CHRISTINE: This is the second part of a three-part series on the LA Wildfires, one year later. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, go back and find it in our feed. It’s called The True Cost of Recovering from the LA Wildfires: Part 1. ABIGAIL: Forty sixty three and I think that’s this…
Kimber Streams/NYT Wirecutter Pebble Index 01, March 2026, $75 pre-order, $99 after pre-order Of all the smart rings we’ve seen in the last year, the Pebble Index 01 is the least “smart” — it’s a ring designed to help you dictate your thoughts, with a microphone that’s activated by a satisfying physical button. That’s it,…
In Wirecutter’s appliance-testing area, this stainless steel refrigerator is opened frequently, and it shows. Andrea Barnes/NYT Wirecutter A wipe-down, using a drop of dish soap and a wet rag, gets this stainless steel surface back in working shape. Andrea Barnes/NYT Wirecutter In Wirecutter’s appliance-testing area, this stainless steel refrigerator is opened frequently, and it shows….
These are truly everyday socks, which means I can wear them every day but not for all occasions. I don’t find them sleek enough to wear with a suit to weddings or other formal events. Though they’re breathable, they don’t have sweat-wicking properties or arch support, so I don’t reach for them when working out….
Like most of the moka pots we tested, the Moka Express is simple yet effective, lightweight yet sturdy, affordable yet stylish. It’s uncomplicated to use, unlike traditional espresso machines (which require some practice and know-how and cost hundreds of dollars or more). It’s also forgiving; other than leaving it on the stove too long…
Bras designed specifically for nursing provide easier access for feeding than regular bras do, and they support breasts through size fluctuations, heaviness, and leakage. Though you may use nursing bras for a couple of years at most, you’ll likely rely on these garments daily during that time, so it’s worth getting something that’s comfortable and…
NYT Wirecutter That unsightly line of black around your bathtub or sink can be fixed with a re-caulking. And it’s a project you can likely do yourself. To avoid a lumpy, smeared-on bead with the texture of an Impressionist painting, our home-improvement expert swears by a $5 tool that makes it easier to get smooth,…
Between website discount codes and the proliferation of online-only retailers, you’re more likely to find better deals on exercise equipment online than you will in-store. Besides the obvious convenience, buying online can streamline comparison shopping, and you’re not limited to whatever selection a physical store may carry. Thankfully, you can use online discounts to your…
MIKE: So we’re coming up kind of the west side of the burn scar now, but you can also still see the difference between the mountains that are green and the mountains that are burned. CHRISTINE: This is my colleague, Michael Cohen. MIKE: My name is Michael Bradley Cohen. I am a deals writer at…
Some foods do just fine in their original containers, including items that are used quickly, that don’t need an airtight container to stay fresh, or that come in sturdy packaging (beware flimsy, shapeless, un-resealable bags!). And if you know you’re not the type to decant pantry goods into canisters as needed, there’s no rule that…