Category: Gaming
![Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates](https://media.wired.com/photos/64811fb20124a91cee27d969/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/iOS-17-Features-Gear.jpg)
Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Updates
You’re now able to check in with a friend or family member when you arrive at a destination. If you dillydally for some reason on the way to this destination, the system will try to check in with you, and if you don’t respond, it will share location data, battery level, and cell service status…
![Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?](https://media.wired.com/photos/657080dd959e9b06bab97d33/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Macho_Cars_Final.jpeg)
Women Buy More Cars, So Why Are the Designs So Macho?
Building design elements into cars that make sense for dogs and kids and groceries isn’t sexist, or buying into a stereotype—it’s a nod to the invisible labor women do every day, regardless of whether they work full-time, stay home, or something in between. And, incidentally, plenty of men do that labor, too, and might appreciate…
![26 Gifts Teens May Actually Like](https://media.wired.com/photos/5fda722583c37725df9809ed/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Gear-bubble-skincare-2-source-bubble.jpg)
26 Gifts Teens May Actually Like
Teenagers are intimidating. They speak their own language, blurt out confusing jokes, and somehow have always already seen the TikToks you send them. It can be hard to keep up with the absolute coolest kids around, and that’s especially true when it comes to holiday gift-giving. For the past few years, we’ve informally polled some…
![9 Great Deals on Electric Kettles, Mugs, and Tumblers](https://media.wired.com/photos/618571c8cc18af526d2fb9c7/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Gear-Hydro-Flask-32oz-SOURCE-Hydro-Flask.jpg)
9 Great Deals on Electric Kettles, Mugs, and Tumblers
The holidays are around the corner. These next few weeks might feel a little hectic, but sipping on a warm, cozy cup of tea is always the answer when you’re looking for a sense of peace amidst the madness. You’re in luck because we’ve found some great deals on our favorite electric kettles, plus WIRED-tested…
![Green Chat Bubbles Aren’t the Problem—Texting Is](https://media.wired.com/photos/6570f827531dc064151e617f/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Gadget-Lab-Podcast--Blue-Bubble-Green-Bubble-Gear-GettyImages-1318720514.jpg)
Green Chat Bubbles Aren’t the Problem—Texting Is
This week, we talk about the quest to make texting between mobile platforms more seamless. Will it make things better, or will it further erode our humanity?
![13 Great Deals on Headphones, Wireless Earbuds, and Gaming Headsets](https://media.wired.com/photos/6306a9a6b07577beee1be8a7/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds2-Pro-Case-Gear.jpg)
13 Great Deals on Headphones, Wireless Earbuds, and Gaming Headsets
Arguably, the best time to get new audio gear is … well, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, just because the shopping event to end all shopping events (and our collective sanity) is over, it doesn’t mean there are no deals left. We’ve found a ton of sales on WIRED-tested headphones, earbuds, and gaming headsets….
![Tom Bihn Trinity Bag Review: Convertible Travel Briefcase](https://media.wired.com/photos/6570b7aff9e8dff57a4b110c/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Tom-Bihn-Trinity-Bag-Featured-Gear.jpg)
Tom Bihn Trinity Bag Review: Convertible Travel Briefcase
When I was a child, shuttling back and forth between the United States and summers with relatives in the Philippines, I carried two months’ worth of clothes in a small duffel so that I could use my checked suitcase to bring gifts back and forth across the Pacific. Back then, being a light packer meant…
![The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2023)](https://media.wired.com/photos/64f239ec4223accd00697993/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/AirBnB-Gift-Card-Gear.jpg)
The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2023)
Trawling through busy retail stores seeking gifts is a daunting task. Shopping online can be just as time-consuming, and you may run into delivery delays. Even if you successfully secure a haul of presents, many will wind up in closets or charity stores. It’s time to try an online gift. Digital presents and online gift…
![28 Delightful Gift Ideas for Music Lovers and Audiophiles](https://media.wired.com/photos/6570bcae3061cae041b689ff/191:100/w_2580,c_limit/Sennheiser-HD-650-Sweetwater-Gear.jpg)
28 Delightful Gift Ideas for Music Lovers and Audiophiles
Whether you’re trying to find a turntable so Mom and Dad can bust out their vintage vinyl collection, or you want to give the gift of great sound to a young music lover or a middle-aged audiophile, it can be tough to find great-sounding gear that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. That’s where…
![The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2023)](https://media.wired.com/photos/6570f5f2d913413d4a43a10d/191:100/w_1280,c_limit/Gifts-for-Readers-Gear-GettyImages-1298265263.jpg)
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2023)
There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a book. You might not be able to transport your loved ones into their favorite stories, but you can help them spruce up their cozy reading corner. If there’s anything we’ve learned from #BookTok, it’s that there are tons of accessories to upgrade those reading sessions. If someone…