Backup Files and Your Entire Digital Life (2026): Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Tools, and Tips

Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.

Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises

The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.

This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open

When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don’t just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here’s how it works.

Our Favorite Amazon Streaming Stick Is Almost Half Off

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is great for the Prime Video devout and handles other streaming services just as well.

5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

The Best Earplugs for Protecting Your Hearing (2026)

Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these earplugs will help block out the noise.

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn’t Work

The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars “learn” and adapt to their surroundings.

Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds: Bose, Sony, Apple, and More

Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That

All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Veteran designers in the auto industry—and Jony Ive—tell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.