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16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)
I've spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I've found.
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Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative
This is a promising stand-alone Dolby Atmos soundbar for music fans, but it still needs a few software tweaks.
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Sony A7V Review: The Best Overall Mirrorless Camera
Sony’s latest full frame mirrorless is a hybrid powerhouse with features to impress both video and still photographers.
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Want to Stop Doomscrolling? You Might Need a Sleep Coach
Traditionally sleep coaches treat babies. But now more and more anxious, screen-attached grownups are the ones who need nursing.
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Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach
We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.
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The Danger of Reducing America's Venezuela Invasion to a 60-Second Video
January 3 marked the return of US military intervention in Latin America. While the events unfolded between Caracas and Brooklyn, social networks had already fabricated their own reality.
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Best Deals for New Year’s Resolutions: Sleep, Fitness, and More (2026)
Whether you’re hitting the gym or tracking your schedule, these discounts on WIRED-approved gear can help.
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The 50 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
Good Night, and Good Luck: Live From Broadway, Frankenstein, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
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Fujifilm X-E5 Mirrorless Camera Review: Compact Color Science in a Retro Package
Did you want the TikTok-popular X100VI, but with an interchangeable lens? The Fujifilm X-E5 has you covered.
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The 50 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (January 2026)
Stranger Things, Run Away, and His & Hers are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.