If you’re a music fan, or just love the classic Marshall guitar amplifier design, this Bluetooth speaker is ready to rock. Like all Marshall products, you pay a price for the style, but it lives up to expectations. For a speaker that’s about as big as four old DVD cases stacked, standing upright, it sounds […]
One of my favorite parts about working in the Gadget Lab is how gearheads have strong opinions on … pretty much everything. We’re just as likely to hash out our favorite kinds of tape as we are to discuss ebikes, mechanical keyboards, or Android phones. But not everything we love costs hundreds of dollars. I’ve […]
Jeffrey Van Camp is an editor for WIRED, specializing in personal technology reviews and coverage. Previously he was the deputy editor of Digital Trends, helping to oversee the site’s editorial operations, and before that, its mobile editor. He’s covered tech, video games, and entertainment for more than a decade, and… Read more
So your hair is getting long. Some salons reopened when shelter-in-place orders were relaxed, but why take the risk? It’s safer to cut your own hair at home. Stylists will advise you to avoid getting too zealous with your scissors, but sometimes you’re left with no choice. Cutting your hair is more complicated than it […]
Michael Calore oversees WIRED’s consumer products coverage in print and on the web, and is one of the hosts of WIRED’s weekly podcast, Gadget Lab. As a writer, he covers a range of topics including music, film, art, software, social media, and underground culture.
“GPS is very important, obviously, but be sure you understand your system before heading out,” says Kershaw. We like the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus ($600 at Garmin, $600 at REI, $600 at Backcountry). The size of a deck of cards, Garmin’s updated Edge debuted in June and is packed with excellent long-haul features. The Garmin’s […]
Earlier this year, Timbuk2 launched their “No Wet Laptops” campaign with several water-resistant options. I tested the Lane Commuter, which is the smaller, stormproof version of their popular Parker backpack. The bag has its own removable rain cover stored in the bottom. As if that wasn’t enough, the front is made from protective coated nylon […]
First, the good. The Apogee Duet (Rating: 6/10) sounds phenomenal. Apogee has been a long time leader in professional studio gear, with a particular emphasis on great digital/analog conversion. The Duet lives up to that heritage with crystal clear sound, and a wide dynamic range on the microphone preamps. They’re lovely. Unfortunately, the rest of […]
Made of simple, humble canvas with just three pockets and a little zippered pouch, this messenger bag is as straightforward as they come. It’s inexpensive, lightweight, and it’ll last you a really long time if you treat it right. I’ve had one since 2006, and while the color has faded a little, there are no […]
Amazon offers kid-friendly versions of all its Fire tablets. We think the HD 8 is the best device for most kids. Compared to the older Fire 7 ($100), the larger screen is sharper and you get Dolby stereo sound with dual speakers. The Fire HD 10 ($200) (which also has all those features) is really […]