Dave Gershgorn/NYT Wirecutter Top pick The 16-inch MacBook Pro is faster than any other laptop we’ve tested for photo or video editing, and it has truly impressive battery life, to boot. Recommended configuration Processor: Apple M4 Pro Screen: 3456×2234 Graphics: 20-core M4 Pro Weight: 4.7 pounds Memory: 24 GB Tested battery life: 17.5 hours Storage:…

Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This gimbal’s clever design, wide range of motion, and full-featured app make it the most effective option for most people. The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro is simple to set up, easy to use, produces extremely smooth video, and has a clever design that includes a small, built-in tripod. The handle…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This laser 4K projector delivers a big, bright, beautiful image and has almost all the features you need—except 3D support. Important specs Projection tech: LCD Zoom and throw: 2.1x (motorized), 1.35 to 2.84 Light source: laser Lens shift: 96.3% vertical, 47.1% horizontal Refresh rate: 120 Hz Smart-TV platform: none HDMI…

Cats, like humans, relieve themselves. Unlike humans, they do not rely on plumbing and porcelain thrones. Instead, their seat of choice is a crumbly, occasionally smelly pile of granules in a tub—often hidden in human bathrooms or tucked into kitchen corners. All cat caretakers know what cat litter looks and smells like—we even have our…

Cadence Capsules have a few clever features that have ruined those cheap drugstore toiletry bottles for me. Unlike the conventional squeezy toiletry tubes, Cadence Capsules are little jars with twist-off lids. On each vessel, the wide mouth makes transferring products a breeze. In my experience, the lids are leakproof, too—I’ve yet to experience a liquid…

COURTNEY: There was a famous story about a guy whose robot vacuum rolled over dog poop and spread it over every sort of square foot of his carpet, very, very methodically CHRISTINE: I’m Christine Cyr Clisset. CAIRA: I’m Caira Blackwell. ROSIE: I’m Rosie Guerin. And you’re listening to The Wirecutter Show. CAIRA: This episode is…

The city of Barcelona has lots of beautiful architecture, incredible beaches, delicious gastronomy and much more. However, this wonderful city also boasts a variety of luxury jewellery stores. From renowned brands such as Cartier and Rolex, to the finest luxury local boutiques. The high-end array of stunning pieces Barcelona offers is perfect for any jewellery…

Photo: Dave Gershgorn Top pick The M4 iPad Pro has a faster processor than the current MacBook Air lineup, and a better OLED screen to boot. But coders, web developers, media editors, and anyone who needs to use a lot of external accessories are likely to find iPadOS limiting. The Apple iPad Pro (11-inch, M4)…

Photo: Sarah Kobos Also great With comfortable and responsive backlit keys, a removable inner case, two viewing angles, and the ability to pair with two devices, this Zagg model is the best keyboard case for older iPad Pros. Also available for these iPads: The Zagg Pro Keys for the 11-inch iPad Pro, the 12.9-inch iPad…

Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Upgrade pick If you’re willing to pay for laptop power in a tablet, the iPad Air is the tablet for you. The 6th-generation Apple iPad Air (M2) isn’t quite as advanced as an iPad Pro, but it comes close—for far less than Apple’s most powerful tablet costs. It has a bright LCD…