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The hottest tech gifts people actually want
WIRED's guide to the best tech gifts for 2026, from wearables to smart home devices.
WIRED · 2m
Installer 147: Tech goes to the movies
David Pierce returns from parental leave with recommendations spanning a new Facebook film, AI books, gaming, and the apps reshaping his digital life.
The Verge · 2m
Polaroid's Mod camera adds four creative shooting modes
Polaroid's new Mod instant camera lets photographers experiment with double exposure, split shot, light painting and motion freeze effects, all captured in-camera.
The Verge · 1m
16 Gifts Any Mom Will Actually Love
A WIRED editor shares the gadgets, gear, and essentials she'd genuinely give her own mother.
WIRED · 3m
14 coolest gadgets from IFA 2026 in Berlin
From robot mowers that spot hedgehogs to chairs designed for women's bodies, here's the tech that impressed at Europe's biggest innovation show.
Maxim · 2m
10 coolest Japanese gadgets you'll never find in the US
Japan's tech market is full of wonderfully weird inventions that solve problems you didn't know you had.
Engadget · 3m
Bose's open earbuds get a serious upgrade
The second-gen Ultra Open Earbuds deliver better sound and battery life, while a new Sport model targets active users.
The Verge · 1m · 5 views
TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 voting open
Vote now to crown the best tech products of the past year in TechRadar's annual reader poll.
TechRadar · 1m
USB-C flash drives are not always faster
USB-C wins on convenience, but speed still comes from the drive, port and USB standard.
Engadget · 1m
A voice changer that fits in your pocket
Voicemod's $99.90 Key Pocket sneaks real-time voice changing onto iPhones and Androids, around the rules that blocked it.
The Verge · 1m
A pocket e-reader for $63
The Xteink X3 is a 3.7-inch e-reader that magnets to your phone, and it just dropped to $63 for one day.
Mashable · 1m
Instax goes wide again, and finally USB-C
Fujifilm's new wide-format instant printer fixes its worst annoyance and costs less than the model it replaces.
Digital Camera World · 1m
AppleCare+ or AppleCare One: which one fits
One plan covers one device, the other covers three for a flat $20 a month. The math depends on what you own.
Engadget · 1m
How to send HDMI further than one cable can go
Attenuation kills your picture past 25 feet, but five cheap accessories can carry the signal across the house.
Engadget · 2m
Why Apple still sells $19 EarPods
AirPods win on features, but Apple's cheap wired buds solve problems no wireless pair can.
Engadget · 1m
Installer 143: new iPhones, new AirPods, new agent
A week of Apple refinements, a free Meta AI agent that makes things up, and a Sony classic back from the dead.
The Verge · 3m
Sylvan Esso on yogurt, Sidekicks, and getting unstuck
The duo behind Ow ∞ answer the Verge questionnaire, and the answers run from EarthBound to a washing-machine phone funeral.
The Verge · 2m
Clean your secondhand tech before you use it
A used gadget can look spotless and still carry someone else's grime, so here is how to strip it back to fresh.
Engadget · 1m
The 3-in-1 chargers worth putting on your nightstand
After years of testing more than 30 charging stations, here's what actually earns the outlet.
WIRED · 4m
The travel adapter that won't ruin your trip
WIRED tested universal adapters, plug sets and chargers across dozens of trips, and the winners cost less than you'd think.
WIRED · 4m
AirPods 5 preorders are live
Apple put noise cancellation in the $129 AirPods, and both versions ship September 18th.
The Verge · 1m
Bose QuietComfort 2nd gen: the smart upgrade
Bose borrowed the best Ultra features for its cheaper QuietComfort headphones and kept the price flat at $359.
Engadget · 2m · 5 views
IKEA's Badkruka speaker wants your Spotify button
IKEA's new boxy Bluetooth speaker leans on Spotify Tap, stereo pairing and a price that undercuts the usual suspects.
TechRadar · 1m
Why the iPhone 18 Pro's Best Camera Upgrade Isn't What You Think
The new variable aperture gets all the hype, but a wider maximum aperture makes a far bigger difference in daily photos.
The Verge · 1m · 7 views
The long history of Duo devices before the foldable iPhone
Apple's new foldable phone shares its Duo name with decades of obscure, ambitious, and failed gadgets.
The Verge · 2m
Why We Should Be Glad Camera-Equipped AirPods Are Delayed
Rumored camera-packed AirPods missed Apple's latest event, offering a welcome pause to weigh privacy risks against genuine accessibility benefits.
The Verge · 1m
Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo Foldable
Seven years after Samsung pioneered the category, Apple is finally releasing its first foldable iPhone starting at $1,999.
The Verge · 1m · 5 views
GoPro Defends Starman Merger to Concerned Fans
CEO Nick Woodman insists consumer action cameras remain GoPro's core focus despite a $285 million merger with Starman.
The Verge · 1m
Inside IFA 2026: The Best and Weirdest Tech
The Verge team spent the week testing new gadgets at Europe's biggest trade show and is answering subscriber questions live.
The Verge · 1m
The Standout Tech and Gadgets Announced at IFA 2026
From convertible gaming handhelds to repairable laptops, here are the best gadget reveals from Berlin.
The Verge · 1m
The best deals from REI’s Labor Day sale
Score big discounts on outdoor gear, camping essentials, and lifetime-guaranteed socks before September 7th.
The Verge · 1m