Gadgets & tech, minus the hype
Gadgets worth plugging in.
Straightforward buying guides for the tech you will actually use every day, from earbuds and chargers to smart home starters. Researched, plainly explained, and written with security in mind.
Buying guides
Wireless Earbuds
Our picks for the best wireless earbuds for iPhone, Android, workouts, and tight budgets, plus what actually matters when you shop.
Read the guide PowerPower Banks & Chargers
Portable batteries and fast chargers worth buying, from pocket-size power banks to laptop-ready bricks, plus how to read the specs.
Read the guide Smart HomeSmart Home Starter Kit
New to smart home tech? Start with these five easy, affordable devices, and learn how to set them up securely from day one.
Read the guide Home OfficeHome Office Upgrades
The keyboard, mouse, webcam, hub, and lighting upgrades that make a real difference when you work from home.
Read the guide TravelTravel Tech Essentials
The travel gadgets worth packing: trackers, noise-canceling headphones, a universal adapter, a compact charger, and an e-reader.
Read the guidePopular picks right now
Apple AirPods Pro 3
If you live in Apple's world, nothing else switches between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac as smoothly.
Anker 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 24K)
This is the one to grab if you carry a laptop.
Kasa Smart Plug Mini (Matter)
The cheapest way to make a regular lamp, fan, or coffee maker smart.
Why Plug & Picked
Fewer, better picks
We would rather recommend five things you will love than fifty you will scroll past.
Plain English
No spec-sheet soup. We explain what matters and skip what does not.
Security in mind
Every guide includes a practical tip to keep your connected gear, and your data, safe.