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Gear
Only Microsoft Can Save Windows-Powered Handheld Game Consoles
The Nintendo Switch is a miracle. The Steam Deck doubly so. In both cases, their respective manufacturers attempted something that…
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Tips for Cargo Biking With Your Kids
When I started reviewing electric cargo bikes years ago, they were expensive, niche vehicles for a specific subset of eccentric…
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Turn Your Old iPhone or iPad Into a Retro Game Machine
Do you have an iPhone and a desire to play retro video games? I have good news for you. This…
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Gear
What Is Qi2? The Wireless Charging Standard Goes Magnetic
It’s ironic, but we here at WIRED have long been fans of wireless charging. Not having to fumble with cables…
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Data Transfer
How to Switch From iPhone to Android
Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks…
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Gear
How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9
You should be sure to keep your personal information up to date. That includes your emergency contacts (which you can…
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How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen—and How You Should React
Lithium-ion battery fires can be intense and frightening. As someone who used to repair second-hand smartphones, I’ve extinguished my fair…
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Business / Transportation
How Much Will It Cost to Charge Your Electric Car? It’s Complicated
There’s good news about electric vehicle charging, according to new survey results from the analytics firm JD Power: Drivers are…
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Friendly Skies
Catching a Flight? Here Are 5 Tips to Make Travel Easier
It’s fairly common to experience some pre-flight jitters, especially if it’s been a while since your last plane trip. What…
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The Best Apps for Distraction-Free Writing
We are bombarded by distractions every moment of every day. Some of them are of our own making; others are…
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