Speakers We've Tested

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 - 4d

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

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

Speaker Johnson unveils bill to avert government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a new short-term funding bill that would avert a potential government shutdown. In order for the bill to pass, it must have bipartisan support. NBC’s Yamiche ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Louisiana voters in Speaker Johnson’s district react to Medicaid cut threats

Residents of Vinton, La., which is part of House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district, are concerned that Republicans will make cuts to Medicaid to reduce government spending. NBC News’ Melanie Zanona ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

In rural Louisiana, Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents fear potential Medicaid cuts

In House Speaker Mike Johnson’s backyard, many residents rely on anti-poverty programs to help make ends meet — and are pleading with the Louisiana Republican to protect those benefits as Congress ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

Calipari on NCAA Tournament: 'Hopefully we've done enough'

From now until Selection Sunday, the only thing the Arkansas Razorbacks (20-13, 8-10 SEC) can do is wait, as the Hogs lost in stunning fashion to Ole Miss on a last-second three in the second round ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Cushing: We've shown we can compete

Nick Cushing says he's seen enough in City's League Cup final defeat to know we can present a real challenge to Chelsea in our upcoming fixtures.City had deservedly levelled just after the hour ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Speaker Johnson looks to jam Senate Democrats with bill to avert shutdown

Before Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) can dare Senate Democrats to reject a Republican-crafted bill to avert an end-of-week shutdown, he has to pull off a feat: keeping his fractious, razor-thin ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona

Renault is testing a new driverless mini-bus in Barcelona this week

ABC News - 5d

Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona

Renault is testing a new driverless mini-bus in Barcelona this week

ABC News - 5d

Speaker Mike Johnson unveils funding bill one week before potential shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday unveiled a stopgap funding bill that would avert a shutdown at the end of next week and keep the government running through the end of September.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Maine Republican who posted photos of trans student sues state House speaker over censure

A Republican state lawmaker in Maine is suing her House Speaker and clerk over a recent vote by the Democratic-led body to censure her for posting photos of a minor on social media in protest ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Kohl's stopping Amazon returns at some stores as a test

The retailer is reportedly testing the suspension of the service, but it's unclear for how long.

The Hill - 1d

'A lot of fear': Speaker Johnson's constituents react to potential cuts to Medicaid, food stamps

NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona reports from Vinton, Louisiana, on how Speaker Mike Johnson’s constituents are reacting to potential cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. NBC News ...

NBC News - Mar. 12

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.

Wired - 11m

We're making one last buy Monday as the market decline picks up steam

We've been busy during Monday's sell-off.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Steelers updated needs for the 2025 NFL draft

We've updated our NFL draft needs for the Steelers.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Deporting speakers over supposed ‘propaganda’ is a stock authoritarian move | Sarah McLaughlin

You don’t need to hold sympathy for Mahmoud Khalil’s views to see why his targeting is an immense threat to free expression. The dust is starting to settle on the conflicting reports emerging after ...

The Guardian - 6d

DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

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

'Special' Pollock predicted try-scoring Test debut

England debutant Henry Pollock predicted he would score his first Test try on the wing and even rehearsed his celebration the night before, says club-mate Tommy Freeman.

BBC News - 3d

Amazon is now testing AI-aided dubbing for some movies and series on Prime

Amazon is testing artificial intelligence-aided dubbing for select movies and shows offered on its Prime streaming service

ABC News - Mar. 6

Amazon testing AI-aided dubbing for some movies and series on Prime

Amazon is testing artificial intelligence-aided dubbing for select movies and shows offered on its Prime streaming service

ABC News - Mar. 6

DHS has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to find leakers

The Department of Homeland Security is performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who may be leaking information to the media about immigration operations.

NBC News - Mar. 8

Aus-Eng 150th anniversary Test will be day-night match

The 150th anniversary fixture between England and Australia to celebrate the first Test match will be a day-night contest at the MCG.

BBC News - Mar. 11

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

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.

Wired - 1d

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

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

Wired - 4h

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.

Wired - 2h

Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees

Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...

NBC News - Mar. 10

CDC's airplane testing seeks to prevent another pandemic

Five years ago, COVID-19 touched down on U.S. soil when a man from Washington state flew home after a trip to Wuhan, China. But for days, officials didn't know he was carrying the virus because the ...

CBS News - 6d

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

Nunu.ai raises $6M for AI agents dubbed ‘unembodied minds’ for game testing

Nunu.ai has raised $6 million and unveiled Unembodied Minds, or AI agents designed for game testing and to control any given body as needed.

VentureBeat - Mar. 12

Wood set to miss Test summer after knee surgery

Fast bowler Mark Wood is likely to miss all of England's home Tests this summer after having surgery on a left knee injury.

BBC News - Mar. 13

‘Brain pacemakers’: implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Trial will determine whether electrical pulses can control and decrease yearnings. Surgeons are to put implants into the brains of alcoholics and opioid addicts in a trial aimed at testing the use ...

The Guardian - 5d

Roku Tests Showing Ads Before the Home Screen Loads

Users in the test group are unimpressed by the video ads, which play automatically. Customers say they will be eager to toss their Roku devices if the ads become permanent.

Wired - 1d

WATCH: SpaceX starship rocket explodes during test flight

Just minutes after a seemingly successful launch from Texas on Thursday night, Starship Flight Test 8 began to spin out of control when mission control lost contact with the unmanned rocket ship.

ABC News - Mar. 7

SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Disrupts Florida Airports With Unsuccessful Test Flight

Video showed the upper stage of the most powerful rocket ever built spinning out of control in space, a repeat of an unsuccessful test flight in January that led to debris falling over the Caribbean.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

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