Author: Elon Mark
Sovereign gold bonds (SGBs), long seen as an efficient way to hold gold, just faced a major tax change in the Union Budget 2026. From April 1, 2026, capital gains on SGBs will depend on whether you bought the bond at original issue or on the secondary market, which especially impacts investors who accumulated SGBs via stock exchanges. For many long-term gold investors, this announcement represents a wake-up call. The bond itself remains unchanged, but the tax treatment, which was once a hallmark of SGBs, is now tied explicitly to how and when the bond was acquired. Old tax rules…
Consider These Floodlight CamerasPhotograph: Simon HillReolink Elite Floodlight WiFi (Wired) for $230: Similar to our Reolink pick above, the difference with the Elite Floodlight is that it’s a fixed dual-lens camera designed to give you a wide 180-degree view (59 degrees vertically), rather than a pan-and-tilt camera. If you want a fixed camera to cover the entire side of a property, this could be a solid pick. It records up to 4K video at up to 20 frames per second, has a 105-decibel alarm, and supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6. The rest of the specs, including the two-panel, 3,000-lumen, adjustable temperature…
Other Prepaid Cellular ServicesMint Mobile is a prepaid service that uses the T-Mobile network (T-Mobile acquired the company in 2024). Plans start at $15 for 5 GB, though they offer an Unlimited tier at $30 (and sometimes that’s on sale for less). Mint’s rates are low, but the company’s plans have quite a few restrictions on service and data, and Mint doesn’t offer smartwatch plans at all. International calling and data are expensive, too.Cricket Wireless is a prepaid service owned by AT&T. It offers unlimited plans starting at $35 a month, though the entry-level plan does not include hot-spot data…
If you have bought a property from an NRI, or even just thought about it, you probably know that it involves a lot of extra forms and tax rules. In the Union Budget 2026, the Centre has made one big part of this process easier: Buyers can pay this TDS using a normal PAN-based challan, and they do not need to apply for a separate TAN number just. when purchasing a property valued at over ₹50 lakh. This may look like a small change on paper, but it can save a lot of time, effort, and stress for regular homebuyers.…
You don’t need a four-figure Swiss movement to know what time it is—or look good doing it. One of the most wonderful things about “budget” watches today (although it’s kinder, or more appropriate, to say “affordable”) is that brands have learned to take design cues from luxury timepieces while quietly getting very good at the fundamentals: reliable movements, thoughtful materials, and proportions that don’t scream “cheap.” Take a look at the Orient in WIRED’s selection below as a prime example.It could easily be argued that we’re in a golden age of affordable horology (see our full guide here for definitive…
I’ve always approached taking melatonin supplements with skepticism. They seem to help every once in a while, but your brain is already making melatonin. Beyond that, I am not a fan of the sickly-sweet tablets, gummies, and other forms of melatonin I’ve come across. No one wants a bad taste in their mouth when they’re supposed to be drifting off to sleep.This is where Onnit’s Instant Melatonin Spray comes in. Fellow WIRED reviewer Molly Higgins first gave it a go, and reported back favorably. This spray comes in two flavors, lavender and mint, and is sweetened with stevia. While I…
Many times, you want a credit card but can’t get it. Usually, the bank rejects the application because you don’t have a credit history or proof of income. This makes it very hard for students, freelancers, or anyone just starting out. That is why a Credit Card against Fixed Deposit (FD) is the perfect solution. It is also known as a ‘secured credit card.’ Unlike normal cards, you get guaranteed approval without needing a lot of paperwork. The FD in the bank keeps earning interest while you use the card to build your credit score. If you are not able…
There’s a lever on the back for this compression mechanism that you manually press down and a separate button to open the dustbin at the bottom. You can use the compression lever when it’s both closed and open. It did help compress the hair and dust while I was vacuuming, helping me see if I had really filled the bin, though at a certain point it doesn’t compress much more. It was helpful to push debris out if needed too, versus the times I’ve had to stick my hand in both the Dyson and Shark to get the stuck hair…
Brandon Herrera, a prominent gun influencer with over 4 million followers on YouTube, said in a video posted this week that while it was unfortunate that Pretti died, ultimately the fault was his own.“Pretti didn’t deserve to die, but it also wasn’t just a baseless execution,” Herrera said, adding without evidence that Pretti’s purpose was to disrupt ICE operations. “If you’re interfering with arrests and things like that, that’s a crime. If you get in the fucking officer’s way, that will probably be escalated to physical force, whether it’s arresting you or just getting you the fuck out of the…
It was November 12, 2016, four days after Donald Trump won his first presidential election. Aside from a few outliers (looking at you, Peter Thiel), almost everyone in the tech world was shocked and appalled. At a conference I attended that Thursday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said it was “a pretty crazy idea” to think that his company had anything to do with the outcome. The following Saturday, I was leaving my favorite breakfast place in downtown Palo Alto when I ran into Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple. We knew each other, but at that point, I had never…