LET'S GET PHYSICAL
The Torturous History Of The Treadmill
Treadmills are one of the most popular fitness machines in the world, but they were originally invented as a way to "reform" (and torture) prisoners in English jails.
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WE'RE NOT BUYING IT
What Does 'Buying American' Even Mean?
"Buying American" is not as simple as buying things with a "Made in the USA" tag.
HEAVY METAL
An Oral History Of The World's First Viral Credit Card
The Chase Sapphire Reserve acquired more customers within two weeks than Chase had expected for 12 months.
A PENNY FOR THEIR THOUGHTS
The Unbearable Lightness Of Money Diaries
There's a literary niche on the Internet where otherwise normal people transparently catalog their purchases for all to see in an effort to dispel the taboo surrounding talking about money. Most people know them as money diaries.
SHARING IS SAVING
Americans Are Terrible at Saving Money. Can They Trick Themselves Into Doing Better?
There's a tried-and-true savings trick that works much like a giant tax refund — it simply replaces the tax collectors in Washington with your trusted pals.
THIS WON'T FLY
Romance, Heartbreak And The Southwest Companion Pass
Nitar Lohaphaisan had fantasies of flying her boyfriend around the country at a huge discount this year. Then Lohaphaisan and her boyfriend broke up. And things got complicated.
A WRONG-WAY WEALTH TRANSFER
The Credit Card Rewards Game Is Unfair. But Is It Unethical?
Increasingly lavish credit card rewards have become a glitzy perk for millions of well-to-do Americans. But there's an unseemly and little-talked-about open secret behind these rewards: They're being paid for in part by poorer Americans.
'CAUSE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Your Credit Card Agreement, Annotated
The terms and conditions for a credit card are a critical factor governing what carrying a balance means to your finances. You must know what you're getting into.
THE NUMBER 1 PAIL FOR NUMBER 2
The Best Diaper Pail
When you have a full diap on your hands, well, you gotta put it somewhere.
THEY'RE THE SHIT
The Best Dog Poop Bags
"After putting in 30 hours of research and testing, picking up dog waste both real and simulated, and interviewing professional dog walkers and dog transporters, we think AmazonBasics Dog Waste Bags are the best dog poop bags for most people."
CLICKBAIT WE CAN GET BEHIND
The Wirecutter's Best Mechanical Keyboard
"After spending months testing 31 top-rated keyboards with a four-person panel, we unanimously agree that the WASD Code 87-Key is a great place to start because of its fantastic key feel, build quality, and elegant design."
IT'S A JUNGLE
The Problem With Amazon Reviews
Although many reviews on Amazon are legitimate, more and more sketchy companies are turning to compensated Amazon reviews to inflate star ratings and to drum up purchases.
THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUTT
The Steelcase Gesture Is The Best Office Chair On The Market
After a year of sitting in nine top-rated chairs and talking to four ergonomics experts, The Wirecutter finally has answers.
USE YOUR HEAD BEFORE YOU BUY
The Best Gaming Headset (For Most People)
After more than 100 hours spent researching and testing 37 models in all, plus more hours of longterm comfort testing than could reasonably be counted, Wirecutter finally has an answer.
WE WANT THE VOYNICH MANUSCRIPT REPLICA
An Exhaustive List Of Special Gifts For Your Favorite People
Getting people what they need is always a good, safe choice. But getting someone something unexpected that they love? Thats the art of gift giving. Here, a bunch of crazy gift ideas that just might work. The folks from The Wirecutter will be giving live last-minute gift advice on Digg today at 1pm EST.
YOU KNOW YOU WANT ONE
The Best Selfie Stick For Smartphones
To find the best selfie stick, we put in 20 hours of research, brought in 20 testing models, and took dozens of selfies in various conditions, including frozen-over Niagara Falls.
HAPPY CYBER MONDAY!
The Best Deals We Can Find
Because we think we can make a small difference by being picky, here are some great deals on solid pieces of gear.
SOUNDING OFF
The Best In-Ear Headphones
We respect nothing more than well-researched and well-written buying guides to tech products. Here's what you should know before buying in-ear headphones.
ASK YOUR MUMMY FOR ONE
The Best Sleeping Bag
With the typical camping season ending soon and end-of-season sales ramping up, now’s a good time to pick up a new bag.
WHICH ONE FLIES ABOVE THE REST?
The Best Drones
A great drone is easy to control while having great battery life and range, terrific safety features, and has a smartphone app that lets you preview your on-drone camera for photography and piloting ease.
