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5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri

There are three big players when it comes to finding the best smart speaker: Amazon, Google, and Apple's voice assistant-powered devices. But each system has its own benefits and limitations, and finding the right smart speaker for you requires considering several factors. You likely already have a favorite ecosystem.

4 Best Alexa Speakers (2026): Echo Dot Max, Echo Dot, Echo Show 11

The Best Alexa Speakers Featured in this article Amazon started the smart speaker game, but finding the best Alexa speaker has only gotten harder as the company launches more and more devices. Amazon has the largest range of smart speakers and displays by a long shot, which can be overwhelming to dive into. The most recent were launched late last year: the Echo Dot Max, the Echo Studio (2nd Gen), the Echo Show 11, and the Echo Show 8 (4th Gen).

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

This is not news to anyone who owns one, but an inordinate amount of daily labor and chores lie behind that clear, sparkling, perfectly chlorinated (or salted) water. Luckily, pool tech has come a long way in the past decade—gone are the hours spent scooping leaves and dead bugs out of the water with a long-handled net, laboring over pH strips, and trying to relax on floaties too small for your adult-sized behind. We've now got robots that clean your pool, apps that monitor water quality...

Logitech Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $100 Off

A leader in almost everything tech and home-office related for over 40 years, Swiss-founded Logitech offers a vast array of products, including keyboards, consoles, webcams, and tech gear made especially for education, business, and gaming. We at WIRED know the company's wares well (obviously), so we’ve found the latest Logitech promo codes and deals to save on any type of tech purchase. Logitech makes seriously great Bluetooth keyboards, keyboard cases, and smart pencils that made our Best...

Best Sleep Trackers of 2026: Oura, Whoop, and Eight Sleep

One of the most notable shifts in sleep technology is the transition from passive tracking to active guidance. Increasingly, consumer sleep trackers are offering AI-driven coaching and personalized recommendations that help users translate data into healthier habits. When thoughtfully implemented, this evolution has meaningful potential to improve outcomes.

The Smart Bird Feeders Everyone’s Talking About (and Actually Buying) (2026)

you’ve probably seen a smart bird feeder or know someone who has one. They’re easily recognizable with their clear housing, cameras, and solar panels. Perhaps a friend or family member has sent you a photo or video of a bright goldfinch or handsome woodpecker (guilty).

The seven best video doorbells in the UK tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top

I resisted smart telescopes for years — then one changed my life

I resisted smart telescopes for years — then one changed my life The last dark skies of spring are the perfect time to get to know a new smart telescope and go deep-sky stargazing. When I go in search of dark skies, I like to travel light. With a full-frame camera, a tripod and some binoculars on my back, I can get everything I want from the night sky, save for the close-up views that only a telescope could bring.

The 31+ best early Prime Day tech deals you don’t have to wait to shop

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts June 23, but there are plenty of deals you can shop right now, including tech gadgets at their lowest prices ever. I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a reporter for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I’m also the team’s tech reporter —

Oura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings

Oura adds more detailed hormonal health insights to its Series 3 and 4 rings Oura just announced a couple of new features that keep an eye on hormonal health for women. The pre-existing Cycle Insights feature, which tracks menstrual cycles, will now take hormonal birth control methods into consideration. The smart ring maker says that this "first-of-its-kind experience" will help users see how these methods can impact overall biometric data.