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12 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

12 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

As seen with the rise of automatic litter boxes, automatic feeders, pet tracking, and now the cat water fountain, technology has made it so that we can closely monitor our pets and ensure they’re being taken care of without having to do a lot of the manual labor. A cat water fountain encourages cats to drink more water, which helps …

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The 12 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

The 12 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

There are so many wonderful TVs now available, there’s a good chance even those that didn’t make our top picks could be a fantastic option for you. Here are some of our favorites that just missed the cut. TCL Q6 (2024): This affordable model from TCL has some of the most impressive highlights I’ve seen on a cheap TV without …

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7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

7 Best Space Heaters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Yes, but also definitely no. Space heaters are much safer than they used to be. Modern space heaters are heavily regulated, especially regarding exposed heating elements and automatic shut-off switches to prevent overheating. But all heating devices require caution, and so do all devices that pull a lot of energy over long periods. The vast majority of residential heating fires …

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One of the worst smart rings we reviewed in 2024 is getting a successor

One of the worst smart rings we reviewed in 2024 is getting a successor

In the world of wearables, it seems that smart rings have reached peak popularity in the last couple of years. Though the Oura Ring is still the gold standard, that’s not stopping competitors like Circular, which just announced its next-generation Circular Ring 2 at CES 2025. In 2024, our own Andy Boxall reviewed the original Circular Ring Slim, as well …

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6 Best New Beauty Product Launches of November: Reviewed

6 Best New Beauty Product Launches of November: Reviewed

In 2025, we’re all about beauty products that work harder for us but cut down on clutter and steps, so we’re scoping out more multitaskers, like this oil, formulated to prime, protect, and smooth your hair. It’s formulated with the brand’s hero ingredient, sea buckthorn berry, which is rich in fatty acids to make your hair look and feel stronger …

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15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

15 Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life and more compact designs. As such, we can’t list everything we like. But if you’re still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Soundcore Space A40 for $60: While they’re no longer on our main list, the Space A40 are still some of my favorite buds for the …

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Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025 Tested and Reviewed by Experts

Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025 Tested and Reviewed by Experts

Other Routers We Have Tested We have tested some other routers we like and have several more in the queue. These aren’t as great as the picks above but are worth considering. Asus RT-BE86U for $324: The new Wi-Fi 7 version of the Asus RT-AX86U listed above, this dual band (2.4- and 5-GHz) router is very similar to the Asus …

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14 Best Soundbars We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

14 Best Soundbars We’ve Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

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. LG’s S95TR for $1,000-1,300: LG’s 9.1.5-channel soundbar (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn’t perform as well as Samsung’s flagship Q990 series, but it could be a better choice for those with newer LG TVs like …

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Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Our Favorite Fitness Apps for 2025, Tested and Reviewed

At the start of the pandemic—and I realize I may be alone in this—it did not seem possible that I could run out of new online workouts. Gyms began closing, as did the rest of the world, but that didn’t stop every fitness company and celebrity from debuting an intriguing new tool designed to get you sweating in the privacy …

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13 Best Beauty Viral Product Launches: Reviewed

13 Best Beauty Viral Product Launches: Reviewed

This year, innovation and social media collided in the best way. From game-changing skincare tools to lipsticks and blushes that flew off shelves faster than you could hit “add to cart,” these viral products didn’t just dominate our feeds—they earned a permanent spot in makeup bags and bathroom counters. With TikTok setting the stage for beauty chatter and Instagram-worthy packaging …

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