NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, April 14 (game #673)
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’…
‘The key is to build a bridge with iOS’: OnePlus has a plan to tackle Apple’s smartphone industry dominance
For smartphone manufacturers, competing with Apple must feel like bringing a knife to a gunfight. Every. Single. Quarter. The best iPhones aren’t necessarily the best phones outright (read: they’re not),…
Microsoft is digging its own grave with Windows 11, and it has to stop
Look, Microsoft, we need to talk. It’s no secret that you’ve been nagging me (and everyone else) to upgrade to Windows 11 for a while now, with everything from ads…
12 Best Laptops of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Photograph: Christopher Null Other Good Laptops to Consider Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (Copilot+ PC) for $1,300: The first Intel-based Copilot+ PC (7/10, WIRED Review) we tested is a…
Thistle Meal Kit Review: Surprisingly Tasty
My favorite meals focused on multiple textures and various ingredients to make a truly dynamic salad-type dish. The Corn and Poblano Chile Salad With Adobo Pinto Beans was a solid,…
I upgraded my Mac mini M4 with a 4TB SSD and avoided paying Apple’s ridiculous storage prices – here’s how
The Apple Mac mini M4 is arguably the biggest bargain in computing. This (almost) pocket-sized mini Mac is fast, powerful, near-silent and costs around half the price of the cheapest…
I have Philips Hue lights everywhere in my home, and this is what I want to see from its AI assistant
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Signify (the company behind Philips Hue) announced that the Hue ecosystem will soon have its own generative AI assistant to make lighting your home…
The Best TV Deals on 2024 Models to Skip the Tariffs
Donald Trump’s new tariffs have put a strange pall on the US economy. Uncertainty abounds, but prices seem likely to rise on all kinds of goods, from food to construction…
The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
A favorite of ultralight hikers, backpackers, bikers, and travelers, the Sawyer Squeeze filter is the gold standard in water filters for anyone concerned about weight and universal compatibility. The Squeeze…
GHD Duet Blowdry Review: Power and Fantastic Styling—for a Price
GHD says the Duet Blowdry checks the surface temperature of the device 400 times per second to make sure it’s maintaining the heat throughout your use—even more than the 250…