7 Best Cheap Laptops to Buy in 2026 (and Some to Avoid)
From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows notebooks and more, these are the best budget laptops I’ve tested.
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The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox
Looking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.
Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea…
The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.
9 Best Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can…
The 15 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)
Swap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.
Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep
I tested the top sleep wearables for every type of sleeper, including devices from Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep.
These 11 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.