New Year means new gadgets. And thanks to last week’s CES 2023, we saw a ton of innovative technology. While many of the products announced at CES won’t be available until the end of this year, a significant number are already up for sale, which could help keep you going until then. If your wallet...
Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents. Since then, there has been a steady stream of similar, albeit isolated, incidents. However, despite the widespread coverage of battery failures, the vast majority of lithium-ion batteries are safe. The chemical reaction that takes place...
You probably already shelled out good money for a nice big TV and maybe a streaming device for your Netflix. But no matter how big your screen is or how much it costs, your TV speakers probably sound terrible. You’ll be surprised how much more you enjoy these shows with a decent soundbar or surround...
Buying new the planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s a new school semester, a work year, or a much-needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on the right track without overwhelming you. Some people on the WIRED Gear team prefer paper planners to digital tools. Also, writing...
it was easy long enough after the holidays that deals start to come back, especially for that thing you wanted for your new console or computer that you forgot. Fortunately, right now you can get nice discounts on headphones, speakers, iPhone cases, and even vacuum cleaners. Because let’s face it, your home office could probably...
You wear face mask or not? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is currently offering guidance that if you live in a community with moderate to high levels of Covid-19, you should continue wear a suitable mask or respirator (you can check local levels here). However, the Kraken variant is still spreading, and colds...
You have seen bicycles in your area. They look so fun! You want one! But e-bikes have so many different features and price points. Here’s what I would consider if I were you. Can I build my own bike? Many inexpensive bikes are now going direct to the consumer, meaning they are pre-configured or partially...
Maybe you want to save an image or video clip from the web through the browser because it will make a great background or you want to include it in the video you are making. In most cases (especially when it comes to images) you can just right click on the file and choose “save...
Turning the action into drama also helped flesh out some of the more derivative aspects of the game. Do not get around the similarity with station eleven, walking corpses, children of men, I’m a legendand Road. But the show is changing Last of us into a full blown ecological fable. The action-packed scenes of Joel...
While in Overwatch 2these characters are incredible heroes, this approach allows lovers it takes time to humanize them. “For Genji in particular, I really wanted to hit the mark with such an empty golden retriever head,” Moyer says of the storyline she wrote. “[Mercy’s] it’s just so awkward,” Min adds. “I thought she was probably...
