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No matter how much they're begging for one, your kid probably doesn’t need a smartphone. The official advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics is that young children need hands-on social interaction and exploration with peers and…

No other product I’ve tested has advanced as quickly as the humble robot vacuum. Just a few short years ago, they were mostly annoying, overpriced devices that fell off steps and got stuck on rugs. Now you can find robot vacs at every price…

Here are some tips and tricks we've learned from testing Nanoleaf products over the years,Prepare before you install. Decide and map out what you want to do in advance. Nanoleaf's lights attach to the wall with adhesive, so it's possible to…

I've owned Thuma's The Bed for three years now, and it feels as good as new. You don't need a single tool to assemble this wooden bed frame. The company uses traditional Japanese joinery techniques, and it took me about 15 minutes to put…

iOttie Aivo View Dash Cam for $150: With a sleek, compact design, the iOttie Aivo View looks the part and records video at up to 1,600p and 30 frames per second. There’s a Bluetooth remote button to trigger recordings, and it supports Alexa…

You've seen the bikes around your neighborhood. They look like so much fun! You want one! But ebikes have so many different specs and price points. Here's what I would consider, in your position.Can I build my own bike?Many affordable bikes…

Maybe you have a hand-me-down couch or a thrifted floral confection that isn't cutting it. Or maybe your seat cushions are sunken in and worse for wear. If you need a new sofa, you've come to the right place. A few of us here on the WIRED…

From a young age, women learn that doing such normal activities as living alone, jogging, going on dates, leaving the house, or not leaving the house, could put them in harm's way. We repeat mantras to ourselves and each other: Try not to…

We haven't tried a vacuum yet that we absolutely hate. These ones below are solid vacuums, and in some cases are much cheaper than our top picks, but we didn't like them as much.Levoit VortexIQ 40 Cordless Stick Vacuum for $230: This used…

Don't dress for the ride—dress for the fall. I've been riding motorcycles for years, both for personal enjoyment and for my job as a product reviewer, and I'm picky about my gear. Lots of riding gear has passed through my door, joining me…