23 Best Gifts for Gamers in 2025

Although a combo unit has been excellent for my specific scenario, there are downsides to consider. The first, and most frustrating, is durability—online reviews of my specific machine point to an expected lifespan of about five years. This may be a result of inefficient lint removal due to the LG WM3555HVA being a condenser dryer,…

Top pick This 3-inch-thick, notably warm pad is the most comfortable one we tested. And it’s easier to inflate, deflate, roll, and store than any other car-camping pad. The self-inflating Therm-a-Rest LuxuryMap Sleeping Pad has long been a favorite with our testers, and it has stood the test of time—six years of car-camping trips, to…

We’ve tested several dozen sleeves over the years for consideration in this guide. Here are some of the models we’ve tested since 2018. We tried the Target-brand Heyday Laptop Sleeve to see if it would be a viable option as a cheap case, a kid’s case, or just something you can pick up quickly in-store…

Michael Murtaugh/NYT WIrecutter Top pick This three-wheeled rollator helps you seamlessly navigate narrow hallways and sharp corners, and it comes with a large storage pouch. But it doesn’t have a seat. The aluminum Vive Health 3 Wheel Walker Rollator’s three wheels (one in front, two in back), small size, and light weight make it highly…

In recent years, the conversation around plastics has shifted to the less obvious plastics swimming through our environment: microplastics and nanoplastics. Pervasive and seemingly everywhere, microplastics are plastic bits that are less than 5 millimeters long (smaller than the width of a #2 pencil), while nanoplastics are even smaller and invisible to the eye. These…

Sarah Kobos/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Who it’s for: The WinkBed in Luxury Firm should work for back- and stomach-sleepers as well as side-sleepers who rotate positions frequently or those who simply prefer a firmer mattress. The WinkBed also comes in a Softer version (designed especially for side-sleepers), a Firmer model (for stomach- and back-sleepers), and…