The best art and architecture of 2024

The 50 best albums of 2024: 50-11

Nick Cave rediscovers his lust for life, Ariana Grande embraces new love, and Kneecap raise a Republican ruckus, as we continue the countdown of the year’s best albums. • More on the best culture ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

The Best Cookbooks of 2024: Big Dip Energy, Ottolenghi Comfort, and More

This year’s best cookbooks provide inventive, well-tested instructions for dips, barbecue, beans, and pasta. There’s even a book that tells you what the heck to do with celery root.

Wired - Dec. 10

Best Theater of 2024

Broadway roared back, but the kitties were downtown and the prayer service was in Brooklyn.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

9 Best Theater Moments of 2024

“The Outsiders,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “Ragtime” were among the productions with stage moments that stood out this year.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

The 15 best books of 2024, reissues included

We asked three critics to share their favorites of the year, and they served up diverse offerings heavily weighted toward fiction.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10

The Best NYC Dishes of 2024

A messy patty melt, an exemplary chocolate cake and two dozen other delights worth savoring.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Best of 2024: Our picks for the top TV shows, movies, music, books, art and theater

"Dune: Part Two" and "Anora." Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. "The Vince Staples Show" and "The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin." "Kimberly Akimbo" and "Waiting for ...

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2024)

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful app or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

Wired - Dec. 9

33 Best STEM Toys for Kids (2024): Make Learning Fun

We found lots of math-filled and science-rich toys for tiny nerds to assemble, bake, squish—or even tear apart and rebuild.

Wired - Dec. 9

What's New in the Rankings of Best-Managed Companies for 2024

The biggest change this year: capturing customer sentiment by counting clicks

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

Apple Tops the List of Best-Managed Companies of 2024

Tech companies hold six of the top 10 spots, while Mastercard jumped to fifth place from 24th last year.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8

The 42 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (December 2024)

Joy, Hot Frosty, and Will & Harper are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - Dec. 7

The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (December 2024)

A Man on the Inside, Black Doves, and Heartstopper are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

Wired - Dec. 7

A new Sally Rooney, the return of le Carré’s George Smiley, plus real-life revelations from Al Pacino and Salman Rushdie ... Guardian critics pick the year’s best fiction, memoir, children’s books ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

The 100 best female footballers in the world 2024

Aitana Bonmatí finishes top of our rankings for a second consecutive year, with Caroline Graham Hansen second and Sophia Smith third. Bonmatí on top of world again | How every judge voted | ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

The best fiction of 2024

From Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo to Alan Hollinghurst’s Our Evenings, Percival Everett’s James and a host of inventive debuts – this year’s highlights in fiction. In a year of surprises – a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Best Video Games of 2024

It was supposed to be a sleepy year for the video game industry. Then came surprise hits like Balatro, Animal Well and Astro Bot.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

8 Best Sleep Trackers (2024): Expert Tips and Research

If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go.

Wired - Dec. 6

11 Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers (2024): Oxo, KitchenAid, and More

Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.

Wired - Dec. 6

The best movies of 2024 — and where to find them

The best movies of 2024 include 'Anora,' 'Smile 2,' 'A Real Pain,' 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'Dune: Part Two,' according to our critic Amy Nicholson.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

The 20 best songs of 2024

Here are the year’s most outstanding tracks – from Fontaines DC to Beyoncé via Kendrick Lamar – as voted for by 26 Guardian music writers Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

The 34 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (December 2024)

Thelma, Gladiator, and Kinds of Kindness are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Wired - Dec. 5

9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed

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

Wired - Dec. 5

10 Best Travel Adapters 2024: Top Picks to Keep Devices Charged

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.

Wired - Dec. 5

6 Best Food Processors (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Chop, grate, grind, crush, and puree to perfection, with WIRED’s favorite time saving kitchen appliances.

Wired - Dec. 5

The Best Gifts for the Beverage Enthusiast in Your Life (2024)

Our favorite WIRED-tested giftable gadgets for everything from water and coffee to wine and cocktails.

Wired - Dec. 5

Best Albums of 2024: Charli XCX, Mk.gee, MJ Lenderman and More

Charli XCX, Mk.gee and MJ Lenderman top our pop music critics’ lists this year.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

The best movies of 2024 as ranked by AP film writers

Break out your “Dune” popcorn bucket: It's time for the best movies of the year

ABC News - Dec. 4

The 40 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (December 2024)

Interior Chinatown, What We Do in the Shadows, and La Máquina are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.

Wired - Dec. 3

The 10 Best Books of 2024

The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

249+ Best Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong (2024) | WIRED

Hundreds of WIRED-approved products are still on sale, but these deals won’t last much longer.

Wired - Dec. 3

13 Best Travel Tuesday Deals (2024)

Welcome to Travel Tuesday. We’ve got deals on suitcases, bags, and noise-canceling headphones ahead of your next flight.

Wired - Dec. 3

The best TV shows of 2024

In a year filled with quality series, these subjective choices indicate that great TV shows keep being made, even if the industry is in a bit of slump, our television critic says.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business Honorees

Meet the companies innovating, inspiring, and operating at the very top of their games.

Inc. - Dec. 3

6 Best Cyber Monday Deals for Sex Toys (2024) | WIRED

Shop the hottest sex tech deals this Cyber Monday—innovative toys at tempting prices that'll make you tingle with excitement.

Wired - Dec. 3

54 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2024)

All cords lead to WIRED. Come gather to find the best Cyber Monday tech deals before they're gone.

Wired - Dec. 2

40 Best Cyber Monday Laptop Deals (2024), MacBooks Included

Time to upgrade your rig? Take advantage of these Cyber Monday laptop deals on our favorite models, whether it's a MacBook, gaming laptop, or Chromebook.

Wired - Dec. 2