The “Dated” Summer Short Trend Every Cool Girl Is Swapping Their Cutoffs For
Far from the stiff, uninspired pairs of the early aughts, the current iteration is all…
Far from the stiff, uninspired pairs of the early aughts, the current iteration is all…
What’s nice about the Dell XPS 13, though, is that you can scale it up appropriately. The MacBook Neo is capped in both storage and memory, but the XPS 13 can be configured up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.
I’ve been testing a lot of $500 to $600 laptops recently from companies like Acer, Lenovo, and HP, many of which take a more conventional Windows approach to rivaling the MacBook Neo by offering better specs at lower prices. They all have 16 GB of RAM and use more powerful chips, too. But none challenge the MacBook Neo in display quality and chassis materials. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for something like the HP OmniBook 3, but it doesn’t play for the same audience as the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo.
Inevitably there would be a company that thinks it can ride on the success of the MacBook Neo without understanding what makes it tick. Last week, Microsoft announced two versions of its Surface Laptop for Business PCs: a higher-end 13.8-inch model and a cheaper 13-inch device. The 13.8-inch model is a more standard refresh, implementing Intel’s new Core Ultra X7 368H Panther Lake chip—and most notably, it still starts with 16 GB of RAM.
The smaller 13-inch model is where things get problematic. Despite its starting price of $1,200, that configuration only comes with 8 GB of RAM. Don’t get too caught up in the price, since business PCs always come with an up charge. The starting RAM is the eyebrow-raising spec. Unlike the new Dell XPS 13, Microsoft isn’t tricking this out with a thinner chassis and an upgraded screen—it’s just giving you less computing power and calling it good.
And to be fair, this “optional” 8 GB model is coming later this year, separate from the 16 GB and 24 GB versions. But it’s hard to imagine Microsoft being willing to sell an 8 GB laptop in 2026 if Apple hadn’t paved the way. While there’s no 2025 Surface Laptop 13 for Business for direct comparison, the consumer version of the Surface Laptop 13 started with 16 GB of RAM. This feels like a straight generational downgrade.
Yet it’s only $699 (or $599 for students). The XPS 13 makes similar trade-offs as the MacBook Neo. First, it starts with only 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It also starts with a slower Intel Core 5 processor (note: not Intel Core Ultra). I’ll be interested to find how the performance and battery life stack up against the MacBook Neo, but Dell is clearly taking notes from Apple, which used a slower iPhone chip in the Neo instead of an M-series laptop-grade processor.
What’s nice about the Dell XPS 13, though, is that you can scale it up appropriately. The MacBook Neo is capped in both storage and memory, but the XPS 13 can be configured up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.
I’ve been testing a lot of $500 to $600 laptops recently from companies like Acer, Lenovo, and HP, many of which take a more conventional Windows approach to rivaling the MacBook Neo by offering better specs at lower prices. They all have 16 GB of RAM and use more powerful chips, too. But none challenge the MacBook Neo in display quality and chassis materials. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for something like the HP OmniBook 3, but it doesn’t play for the same audience as the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo.
Inevitably there would be a company that thinks it can ride on the success of the MacBook Neo without understanding what makes it tick. Last week, Microsoft announced two versions of its Surface Laptop for Business PCs: a higher-end 13.8-inch model and a cheaper 13-inch device. The 13.8-inch model is a more standard refresh, implementing Intel’s new Core Ultra X7 368H Panther Lake chip—and most notably, it still starts with 16 GB of RAM.
The smaller 13-inch model is where things get problematic. Despite its starting price of $1,200, that configuration only comes with 8 GB of RAM. Don’t get too caught up in the price, since business PCs always come with an up charge. The starting RAM is the eyebrow-raising spec. Unlike the new Dell XPS 13, Microsoft isn’t tricking this out with a thinner chassis and an upgraded screen—it’s just giving you less computing power and calling it good.
And to be fair, this “optional” 8 GB model is coming later this year, separate from the 16 GB and 24 GB versions. But it’s hard to imagine Microsoft being willing to sell an 8 GB laptop in 2026 if Apple hadn’t paved the way. While there’s no 2025 Surface Laptop 13 for Business for direct comparison, the consumer version of the Surface Laptop 13 started with 16 GB of RAM. This feels like a straight generational downgrade.
Yet it's only $699 (or $599 for students). The XPS 13 makes similar trade-offs as…
Do you need a Bartesian to make cocktails? Of course you don’t. You can dump tequila into sour mix anytime and call it a margarita. But perhaps you’d like to make an espresso martini, a blackberry margarita, and also a Long Island Iced Tea? The Bartesian is a sort of shortcut to a home bar, without having to store all the mixers—and a bit of a novelty. It will be fun, and silly, and the drinks are kind of fine in a Spring Break way: strong and sweet and with sometimes fun flavors. Don’t expect sophistication. Expect a bit of a party trick, the sort of thing that makes a summer a little more fun.
You’ll, of course, want a Bartesian coupon to make that fun more accessible. Luckily, the current Bartesian discount codes are good for up to 35% off.
Standard pods on the Bartesian come in packs of 8, for $20 to $25. But if you know you plan to use the cocktail machine often—garden parties, art gallery openings, a really cool barber shop, an interesting home life, Friday afternoon margaritaville—the easiest way to save on the Bartesian pods is to sign up for a cocktail subscription. No Bartesian subscription discount codes are required. Subscription boxes always cost $20, so get the ones that’d be otherwise expensive for a 20% discount—then get additional tiered discounts of Bartesian depending on volume and frequency. If you order often or in large quatnities, this can add up to 35% off the regular price.
I can’t tell you what to do. But at current discounts on Bartesian cocktail bundles and add-ons, only a sucker buys a Bartesian as a standalone item. If you flip to the Bartesian bundles page, you can find multiple bundles that offer glassware and cocktail variety packs for about the same price as the machine by itself. The Mom Bundle in particular costs less than the Bartesian Pro machine by itself, but includes 8 margarita capsules and two glasses. As of April 2026, Bartesian is also offering a Mother’s Day deal, offering $100 off the Bartesian Pro or the Bartesian Duet as long as you add a cocktail capsule pack to your order. Presumably, if you are buying the machine, you’ll want the cocktail capsules anyway.
Bartesian also has a loyalty program that they’re calling, alternately, the Bartesian Club, the Bartesian Rewards Club, or Bartesian Mixologist Rewards. One way or the other, it doesn’t cost anything to sign up, and you get discounts. Basically, you earn 4 to 6 points per dollar you spend, plus get additional points for referring other customers, following Bartesian on Instagram, or just having a birthday. If you get a thousand points, you can redeem them for a $10 discount. There are also exclusive members-only tiers. Rewards are bigger if you’re a big spender. Here are the three membership tiers.
The biggest rewards bonus comes when you refer a friend who then buys a Bartesian or otherwise spends at least $150 on the site. Use the friend referral page here, and your friend will get a $25 discount using a Bertesian referral coupon code if they buy a Bartesian after using your link. You’ll also get 2,500 points on the Bartesian Rewards Club. Which is to say, you also get $25.
Bartesian is the Keurig of cocktails. After trying several automatic cocktail makers on the market, it was the only cocktail maker I could see fitting into my normal routine. It works like any capsule-style device, but with booze. You fill the Bartesian’s glass bottles with your liquor of choice, make sure there’s water in the reservoir, plop in a cocktail capsule (these typically cost $2-3), choose your drink strength, press “mix,” and then a drink comes out. (If you’ve got kids, the Bartesian Professional version comes with a lock that will stymie curious fingers.)
Do you need a Bartesian to make cocktails? Of course you don’t. You can dump tequila into sour mix anytime and call it a margarita. But perhaps you’d like to make an espresso martini, a blackberry margarita, and also a Long Island Iced Tea? The Bartesian is a sort of shortcut to a home bar, without having to store all the mixers—and a bit of a novelty. It will be fun, and silly, and the drinks are kind of fine in a Spring Break way: strong and sweet and with sometimes fun flavors. Don’t expect sophistication. Expect a bit of a party trick, the sort of thing that makes a summer a little more fun.
You’ll, of course, want a Bartesian coupon to make that fun more accessible. Luckily, the current Bartesian discount codes are good for up to 35% off.
Standard pods on the Bartesian come in packs of 8, for $20 to $25. But if you know you plan to use the cocktail machine often—garden parties, art gallery openings, a really cool barber shop, an interesting home life, Friday afternoon margaritaville—the easiest way to save on the Bartesian pods is to sign up for a cocktail subscription. No Bartesian subscription discount codes are required. Subscription boxes always cost $20, so get the ones that’d be otherwise expensive for a 20% discount—then get additional tiered discounts of Bartesian depending on volume and frequency. If you order often or in large quatnities, this can add up to 35% off the regular price.
I can’t tell you what to do. But at current discounts on Bartesian cocktail bundles and add-ons, only a sucker buys a Bartesian as a standalone item. If you flip to the Bartesian bundles page, you can find multiple bundles that offer glassware and cocktail variety packs for about the same price as the machine by itself. The Mom Bundle in particular costs less than the Bartesian Pro machine by itself, but includes 8 margarita capsules and two glasses. As of April 2026, Bartesian is also offering a Mother’s Day deal, offering $100 off the Bartesian Pro or the Bartesian Duet as long as you add a cocktail capsule pack to your order. Presumably, if you are buying the machine, you’ll want the cocktail capsules anyway.
Bartesian also has a loyalty program that they’re calling, alternately, the Bartesian Club, the Bartesian Rewards Club, or Bartesian Mixologist Rewards. One way or the other, it doesn’t cost anything to sign up, and you get discounts. Basically, you earn 4 to 6 points per dollar you spend, plus get additional points for referring other customers, following Bartesian on Instagram, or just having a birthday. If you get a thousand points, you can redeem them for a $10 discount. There are also exclusive members-only tiers. Rewards are bigger if you’re a big spender. Here are the three membership tiers.
The biggest rewards bonus comes when you refer a friend who then buys a Bartesian or otherwise spends at least $150 on the site. Use the friend referral page here, and your friend will get a $25 discount using a Bertesian referral coupon code if they buy a Bartesian after using your link. You’ll also get 2,500 points on the Bartesian Rewards Club. Which is to say, you also get $25.
Bartesian is the Keurig of cocktails. After trying several automatic cocktail makers on the market,…
The company announced the AlphaFold smartphone on Thursday—targeting business executives—which comes outfitted with the Hermes Agent. This agent can purportedly handle schedules and tasks on a user’s behalf and “connect to enterprise systems.” Agents are big in the smartphone world right now, with companies like Google and Samsung offering ways for Gemini on Android smartphones to perform tasks such as booking an Uber or ordering DoorDash. Vertu is cashing in on that trend.
But the company has a checkered past. Originally, Vertu was a Nokia subsidiary that made handcrafted luxury Nokia phones (in the UK!) in the early 2000s. Each phone came with access to a live concierge service. The company faced headwinds with the smartphone revolution and fell behind the times. Vertu then changed hands over several years, with various acquisitions, eventually shuttering its UK factory and laying off staff.
Courtesy of Vertu
In the last few years, the company has been churning out luxury Android smartphones again—it debuted a folding flip phone last year that starts at $4,300 (with a calfskin backplate, naturally). In late 2025, it unveiled the Agent Q, which it calls the “world’s first AI agent phone for entrepreneurs.”
While the company still claims a British heritage, its phones are no longer made in the UK, and according to its website, its head office is in Hong Kong. Vertu spokesperson Viki You tells WIRED that the phones are “still handcrafted,” but they’re assembled in China. “We have different factories,” You says, noting that the company sources its high-end materials from other countries, like the full-grain calfskin from Italy.
The AlphaFold has all the markings of a high-end Android smartphone. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from 2025 and is 11.8 millimeters thick when folded, 5.4 mm when unfolded. Not quite as svelte as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, but not far off from competitors like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Vertu says the hinge and screen architecture were tested to withstand 650,000 folds, which is more than Samsung’s claim of 500,000 folds.
Inside is a 6,500-mAh silicon-anode battery, an up-and-coming battery technology that’s been making waves in Chinese smartphones and has only recently made its way into Western smartphones from the likes of Motorola. There’s 65-watt fast charging, a 120-Hz screen refresh rate for the inner 8.05-inch screen, and a 6.53-inch outer screen. There’s a triple-camera system with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 5-megapixel telephoto.
Vertu is a company known for making extraordinarily gaudy smartphones with outdated technology, luxe materials, and eye-watering prices. Now the brand is here to meet the AI moment with its first-ever book-like folding phone, complete with an AI agent on board.
The company announced the AlphaFold smartphone on Thursday—targeting business executives—which comes outfitted with the Hermes Agent. This agent can purportedly handle schedules and tasks on a user’s behalf and “connect to enterprise systems.” Agents are big in the smartphone world right now, with companies like Google and Samsung offering ways for Gemini on Android smartphones to perform tasks such as booking an Uber or ordering DoorDash. Vertu is cashing in on that trend.
But the company has a checkered past. Originally, Vertu was a Nokia subsidiary that made handcrafted luxury Nokia phones (in the UK!) in the early 2000s. Each phone came with access to a live concierge service. The company faced headwinds with the smartphone revolution and fell behind the times. Vertu then changed hands over several years, with various acquisitions, eventually shuttering its UK factory and laying off staff.
Courtesy of Vertu
In the last few years, the company has been churning out luxury Android smartphones again—it debuted a folding flip phone last year that starts at $4,300 (with a calfskin backplate, naturally). In late 2025, it unveiled the Agent Q, which it calls the “world’s first AI agent phone for entrepreneurs.”
While the company still claims a British heritage, its phones are no longer made in the UK, and according to its website, its head office is in Hong Kong. Vertu spokesperson Viki You tells WIRED that the phones are “still handcrafted,” but they’re assembled in China. “We have different factories,” You says, noting that the company sources its high-end materials from other countries, like the full-grain calfskin from Italy.
The AlphaFold has all the markings of a high-end Android smartphone. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from 2025 and is 11.8 millimeters thick when folded, 5.4 mm when unfolded. Not quite as svelte as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, but not far off from competitors like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Vertu says the hinge and screen architecture were tested to withstand 650,000 folds, which is more than Samsung’s claim of 500,000 folds.
Inside is a 6,500-mAh silicon-anode battery, an up-and-coming battery technology that’s been making waves in Chinese smartphones and has only recently made its way into Western smartphones from the likes of Motorola. There’s 65-watt fast charging, a 120-Hz screen refresh rate for the inner 8.05-inch screen, and a 6.53-inch outer screen. There’s a triple-camera system with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide, and a 5-megapixel telephoto.
Vertu is a company known for making extraordinarily gaudy smartphones with outdated technology, luxe materials,…
As we rack our brains for our next girls’ night outfit, vacation capsule wardrobe, gameday…
For more than 20 years, Hostinger has made its reputation as a reliable, budget website-building and hosting option that is easy to create and navigate for beginners and small businesses. Its business has withstood massive changes to the internet because of its reliable, fast performance and 24/7 support. If you’re just getting your website started like me, we want to make taking the plunge easier with a Hostinger domain coupon. Plus, we also have a range of Hostinger coupons and various Hostinger promo codes for discounts on nearly all web hosting situations and needs.
The Hostinger Business hosting plan is likely the best plan for a small business and a good choice for small biz owners—and it’s 79% off right now. It has more tools available for everything your business needs to grow, with the ability to create up to 50 websites, five included “vibe coding credits” (more on that below), 50 GB of fast storage, five mailboxes per website (free for one year), and five managed Node.js web apps. Plus, with this advanced tier, you can get even more in-depth tools to get your website up and running. This includes backups to prevent any data loss, AI e-commerce help and an AI agent for WordPress to get your WP site ready in minutes. The Business plan is regularly $18 per month, but now it’s only $4 per month, along with three months free.
Hostinger works like many other online services in a subscription tier plan—the Hostinger Premium web hosting plan is the lowest-tier option that will fit most people, including me, who just need a basic, pared-down service to get started. This service is regularly $12 per month but is now at a 75% discount, bringing it down to just $3 per month—plus three months for free when you sign up. With Premium, you can create up to 3 websites, get five coding credits, 20 GB of storage, and two mailboxes per website (free for one year). On top of that, you’ll also get your domain free for one year, a super-easy drag-and-drop website builder, free SSL, weekly auto backups, and free email marketing for a year. Grab the Hostinger promo code for 75% off this basic plan that’s best for most individuals.
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Hostinger can help your website match the overall vibe of the business or feel that you’re trying to create, and they call it your “vibe code.” Hostinger’s AI tools like Hostinger Horizons help AI generate a design similar to the vision you have for your website. With this tool, you can even get a visual mockup of a website with a specific vibe you’ve inputted. The most popular plan of this “vibe code” website and builder is the Starter plan. With this mid-tier plan, you have a 30-day money-back guarantee, 24/7 support, and no-contract cancellation. With a 12-month plan, it’s 30% off—$5 less per month with this Hostinger promo code. With this Starter plan, you’ll get your free domain for one year, two free mailboxes per website for one year, and everything in the previous Explorer tier. Plus, you’ll have the ability to: create up to 25 websites, sell subscriptions, add chatbots and other AI features, sell physical and digital products, track visitors with included analytics, and more text and image editing features.
If you’re a student who’s in need of a website to show off your marketable skills or a place to get that startup off the ground, Hostinger wants to make it easier to make your dreams a reality. All you need to do to get a Hostinger student discount of 25% off, is to verify your student status through Student Beans to unlock the exclusive 25% Hostinger discount. (Offer is only valid for new users).
Here on the WIRED Reviews team, I also dab in sending newsletters and I’ve seen firsthand how valuable email newsletters and marketing can be to grow your business and improve your relationship with both potential and established customers. Hostinger has valuable email services for business, including AI that handles email marketing, from launching newsletters to building layouts and writing copy. Plus, the AI will apply your brand to them, along with giving weekly campaign ideas based on your business, audience, and season. You can start for free and you have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that the AI email service isn’t right for your business.
As I expand my writing career, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that I need to make a business website to showcase my talent and present my past projects. The problem is, although I love testing gadgets for WIRED, I’m definitely not a coder. Figuring out where to begin when building a website is daunting. How do I know the host is legit? How can I ensure my site is user-friendly? How much are annual costs, really? All of these questions and more have stopped me from taking the plunge and building my own website. That’s where Hostinger steps in to help.
For more than 20 years, Hostinger has made its reputation as a reliable, budget website-building and hosting option that is easy to create and navigate for beginners and small businesses. Its business has withstood massive changes to the internet because of its reliable, fast performance and 24/7 support. If you’re just getting your website started like me, we want to make taking the plunge easier with a Hostinger domain coupon. Plus, we also have a range of Hostinger coupons and various Hostinger promo codes for discounts on nearly all web hosting situations and needs.
The Hostinger Business hosting plan is likely the best plan for a small business and a good choice for small biz owners—and it’s 79% off right now. It has more tools available for everything your business needs to grow, with the ability to create up to 50 websites, five included “vibe coding credits” (more on that below), 50 GB of fast storage, five mailboxes per website (free for one year), and five managed Node.js web apps. Plus, with this advanced tier, you can get even more in-depth tools to get your website up and running. This includes backups to prevent any data loss, AI e-commerce help and an AI agent for WordPress to get your WP site ready in minutes. The Business plan is regularly $18 per month, but now it’s only $4 per month, along with three months free.
Hostinger works like many other online services in a subscription tier plan—the Hostinger Premium web hosting plan is the lowest-tier option that will fit most people, including me, who just need a basic, pared-down service to get started. This service is regularly $12 per month but is now at a 75% discount, bringing it down to just $3 per month—plus three months for free when you sign up. With Premium, you can create up to 3 websites, get five coding credits, 20 GB of storage, and two mailboxes per website (free for one year). On top of that, you’ll also get your domain free for one year, a super-easy drag-and-drop website builder, free SSL, weekly auto backups, and free email marketing for a year. Grab the Hostinger promo code for 75% off this basic plan that’s best for most individuals.
Cloud Startup is the highest tier of the three Hostinger web hosting plans, with 20 times more power for all your website needs with Cloud hosting. It’s now 71% off with a Hostinger coupon, making the expansive service only $8 per month, with three months free—$20 less per month when regularly priced. With this top-tier service, you’ll get all that you get in previous tiers, but with the ability to create up to 100 websites, 100 GB of fast storage, 10 mailboxes per website (free for one year), and 10 managed web apps. Plus, with this top-tier plan tailored for startup businesses with Cloud storage, you’ll also get priority 24/7 support, power boost for a week per month for peak traffic times, a dedicated IP address, 100 PHP workers for busy sites, 2M inodes to scale your files, and included 4 GB RAM for extra-smooth site performance. Be sure to snag this Hostinger discount for 71% off a Cloud Startup plan.
Hostinger can help your website match the overall vibe of the business or feel that you’re trying to create, and they call it your “vibe code.” Hostinger’s AI tools like Hostinger Horizons help AI generate a design similar to the vision you have for your website. With this tool, you can even get a visual mockup of a website with a specific vibe you’ve inputted. The most popular plan of this “vibe code” website and builder is the Starter plan. With this mid-tier plan, you have a 30-day money-back guarantee, 24/7 support, and no-contract cancellation. With a 12-month plan, it’s 30% off—$5 less per month with this Hostinger promo code. With this Starter plan, you’ll get your free domain for one year, two free mailboxes per website for one year, and everything in the previous Explorer tier. Plus, you’ll have the ability to: create up to 25 websites, sell subscriptions, add chatbots and other AI features, sell physical and digital products, track visitors with included analytics, and more text and image editing features.
If you’re a student who’s in need of a website to show off your marketable skills or a place to get that startup off the ground, Hostinger wants to make it easier to make your dreams a reality. All you need to do to get a Hostinger student discount of 25% off, is to verify your student status through Student Beans to unlock the exclusive 25% Hostinger discount. (Offer is only valid for new users).
Here on the WIRED Reviews team, I also dab in sending newsletters and I’ve seen firsthand how valuable email newsletters and marketing can be to grow your business and improve your relationship with both potential and established customers. Hostinger has valuable email services for business, including AI that handles email marketing, from launching newsletters to building layouts and writing copy. Plus, the AI will apply your brand to them, along with giving weekly campaign ideas based on your business, audience, and season. You can start for free and you have a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that the AI email service isn’t right for your business.
As I expand my writing career, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that I need to make…
Check out our buying guides for more recommendations, including the best headphones, the best laptops, and the best cheap phones. You might also want to check out our additional Memorial Day deals coverage.
Updated May 24: We’ve checked prices, removed expired deals, added 5 new deals, and ensured accuracy throughout.
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The Sony WH-1000XM5 have a very frustrating name, but they’re the predecessor to our favorite wireless headphones, and they’re still an excellent pick if you don’t want to shell out for the new WH-1000XM6. They go on sale frequently, but rarely drop this low in price, which comes within $5 of their all-time low. If you’re in the market for over-ear headphones, they’re hard to beat. They’re comfortable, portable, lightweight, and stylish, and they’ll make your music sound great no matter what you like to listen to.
When you think of Memorial Day sales, you probably think of mattresses and other home goods. And while those items are definitely discounted, now is also a good time to purchase tech. Personally, I’m not buying anything right now unless it’s discounted—and fortunately many of our top picks are. Whether you’re shopping for a power bank, a new pair of headphones, or some other gadget, I’ve rounded up the best Memorial Day deals for your perusal. We’ll update this article again on Monday.
Check out our buying guides for more recommendations, including the best headphones, the best laptops, and the best cheap phones. You might also want to check out our additional Memorial Day deals coverage.
Updated May 24: We’ve checked prices, removed expired deals, added 5 new deals, and ensured accuracy throughout.
WIRED Featured Deals:
The Sony WH-1000XM5 have a very frustrating name, but they’re the predecessor to our favorite wireless headphones, and they’re still an excellent pick if you don’t want to shell out for the new WH-1000XM6. They go on sale frequently, but rarely drop this low in price, which comes within $5 of their all-time low. If you’re in the market for over-ear headphones, they’re hard to beat. They’re comfortable, portable, lightweight, and stylish, and they’ll make your music sound great no matter what you like to listen to.
When you think of Memorial Day sales, you probably think of mattresses and other home…
Several Dyson models I love are on sale for the long weekend. This weekend’s sale includes Dyson’s newest robot vacuum and the PencilVac that I can’t stop using, and my overall favorites like the V15 Detect and Gen5Detect, and more models our team has loved using. Read on to find out every on-sale Dyson I’d buy this weekend.
The Best Dyson for the Price
If you’re looking for the best features for the best price, I already recommend the Dyson V15 Detect when it’s not on sale, making this an even better time to buy. You’ll get both a Fluffy Optic cleaner head and a Digital Motorbar cleaner head to use for hard floors, carpet, or rugs, trigger control, and details about the particles you suck up while you vacuum. It’s lightweight and easy to use anywhere in the house, and the hour-long battery life should be plenty for a whole-home clean.
A More Powerful Dyson
Dyson’s more powerful stick vacuum is the Gen5Detect, which is a great option if you have pets since it has a faster motor with more suction power than the V15 Detect to suck up more pet hair (it’s our top vacuum for pet hair for a reason) and has a HEPA filter to keep allergens contained inside of the vacuum instead of being released back into the air. It also comes with a true power button, so you don’t have to hold onto the trigger button the entire time to use it. Similar to the V15 Detect, it comes with both a Digital Motorbar cleaner head and a Fluffy Optic cleaner head to use on carpet and hard floors, respectively. You’ll also get two more attachments, plus a built-in dusting and crevice tool (it’s nice not to have to wonder where this attachment is!) It’s an expensive vacuum, but well worth the investment when it’s on sale.
If You Only Have Hard Floors
I shouldn’t like the PencilVac so much, but I find myself reaching for it often, and I think it’s plenty worth its abilities when it’s on sale. Part of what makes it so easy to grab compared to my other stick vacuums is how easy it is to store and keep charged with the freestanding charging base, letting it stand wherever I like in my home as long as there’s an outlet nearby. The PencilVac has two versions, the Fluffy and Fluffycones, with the latter having a design that has fluffy cone-shaped rollers to best collect debris. It is limited to only hard floors and has a short battery life, but I love how maneuverable and lightweight this vacuum is. It’s usually a high price tag for its abilities, and even on sale, it’s not what I would call cheap, but it’s a great, quick daily vacuum.
Dyson’s Latest Robot Vac
Dyson’s newest robot vacuum, the Spot+Scrub Ai, is its first that doubles as both a vacuum and a mop. It has a large base station that reminds me of Dyson’s vacuums, since the dry debris canister is clear and rounded like the ones you’d see attached to a Dyson stick vacuum or one of its upright models. It does a good job mopping and vacuuming, and can learn multiple floors, and the navigation has improved since the older Dyson 306 Vis Nav. Still, it’s not perfect navigation, since the camera sits below the top of the vacuum and doesn’t always see low-profile furniture that it’ll bump into. If you don’t have a ton of low furniture (or tons of IKEA pieces, as I do), this vacuum could be just perfect for you.
A Stick Vac and Mop
If you want a vacuum that doubles as a mop, look no further than this variation of the V15 Detect that’s also on sale for the holiday weekend. The V15s Detect Submarine comes with the Submarine wet roller head that transforms it from a regular Dyson vacuum (that still comes with both the Fluffy optic cleaner head and Digital motorbar cleaner head for you to use on hard floors and carpet) into a wet roller mop. You can’t buy a regular V15 Detect and add this attachment on; this V15s is made to work with this Submarine head. You’ll fill the small reservoir on the roller head with water and can start mopping away, but you will have to rinse the mop head afterwards by hand, which is a little gross.
A Handheld-Only Dyson
If you’re not looking to spend a ton but want a Dyson that’s super portable and great for stairs, cars, and even boats, the Dyson Car+Boat is made for that. It’s in the name, after all. This handheld-only vacuum packs solid power and has a great battery life for a handheld vacuum. It uses a trigger-style control like the V15 Detect, which I actually find ideal for cleaning compact spaces like stairs and cars so that you’re not fumbling to switch it off as you move around the car or to the next set of stairs. It’s an affordable way to get into the Dyson ecosystem, especially since it’s on sale.
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Shopping for a Dyson vacuum is an experience. There are many models to navigate and serious price tags on most of them. As someone who tests vacuums for a living, I have to admit that a Dyson blows most other vacuums away. There are a few cheaper models I’ll still grab (check out my full guide to cordless and robot vacuums for more recommendations), but if you’re dreaming of a Dyson, this weekend is a great time to buy.
Several Dyson models I love are on sale for the long weekend. This weekend’s sale includes Dyson’s newest robot vacuum and the PencilVac that I can’t stop using, and my overall favorites like the V15 Detect and Gen5Detect, and more models our team has loved using. Read on to find out every on-sale Dyson I’d buy this weekend.
The Best Dyson for the Price
If you’re looking for the best features for the best price, I already recommend the Dyson V15 Detect when it’s not on sale, making this an even better time to buy. You’ll get both a Fluffy Optic cleaner head and a Digital Motorbar cleaner head to use for hard floors, carpet, or rugs, trigger control, and details about the particles you suck up while you vacuum. It’s lightweight and easy to use anywhere in the house, and the hour-long battery life should be plenty for a whole-home clean.
A More Powerful Dyson
Dyson’s more powerful stick vacuum is the Gen5Detect, which is a great option if you have pets since it has a faster motor with more suction power than the V15 Detect to suck up more pet hair (it’s our top vacuum for pet hair for a reason) and has a HEPA filter to keep allergens contained inside of the vacuum instead of being released back into the air. It also comes with a true power button, so you don’t have to hold onto the trigger button the entire time to use it. Similar to the V15 Detect, it comes with both a Digital Motorbar cleaner head and a Fluffy Optic cleaner head to use on carpet and hard floors, respectively. You’ll also get two more attachments, plus a built-in dusting and crevice tool (it’s nice not to have to wonder where this attachment is!) It’s an expensive vacuum, but well worth the investment when it’s on sale.
If You Only Have Hard Floors
I shouldn’t like the PencilVac so much, but I find myself reaching for it often, and I think it’s plenty worth its abilities when it’s on sale. Part of what makes it so easy to grab compared to my other stick vacuums is how easy it is to store and keep charged with the freestanding charging base, letting it stand wherever I like in my home as long as there’s an outlet nearby. The PencilVac has two versions, the Fluffy and Fluffycones, with the latter having a design that has fluffy cone-shaped rollers to best collect debris. It is limited to only hard floors and has a short battery life, but I love how maneuverable and lightweight this vacuum is. It’s usually a high price tag for its abilities, and even on sale, it’s not what I would call cheap, but it’s a great, quick daily vacuum.
Dyson’s Latest Robot Vac
Dyson’s newest robot vacuum, the Spot+Scrub Ai, is its first that doubles as both a vacuum and a mop. It has a large base station that reminds me of Dyson’s vacuums, since the dry debris canister is clear and rounded like the ones you’d see attached to a Dyson stick vacuum or one of its upright models. It does a good job mopping and vacuuming, and can learn multiple floors, and the navigation has improved since the older Dyson 306 Vis Nav. Still, it’s not perfect navigation, since the camera sits below the top of the vacuum and doesn’t always see low-profile furniture that it’ll bump into. If you don’t have a ton of low furniture (or tons of IKEA pieces, as I do), this vacuum could be just perfect for you.
A Stick Vac and Mop
If you want a vacuum that doubles as a mop, look no further than this variation of the V15 Detect that’s also on sale for the holiday weekend. The V15s Detect Submarine comes with the Submarine wet roller head that transforms it from a regular Dyson vacuum (that still comes with both the Fluffy optic cleaner head and Digital motorbar cleaner head for you to use on hard floors and carpet) into a wet roller mop. You can’t buy a regular V15 Detect and add this attachment on; this V15s is made to work with this Submarine head. You’ll fill the small reservoir on the roller head with water and can start mopping away, but you will have to rinse the mop head afterwards by hand, which is a little gross.
A Handheld-Only Dyson
If you’re not looking to spend a ton but want a Dyson that’s super portable and great for stairs, cars, and even boats, the Dyson Car+Boat is made for that. It’s in the name, after all. This handheld-only vacuum packs solid power and has a great battery life for a handheld vacuum. It uses a trigger-style control like the V15 Detect, which I actually find ideal for cleaning compact spaces like stairs and cars so that you’re not fumbling to switch it off as you move around the car or to the next set of stairs. It’s an affordable way to get into the Dyson ecosystem, especially since it’s on sale.
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T-Mobile for Business is the upgrade a small business owner will find useful, boasting unlimited plans, a super-fast 5G network, and customer service support whenever you need it. With no data overages, surprise fees, or annual service contracts, there’s an affordable plan for any type of business. Plus, without an annual contract, you’re never locked into anything long term, and as your business changes and grows, your plan can too.
With T-Mobile for Business, you can just focus on your growing business, knowing that you’ll have unlimited data and texting in over 215 countries, four full-flight Wi-Fi sessions per year, and unlimited one hour Wi-Fi sessions with streaming on flights, so wherever your business takes you, T-Mobile Business will be there. And we at WIRED have a T-Mobile promo code and other deals to help you save on essential plans so you can stay connected.
If T-Mobile Business is right for you (and your business), be sure to check business internet eligibility in your area. All you’ll need to do is enter your business address on T-Mobile’s site to see the plans available near you. And as an added bonus, you can get a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you activate (allow 10 weeks). But this deal isn’t going to be around forever, so act soon to get big rewards on the internet service you already need.
No matter how your small business changes and grows, you can feel secure knowing that your 5G Business Internet rate will be locked in for five years, guaranteed. Plus, T-Mobile has business experts available to assist in finding the perfect plan and hardware to support any and all of your business needs. And (perhaps best of all) for a limited time, you can receive cash via a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you sign up (allow 10 weeks).
You can get business internet at an even lower price when you bundle it with other T-Mobile plans. You’ll get huge discounts when you pair your business internet with any voice line. Plus, the offer is backed by the five year price guarantee, meaning your rate won’t change for five years. There’s also no annual contracts, with flexible month-to-month services on T-Mobile’s fast 5G network.
There are a few T-Mobile Business phone plans to choose from, so you’ll want to make sure you’re choosing the right plan for your small business and its needs. The first plan is the basic CoreMobile plan, which has unlimited hotspots with 5GB high-speed data, 50GB of premium data, and unlimited talk and text. Next is ProMobile, which has all the above benefits, as well as enhanced security, premium and hotspot data, and in-flight Wi-Fi. The top tier is SuperMobile, which also includes all previous perks, as well as intelligent network performance, satellite coverage, unlimited premium data, and more mobile hotspot data.
The WIRED Gear team loves the iPhone 17. We even have a guide to which iPhone 17 is best for you, including a long list of our favorite iPhone 17 accessories and cases so that you can make sure your phone is fitted with all the right gear. Right now, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro for under $100 at T-Mobile. All you need to do to score this deal is switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on either an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan.
Right now, if you’re a new customer and you activate a new business plan, you’ll get a third line for free! This T-Mobile discount is for any new customer activating two new lines on a new eligible voice plan, which includes: SuperMobile, ProMobile, CoreMobile, Business Unlimited Ultimate+, Experience More for Business, and Experience Beyond for Business plans.
T-Mobile for Business is the upgrade a small business owner will find useful, boasting unlimited…
Members get rewarded for shopping directly on the Nike app. Once you log on to the app, you’ll automatically become a member. And if you use Nike promo code APP15, you’ll get 15% off your first app purchase and free shipping on orders of $50 or more. So whether you’re in the market for a new pair of Air Jordans or some new leggings for training for your next Marathon, you’ll want to take advantage of this deal.
Nike offers a 10% birthday discount when you sign up on the website. You must be a Nike member and logged into your Nike account in order to redeem the discount. The minimum purchase is $100 and applies to the first $500 of a qualifying purchase. You can use it in combination with the Nike free shipping promo codes only. Nike members also receive exclusive access to certain products and member-exclusive sales and discount codes.
Remember earlier when I said Nike members get rewarded? Be sure to become a Nike Member before your birthday month to receive a special birthday Nike discount. Not only will you get that birthday perk, but as a Nike member you’ll also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more, a free 60-day Wear Test to ensure the purchase is right for you, and returns with receipts.
All students over 16 in the US, whether you’re in high school, college, or a university, get 10% off at Nike, Nike.com. and in the Nike app. To get the Nike discount code, you’ll just need to verify your student status. To do this, you need to fill out a verification form, verify age, and you may need to provide documentation to verify your status. Once your status is successfully verified, you’ll be sent a single-use Nike promo code for 10% off most items. You’ll just need to make sure you’re signed in to your Nike Member profile while using your Nike promo code. This 10% Nike discount code can be used on all sorts of the best Nike apparel and shoes, including the bestselling Nike Vomero Plus men’s running shoes that are full-stack, with ultra-soft max cushioning for enhanced comfort while running.
There are also other Nike discounts, like 10% off for military and spouses, first responders and medical professionals, and teacher discounts after verification. Check to make sure the items you’re shopping are covered by the discount; certain products, like Nike By You, gift cards, select launch and SNKRS products, and Apple products, are not valid.
Teachers get rewarded with 10% too, just follow the steps for verification status. All military personnel, including active, reservist, veteran, retired US military, and spouses and dependents of active personnel also get 10% off at Nike as a thank you for service. Plus, medical professionals and first responders are also eligible for 10% discounts; that means doctors, nurses, technicians, medical researchers, EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement.
To get any of these discounts, you’ll need to verify with SheerID, where you’ll receive a single-use promo code that can be used once every seven days. Just be aware, the code expires after two weeks, but you can re-verify your identity to receive a new one.
The Nike V5 RNR just may be the hottest everyday shoe of the season. Stylish enough for streetwear, tough enough to withstand the daily grind, this Y2K inspired shoe has a chunky and lightweight foam midsole. So whether you want a Nike Men’s V5 RNR, women’s, or kid’s, the metallic details and a 3D Swoosh logo blend retro styles with modern sensibilities for an all-around solid shoe.
Nike still outfits some of the top athletes in the world. If you’re a basketball player, I would say skip the Nike Dunks and get a pair of Kobe Protros like Caitlin Clark. If you’re a runner, Nike recently updated the classic running shoe, the Pegasus. If you’re looking for a low-key street shoe that’s not an Adidas Samba, get the Nike Blazers.
There are tons of Nike’s bestselling shoes on sale right now, including: Nike Dunk Low and Dunk Low Retro SE at 24% off (including multiple under $100 options), 24% off Zoom Vomero 5, 32% off Nike Free Metcon 6, and custom Metcon 10 for as low as $155. Plus, classics are also on sale, with Air Max 270 for up to 30% off, up to 33% off Air Force 1 Low Retro, or Air Force 1 ‘07 LV8 for under $80. Be sure to check out these heavy discounts on tons of Nike styles, from classic to contemporary.
Nike got its start as a running company and it still makes the best running apparel on the market. My particular favorites are the firm support, high-waisted ⅞ running leggings (because I’m short) and the running rain jacket, which is also understated enough to wear as an everyday rain jacket.
Be sure to check Nike often, with tons of upcoming launches soon to be released. One we’re most excited about is the Team US Collection, inspired by the upcoming Olympic games, with tons of sick US team Olympic apparel. Another hot new release is the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro x Bronx Girls Skate, a cool design inspired by urban landscapes and skate culture.
Show off your soccer pride this season with the Team US Soccer x Nike collab. Merchandise from this showy collaboration includes solid, striped, and patterned jerseys for women, men, and children, as well as replica shorts and jerseys from a multitude of favorite players.
In the midst of our reporting on Nike’s turbulent year, we failed to emphasize one fact: Even as Nike’s corporate leadership flails in a post-Covid world, the company’s shoes and athletic apparel still make up a huge market segment and are still the leading performance models in the industry. Every marathon shoe is just a copy of the iconic Nike Vaporfly, and the Air Force 1 is still one of the top-selling sneakers in the world. You can restock on your own iconic styles with a Nike promo code. Here’s how.
Members get rewarded for shopping directly on the Nike app. Once you log on to the app, you’ll automatically become a member. And if you use Nike promo code APP15, you’ll get 15% off your first app purchase and free shipping on orders of $50 or more. So whether you’re in the market for a new pair of Air Jordans or some new leggings for training for your next Marathon, you’ll want to take advantage of this deal.
Nike offers a 10% birthday discount when you sign up on the website. You must be a Nike member and logged into your Nike account in order to redeem the discount. The minimum purchase is $100 and applies to the first $500 of a qualifying purchase. You can use it in combination with the Nike free shipping promo codes only. Nike members also receive exclusive access to certain products and member-exclusive sales and discount codes.
Remember earlier when I said Nike members get rewarded? Be sure to become a Nike Member before your birthday month to receive a special birthday Nike discount. Not only will you get that birthday perk, but as a Nike member you’ll also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more, a free 60-day Wear Test to ensure the purchase is right for you, and returns with receipts.
All students over 16 in the US, whether you’re in high school, college, or a university, get 10% off at Nike, Nike.com. and in the Nike app. To get the Nike discount code, you’ll just need to verify your student status. To do this, you need to fill out a verification form, verify age, and you may need to provide documentation to verify your status. Once your status is successfully verified, you’ll be sent a single-use Nike promo code for 10% off most items. You’ll just need to make sure you’re signed in to your Nike Member profile while using your Nike promo code. This 10% Nike discount code can be used on all sorts of the best Nike apparel and shoes, including the bestselling Nike Vomero Plus men’s running shoes that are full-stack, with ultra-soft max cushioning for enhanced comfort while running.
There are also other Nike discounts, like 10% off for military and spouses, first responders and medical professionals, and teacher discounts after verification. Check to make sure the items you’re shopping are covered by the discount; certain products, like Nike By You, gift cards, select launch and SNKRS products, and Apple products, are not valid.
Teachers get rewarded with 10% too, just follow the steps for verification status. All military personnel, including active, reservist, veteran, retired US military, and spouses and dependents of active personnel also get 10% off at Nike as a thank you for service. Plus, medical professionals and first responders are also eligible for 10% discounts; that means doctors, nurses, technicians, medical researchers, EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement.
To get any of these discounts, you’ll need to verify with SheerID, where you’ll receive a single-use promo code that can be used once every seven days. Just be aware, the code expires after two weeks, but you can re-verify your identity to receive a new one.
The Nike V5 RNR just may be the hottest everyday shoe of the season. Stylish enough for streetwear, tough enough to withstand the daily grind, this Y2K inspired shoe has a chunky and lightweight foam midsole. So whether you want a Nike Men’s V5 RNR, women’s, or kid’s, the metallic details and a 3D Swoosh logo blend retro styles with modern sensibilities for an all-around solid shoe.
Nike still outfits some of the top athletes in the world. If you’re a basketball player, I would say skip the Nike Dunks and get a pair of Kobe Protros like Caitlin Clark. If you’re a runner, Nike recently updated the classic running shoe, the Pegasus. If you’re looking for a low-key street shoe that’s not an Adidas Samba, get the Nike Blazers.
There are tons of Nike’s bestselling shoes on sale right now, including: Nike Dunk Low and Dunk Low Retro SE at 24% off (including multiple under $100 options), 24% off Zoom Vomero 5, 32% off Nike Free Metcon 6, and custom Metcon 10 for as low as $155. Plus, classics are also on sale, with Air Max 270 for up to 30% off, up to 33% off Air Force 1 Low Retro, or Air Force 1 ‘07 LV8 for under $80. Be sure to check out these heavy discounts on tons of Nike styles, from classic to contemporary.
Nike got its start as a running company and it still makes the best running apparel on the market. My particular favorites are the firm support, high-waisted ⅞ running leggings (because I’m short) and the running rain jacket, which is also understated enough to wear as an everyday rain jacket.
Be sure to check Nike often, with tons of upcoming launches soon to be released. One we’re most excited about is the Team US Collection, inspired by the upcoming Olympic games, with tons of sick US team Olympic apparel. Another hot new release is the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro x Bronx Girls Skate, a cool design inspired by urban landscapes and skate culture.
Show off your soccer pride this season with the Team US Soccer x Nike collab. Merchandise from this showy collaboration includes solid, striped, and patterned jerseys for women, men, and children, as well as replica shorts and jerseys from a multitude of favorite players.
In the midst of our reporting on Nike’s turbulent year, we failed to emphasize one…