HoverAir X1 ProMax Review: A Great but Expensive Selfie Drone

There’s now an entire subcategory of small, pocketable camera drones built just for capturing selfies, and ZeroZero Robotics’ HoverAir X1 ProMax might be the most assured, impressive model in it. It’s effortlessly portable, making even the likes of the DJI Mini 4 Pro seem bulky. Weighing just 6.79 ounces withContinue Reading

High Thread Count Doesn’t Really Matter (2025)

That fiber length also plays a role in how long your sheets will last, and how soon they’ll start to pill. “Thread count aside, fiber length is a crucial factor in durability,” says Akshay Bahl, CEO of Delara Home. “Long-staple cotton, like Egyptian, Pima, or Supima cotton, creates stronger, softer,Continue Reading

JBL Flip 7 Review: Party Time Refined

Over the years, JBL’s Flip has become my favorite Bluetooth speaker, offering the best bargain between sound, size, and durability. My trusty Flip 5 may not be the most hi-fi model in my arsenal, but it offers clear and full audio performance, and its convenient mix of usability and mobilityContinue Reading

Aqara U50 Smart Lock Review (2025): Affordable Until the Hub

Aqara’s newest lock, the U50, has been on my front door for the better part of three months. I almost forgot about it as it smoothly inserted itself into my family’s life just before the holiday season. My family learned the new code, and even though I handed out theContinue Reading

Google’s Pixel 9a Is $499 and Undercuts the iPhone 16e

Battery life has historically been a weak point on Google’s Pixel A-series phones, so Google has stuffed a 5,100-mAh cell into the Pixel 9a. That’s the biggest battery capacity we’ve seen on a Pixel yet, and Google claims 30-plus hours on a single charge. Also in tow is wireless charging,Continue Reading

Dyson Car+Boat Handheld Vacuum Review: Powerful and Compact

Dyson has an extensive, and often confusing, lineup of vacuums. The newest addition is the Car+Boat, a handheld vacuum designed specifically for—you guessed it—sucking up dirt and debris from your car and boat, plus bedding, furniture, and other awkward spaces at home. At $280 (though frequently $200 on third-party retailers),Continue Reading

7 Best WIRED-Tested Humidifiers for Home and Away (2025)

I began writing this roundup of best humidifiers for WIRED in New York City during the second longest drought on record. In November my radiators clanked along, blasting my 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment with heat. And according to my indoor air quality monitors, my humidity was hovering at 32 percent. TheContinue Reading

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Honorable Mentions We have tested several other entrants to this nascent category, some good, some bad, and some in between. Here is the lowdown on some of your smart ring alternatives. Photograph: Adrienne So; Getty Images Movano Evie Ring for $269: When it first came out, the Movano Evie RingContinue Reading