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14 February 2026 Vol 19
These Decades-Old Windows Tools Are Still Useful Today

These Decades-Old Windows Tools Are Still Useful Today

While Windows has changed a lot over the years, some of its classic tools have stood the test of time.…
The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus

The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus

On Thursday night, I toggled endlessly between a TikTok Live stream and a shopping app in anticipation of 9:30PM. For…
My 9 Favorite Pickleball Paddles From 3 Years of Testing (2025)

My 9 Favorite Pickleball Paddles From 3 Years of Testing (2025)

I was not sure what to expect from Diadem’s new BluCore paddle, which is among a handful of new paddles…
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Best Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

The launch of Switch 2 brings with it a selection of retro GameCube games for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch…
Tesla loses its charm for India’s loyalists — even as Musk finally delivers

Tesla loses its charm for India’s loyalists — even as Musk finally delivers

Tesla opened the doors to its first showroom in India this week, and among the first visitors was Vishal Gondal…
9 Best Coolers WIRED Tested for Every Budget, Any Situation

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…
The Ultimate Dolby Atmos Experience Might Be In Your Car

The Ultimate Dolby Atmos Experience Might Be In Your Car

Not everything pops with such dramatics, and there were some tracks where something was lost (or rather gained) in translation.…
Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2025)

Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2025)

WIRED A faucet for Amazon content: If you subscribe to Amazon’s Prime service, you can consume all the included movies,…
How to Limit Galaxy AI to On-Device Processing—or Turn It Off Altogether

How to Limit Galaxy AI to On-Device Processing—or Turn It Off Altogether

Samsung says that all Galaxy AI data is securely encrypted and protected from prying eyes, though of course no security…
The Hunt for a Fundamental Theory of Quantum Gravity

The Hunt for a Fundamental Theory of Quantum Gravity

The world of Bousso’s new theorem still departs from our universe in notable ways. For mathematical convenience, he assumed that…