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We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites.

New year, new gym bag. I put over 20 models to the test in 2025 so you can start 2026 with the best.

No chimney? No problem. LED and gel fuel fireplaces are excellent alternatives for those who can’t or don’t want to burn wood. We tried one of each to see which method is best.

This weekend’s invasion was both a throwback to the last century and a new, uniquely Trumpian nightmare—one that’s just beginning.

The chip giant says Vera Rubin will sharply cut the cost of training and running AI models, strengthening the appeal of its integrated computing platform.

Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics are teaming up to integrate Gemini into a humanoid robot called Atlas.

What these headphones lack in active noise canceling, they make up for with big, bold sound.

The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.

At CES 2026, we went hands-on with the three-panel Samsung tablet that folds up to the size of a (large) phone.

Promises of better sleep—and better poops—are driving the magnesium supplements craze.

The historical series Shogun was an international hit that won a record 18 Emmy Awards. With production on season 2 starting, the writer and executive producer talk about their new challenges.

Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested nearly two dozen models to find the best water fountains for most cats.

Religious communities around the US are getting hit with AI depictions of their leaders sharing incendiary sermons and asking for donations.

Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.

Switching between mobile phones used to be easy. Then came eSIM.

Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.

The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro's capture was tied to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to.

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top picks.

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.

What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED's favorite bars worth trying.