Month: January 2026

The Morning After: Apple’s new louder, high-precision AirTag

Between the new Macs, iPhones and rumored AI gadgets, Apple surprised us with an upgraded, second-generation AirTag. It has Apple’s latest Ultra Wideband chip — the same one used in the iPhone 17 lineup and the Apple Watch Ultra 3. It also uses Precision Finding to reach items up to…

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The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo

If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start. Source

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Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine

It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 808’s sound, especially the kick drum, is embedded so deeply in the DNA of modern music that it would be a gross disservice…

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8 Best Laptops (2026), WIRED-Tested and Approved

Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables. Source

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Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new design teases the future of Xbox console UI

Microsoft has started testing a refreshed web experience for Xbox Cloud Gaming that looks even more console-like. Xbox Insiders can now try out the preview UI, which includes updated navigation features, plenty of new animations, and a refreshed design. It all feels like a teaser of what’s to come for…

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Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity

An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.) Source

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