Louryn Strampe is a product writer and reviewer at WIRED covering a little bit of everything. She especially loves discounts, video games … and discounted video games. She previously wrote for Future PLC and Rakuten. She currently resides in northern Illinois with two fluffy cats.
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The aviation industry is optimized within an inch of its life. A bad software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike took down computers running Microsoft Windows—and a cascade of airports with it.
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From a can of Spam to a mini suitcase, these are our favorite ways to disguise (and protect) Apple’s wireless earbuds and over-the-ear headphones.
Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
The Best DAW Software Recommended by WIRED’s Resident Musicians
From Ableton and Pro Tools to iPad apps—get the most out of your music with these digital audio workstations, or DAWs.
