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Review: Pat’s Backcountry Beverages

Hike to the top of our favorite mountain, and you may find yourself thinking that the only possible way to make it better would be with a tall, cold one. The post Review: Pat’s Backcountry Beverages appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Kindle Oasis

This is the last Kindle review you’ll ever need to read. The post Review: Kindle Oasis appeared first on WIRED.

AirMap for iOS Lets Drone Pilots Easily Avoid … Incidents

With a free new app for iOS and the Apple Watch, AirMap lets drone pilots and airports communicate more easily. The post AirMap for iOS Lets Drone Pilots Easily Avoid … Incidents appeared first on WIRED.

The ‘WTF Is That’ Bot Tells You What’s in Your Photos. Well, Sometimes

When it’s right, the WTF Is That bot for Facebook Messenger is impressive. When it’s wrong, it’s hilarious. The post The ‘WTF Is That’ Bot Tells You What’s in Your Photos. Well, Sometimes appeared first on WIRED.

The Garmin Vívomove Isn’t a Smartwatch. It’s a Smarter Watch

How about instead of “smart,” we just make watches more observant? The post The Garmin Vívomove Isn’t a Smartwatch. It’s a Smarter Watch appeared first on WIRED.

Spoil the Mom in Your Life With These 13 Mother’s Day Gifts

We picked the 13 best gifts for mom, whether they’re new to the game or they taught you everything you know. The post Spoil the Mom in Your Life With These 13 Mother’s Day Gifts appeared first on WIRED.

Invisible Fingerprint Sensors Will Help Save Smartphone Design

Clever new tech will make smartphones sleek—and secure—again. The post Invisible Fingerprint Sensors Will Help Save Smartphone Design appeared first on WIRED.

Moog’s New App Is a Spot-on Recreation of a Classic Synth

The Moog Model 15 Synthesizer app is an iOS-powered recreation of Moog’s iconic Model 15 modular synthesizer from 1973. The post Moog’s New App Is a Spot-on Recreation of a Classic Synth appeared first on WIRED.

Review: T-Fal OptiGrill Plus

This countertop grill uses food type and thickness to steer you toward the doneness you desire. The post Review: T-Fal OptiGrill Plus appeared first on WIRED.

Will.i.am’s Back With a New AI That Lives on Your Wrist—Or in Your Clothes

Producer-turned-tech entrepreneur Will.i.am has a new product called Dial, which sits on the wrist and is controlled by the all-knowing assistant, AneedA. The post Will.i.am’s Back With a New AI That Lives on Your Wrist—Or in Your Clothes appeared first on WIRED.

Gunning for Google, Comcast Preps Gigabit Internet That Works With Regular Cable

The Internet provider everyone loves to hate is gearing up to offer one gigabit per second Internet service in five U.S. cities. The post Gunning for Google, Comcast Preps Gigabit Internet That Works With Regular Cable appeared first on WIRED.

Gadget Lab Podcast: The Pink MacBook Waltzes Into Our Hearts

This is a laptop designed for today, so we’d better get used to more just like it. Also, it’s rose gold, a trend that’s eating the gadget industry. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: The Pink MacBook Waltzes Into Our Hearts appeared first on WIRED.

Leica’s New Digital Rangefinder Has No LCD Screen, Still Costs $6K

No screen, no menu system, no video, and no JPEGs: For a mere $6,000, the Leica M-D is a high-end throwback. The post Leica’s New Digital Rangefinder Has No LCD Screen, Still Costs $6K appeared first on WIRED.

Here’s the Most Beautiful Pot Paraphernalia You Ever Did See

Sweetflag, a woman-owned hardware startup, is the antithesis to your neighborhood headshop. The post Here’s the Most Beautiful Pot Paraphernalia You Ever Did See appeared first on WIRED.

How Domino’s Put Automagic Pizza on Every Device. Like, Every Device

AnyWare you want it, that’s the way you eat it. The post How Domino’s Put Automagic Pizza on Every Device. Like, Every Device appeared first on WIRED.

NFL Sunday Ticket Adds Live Streaming to Its Base Package

You’ll still probably need a DirecTV satellite to stream live NFL games this year, but at least it’s getting cheaper. The post NFL Sunday Ticket Adds Live Streaming to Its Base Package appeared first on WIRED.

7 Essential Apps for Aspiring Chefs, Even the Lazy Ones

Fasten your apron and load up these cooking apps to bring out your inner chef. The post 7 Essential Apps for Aspiring Chefs, Even the Lazy Ones appeared first on WIRED.

High-End Chromebooks Get Cheaper With HP’s Latest Laptop

The HP Chromebook 13 looks like a $1,000 Pixel, feels like a $1,000 MacBook Air, and acts like a browser. The post High-End Chromebooks Get Cheaper With HP’s Latest Laptopappeared first on WIRED.

You Can Finally Control Your Android TV With Your iPhone

If you use Android TV, now you can use your iPhone as a remote control for it. The post You Can Finally Control Your Android TV With Your iPhone appeared first on WIRED.

The App You Need To Wrangle Your Millions of Messengers

Franz is the messaging app to save you from all other messaging apps. The post The App You Need To Wrangle Your Millions of Messengers appeared first on WIRED.

A Beautiful Planet: Shooting IMAX Is Hard Enough on Earth. In Space, It’s Preposterous

Former astronaut Marsha Ivins talks about the challenges, surprises, and hacks of filming a 4K movie in outer space. The post A Beautiful Planet: Shooting IMAX Is Hard Enough on Earth. In Space, It’s Preposterous appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Apple MacBook

It might not be the laptop the world is ready for, but it’s the laptop the world needs. And you can get it in pink now. The post Review: Apple MacBook appeared first on WIRED.

Why Everybody and Your Mom Is Obsessed With Rose Gold

Pink is the new black. Which is a great thing for the tech industry. The post Why Everybody and Your Mom Is Obsessed With Rose Gold appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Roku Streaming Stick (2016)

The new Roku Streaming Stick is basically a $100 Roku 3 box for $50. How can you lose? The post Review: Roku Streaming Stick (2016) appeared first on WIRED.

We’re Drowning in Content. Recommendations Are What We Need

YouTube (along with everyone else) is trying to make sure it always knows what you want to watch—even when you don’t. The post We’re Drowning in Content. Recommendations Are What We Need appeared first on WIRED.

Plant Some Connected Tech In Your Garden This Spring

This is 2016, and in 2016 everyone puts chips in things. This planting season, let technology keep watch over your home garden. The post Plant Some Connected Tech In Your Garden This Spring appeared first on WIRED.

Your Phone’s Next Superpower? Putting Awesome VR in Your Pocket

Smartphones aren’t dead. They’re just morphing into VR headsets, too. The post Your Phone’s Next Superpower? Putting Awesome VR in Your Pocket appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Libratone Zipp

Libratone’s newest speaker does both AirPlay and Bluetooth, and lets you link multiple speakers together. The post Review: Libratone Zipp appeared first on WIRED.

Gadget Lab Podcast: Hello, Magic Leap. Peace Out, Snapchat

This week: Magic Leap, Snapchat’s game-losing fumble, and the new Vivaldi browser. The post Gadget Lab Podcast: Hello, Magic Leap. Peace Out, Snapchat appeared first onWIRED.

Tour the Amazing Workspace of an Audio Gear Wizard

Enter the lair of speaker and audio component designer Jonathan Weiss, CEO of Oswalds Mill Audio. The post Tour the Amazing Workspace of an Audio Gear Wizard appeared first on WIRED.

Review: DJI Phantom 4

This drone is easy to fly and hard to crash. The post Review: DJI Phantom 4 appeared first on WIRED.

The Cable Box Will Die Someday, But Someone Needs to Fix It First

Cable providers are moving to apps, but the box still needs work. The post The Cable Box Will Die Someday, But Someone Needs to Fix It First appeared first on WIRED.

Building Your Own Personal Weather Station Is a Breeze

Linked together, the 180,000 personal weather stations in the US provide the most accurate weather forecasts on the Internet. Join the party. The post Building Your Own Personal Weather Station Is a Breeze appeared first on WIRED.

Review: Beoplay A1

The Danish company Bang & Olufsen has released a new Bluetooth speaker, the Beoplay A1, which comes pre-accessorized with a quaint little leather strap. The post Review: Beoplay A1 appeared first on WIRED.

Sony’s New 4K HDR Television Is a Set to Stun

Your next TV will be a 4K set, but do your eyeballs a favor and splurge on one that can also handle high-dynamic-range content. The post Sony’s New 4K HDR Television Is a Set to Stun appeared first on WIRED.

Welp! Snapchat’s 420 Filter Celebrates Bob Marley With Blackface

This was a very bad idea! The post Welp! Snapchat’s 420 Filter Celebrates Bob Marley With Blackface appeared first on WIRED.

Check Out These Clever Kits for Teaching Your Kids to Hack Electronics

Toys and kits that are designed to teach kids hacking and basic programming skills abound, and they cater to a range of ages and skill levels. The post Check Out These Clever Kits for Teaching Your Kids to Hack Electronics appeared first on WIRED.

Magical Earbuds Let You Tune In and Out of the World Around You

Doppler’s Here aren’t your next headphones, but they’re a hell of a party trick. The post Magical Earbuds Let You Tune In and Out of the World Around You appeared first onWIRED.

These Extra-Smart Remotes Are the Ultimate in Clickbait

The latest coffee-table candy bars control more than just Fargo binges. The post These Extra-Smart Remotes Are the Ultimate in Clickbait appeared first on WIRED.

How to Set Up Your Surround Sound System

Clear your calendar—you’ll be watching every movie you love all over again. The post How to Set Up Your Surround Sound System appeared first on WIRED.

All the Apps You Need to Make This 420 the Best 420 EVAR

Looking to celebrate 4/20? We’ve got all the apps you need to make this the best 24 hours of the year. The post All the Apps You Need to Make This 420 the Best 420 EVARappeared first on WIRED.