This Chinese EV Sells At Just Over $5,000. So We Tried It

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 05.05.22   LOW CHARGE This Chinese EV Sells At Just Over $5,000. So We Tried It BY MARK ANDREWS Wuling's Mini EV, made in partnership with General Motors, outsells Tesla's Model 3 in China and costs less than adding CarPlay to a Ferrari.   PRODUCT REVIEW Le Creuset's Bread Oven Bakes Great Loaves—for a Price BY JOE RAY The new bread-baking set from the top name in cast-iron cookware makes beautiful loaves—and commands a premium price.   INFORMATION WAR To Win the Next War, the Pentagon Needs Nerds BY WILL KNIGHT Data scientists, coders, and other techies could prove decisive in future conflicts—if Uncle Sam can recruit them.   GEAR ROUNDUP Apple's Self-Repair Program Is Off to a Bumpy Start BY BOONE ASHWORTH Plus, an early peek at the next version of Android, a pretty Ikea coffee-table book, and "earnings season" headaches. GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in AI explained. Give yourself the gift of information. Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone BY ADRIENNE SO Whether you're skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.   PRODUCT REVIEW The Skydio 2+ Drone Lets You Fly Like a Pro BY SCOTT GILBERTSON Aside from its camera, the new and improved Skydio 2+ is tantalizingly close to the perfect drone.   BUYING GUIDE The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU There's little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These Android devices and iPhones stood up to WIRED's testing—and they all range from $150 to $500.   GOOD VIBRATIONS The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites BY MEDEA GIORDANO These rechargeable models put better oral hygiene within easy reach.       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   Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.