For years as a home cook, I contended with rice rather than cooked with it. I’d follow all the instructions, and my rice would still turn out a bit mushier, clumpier, or stickier than I wanted. It wasn’t really a problem I thought I’d be writing about on the internet until I bought and started…
Arthur Gies/NYT Wirecutter This powerful PC-gaming handheld runs Xbox Game Pass without a hitch, unlocking a world of games. This powerful PC-gaming handheld runs Xbox Game Pass without a hitch, unlocking a world of games. The ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally are gaming handhelds that run Windows 11, which means Steam, Epic, and…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Apple Watch SE (3rd Generation, 40 mm, Aluminum Case) — Top PickAmazon deal price: $200 (40 mm); street price: $240Walmart deal price: $200 (40 mm); street price: $240 What we like: Our new top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners. The always-on display is a huge upgrade. Packed with tons of health, fitness,…
What we like: A hair dryer worth considering if you want to splurge (but not too much). A traditional hair dryer that’s a great middle ground between our top pick and our Dyson upgrade pick. Sleek and slim. Fast and hot. Provides excellent blowout results. Other things to know: Has a shorter cord and…
I’ve tested hundreds of vacuums, robots, mops, and cleaning appliances at Wirecutter over the years, and I can honestly tell you: It’s not every day you come across truly delightful, effort-saving products. That’s why we here at Wirecutter spend an inordinate amount of time running tests to find the cleaning items that are worth having…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Modern, attractive, and incredibly sharp, these knives are easy to use and offer exceptional value. Material’s The Table Knives were our clear winner. No other knives came close to matching their performance, price, quality, and looks, not to mention their included storage block. The extremely sharp blades cut tough steaks…
Microfiber cloths are made from plastic, which ultimately means that they’re derived from fossil fuels. They’re a viable paper towel replacement, and they’re less expensive than Swedish dishcloths, but they have some environmental disadvantages. They’re cheaper. Our microfiber cloth pick comes in at around 60¢ per cloth. One If You Care cloth is double that…
Thin but surprisingly durable glasses: Fable Glassware Set Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter Top pick This ultra-thin glassware looks like regular soda-lime glass, but it’s been chemically strengthened so it’s more durable. It’s strikingly contemporary with straight sides and a flat base. Thin glassware is not known for its durability, but the Fable Glassware Set is an…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Upgrade pick This cooker is the smallest and most powerful model we tested, and it works with less water than most other options. But it lacks physical controls, which may be a dealbreaker for some people. Breville’s The Joule Turbo Sous Vide outperforms the competition in several ways. It heats water faster…
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Maggie Ruggiero Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Maggie Ruggiero Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; food styling by Maggie Ruggiero Top pick Golden, grassy, and velvety: Kerrygold is the closest thing to the platonic ideal of butter in most supermarkets. The first time you use Kerrygold in one of your favorite…