All the Ways Tech Saved Us This Year

PLUS: The latest reviews and product recommendations from Gadget Lab. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 12.30.21   GADGET LAB PODCAST All the Ways Tech Saved Us This Year BY WIRED STAFF In our final Gadget Lab podcast episode of the year, we look back at how technology affected us in 2021—in mostly positive ways. LISTEN NOW   HOW TO 19 Surprising Things Your Nintendo Switch Can Do BY JEFFREY VAN CAMP AND ERIC RAVENSCRAFT Did you just get one of Nintendo's three Switch consoles? Here are some of their best (and most secret) abilities!   YEAR IN REVIEW The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2021 BY JOE RAY From Black American barbecue to steaming bowls of Asian dumplings, these recipes are the best way to taste the world without leaving your kitchen.   GAME ON! How to Set Up Your New Xbox Series X/S BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT There are a few things you'll need to do before you can jump right into Halo: Infinite. GET WIRED New Year, New Ideas. Give yourself the gift of information. Get the print edition of WIRED and exclusive subscriber-only stories for just $29.99 $5. Subscribe now.   SHUT UP! How to Stop Those Annoying Siri Notifications On AirPods BY BRENDA STOLYAR Tired of Apple's voice assistant interrupting your jam sessions? Turn the feature off in a few simple steps.   SIZE MATTERS? What Are Aspect Ratios and Why Do They Matter? BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT It's easier than ever to see movies in different sizes and shapes, but how much does that affect the art of film?   LESS MESS Our Favorite Products to Use Over and Over Again BY MEDEA GIORDANO AND GEAR TEAM Ditch your single-use products and cut down on waste. Here's some of our favorite reusables, from water bottles to menstrual products.   REMOTE CONTROL The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Smart Home BY SIMON HILL Use your voice to control the lights! Summon the vacuum with your phone! Here's everything you need to know, from Wi-Fi tips to security advice.         Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions