Month: April 2026

I hiked the highest peaks in Britain with a robotic exoskeleton to see if it could supercharge my mountain-climbing — here’s what happened

I reach the summit of Glyder Fach in Snowdonia National Park at 3pm. It’s the third Welsh peak over 3,000ft that I’ve climbed today, but I’m not even winded. I’m an avid hiker, but my superior energy levels are down to the assistance I’m receiving from the Hypershell X Ultra,…

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Best Ski Clothes (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Burton, and More

From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered. Source

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Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System Review: Clever Yet Uneven

This hose-attached smart sprinkler maps your yard, rotates on command, and measures water use. Despite these clever features, the results are a little uneven. Source

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I’ve driven the new Renault Twingo — and it’s the closest thing to affordable, lightweight electric motoring without the compromise

Adam Wood, Renault’s UK managing director, refers to the “Trojan horse” effect of the Renault 5 and Renault 4: two cars that have won over the elusive private buyer in much of Europe, out-selling Tesla and simultaneously introducing EVs to an entirely new audience. “It looks right, it appeals to…

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How to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Your Backyard

There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how. Source

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Spotify’s SongDNA is like a musical Wikipedia on steroids — I just can’t stop using it

Sometimes listening to music just isn’t enough, and part of the streaming experience for a lot of music enthusiasts is digging beneath the surface of the songs and albums they love the most, which is why Spotify’s SongDNA is one of my favorite new features to come from the service.…

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