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View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences 05.02.24 PLUG AND PLAY As Questions Swirl Around Tesla's Superchargers, the Race Is On to Fill the Power Gap BY AARIAN MARSHALL The company's decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick up where Tesla left off. PRODUCT REVIEW Coconu's Wave Massager Is a Palm-Sized Powerhouse Vibrator BY JAINA GREY The Coconu vibrator is round-edged and soft, small enough to tuck into a nightstand or backpack, and fits perfectly into your hand. PRODUCT REVIEW The Alienware m16 R2 Is a Gaming Laptop Disguised as Your Next Work Computer BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT This laptop packs an all-day battery for work, a smooth screen, and enough power to run your favorite games. WRISTY BUSINESS TAG Heuer's Iconic 80s Formula 1 Watch Is Reborn BY TIM BARBER Move over MoonSwatch—in a collaboration with Kith, TAG is reissuing 10 pimped versions of its classic plastic sports watch. And, yes, they will be available online (if you're fast enough). ADVERTISEMENT GADGET LAB PODCAST | LATEST EPISODE Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up If you're considering a new car, you may be eyeing the latest hybrids hitting the market. On the latest episode of the Gadget Lab podcast, we cover everything there is to know about hybrids: how the different technologies work, how to keep one charged, and which cars best fit different lifestyles. PRODUCT REVIEW Acer's Swift Go 14 Laptop Is Powerful Yet Affordable BY CHRISTOPHER NULL This sub-$1,000 laptop dishes out great power with Intel's Core Ultra 7 chip at the expense of build quality and decent speakers. COVER UP 13 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now BY BRENDA STOLYAR AND ERIC RAVENSCRAFT Here are the best disposable coverings we've tested and researched—and where you can find them. BUYING GUIDE The Best Drawing Tablets to Improve Your Creative Flow BY JAINA GREY Whether you're photo-editing or illustrating, the right drawing tablet can transform your workflow. These digital art slates are WIRED-tested and approved. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.