

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What Peloton Instructor Jess King Needs to Survive the Day

Peloton star, DJ, and mom Jess King shares the wellness gear that fuels her nonstop hustle.

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Dec 9, 2025

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The Best Printers for Home and Office: Brother, HP, and More

It's a boring tool, but you need one. Here are the best home printers we have tested, from ink tank to lasers.

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Dec 7, 2025

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9 Best Lubes (2025): Water-Based, Silicone, Natural Oils

For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay with our favorite lubes made of water, silicone, or natural oil.

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Dec 5, 2025

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10 Best Mechanical Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed

We’ve typed thousands of words to help you find the ideal clacky—or thocky—mechanical keyboard for your refined taste.

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Nov 28, 2025

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9 Best Laptops (2025), WIRED-Tested and Approved

Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.

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Nov 28, 2025

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