If you like going into the backcountry, do yourself a favor and pony up for the Garmin Fenix 5X. It comes with preloaded, detailed, topographic maps that are easy to read on the 5X’s large, colorful screen, and trackback features to find your way home if/when you get lost. It’s waterproof and one battery charge […]
What’s a giant consumer electronics maker to do when it notices that younger customers are more interested in paying for experiences, rather than things? That’s what WIRED senior associate editor Arielle Pardes had the chance to ask Samsung’s David Eun this week at the Collision conference in Toronto. Eun says he envisions a consumer market […]
It’s almost summer, which means it’s time to give serious thought to beer. You could buy six-packs, sure, or step up to a growler if you’re feeling fancy. Or you could take a look at Hopsy, which delivers a countertop-sized, draft beer dispenser to your home, and ships two-liter torpedoes filled with microbrews to fill […]
Ever wonder what makes a boomerang fly? World champion thrower Logan Broadbent says it’s pretty simple. “Basically the best way to think of it is that each wing is an airplane wing,” he says. “The top side is curved and the bottom side is relatively flat and that shape allows the boomerang to generate lift. […]
Apple finally heard your keyboard complaints, USPS is ditching the drivers, and Google exposed some passwords. Here’s the news you need to know, in two minutes or less. Today’s Headlines Apple is finally fixing its keyboards A year and a half after MacBook Pro users complained about their keyboards breaking, Apple is finally doing something […]
Around these parts I’m known as a bit of a vitamin junkie. While I’m not choking down a dozen vitamins a day like you get in those gas station packets, I do use myself as a bit of a wide-eyed guinea pig to see if supplements can improve my life. Over the years I’ve taken […]
(Works on all four major networks) For years, OnePlus has been selling feature-rich flagship phones at prices that are much lower than the competition. Now, it’s decided to make the most high-tech phone on the market (in a few ways), and we love it. The OnePlus 7 Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) comes with 256 GB […]
Switch It Up Which Switch Is Right for You? Mechanical keyboards are defined by their switches, and there are dozens of different kinds out there. They all feel a little different, and it’s tough to know which kind is right for you. Manufacturers like Logitech and Razer use their own proprietary switches, further complicating things. […]
Beauty product reviews on YouTube aren’t just about beauty products and internet capitalism. They’re a conduit for drama, loyalty politics, and “cancel culture,” as WIRED’s Emma Grey Ellis has learned throughout her reporting on some of YouTube’s biggest names. This week’s drama is on James Charles, a hugely popular 19-year-old beauty influencer, and Tati Westbrook, […]
This past September, Jenny Simpson headed out in the rain to the start of the 5th Avenue Mile road race with two pairs of running shoes in her bag. One was trusted and familiar: a pair of New Balance Hanzo S‘s that she’d worn while winning on this course before. They fit her; they worked. […]