Medea Giordano

Your cat needs scratching posts and litter boxes, but they don’t have to be ugly.

The US government is finally sending 4 at-home tests to every household. Here’s how to get yours, and how to troubleshoot common problems.

Help the whole family catch some restful z’s with these devices that generate soothing background noise.

We tried blow dryers, brushes, diffusers, and one reverse air-dryer that sucks your hair up like a vacuum. These are our favorite hair drying tools.

Need a backpack, purse, tote, or even a new shopping bag? These are made from truck tarps, old sails, fishnets, and plastic bottles.

Birding is one of life’s great joys. Birds are so beautiful and fun to watch, but you have to keep your distance to not scare them away. Smart bird feeders—that is, bird feeders with cameras and connected apps—give you a close-up view of your backyard birds through captured images and real-time live views (as long as your Wi-Fi reaches). They’ve become increasingly popular, and tons of options are being released from reputable brands and Amazon clones alike. These are the best bird feeders we’ve…

Amazon's shopping holiday is the best time to buy some of the brand's devices that we love.

From vacuums and pet cameras to litter boxes and tote bags, WIRED’s in-house pet lovers have curated the best Prime Day deals on must-have gear for your cat or dog. +++lead-in-text You’ll find Prime Day deals on all the necessities and luxuries you and your family may need and want, but don’t forget the real rulers of the family: your pets. We’ve rounded up some of the best Prime Day pet deals on our favorite products for cats and dogs, whether it’s to spoil them or clean up their messes. Don’t…

It’s that time again. Amazon Prime Day is back. Among thousands of discounted items, from the necessary to the wacky, are the steep discounts on Amazon’s own broad lineup of hardware, including Prime Day Kindle deals you won’t see surpassed the rest of the year. Savvy shoppers know Amazon Prime Day is usually the best time to get a deal on a new Fire tablet or streaming stick. We’ve rounded up the top deals on our favorite Kindles, streaming sticks, and tablets. Don’t see anything you like? Don’…

You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up. +++lead-in-text WE SLOUCH AT our desks for at least 40 hours a week and bend our necks toward our phones the rest of the time. All of this may be affecting our back health. Bad posture doesn’t just cause temporary pain and stiffness; it can cause a permanent hunch. If you just adjusted your shoulders while reading this, it’s time to work on your posture.