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I test mattresses (and other products) at WIRED Reviews. Online presence is either sleep products or food; there is no in between. Posts are ✨exclusively✨ my own

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due to personal reasons i'm going to bed

08.10.2025 17:25 — 👍 18    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0

I'm so glad you mentioned that because SAME. I'll throw the cooling eye cups in when I need to, and then switch them out for the normal ones before bed.

08.10.2025 19:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Edit: The article also offers the option to purchase from Manta, as opposed to Amazon, in the spirit of supporting small businesses.

08.10.2025 18:35 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I also have a large head and understand this plight. The adjustability with these has been great!

08.10.2025 18:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

That's amazing! And honestly, not shocking—the two I mention are my great-aunt's and grandmother's mixers. They're also well over 50 years old.

08.10.2025 18:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This post got some heat yesterday. When discussing a sale, I will be intentional about what I recommend. I have a lot of sleep issues due to chronic illness (ironic, given my line of work). Manta’s truly been ol’ reliable for me—I look like the human fly wearing it, but it WORKS. #smallbusiness

08.10.2025 18:10 — 👍 30    🔁 2    💬 9    📌 1

sleepy i be

08.10.2025 00:42 — 👍 26    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0

As a fellow pizza dough enthusiast (I make it 2-3 times a week), consider me intrigued! Thank you for the rec!

08.10.2025 16:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I was told something along the same lines, funny enough. I think that goes for everything we buy for these purposes, right? Take care of your stuff, and in turn, it should last a long time.

08.10.2025 15:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Best Stand Mixers for Every Kind of Cook Tasty bakes are easy to make with the help of the latest statement stand mixers—as are homemade pretzels, tender pasta, and artisan breads.

Mine is a tilt-head, but I recently tested a bowl-lift version (maybe this is what she had?) as well. Loved it, and put it in this article if you want to see: www.wired.com/gallery/best...

08.10.2025 15:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

Couldn't agree more, especially since I also have All Clad and Le Creuset!

08.10.2025 15:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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The Best 'Buy It for Life' Products, From Essential Cookware to Tough-as-Nails Clothing From cast-iron pans to mechanical watches, we’ve rounded up products that are made to last for decades.

Durability and longevity are crucial to me when I buy something—like many of you, I conduct intensive research into seemingly the most mundane things. With this in mind, here’s our “Buy It For Life” product guide on products that impressed my team and me. www.wired.com/story/buy-it...

08.10.2025 15:34 — 👍 39    🔁 3    💬 4    📌 1

But if you want to support the brand itself, look for the company’s link listed where applicable. Some may only use third-party vendors, just FYI.

08.10.2025 14:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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a shooting star with the words " the more you know " behind it ALT: a shooting star with the words " the more you know " behind it

Quick PSA! When you click on our articles to learn more about something, you’ll notice multiple options to buy. So while Amazon is listed, you don’t have to use that link. We try to find the best prices possible across the board. This isn’t exclusive to APD; it’s a regular practice that we do.

08.10.2025 14:25 — 👍 36    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
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Something I steadfastly live by (and aim to both test and then write about) is investing in products that last for the long haul. One such product is my KitchenAid stand mixer. I made this initially for APD; don’t come for me. These kitchen appliances are renowned for longevity and quality.

08.10.2025 13:37 — 👍 37    🔁 2    💬 15    📌 2

If there is a particular product or company you feel deserves to be highlighted, please let me know by responding to this!

08.10.2025 12:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Our Favorite Prime Day Deals From Stores That Aren't Amazon You don't have to shop Amazon Big Deal Days to save on WIRED-approved favorites.

Amazon isn’t the end-all, be-all for Prime Day sales; if you’re anti-Prime, you can check out this guide that highlights small businesses of products we’ve tested and can recommend wholeheartedly.

www.wired.com/story/anti-p...

08.10.2025 12:49 — 👍 101    🔁 25    💬 7    📌 2
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Pretending I have a cooking show for the plot; filming content for the brand

07.10.2025 19:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wait till you see what I have up my sleeve, So Cal Beer Guy. Just you wait.

07.10.2025 18:43 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Hi! I’ll be chiming in tomorrow on the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales on products the @wired.com Reviews team has tested and loved!

Reminder: Be nice or I’ll tell your mom.

07.10.2025 18:34 — 👍 23    🔁 3    💬 6    📌 1
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I Review Beds for a Living—None Have Helped Me More Than This Sleep Mask That's on Sale for Prime Day This mask has had a profound impact on my sleep routine, and it's on sale for Amazon Prime Day.

This mask has had a profound impact on my sleep routine, and it's on sale for Amazon Prime Day. www.wired.com/story/manta-...

07.10.2025 16:33 — 👍 19    🔁 1    💬 21    📌 2
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S/o to my fellow marketers here we go @WIRED.COM #amazonprimeday #amazonfinds #amazonprime TikTok video by Julia

Me this morning www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hDePgw/

10.07.2025 16:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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First post alert!

10.07.2025 16:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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