Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2026): Motorized, Tailor-Made, and More

From made-to-measure smart shades to retrofit curtain bots, these are our favorite WIRED-tested drapes for your windows.

Irrigreen Smart Irrigation System 3.0 (2026) Review: Smart Watering, Less Hassle

The third release of Irrigreen’s “water printing” system is better than ever, but you’ll have to upgrade your whole irrigation infrastructure.

Meta’s New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data—and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Meta’s Muse Spark model offers to analyze users’ health data, including lab results. Beyond the obvious privacy risks, it’s not a capable stand-in for a real doctor.

Save $20 on This Already Inexpensive Wireless Mic Set

Take your smartphone videos to the next level with impressive audio quality in a tiny package.

John Deere Is Paying Farmers $99 Million for Allegedly Monopolizing Repair

The tractor maker is paying for its years as the central opponent of right-to-repair. Consumer advocates say it’s still not enough.

I Tested the Instagram-Famous Ridge Wallet and I’m a Convert

This bare-bones, no-nonsense wallet has continuously impressed me since I started using it.

Fi Mini for Cats Review: Track Your Pets and Monitor Their Activity

This tracker attaches to your pet’s collar to monitor location and activity, charting trends over time to better understand your pet’s health.

TCL NXTVISION Art TV Review: Just Fine

This low-cost art display can’t compete with the Samsung Frame Pro.

This AI Wearable From Ex-Apple Engineers Looks Like an iPod Shuffle

Two former Apple Vision Pro developers made an AI wearable that only listens when you tap it. They hope to win where other AI gadgets have fumbled: privacy.