Building Better Backchannels
Change will occur only when manufacturers start taking the word personal in personal computers seriously.
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Donald Trump Held Another Million-Dollar ‘Candlelight’ Dinner—With Elon Musk in Tow
Unlike the previous fundraiser, this event did not appear on President Donald Trump’s official schedule.
Leah Feiger
Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out
Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica
How to Shop for Vinyl Records Online
Don't just load up on Amazon! Here are the best ways to find your favorite records on wax.
Parker Hall
The Best Video Doorbell Cameras
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
Simon Hill
Our 8 Favorite Down Comforters
Snuggle up under our favorite comforters for every season and every budget.
Louryn Strampe
How Do I Find a Mattress?
After testing nearly two dozen mattresses, I have some tips on how you can find the best mattress for you, from firmness and materials to deciphering warranties.
Molly Higgins
The Anti-DEI Agenda Is Reprogramming America
President Trump’s anti-DEI playbook doesn’t just affect the makeup of America’s workplaces. It also impacts cultural production. Just ask Netflix’s former head of diversity.
Jason Parham
DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread
Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing-dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.
Kate Knibbs
The Renault 5 Turbo 3E, the World’s First Electric Mini-Supercar, Looks as Bonkers as We Hoped
The electric return of Renault’s iconic sports car has just taken a step closer to reality—and we got our first glimpse of it.
Verity Burns
Which Amazon Echo or Alexa Speaker Is Best for You?
We’ve rounded up our favorite speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the best Echo speakers to third-party options like the Sonos Era.
Nena Farrell
These 3-in-1 Wireless Chargers Can Juice Up Your iphoness, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the Same Time
Keep your iphoness, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
Simon Hill
The Best RAM for Your PC
Building a new computer or looking to upgrade your memory? Here are our favorite options right now.
Brad Bourque