The Best of CES 2026: What We’re Looking Forward to Most

The Best of CES 2026: What We’re Looking Forward to Most

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,…

Dish Soap Isn’t Just for Dishes

Dish Soap Isn’t Just for Dishes

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….

I Own 57 Pairs of Socks, But I Always Reach for This Pair First

I Own 57 Pairs of Socks, But I Always Reach for This Pair First

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….

The Best Time to Buy Home Exercise Equipment Is Right Now

The Best Time to Buy Home Exercise Equipment Is Right Now

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…

How to Organize Your Pantry So It Works for You (Not Instagram) — and Keep It That Way

How to Organize Your Pantry So It Works for You (Not Instagram) — and Keep It That Way

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…