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WIRED tested the best bidets of 2026, including Toto S7A, Brondell Swash 1400, Kohler PureWash E930, and more. Updated July 2026 with expert reviews.

Expert picks for the best external hard drives in 2026, including SSDs, HDDs, and rugged options for backup, video editing, photography, and gaming. Updated July 2026.

Review of Ninja Slushi Twist slushie machine with dual 48-ounce vessels, Dual SlushAssist tech, twist dispenser, $399.99. Perfect for summer parties.

Review of Beatbot AquaSense X, the first self-cleaning pool robot with AstroRinse station. Floor cleaning 97%, skimming poor. Costs $4,000, $1,800 more than AquaSense 2 Ultra. Rating 7/10.

Samsung’s Micro RGB R95H (65-inch $3,200) promises vibrant colors but falls short. Review: 6/10, colors subdued, anti-glare issues, not as customizable as LG or Hisense.

Jay-Z celebrated 30 years of Reasonable Doubt with surprise-filled shows at Yankee Stadium in summer 2026, featuring Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys, with minimal stage design.

CISA admits it had no incident response playbook when a contractor exposed credentials on GitHub in May 2026. Staff built the plan during the breach, and researcher notification channels were unclear.

Shopping startup Phia, co-founded by Bill Gates’ daughter, accused of ‘cookie stuffing’ to steal affiliate commissions. Suspended from ShareASale.

Bluesky names Toni Schneider permanent CEO after 4 months as interim. He aims to create private communities to boost growth. Platform has 26M users.

In an ongoing lawsuit, college app Fizz accuses venture capitalist Jerry Lu of sharing its confidential business information with rival Sidechat after feigning investment interest.