Video: How We Tested Earplugs for Sleeping

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2 months ago

December 15, 2025

Video: How We Tested Earplugs for Sleeping

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In her quest to find the most effective earplugs, sleep editor Christina Colizza turned to Wirecutter’s audio team to determine how much noise they actually reduced.

By Wirecutter

December 15, 2025

Video: Is Ikea Cookware As Good As All-Clad?

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2 weeks ago

February 3, 2026

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Throughout years of testing, our kitchen journalists have consistently found that All-Clad cookware is top-of-the-line. But that quality comes at a price, the company’s 10-piece set costs a whopping $800. According to reviews, IKEA’s set of pots and pans is seemingly indestructible and capable of lasting nearly two decades — for just $100. If you add the stainless steel frying pan (sold separately) you have a seemingly comparable 10-piece set for about $130. Can this potential dupe stack up against our buy-it-for-life recommendation?

By Wirecutter

February 2, 2026

Education

Video: We Tested Shark’s Viral Facial Device

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February 2, 2026

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Shark claims its $400 facial device delivers a “spa-level glow and sculpting in just one use.” “As someone with perpetually clogged New York City pores, I was ready for salvation,” writes Neha Tandon. “Instead of the promised land, I found too many steps for too few benefits.”

February 2, 2026

Education

How a Syrian Hiking Club Is Rediscovering the Country

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1 month ago

January 13, 2026

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The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly accessible areas, fueled by a sense of adventure and hope.