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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Louryn Strampe | 01.22.22 Happy Saturday, gadgeteers. This week, we've gathered up some deals on reviewer-approved air purifiers and robot vacuums, as well as advice on how to stay safe (and sane) during the current Omicron Covid-19 surge. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. 🌬️ Make staying at home better with discounted mattresses, air purifiers, and more. Some of the best robot vacuums are also on sale. It's a perfect time to freshen up your home to get you ready for all those 2022 goals. 💌 The government is giving away free at-home Covid tests. Even though there's a limit of four tests per household, this could help combat the shortage of available tests in major metropolitan areas. Signing up to get your tests only takes a minute. 🕵️‍♂️ These are the best at-home Covid test kits—plus tips on how to find them. Not all kits are created equal, but we've highlighted a few ones we like with FDA authorization. Prices start at just $10, though stock fluctuates. 📱 Our favorite cheap smartphones balance budget and features. You don't need to spend a ton of money to own a capable, nice-looking cell phone. This recently updated roundup features models as low as $200. ☕ We love this $30 coffee tumbler. It's dishwasher-safe, it's affordable, it's available in several attractive colors, and it keeps beverages hot—but not scalding. Did we mention it's only $30? ♻️ These cheap snack bags help combat food waste. Starting at around $3, Too Good to Go Surprise Bags are a great way to pick up affordable treats and positively impact your community. 🟩 Free advice: Here are the best starting words for Wordle. The free, fun word game has a hold on several WIRED staffers. Starting with common letters can give you a leg up.   How to Order Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests The US government is finally sending 4 at-home tests to every household. Here's how to get yours, and how to troubleshoot common problems. 10 Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Tests—and Where to Find Them How accurate are rapid at-home tests? Does your insurance cover them? We have answers. 15 Good N95, KN95, and Surgical Face Masks to Buy Right Now Here are the best disposable masks we've tested and researched so far—and where you can find them. 10 Great Deals on Robot Vacuums, Mattresses, and Air Purifiers Keep your home tidy and cozy with these discounts. Meet Our New Favorite Travel Mug The Oxo Good Grips Thermal Mug keeps your coffee nice and hot—and it's dishwasher-safe! GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in A.I. explained. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. Grab a Snack—and Combat Food Waste—With This App Too Good To Go's affordable Surprise Bags are filled with treats made from surplus food from local restaurants and grocery stores. The Best Starting Words to Win at Wordle Want a leg up at the word game that everyone's talking about? These tips can help you dive in more easily. The Best USB Hubs and Docks for Connecting All Your Gadgets Ditch the dongles. These multi-port adapters maximize your workstation. Smartphone Cameras Might Soon Capture Polarization Data Normal cameras can process color and light. New tech from Metalenz collects information that could help your phone better understand the world around you.       Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   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   Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.