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Other Sex Toys We LikeLovense Osci 3 Photograph: LovenseWe test a lot of sex toys and accessories here at WIRED, and there isn’t enough room in one list for all of our favorite picks. There’s barely enough room on this list for all the toys we’d consider phenomenal, let alone the ones we consider the absolute best. So here are some other products that are great in their own right and worth checking out.Lovense Osci 3 Rabbit Vibrator for $114: Rabbit vibrators are often associated with vulvas because they simultaneously stimulate the G-spot and clitoris, but the flexibility of the…

Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) correctly is more than just an annual task, it’s a vital part of ensuring financial compliance and avoiding unnecessary scrutiny from the tax department. For individual taxpayers in India, ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-2 are two of the most commonly used forms. While both cater to individuals without business income, their applicability depends on the nature and complexity of your income. Choosing the wrong form can lead to return rejection, delayed refunds, or even legal consequences. Like what you’re reading? Get our latest, straight to your inbox. This blog is a comprehensive comparison of ITR-1…

A product might catch a customer’s eye, but its brand positioning is what keeps them coming back. Audience perception influences loyalty, drives growth, and shapes the overall customer experience. Yet, marketers often see their brand differently from consumers. Research shows that while 80 percent of CEOs believe they provide a superior customer experience, only eight percent of their customers agree. This disconnect can lead to missed opportunities, inconsistent messaging, and wasted marketing efforts. That’s where perceptual mapping becomes invaluable. It offers a clear, data-driven view of how customers perceive your brand in relation to competitors, revealing blind spots, unmet needs,…

When it comes to originals, Netflix and Amazon have the deepest libraries of prestige movies. But ever since CODA won the Best Picture Oscar, it’s become clear that some of the best movies are on Apple TV+.As with any streaming service, not every film on the roster is a winner, but from the Billie Eilish documentary to Sundance darlings, Apple’s streaming service is building up a strong catalog to run alongside its growing slate of beloved TV shows.Below are WIRED’s picks for flicks you should prioritize in your queue. Once you’re done, hop over to our list of the best movies on Netflix and the best movies on…

As July neared its end, the Rhine barge freight market experienced a dramatic yet conflicting shift—with water levels rising sharply, but freight demand remaining muted. The combination of better load conditions and a lack of commercial momentum led to softer freight rates, particularly for longer-haul destinations. 1. Freight Rates: A Uniform Downward Correction Across the week, freight rates moved predominantly downward, with the most significant drops seen toward the end of the period: On 29 July, Upper Rhine destinations such as Basel, Strasbourg, and Karlsruhe saw freight rates fall by over 10%, with Basel dropping more than 4 €/ton in…

Vibrators are some of the most approachable sex toys on the market, but there are so many types of vibrators that it can make even a long-term vibrator owner go a bit mad. From bullet vibrators and the iconic rabbit vibrator to all those funny shaped but deliciously potent vibrators in between, shopping for one can get overwhelming. Luckily, I have a few tips and tricks to help you narrow things down.First, look at the materials. For vibrators, you want them to be made with 100 percent platinum-cured silicone and/or ABS plastic. Hard glossy plastic is OK for parts that…

The ARA clean petroleum product (CPP) barge market ended July with declining freight rates, volatile demand, and mounting evidence of a seasonal slowdown. Despite a midweek recovery in spot volumes, overall sentiment remained cautious as traders faced high barge availability, logistical ease, and little pricing incentive to move product. 1. Freight Rates: Downward Pressure Persists Freight rates declined across the board during the week, especially toward the end: On 29 July, rates for all ARA destinations and product groups dropped, with corrections of up to 0.21 €/ton observed for Cross Harbor and Rotterdam–Antwerp/Amsterdam routes. This continued a broader trend seen…

“The Climate Working Group and the Energy Department look forward to engaging with substantive comments following the conclusion of the 30-day comment period,” Woods wrote. “This report critically assesses many areas of ongoing scientific inquiry that are frequently assigned high levels of confidence—not by the scientists themselves but by the political bodies involved, such as the United Nations or previous Presidential administrations. Unlike previous administrations, the Trump administration is committed to engaging in a more thoughtful and science-based conversation about climate change and energy.”Ben Santer, a climate researcher and an honorary professor at the University of East Anglia, has a…

I didn’t expect 2025 to be the year that my longtime favorite vibrator would be replaced, but here we are. The winner of such a regal spot in my bedside table drawer? The Lelo Dot, a clitoral pinpoint vibrator.I’ve come across a few pinpoint vibrators in my life as a sex toy reviewer, but I usually dismissed them mostly based on looks: pokey, aggressive, and somewhat medieval. In most cases, the pinpoint was made of hard ABS plastic, making it even more uninviting. It’s here that the Dot immediately stood out against other pinpoint vibrators with its super-soft and flexible…

The closure of the Red Sea corridor has added a new layer of volatility to global supply chains. Since early 2024, shipping lines have been forced to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope to avoid geopolitical risk. This has extended voyages by up to 30 days, reshaping freight flows and financial planning across industries. The implications are far-reaching. First, the cost of freight has spiked, with higher bunker fuel expenses and increased vessel time on water. This added cost is being passed down the supply chain, ultimately reaching end-users. Second, import volumes have become more erratic, undermining the just-in-time…