13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025)

13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025) | WIRED

Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

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8 Best Vacuums for Pet Hair (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.

Wired - Mar. 12

13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.

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7 Best WIRED-Tested Humidifiers for Home and Away (2025)

Breathe easy with our top WIRED-tested picks for room comfort and preventing illness.

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8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - Mar. 11

The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

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24 Best Wireless Chargers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.

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8 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Ensure a flawless finish every time with these WIRED-tested picks, no matter where you’re putting on your face.

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14 Best Tote Bags of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED

From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.

Wired - Mar. 9

8 Best Reusable Water Bottles of 2025, Tested and Loved by WIRED

Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.

Wired - Mar. 10

5 Best Rugs to Upgrade Any Room, Tested by WIRED (2025)

Because your home deserves more than bare floors.

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Best Sheets for Every Bed and Budget, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.

Wired - Mar. 11

11 Best Cooling Mattresses (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.

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14 Best USB Flash Drives (2025): Pen Drives, Thumb Drives, Memory Sticks

These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket.

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The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations (2025)

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

Wired - Mar. 16

7 Best Kids Bikes (2025): Mountain, Balance, Pedal, Coaster

The WIRED Gear team has tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.

Wired - Mar. 12

7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2025): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free

Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.

Wired - Mar. 17

Best Sonos Speakers (2025): Soundbars, Turntables, and More

From the Move to the Beam, we’ve tested nearly every speaker from the venerable brand. We like them all—but here are the best picks to fit your lifestyle.

Wired - Mar. 7

Best Running Shorts, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Nike, Asics

We logged the big miles in the latest running shorts so you can conquer your goals in comfort.

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NHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups March 13 - Jason Chen's Best Picks

Every Tuesday and Thursday, THN Fantasy expert Jason Chen will highlight his best picks to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.

Wired - Mar. 12

Louisville vs. Stanford odds, prediction, time: 2025 ACC Tournament picks, March 13 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for the No. 13 Louisville Cardinals vs. Stanford Cardinal in the 2025 ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

14 Best Carry-On Luggage (2024): Away, Travelpro, and More

Whether you need a roller bag for a work trip or a tote for a bachelorette, we tested the best bags to bring on a plane.

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The Best Flannel Sheets, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Looking for something extra cozy to sleep in? These flannel sheets are the softest you'll find, whether you're looking for luxurious velvet flannel or something light enough for a hot sleeper.

Wired - Mar. 10

Best Heated Blankets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Stay toasty warm with our favorite electric heated blankets.

Wired - Mar. 14

8 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Snuggle up under our favorite comforters for every season and every budget.

Wired - Mar. 17

The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

A svelte smart ring can track important health metrics and doesn't need to be charged every day.

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Best March Madness bracket names (that we could print) for 2025: The 9 funniest

The best March Madness bracket names in 2025 for Taylor Swift fans, Severance die-hards and so much more.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

How Babba Rivera Built Her Own Destiny—and a Best-Selling Latinx Hair Brand

The mother of four has raised $11.5 million in funding since launching hair care brand Ceremonia in 2020.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Wired - Mar. 14

The 13 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.

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Badgers Wire staff predictions for Wisconsin basketball in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

The Badgers Wire staff got together to make predictions for Wisconsin's 2025 NCAA Tournament fate

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The 11 Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2025): We've Tested Them All

We’ve rounded up our favorite speakers that let you talk to Alexa, from the best Echo speakers to third-party options like the Sonos Era.

Wired - Mar. 16

Who will win March Madness? Roll Tide Wire NCAA Tournament predictions, Final Four picks

Who will win 2025 NCAA bracket? Our best men’s March Madness, Final Four, and national champion predictions and picks are in.

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Lakers vs. Bucks prediction, odds, line, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 13 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Thursday's Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game

CBS Sports - Mar. 13

14 Best Soundbars We've Tested and Reviewed (2025): Sonos, Sony, Bose

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

Wired - Mar. 10

New York Giants add 'battle tested' offensive lineman in latest Draft Wire mock

In the latest mock from Draft Wire, the New York Giants pass on Shedeur Sanders and Abdul Carter in favor of fixing their offensive line.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

The blond advantage: fair hair completely changed my life – but is it time to give it up?

When I first dyed my hair, the difference in how I was treated made me assume life got better the more you lightened your look. I have now spent years testing the theory .... I saw the light at 22. ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Best Merino Wool Clothing (2025): Base Layers, Hoodies, Jackets & More

Merino is one of the best fabrics you can wear. We explain the different blends, what GSM means, and how to care for your clothes.

Wired - Mar. 6

2025 NFL draft: Bills Wire staff mock draft 1.0 goes defense heavy early

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