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It’s a cultural thing, but not many of us in the US enjoy glugging any beverage at room temperature. Steaming hot or icy cold, sure, but once a drink has been left out too long, it starts to approach that dreaded 70 degrees Fahrenheit.…

Shaking off the world and sinking into a new album can feel like a train ride through the countryside … unless you're sharing that seat with two young toddlers. Or your neighbor's dog is constantly barking. Come to think of it, there are…

Whether you're working from home a few days a week or full-time, it's important to carve out a space that separates your work and personal lives. It's equally important to make sure your workstation is fully kitted out with the right…

Buying a new planner gives an endorphin rush like no other, whether it's for a new school semester, work year, or just a much needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you.Here at WIRED, our Gear…

You were born barefoot, and a growing body of evidence suggests you should have stayed that way. The technology and padding of the modern shoe protect your feet, but protection isn't always what you want. Feet were made to stretch, flex,…

Amazon's Fire tablets are some of the only high-profile, ultra-affordable tablets around. The prices seem too good to be true—and in some ways, they are—but Fire tablets are also completely functional, reasonably capable devices. To help…

Razer Kiyo for $72: Our previous best-of pick, the original Kiyo still offers 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second (or 720p at 60 frames per second) and built-in lighting that's controlled by turning the illuminated ring to brighten,…

I've tested several other cases. These are a few more I didn't like as much as the ones above. Also, cases are very personal accessories; you might like one that I don't. That's what this hodgepodge is for. Gear4 Copenhagen Case for $40:…

It’s not perfect, though. It’s easy enough to ignore the low-res screen, but it doesn’t get very bright, so reading the display on sunny days can be tough. The device itself feels very plasticky and attracts a lot of fingerprints on the…

Sunglasses are a must for any time of year. They protect your eyes from UV light and reduce the chance of conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. They also reduce eyestrain when it's bright outside, and they eliminate…