Category: Gaming
![19 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2023): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More](https://media.wired.com/photos/657c8dffc2bef1b4a9c33d25/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Gear-Belkin_BoostChargePro_Power_Bank-SOURCE-Belkin.jpg)
19 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2023): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and More
Many years ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gained notoriety when its batteries caught fire in a series of incidents. There’s been a steady stream of similar, though isolated, incidents ever since. However, despite the high-profile coverage of batteries gone wrong, the vast majority of Li-ion batteries are safe. The chemical reaction that occurs inside…
![17 Gifts for People Who Really Need Some Sleep](https://media.wired.com/photos/657b3522fd881ee5268a0ec6/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Helix-Sleep-Midnight-Luxe-Hybrid-Gear.jpg)
17 Gifts for People Who Really Need Some Sleep
Between anxiety and insomnia, I’ve always had trouble sleeping, and I’m not alone. Chances are, you or someone you know is not getting enough sleep, and that can have a serious impact on your health. In the last few years, a few of us on the Gear Team have worked tirelessly to transform our bedrooms…
![21 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2023): Headsets, Desks, Monitors](https://media.wired.com/photos/5dca48a1182de80009f7ff2d/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Gear-Scuf-Prestige-Source-Scuf.jpg)
21 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2023): Headsets, Desks, Monitors
Shopping for a PC gamer is a perilous endeavor. It’s easy to be led astray by what seems like a good deal at Amazon or Best Buy. Steep price cuts are tempting, but they don’t always lead to the treasure hoards they promise. Not to mention, PC gamers are a notoriously fickle lot. But what…
![16 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2023): Vizio, Sonos, Samsung, Yamaha, Sony](https://media.wired.com/photos/64e3b66f2db7cd67f96536a3/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Yamaha-SR-C20A-SOURCE-Yamaha-Gear.jpg)
16 Best Soundbars for Every Budget (2023): Vizio, Sonos, Samsung, Yamaha, Sony
There are a lot of great soundbars out there, and we don’t have room to feature them all. Here are some others you might want to consider. The Yamaha SR-C30A for $200: This model SR-C30A soundbar looks very similar indeed to the SR-C20A, and that’s because they’re the same thing where dimensions, specification, and sound…
![30 Techy Gifts Under $100 That We Tested and Love](https://media.wired.com/photos/657a3640ebe69d73e67972d1/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Nimble-Champ-Gear.jpg)
30 Techy Gifts Under $100 That We Tested and Love
Gift shopping on a budget is stressful. Prices sometimes soar around the holidays, making it tough to find genuine bargains. To help, we spent countless hours testing all manner of gizmos and gadgets to bring you expert advice on what is worth buying. These gifts are sure to bring a smile to your loved ones’…
![5 Best Mattresses on Amazon (2023): Leesa, Linenspa, Zinus](https://media.wired.com/photos/657a34e45f293f44edb694cf/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/DreamCloud-Hybrid-Mattress-Gear.jpg)
5 Best Mattresses on Amazon (2023): Leesa, Linenspa, Zinus
Buying a mattress online is easy and efficient. A box comes to you with no need for a truck or professional movers. Just lug the bed-in-a-box inside, crack the cardboard, slash open the plastic wrap, and watch the mattress spring into shape. Want it extra fast, without having to make a new account? Order a…
![Samsung’s End-of-Year Sale Cuts Prices on Our Favorite Phones, TVs, and Tablets (2023)](https://media.wired.com/photos/63ffb2ad8320ec773f818fb1/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Samsung-Galaxy-Book3-Ultra-Gear.jpg)
Samsung’s End-of-Year Sale Cuts Prices on Our Favorite Phones, TVs, and Tablets (2023)
It’s that time of year again. The holidays? Nope! Winter solstice? Try again. OK, I’ll just tell you: It’s Samsung’s quarterly Discover event. I know, I know—it’s less exciting than wintry festivities, but if you’re in the market for any Samsung products (for yourself or others), this event is big news. Samsung is running discounts…
![The 8 Best Travel Bags We’ve Tested (And Some to Avoid)](https://media.wired.com/photos/64de7ae50aff48ce869e0e57/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Away-Bigger-Carry-On-Flex-Gear.jpg)
The 8 Best Travel Bags We’ve Tested (And Some to Avoid)
Not every good product can snag a best-in-category title, but there are several more bags we’ve tested that get our thumbs-up and deserve a mention. The North Face Base Camp for $129: Unlike most duffel bags these days, this is a cylindrical duffel bag. If you’re a folder, it can be difficult to keep everything…
![Mutalk Leakage Voice Suppression Microphone Review: Niche and Cringeworthy](https://media.wired.com/photos/65648f3b51c0d6f9334789e6/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/WIRED-Online-Mutalk-2400x1600-72DPI-1.jpg)
Mutalk Leakage Voice Suppression Microphone Review: Niche and Cringeworthy
Striking product images draw you in, don’t they? Even when you’re not sure what the doohickey is, or does, you know you want it, or at the very least want to know about it. The Mutalk certainly has striking product images—but not in a good way. Shiftall’s creation is a “Bluetooth mic that isolates your…
![The 30 Best Family Board Games (2023): Cascadia, Labyrinth, and More](https://media.wired.com/photos/6453f08982d37ced55dff3c2/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/League-of-Lexicon-Board-Game-Gear.jpg)
The 30 Best Family Board Games (2023): Cascadia, Labyrinth, and More
It’s good to take a break from screens every now and then. The great outdoors has plenty to offer, but there are times when you’re stuck inside for one reason or another. Board games are a fun way to gather everyone around the table to engage in some group escapism. My family has had a…