Why I ditched my bone conduction headphones for these ‘wired’ earbuds

The Soundcore Aerofit Pro headphones clipped to the adjustable headband. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Anker Soundcore Aerofit Pro headphones are available now on Amazon for $169.99.Outstanding sound, comfortable fit, and long battery life are the highlights of the latest audio product.I just wish the control buttons weren’t as tricky to manage. For years, bone-conducting headphones … Read more

Best Wired TV Streaming Devices of 2024: Roku, Google, Apple and More

Updated Jan. 20, 2024 10:45 a.m. PT Written by  Eli Blumenthal David Katzmaier Ty Pendlebury Sarah Lord Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Eli Blumenthal Senior Editor Eli Blumenthal is … Read more

Philips Hue Secure Wired Camera Review: Works if You Love Hue

With an established reputation for quality smart lighting, albeit at a hefty cost, Philips Hue is a well-known brand. A move into the saturated security market may seem incongruous, but there are reasons to buy a Philips Hue Secure camera. Trust, reliability, and seamless syncing with Hue lights will tempt some, but distinctly average specs, … Read more

WIRED Tested Miracle Hangover Cures. You’re Welcome

Championed by English actress and female biohacker Davinia Taylor, Rise & Shine by Will Powders is an indulgence recovery aid. You take the capsules before, during, and after a night out. The capsules supposedly work together with ingredients that claim to protect your liver, help your blood sugar levels, and increase the oxygen in your … Read more

Trackers, Watches, GPS, Health | WIRED

There was a time not too long ago when Fitbit was essentially the only wearable in town, the most popular way to brag about step counts and the rest. While its status has waned in the face of ever-growing competition, Fitbit is still making easy-to-use fitness trackers and watches. Now under the ownership of Google, … Read more

WIRED’s 2023 Year-in-Review Quiz | WIRED

2023 has been a year defined by artificial intelligence innovation, with OpenAI at the helm. An AI apocalypse didn’t collapse society into chaos, but everyone in Silicon Valley did try to add some sort of AI tool into their software, and it sure felt pretty chaotic. Keeping that in mind, AI isn’t the only important … Read more

Video Games as Art | WIRED

As I wandered through the exhibition Difference Machines: Technology and Identity in Contemporary Art, my mind felt like it had been hit by several lightning strikes. This exhibition, currently at Chicago’s Wrightwood 659 gallery, showcases the work of 17 artists who have been working in digital spaces for decades, focusing on how the digital world … Read more

Spotify Is Screwed | WIRED

Just days after people gleefully posted their Spotify Wrapped, bad news came for the music streaming giant. Spotify announced today that it would cut 17 percent of its workforce, a chunk that equates to an estimated 1,500 people. It’s the third time the world’s largest music streamer has cut jobs this year. The news came … Read more

18 Best Wired Headphones (2023): In-Ear, Over-Ear, Studio | WIRED

“I’ve got no strings to hold me down, to make me fret or make me frown …” You’d think, wouldn’t you, that if it was good enough for Pinocchio then it should be good enough for the rest of us? And it’s true, there’s a lot to be said for basic convenience (in general) and … Read more