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The 30 Best Labor Day Sales on Our Favorite Gear

TVs, smart bulbs, running socks, and more WIRED-Recommended products are discounted this weekend.
This Touchscreen Table Lets You Summon Board Games With a Tap

It’s expensive, but Arcade1Up’s Infinity Game Table will save you valuable shelf space while delivering fun board games for the whole family.
20 Amazingly Addictive Couch Co-Op Games

Settle in for some bonding time: These are some of the best cooperative titles for two to four players, all playable on a single TV.
The SteelSeries Arctis Prime Makes Gaming Comfy and Affordable

The company’s latest corded gaming headset doesn’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
20 Killer Xbox One Games Every Player Should Try

Relive classics, play co-op with friends, and enjoy the mayhem of a battle royale with our favorite Xbox titles.
Here’s Where to Get Discounts With a Student Email Address

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.
Handhelds Still Aren’t Designed for Disabled Gamers

Valve’s new Steam Deck looks fantastic—but for players with vision or dexterity difficulties, it’s just more of the same challenges.
Piepacker Gives Retro Games an Online Co-Op Upgrade

Play old-school titles and video chat with up to three friends in the same browser—for free.
Are Virtual Surround Gaming Headsets Worth It?

The question is surprisingly complicated—and involves a lot of sifting through marketing.