28 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2026): Learning Made Fun
We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.
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15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)
Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
The 2 Best Slushie Machines of 2026: Now With Soft Serve
The original Ninja Slushi has been replaced! The new best slushie machines chill faster and make soft serve.
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
We Tried the Most Popular Mushroom Coffees. These Are the Best (2026)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
The Best NAS Devices for Your Home After Months of Testing
Network-attached storage (NAS) provides accessible shared space on your home network. After testing, these are my favorite NAS devices.
16 Best Greens Powders (2026): Taste-Tested for Months
I did the research and taste-testing to find the best greens powders worth your money. Bloom Nutrition’s Superfood Greens Powder is my tried-and-true pick.
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): Netgear, Asus, Amazon, and More
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.