Author: Elon Mark

For business travelers who treat the world like their office, the right travel tech isn’t just convenient, it’s non-negotiable. Work trips often mean meetings happen mid-transit, and deadlines don’t wait for time zones. Today’s professionals require gear that’s as agile and refined as they are. For your next trip—especially on business—every item in your travel arsenal should serve a purpose: keeping you connected, organized, and one step ahead.This story is part of The New Era of Work Travel, a collaboration between the editors of WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler to help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern…

Compare Our PicksRecommended With ReservationsPhotograph: Lisa Wood ShapiroCarepod Mini for $150: When turned on, the Carepod Mini looks like a Brita Filter that’s also an electric tea kettle. And you’ll think this too because of the Carepod’s unique oscillator that moves the water around inside the clear plastic tank. And unlike the larger stainless steel parts of the larger Carepod models, the Carepod Mini is not dishwasher safe. However, like all Carepod models, the Mini doesn’t have a filter because Carepod recommends using filtered water, putting the water-purifying duties on the user. I would prefer a model with a filter…

Others We TestedThere were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while not perfect for us, some of these options may still be perfect for you.Photograph: Kat MerckMonos Metro Toiletry Case for $95: Available in both nylon and vegan leather styles, this durable, structured case exhibits the class and quality construction Monos is known for. It’s got one main roomy compartment with three small pockets inside; one zippered. It did a great job…

MagSafe grips are hardly the only type of phone grips available. In fact, there are four main other types of grips you can buy.Cases with attached grips. These are cases with a grip attached to the back. You get a strong and durable grip that will never fall off, but the trade-off is a thicker phone, and these cases typically are incompatible with wireless charging and may not work with other MagSafe accessories.Clamp-style grips. Also called universal phone grips, these clamp to a phone so you can easily take them on and off, and they’re not limited to a particular…

Excited by the fervor of new gaming handhelds hitting the market but don’t want to shell out the big bucks? The Legion Go S with SteamOS installed offers an easy entry into the space, is great for occasional travelers and couch gamers, and is marked down by $120 at Best Buy.Photograph: Julian ChokkattuLenovoLegion Go S (SteamOS)Having spent time with both the SteamOS and Windows models, I prefer the one running Valve’s custom handheld software. While Lenovo does a good job bridging the gap with extra buttons and control options, trying to use a desktop operating system with just a controller…

Aarian Marshall: Hello.Michael Calore: Given today’s topic, I’m curious to know what is the most unexpected thing you’ve both ordered through a delivery app?Louise Matsakis: So I was on a press trip to China recently, and I was taking notes during an interview, and I got pen all over my white pants. So I ordered the Chinese equivalent of a Tide pen. I think that’s probably the weirdest thing I’ve ever gotten on demand.Aarian Marshall: I am so constitutionally against just paying for delivery even before there were apps. I hated paying delivery people. Much respect what they do, but…

Organizations can no longer wait to adopt artificial intelligence. It’s transforming business and operating models at an exponential rate, impacting how work gets done across key business functions. According to a Cisco survey, 98 percent of leaders report feeling urgency to deploy AI, while 85 percent believe they have less than 18 months to execute an AI strategy to remain competitive. Yet, a glaring gap remains between imperativeness and readiness. Only 13 percent of companies globally say they’re ready to leverage AI and AI-powered technologies to their full potential. To help close the gap, Harvard Business School Online is launching…

As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO—and, by extension, HBO Max—is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams.Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming on HBO Max—from Oscar-winning epics to dystopian sci-fi classics. If you decide you’re in more of a TV mood, head over to our picks for the best shows on HBO Max. If you’re looking for even more recommendations, check out our lists of the best movies on Netflix, the best movies…

If you have ever walked into a bank or sat down with an insurance agent only to feel pressured, confused, or outright deceived, you are not alone. Consider the recent experience of a close acquaintance who, in trying to invest his savings in banks, was persuaded to invest in “the best plan”, a product that included crippling hidden charges and a strict, undisclosed lock-in period. This is the dark reality of financial mis-selling, an all-too-common epidemic in India. According to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Annual Report 2023-24, a staggering 2,15,569 insurance-related complaints were filed. Of…

Every successful platform creates its own vulnerability. The better you connect users, the more likely they are to transact directly—avoiding your fees and services. This threat, known as disintermediation, can undermine even the most established platforms, making it harder to scale and sustain long-term growth and profitability. Harvard Business School Professor Feng Zhu breaks down the risk in the online course Winning with Digital Platforms, featured in the Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy program. As he explains, “After using a platform to connect with, say, a pet sitter, sometimes users will hire the pet sitter directly rather than continue…