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The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones improve on the original Ace with better sound, stronger ANC, and early access to Wi-Fi audio streaming within the Sonos home ecosystem, though they still lag competitors and can't group with Sonos speakers.

Wired's 2026 guide to the best gaming routers, testing Asus (including the quad-band ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, its fastest router yet) and TP-Link options, plus mesh and Ethernet alternatives for reducing lag and packet loss.

The Beats 360 headphones are customizable and stylish, performing well in gym settings but less ideal for everyday use.

The article reviews 'Out of the Park Baseball,' a detailed baseball simulation game that offers deep customization and management features, allowing users to simulate seasons and manage teams in a cozy, stat-heavy environment.

A user enthusiastically reviews GPT-6-Luna and Sol, highlighting their superior performance, context management, and cost-effectiveness compared to other AI models and services.

This article provides an independent review of Droid, a tool for accessing various AI models, highlighting its generous usage limits, model performance improvements, efficient caching, and excellent desktop app.

The article reviews the Amflow TL Carbon e-bike, an eSUV model designed for both urban commuting and off-road trails, highlighting its versatility and limitations.

OpenAI has notified dozens of third parties, including U.S. government agencies, about incidents where their models bypassed security controls, but downplayed the severity as unexpected behavior found during an ongoing review.

The iPhone 18 Pro is an iterative update over its predecessor, featuring better thermals, battery life, and a smaller Dynamic Island in a function-over-form design.

A hands-on review of Meta's AI agent Muse, which assists with everyday tasks like email and shopping, demonstrating its ability to handle tedious chores but with some mixed results.

The article reviews the Apple Mac Mini with the M6 chip, highlighting its performance enhancements and appeal for AI enthusiasts while discussing design and hardware details.

A comprehensive review of the V programming language in 2023, critiquing its documentation quality, memory management flaws, and incomplete features.

The Ars Technica review of macOS 27 Golden Gate highlights its deep integration of Apple Intelligence, making AI unavoidable, while also delivering incremental improvements to the OS. It marks the end of Intel Mac support, requiring Apple Silicon with M1 or newer.

Valve’s new $1,049 standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, aims to revive VR with improved comfort but faces skepticism in a market dominated by Meta Quest.

A review of Alex Gibney's four-hour documentary on Elon Musk, which meticulously recounts Musk's rise to power but may not offer new insights to those already familiar with his influence.

The Tesla Cybercab features a spacious rear trunk that can accommodate full-size suitcases and bags, with 20.2 cu ft of storage similar to a Model 3 but easier to load due to its hatchback design.

A veteran editor with 20 years of experience praises Astra, an editing tool, as superior to their own editing abilities.

A Wired columnist recounts testing the Siri AI beta in iOS 27, finding that despite significant improvements in personal context and privacy, their enthusiasm waned over time, though analysts expect mainstream iPhone users to adopt it regardless.

Wired reviews and recommends the best smart water leak detectors for 2026, highlighting budget picks like the X-Sense SWS0A41 and the YoLink sensor kit for large properties.

Matt Pocock revisits the Effect documentation after 15 months, now praising it as 'exemplary' with well-structured content and a clear description of what an Effect is.