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Mixer drops its subscription price to $4.99 — the same as Twitch

[ad_1] After snagging some top streamers — starting with Ninja — the latest change Mixer is making in its battle with Twitch is to subscription pricing. The Microsoft-owned platform announced on Thursday that it’s changing subscription pricing — a feature fans can use to support their favorite streamers while obtaining special privileges in the chat […]

The best wireless charging station now that Apple AirPower is dead

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been reviewing mobile accessories since 2012, and I’ve been covering them for Wirecutter since 2015. I’m also the author of Wirecutter’s guides to USB wall chargers and car chargers, through which I’ve seen and tested pretty much every available charging variation. I researched and wrote Wirecutter’s first guide […]

Rats can drive tiny cars, and they find it relaxing, scientists say

[ad_1] Psychology professor Kelly Lambert, a neuroscientist who led the study, told New Scientist that rats have previously been shown to be able to recognize objects, press bars and find their way around mazes. But she and her colleagues wanted to see whether rats were able to learn the more sophisticated task of operating a […]

The best smart outdoor lighting for backyards, pathways and more

[ad_1] Why you should trust me I’ve written about consumer electronics for more than 15 years, and I’ve tested a variety of smart-home items—everything from remotes and security cameras to AV receivers and smart light switches. I’ve held editor positions at Electronic House and Big Picture Big Sound, and I’ve also written buying guides and […]

The Eero Pro mesh networking kit, and more!

[ad_1] Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad Street price: $140; deal price: $104 If you’re an avid Apple fan and looking for a way to charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously, then this may be the pad for you. Available for $104, this is the first deal we’ve seen on the Mophie 3-in-1 Wireless […]

The best trackballs

[ad_1] A trackball isn’t as accurate as a good-quality mouse, but it can be more precise than a trackpad for anyone looking to eliminate repetitive motion from mousing around too much. Although trackballs can help some people with some symptoms of repetitive stress injury, they can’t help everyone—we recommend consulting a doctor first if you’re […]

The best iPhone screen protectors

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve tested screen protectors for Wirecutter since 2016, and other protection accessories since 2014. Before that, I was the accessories editor at iLounge for a little over three years. During my tenure, I reviewed more than 1,000 products, including dozens of screen protectors across multiple models and generations of […]

The best wireless mouse

[ad_1] Why you should trust us Over the past five years, Wirecutter has spent 150 hours researching around 260 wireless mice and testing more than 40. I’ve been reviewing wireless mice at Wirecutter since 2017, and I’ve lived with our previous top picks for the past two years. I’ve also read many studies about hand […]

The best personal blender

[ad_1] Why you should trust us I’ve been cooking professionally for almost 20 years, and I’ve been testing blenders and hand blenders at Wirecutter for three years. For this guide, we brought Matt Shook, founder of Juiceland, into our test kitchen to get his hands-on opinion, and we interviewed superfood chef Julie Morris, who uses […]

The best laptop stands

[ad_1] Who should get this Photo: Sarah Kobos When you’re using a computer, the top of the screen should be just above eye level, and your keyboard should be just below elbow level. This arrangement isn’t possible with a laptop alone: Because its screen and keyboard are so close together, you either have to hunch […]