Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability
Credit where it’s due, former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn—the man who was later smuggled out of Japan in a double bass case—was quick to identify electrification as the key paradigm shift in the 21st-century car industry. Cue the cute Renault Zoe, forward-thinking in terms of design and propulsion, but perhaps too aloof to capture…
Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses Review: Superb Display, But Slow Info
I’ve been wearing the Even Realities G1 glasses for four months, and while many people have commented on my new frames, only two friends asked if my glasses were “smart.” For someone who wore Google Glass in public and lived to tell the tale, this technological anonymity is high praise indeed. They look like…
Trek Slash+ 9.7 SLX/XT Electric Mountain Bike Review: Oh So Quiet
To take up the slack, Trek routed the chain through not one but two idler pulleys. The result looks a little like a three-ring circus near the chain ring, but that added idler pulley allows the derailleur to do what it’s supposed to do, which is keep the bike shifting well. Love at First…
Loop Switch 2 Review: Volume-Adjustable Earplugs
I spend a lot of time reviewing products for WIRED that are supposed to help you hear more. But there are plenty of times when what I really need is to hear less. I’ve long been a fan of Belgium-based Loop Earplugs, largely because its earplugs fit my ears so well and because, thanks…
Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE Review: Pretty Good, Hilariously Cheap
It shouldn’t be this cheap to thoroughly enjoy the sound of John Wick as he breaks a real-life NBA player’s neck with a book. Yet for around $200 (a penny less if on sale), you can get a 5.1 soundbar system from Vizio that lets you hear the subtle crack of his vertebrae as…
GoPro Hero 13 Black Review: Interchangeable Lenses and Magnetic Mounting
GoPro has a few tricks here and there worth mentioning, though. As someone who likes to handle color grading in postproduction software, the new, improved Log video support is very welcome. I would go so far as to say this is the best Log profile I’ve seen in an action camera. The Hero 13…
Apple AirPods Pro 2 With Hearing Aid Feature Review: A Promising Step
You can make some of these adjustments by manipulating the stems of the earbuds, which now have even more functions to master. These hardware operations can be finicky, and in almost every situation, the app is a lot more foolproof and easier to use. One of the key touted features is the new Media…
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) Review: Portable and Powerful
I like the Pencil Pro mainly for its new “squeeze” capability that triggers the tool palette. It feels more intuitive than double-tap, especially while quickly jotting notes down. It also has a built-in gyroscope sensor, which lets you change the orientation of the tools as you twist them, giving you finer control. You could…
Shark Cordless PowerDetect Stick Vacuum: Affordable Cleaning Prowess
When my husband first saw me vacuuming with the Shark stick vacuum, he asked me dubiously, “Is that a Dyson?” The British company has become so synonymous with cordless stick vacuums that it just didn’t seem possible that we wouldn’t have one. It’s like buying the generic brand Q-Tips. Who does that? Even the…