Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
Google rolled out an update to Chrome’s AI Mode that embeds the chatbot as a persistent sidebar, allowing links clicked within AI responses to open in the same tab. The change eliminates the traditional tab‑hopping experience, letting users continue the conversation while browsing product pages, videos, or other content. The update also lets users feed multiple open tabs, files, or images into the AI for contextual answers. Google distinguishes this sidebar from the opposite‑side “Ask Gemini” tool, reinforcing a dual‑assistant strategy within the browser.
The 10 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)
Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem now supports a diverse range of phone grips, from classic PopSockets to multifunctional tools like the Aulumu G05. Reviewers tested each grip for durability, comfort, and magnetic strength, highlighting the PopSockets MagSafe Suck‑Up as the top overall...
Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One
Wired’s 2026 Smart Plug Guide outlines when smart plugs add value and when they fall short, highlighting the latest picks such as TP‑Link’s Matter‑certified mini pack, Cync’s outdoor‑rated model, and Ikea’s ultra‑cheap Grillplats plug. The guide explains that smart plugs...
LG Sound Suite Review: Big Sound for Larger Rooms
LG’s Sound Suite combines the H7 soundbar, M7 surround speakers, and a wireless subwoofer into a modular home‑theater system priced from $1,000. The 12‑driver bar and up‑firing M7s deliver immersive Dolby Atmos sound that rivals Samsung’s HW‑Q990F and Sonos’s premium...
Best Smart Smoke Detector (and Why You Still Need a Dumb One)
Smart smoke detectors have become popular for their Wi‑Fi alerts, but all models tested rely solely on photoelectric sensors, omitting ionization sensors that detect fast‑flaming fires. This sensor gap means smart units may miss certain fire types, while offering no...
Corsair Discount Code: Save Up to 50% on Gaming Gear in April 2026
Corsair is rolling out a series of promotions for April 2026, including up to 50% off certified gear, 30% off key components like memory and power supplies, and a 15% student discount via UNiDAYS. The company also offers refurbished products...
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off
Purple is offering up to 30% off its range of mattresses, pillows, and sleep accessories, with additional limited‑time deals that require no promo code. Shoppers can also access bundle discounts of up to 25% and special savings of $300 on...
B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This April
B&H Photo is promoting a slate of April discounts, including $300 off the new Nikon Z6III at $2,196.95 and $600 off the Nikon Z8. Additional savings feature $70 off the GoPro Hero 13 and $400 off Sony’s a7R V. The retailer also...
Why Is It So Hard to Fix an Electric Bike? (2026)
Repairing electric bikes has become a growing headache for shop owners as the market floods with unregulated, high‑power models that fall outside the three‑class system. Without a national UL 2849 certification requirement, many shops face liability risks and insurance gaps, prompting...
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad
The 2026 roundup of 2‑in‑1 laptops highlights Microsoft’s Surface Pro 13‑inch (2024) with Snapdragon X Elite and OLED options, Apple’s M4‑powered iPad Air paired with the Magic Keyboard, and Lenovo’s premium Yoga 9i convertible. Budget‑friendly choices include the Framework Laptop 12, notable for...
There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home
The luxury ice market is booming, with companies shipping glacier blocks from Greenland to Dubai and harvesting lake ice in Norway to meet high‑end bar demand. New York‑based Hundredweight Ice reports $3 million revenue in 2025, while boutique sellers charge $75...
Mammotion Spino E1 Review: A Budget Pool Bot That Comes Up Short
Mammotion’s Spino E1 pool robot launches at $499, positioning itself as a budget‑friendly alternative to higher‑priced cleaners. The unit offers a 6,000 mAh battery, four cleaning modes, and Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi connectivity, but real‑world run times fall short of the advertised 3.5 hours. In independent...
Best Electric Cargo Bikes (2026): Urban Arrow, Lectric, Tern, and More
WIRED’s 2026 guide ranks the top electric cargo bikes for families and urban commuters. The Specialized Globe Haul ST is highlighted as the best all‑purpose model, while the Lectric XPedition2 offers the strongest value with a 1,310 W motor and dual...
This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones
Škoda has introduced the DuoBell, a mechanical bicycle bell that emits low‑frequency tones capable of cutting through active noise‑cancelling headphones. The analog device requires no power and leverages the physics of sound to alert cyclists and pedestrians even when earbuds...
Aventon Current ADV Electric Mountain Bike Review: Feels Just Like the Real Thing
Aventon’s new Current ADV electric mountain bike retails for $4,599 and targets serious trail riders with a full‑suspension design. Powered by an 850 W mid‑drive motor delivering 120 Nm of torque, the bike can haul roughly 300 lb of rider and equipment up steep...
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Irrigreen Smart Irrigation System 3.0 (2026) Review: Smart Watering, Less Hassle
Irrigreen’s 2026 Smart Irrigation System 3.0 adds pressure‑sensing, self‑cleaning sprinkler heads and a separate Smart Drip valve, extending its patented “water‑printing” technology to drip irrigation. The kit requires a full underground retrofit of plumbing and wiring, and the price remains premium,...
Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless Earbuds Review: Open Gaming Buds?
Asus’s ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds aim at mobile gamers with a low‑latency USB‑C dongle that supports PC, consoles and smartphones. The open‑ear design delivers clear, punchy game audio while keeping the wearer aware of surrounding sounds, though it falls...
20% Off Sephora Promo Code | April 2026
Sephora is promoting a 20% discount across its online catalog for April 2026, accessible via a promo code. The offer complements its Beauty Insider loyalty program, which provides points, free shipping, and annual birthday gifts. The article highlights high‑margin beauty...
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This April
Hungryroot is offering a 30% discount on first‑week boxes for new customers who spend $99 or more, plus a free premium protein gift. The service also runs a $50 referral credit for both the referrer and the referred friend, which...
I Tested the Instagram-Famous Ridge Wallet and I’m a Convert
The Ridge wallet, an Instagram‑fueled minimalist metal card case, impressed reviewer Louryn Strampe after a brief learning curve. Constructed from aluminum or titanium, it holds one to twelve cards, a slim cash clip, and offers modular add‑ons like a coin...
Fi Mini for Cats Review: Track Your Pets and Monitor Their Activity
The Fi Mini smart collar for cats adds GPS, activity and sleep monitoring to a tiny, 16‑gram device. It ships free but requires a paid cellular membership, and delivers up to six weeks of battery life via USB‑C charging. In...
Best Lightweight Hiking Boots (2026): La Sportiva, Salomon, Keen, and More
The guide reviews 12 lightweight hiking boots that all weigh under two pounds per pair, positioning them as viable alternatives to traditional, heavier models. La Sportiva’s Prodigio Hike GTX earns the best‑overall title for its Gore‑Tex protection combined with a...
8 Best Cheap Laptops (2026): Chromebooks, the MacBook Neo, and More
The 2026 roundup of cheap laptops highlights the Framework Laptop 12 as the most upgradable option at a $549 DIY starting price, promising longevity through component swaps. In the sub‑$500 segment, the Acer Chromebook Plus 515 stands out for its responsive touchpad...
Fender ELIE 6 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Big Sound, App on the Way
Fender launched the ELIE 6, a $299 Bluetooth speaker that also functions as a portable guitar amp. The compact unit packs a 60‑watt three‑way driver system, IP54 dust‑and‑splash resistance, and up to 18 hours of battery life. While its analog controls and...
The iPhone Gets a D– for Repairability
The US PIRG’s 2026 “Failing the Fix” report gave Apple’s iPhone a D‑minus repairability rating, making it the least fixable smartphone on the market. Samsung trailed closely with a D, while Motorola earned the top phone score of B+. The assessment...
One of Our Favorite 360 Cams Is 35 Percent Off
The DJI Osmo 360, a premium 360‑degree action camera, is now selling for $401 on Amazon (27% off) and $357 at Adorama and B&H (35% off), a $209‑$193 discount from its $550 list price. The camera features dual 1/1.1‑inch sensors,...
Robot Mowers Are Actually Good Now
Robot lawn mowers have shed their early‑stage reputation for missed cuts and mud, emerging as reliable, high‑tech tools for homeowners. Premium models such as Husqvarna’s Automower 450X EPOS now combine RTK GPS, lidar and AI vision to navigate complex yards with...
The Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Cases (2026): S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra
The article reviews the top Samsung Galaxy S26 case options, covering clear, thin, rugged, and design‑focused models while noting the lack of native Qi2 wireless charging. It highlights magnetic cases as essential for Qi2 compatibility and points out camera‑bump interference...
New Garmin Training Features (2026): Nutrition Tracking, Lifestyle Logging, and More
Garmin rolled out a major software refresh across its premium Venu X1, Fenix 8 Pro, and Forerunner 970 watches, adding nutrition tracking, an expanded Fitness Coach, gear lifespan monitoring, lifestyle logging, Sleep Alignment, a WhatsApp watch app, and Sports Scores Glance. Nutrition logging is...
The 3 Best Portable Jump Starters in 2026: Get Charged Up
The article reviews the top portable lithium‑ion jump starters for 2026, highlighting the Wolfbox 4,000‑amp model as the overall winner, the NOCO Boost X as the most compact option, and the Battery Tender 2,000‑amp unit for safety and versatility. Prices...
30% Off Skullcandy Coupon Codes | April 2026
Skullcandy is running deep discounts across its audio lineup, offering up to 47% off the Crusher Evo over‑ear headphones, 33% off the Push 720 open‑ear earbuds, 36% off the Crusher ANC 2 noise‑cancelling model, and 33% off the PLYR 720 gaming headset. The...
HelloFresh Coupon Codes: 55% Off + Free Meals
HelloFresh is rolling out a suite of coupon codes that can slash the price of its meal‑kit boxes by up to 55 % and add free meals, shipping, or extra discounts for a year. The offers target new sign‑ups, students, educators,...
Ring Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off
Ring is running a month‑long promotion offering up to 50% off its cameras, video doorbells and bundles, including $150 off the Starter Pro Kit and $59 off the Whole Home Basic Kit. The deals extend to a 50% discount on the Pet Basic...
OnePlus Promo Code: $70 Off | April 2026
OnePlus is rolling out a suite of April promotions, including $50 off the Pad Go 2 tablet with code APRIL26 and up to 30% off Buds 4 earbuds. The newly launched OnePlus 15 offers a $50 newsletter discount or a chance to win...
Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off
Logitech is running a spring promotion that offers up to $100 off refurbished premium gear, free shipping on orders over $29, and a range of free‑gift‑with‑purchase offers. The deals include $50 off a refurbished X56 HOTAS, $60 off a G715...
Our Favorite Affordable Air Purifier Is Temporarily Even Cheaper
Wired highlights a temporary Amazon Big Spring Sale that drops the Coway Airmega Mighty from its regular $230 price to $154, a 33% discount. The unit can filter up to 361 sq ft, though it performs best in rooms around 200 sq ft, and...
Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises
Vitesy's Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier retails for about $150 and uses UV‑driven photocatalysis to neutralize odors and claim up to a 12‑day extension of produce freshness. In a six‑week hands‑on test the reviewer found the unit effective at eliminating strong...
This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open
Dangerzone is a free, open‑source tool that sanitizes PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OpenOffice, EPUB and image files by sandboxing them and converting each page to an image‑only PDF. The process runs in a container or virtual machine with no internet...
A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn’t Work
Waymo’s autonomous robotaxis operating in Austin repeatedly failed to stop for school buses, with at least 19 alleged illegal passes despite a federal recall that addressed 12 incidents. The Austin Independent School District organized a data‑collection event using seven buses,...
Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin
The 2026 roundup of heart‑rate monitors highlights the Polar H10 as the most accurate all‑round chest strap at $85, while the Garmin Forerunner 970 leads for runners with its advanced optical sensor. New form factors such as the Form Smart Swim 2 Pro...
Best 360 Cameras (2026): DJI, Insta360, GoPro
The March 2026 roundup identifies the GoPro Max 2 as the top all‑round 360 camera, thanks to its true 8K video, natural color profile, and versatile mounting system. Insta360’s X5 follows with a larger 1/1.28″ sensor that boosts low‑light performance, while the...
Meta Quest Promo Codes: $50 Off | March 2026
Meta is rolling out a series of price cuts and bundles for its Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, including up to $50 off the Quest 3S, refurbished Quest 3 units for $380, and a limited‑edition Xbox Quest 3S bundle with Game Pass Ultimate. Additional...
Instacart Promo Code: Save on Groceries in March 2026
Instacart is rolling out a suite of March 2026 promotions, including free delivery on a new user’s first three orders, a $50 credit for customers who obtain the Instacart Mastercard, and $10 discounts on Petco and Walgreens purchases. Existing members can...
Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More
The guide ranks external storage options for 2026, from high‑capacity HDD backups to cutting‑edge Thunderbolt 5 SSDs. It highlights Western Digital’s Elements desktop drive as the most affordable large‑capacity backup, while LaCie’s Rugged SSD Pro 5 tops performance for 6K video editing. Prices reflect...
50% Off Verizon Promo Codes | March 2026
Verizon’s March 2026 promotion slate offers massive discounts, including up to $1,100 off premium smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and free‑phone incentives for new lines. The carrier also bundles free accessories, a...
LegalZoom Promo Code: Exclusive 10% Off LLC Formations
LegalZoom, a leading online legal service, is offering a 10% promo code for LLC formations, reducing the already modest price tag for small businesses. The author formed an LLC for a band, spending roughly $500 plus a $129 correction fee,...
Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000+ Off
Lenovo is rolling out a suite of promotions in March 2026, including up to 35% off the Idea Tab Pro tablet and a 26% discount that brings the device to $280. The company also offers a 5% demographic discount for...
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Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor Review: Eco Experiment
Clear Drop’s Soft Plastic Compactor (SPC) is a stainless‑steel, 61‑pound appliance that crushes up to three pounds of household soft plastics into a shoebox‑sized block for mail‑back recycling. The unit costs $799 upfront plus a $49 monthly fee for two...
How to Use Apple’s Live Translation on Your AirPods
Apple introduced Live Translation, an on‑device AI feature that turns supported AirPods into real‑time language interpreters. The system works with AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and the 2026 AirPods Pro Max, but requires an iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or any iPhone 16/17 running iOS 26. Users must download...
Best Premium Soundbars: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and More
WIRED’s latest guide ranks the top premium soundbars, highlighting Samsung’s HW‑Q990D as the best all‑in‑one system, Sonos Arc Ultra as the most expandable, Sennheiser Ambeo Max as the top stand‑alone bar, and Sony’s Bravia Theater Quad for hidden audio. All...