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Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King

The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.

Matthew S. Smith 9 hours ago

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Transistors Changed Everything. Here’s How They Work

How a tiny little electronic switch sparked the computer revolution.

Rhett Allain 11 hours ago

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The 6 Best Laptop Docking Stations to Unlock the Full Desktop Experience (2026)

Docking stations expand what your laptop can do, and I’ve been testing the best of the best to see which you should buy.

Luke Larsen 12 hours ago

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7 Basic iPhone Tricks I Built With iOS 27’s Revamped Shortcuts App

From halting my doomscrolls to automating air-quality checks, Apple’s streamlined Shortcuts app is my favorite iOS 27 feature.

Reece Rogers 13 hours ago

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Is Expensive Bottled Water Actually Better for You?

Luxury water can contain different minerals and taste noticeably different. But a remote source, alkaline pH, and high price do not necessarily mean better hydration.

Megan Tomos 13 hours ago

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Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks

For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.

Simon Hill 1 day ago

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The 4 Best Monitor Arms to Clear Up Your Desk Space (2026)

Your desk setup needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every one I can get my hands on to find the best.

Luke Larsen 1 day ago

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Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone

It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.

David Nield 1 day ago

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The Best Mattress Toppers I've Tried (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam

These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.

Nena Farrell 1 day ago

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Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments

Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.

Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman 1 day ago

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NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope

The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the attempt.

Jorge Garay 1 day ago

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The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom

Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.

Zeyi Yang 1 day ago

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Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet

A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.

Aarian Marshall 1 day ago

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Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here

Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.

Lauren Goode 2 days ago

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The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood

Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.

Ej Dickson 2 days ago

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Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter

The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 can wirelessly transmit games, TV shows, movies, and more across your home (even through walls).

John Brandon 2 days ago

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5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More

After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.

Boutayna Chokrane 2 days ago

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Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash

As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.”

Sophie Charara 2 days ago

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The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis

“People have talked about the Colorado River crisis for decades—we’re now in it,” says one expert. “Everyone you talk to is like, ‘Shit, man.’”

Molly Taft 2 days ago

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Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More

From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.

Nena Farrell 2 days ago

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The Single English County Saying No to Palantir

The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.

Joel Khalili, Matt Burgess 2 days ago

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Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | August 2026

Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.

Boutayna Chokrane 2 days ago

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Google Pixel 11 Review: Minor Upgrade

Incremental improvements fail to generate much excitement, but Google’s Pixel 11 is still an accomplished Android phone.

Simon Hill 2 days ago

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The Galaxy’s Fastest Star Could Reveal the Secrets of a Supermassive Black Hole

S301 passes close to Sagittarius A*—so close that its orbit could reveal how the black hole’s rotation warps the spacetime around it.

Jorge Garay 3 days ago

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