10 Best Blenders (2024): Jug, Hand, Immersion
Prep like a pro: If you’re hosting and want to do more than one course, then soup (hot or cold) is your easy solution. Any seasonal veg sweated and boiled …
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6 Best Linen Sheets (2024): Breathable, Soft, Affordable
I fell in love with linen bedding years ago. I bought a bright yellow linen duvet I was certain would bring my bedroom together. The yellow was just a phase, …
11 Best Bookshelf Speakers (2024): Active, Passive, and Hi-Fi
Active (aka “powered”) speakers do not require a separate amplifier or receiver. Instead, they have amplification (which is what makes the sound loud enough to play through speakers) built in. …
9 Best Earplugs (2024): For Concerts, Sleep, and Listening
You only get one pair of ears, so it’s a good idea to look after them—and a good set of earplugs can come in handy in all kinds of situations. …
5 Best Cooling Mattresses (2024): Hybrid, Soft, Foam, and for Couples
There are a ton of mattresses on the market that claim to have cooling benefits. Here are a few others I’ve tested and liked, but not as much as the …
7 Best Barbecue and Hot Sauce Subscription Boxes (2024): Small Batch, Award-Winning, Monthly
Boxes are $34 with $8 shipping and with the option of delivery every month, three months, or six months. You can subscribe monthly or sign up for three, six, or …
11 Best Cheap Laptops (2024): Our Picks for $700 or Less
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For our full take on what to look for in a laptop, see our guide Choosing the Right Laptop. The condensed version (even if your budget is limited) is to …
14 Best Sunglasses for Everyday (2025): Meta Ray-Ban, JINS, and more
Like any eyeglasses, different sunglasses offer different coatings that can dramatically change the way they protect your eyes and how you perceive the world around you. Here’s a breakdown of …
9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested For Every Budget, Any Situation
The first thing to consider when buying a cooler is how you’re going to use it. If you aren’t heading out for days at a time, you probably don’t need …
3 Best Smart Scales (2024): Luxe, Budget, and All App-Connected
The humble bathroom scale has long been overdue to learn some new tricks. After all, who needs to devote precious real estate to a device whose purpose is merely to …