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View in browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 07.25.26 Samsung’s new Z Fold8 phone, which features the long-rumored wide form factor, is finally here, and we have all the details on how to preorder yours today. Probably the most exciting thing about it is the new titanium display layer, which goes a long way toward getting rid of the crease in folding phones. Samsung also announced a couple of new smartwatches this week, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9. More worried about the heat than a new phone? Fear not, we’ve got the best window air conditioners you can buy, along with some fans to help spread that cool around the house. Molly Higgins Production Coordinator, WIRED Reviews All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. Meet Samsung’s 3 Very Different New Galaxy Z Foldable Phones Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?  READ MORE ➔   Finally, Some Fans Worth Getting Excited About From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.  READ MORE ➔   A Better Air Conditioner Will Lower Your Energy Bills. Here Are the Best Chill out with the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.  READ MORE ➔   The Best Pet Hair Vacuums for Managing Dog and Cat Fur Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.  READ MORE ➔   The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry Stick one of these slim and convenient magnetic wallets to the back of your phone and you’re ready to go.  READ MORE ➔   ADVERTISEMENT The Best Dorm Room Essentials for Heading Back to College Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.  READ MORE ➔   Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.  READ MORE ➔   The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale’s Best Red-Light Mask and Device Deals Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.  READ MORE ➔   ADVERTISEMENT Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up to receive it for free here. Plus, find all of our newsletters, here. You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Gear newsletter from WIRED.   Manage Your Preferences  |  View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2026. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.