Brian Lam
The Wirecutter
California, United States
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Making Espresso at Home Is Kind of a Nightmare—But If You Insist, Here’s How to Do It Well
Making home espresso is hard to do right. But if you really want café-quality drinks, here’s what you need to know. → Read More
Sketchy ethics around product reviews » Nieman Journalism Lab
"The saddest thing is how hard it is for everyday people to tell real and fake news apart these days; the situation is the same in the world of product reviews." → Read More
This is not a best of 2014 listicle
We did not make a Best of 2014 list. For our type of work--the content of Things--The Best Thing You Want to Buy Right Now is the only thing that matters. And t → Read More
How can you tell if a deal is good? Just ask us here
After scanning nearly 100k deals between this year and last year, and recognizing over 99% of them as junk, we're getting pretty ok at separating the good from the bad. If you're confused over a particular deal, ask us to help you figure it out by asking in the comments of this post. → Read More
Our favorite gift ideas from yesteryear are still great
As we were finishing up this year’s gift guide, we went back and noticed that our past guides are still filled with thoughtful gifts you might want to give to the weird and wonderful humans in your life. → Read More
The Best Laptop
For the third year running, the 13-inch MacBook Air is the best overall laptop for most people, according to many reviewers. It's boring, but true. Why the M → Read More
Best Waterproof iPhone Case
After a year of testing, the best case to keep your iPhone dry in the ocean or pool is the Lifeproof Nuud. No waterproof case is perfect, but it’s the best for surface swimming, shallow snorkeling, or boating. If you’re a diver, we have a new recommendation for you, too. → Read More
How Howard Hall, Underwater Filmmaker, Makes Movies
Stories about science, technology, and the things that make up our world, from The New Yorker. → Read More