gear roundup

Samsung formally launched its restore equipment program within the US this week. Now, anybody who owns one of many handful of Galaxy telephones lined by this system can order the parts, tools, and instructions wanted to repair their…

Cyclists is perhaps the one beings on the planet who nonetheless ask others for instructions. That’s as a result of there’s a bunch of obligatory bike-specific information you will get solely from different cyclists. How steep is that…

Surprise, Google’s got a new app. OK, you’re probably not all that surprised. Google has always had an on-again, off-again relationship with the housemade apps that Android phones use to access its services. Specifically, Google often…

Check out our guide on the best mirrorless cameras, and dive deep into all of WIRED’s camera coverage.The UnmentionablesTwitter may be a nightmarish dumpster fire even when it’s not being sabotaged by a bored and horny billionaire. But…

Watch out—New timekeeping wearables from Apple and Samsung are on the way.Apple whisperer Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to release a more rugged version of its Apple Watch in the near future. It should be the largest Apple Watch…

Hey, have you heard that your car’s extended warranty is about to expire? That’s what the disembodied robot voice on the other end of the phone wants you to think, anyway. Fortunately, these incessant spam calls may soon be getting less…

Can you Currently buy a Juul e-cigarette? That depends on what day of the week it is. Earlier this week the FDA denied marketing authorization for Juul, which first started selling its e-cigarettes in 2015 (though it has operated under…

As the old adage goes, “hardware is hard.” Doubly so in the metaverse.The company Meta (née Facebook) has slowed its pursuit of AR glasses. The headset, which Meta had aimed for release in 2024, was likely years away from actual…

Ever sit there waiting for an Amazon package to be delivered, constantly refreshing your screen to see up-to-the-minute location updates? That’s kind of how it works in an Amazon warehouse too. The only difference is that Amazon isn’t…

If you still haven't been able to get your paws on a PlayStation 5 (and you are not alone) then get ready to join the party. Sony says it is ramping up production of the console, which has been notoriously difficult to obtain since its…