Kat Merck

Portland

Senior Commerce Editor at WIRED Magazine

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Articles

Birdfy Nest Polygon Smart Birdhouse Review: Primed for Pictures

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Kat Merck

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Birdfy's Polygon Smart Birdhouse Wants to Make Your Backyard Visitors Famous

1 week ago | wired.com | Kat Merck

Buy NowMultiple Buying Options AvailableAll products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Rating:7/10WIREDInteresting design with a built-in solar panel. Solid 1080p video quality with infrared night vision. Interchangeable hole sizes to attract different bird species. Remote access for charging and restarting. No subscription needed. TIREDNo birds have nested in it.
How to Pack Your Beauty Routine for Travel (2025)

1 week ago | technewstube.com | Kat Merck

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
How to Pack Your Beauty Routine for Travel

1 week ago | wired.com | Kat Merck

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. “I can’t get over people bringing so much stuff in their toiletry bags. What is all this?” remarked my colleague Adrienne So one afternoon, dismayed, as she looked over my guide to the Best Toiletry Bags, with its photos of tackle-box-sized bags and Dopp kits overflowing with makeup.
Parallelle Traveler Review: Unparalleled Attention to Detail

2 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Kat Merck

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
The Parallelle Traveller Is the Best Makeup Toiletry Bag I’ve Ever Used

2 weeks ago | wired.com | Kat Merck

Buy NowMultiple Buying Options AvailableAll products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Rating:9/10WIREDGod-tier level of organization for a toiletry bag. Water resistant. Fits many different sizes of product, plus brushes. Zips all the way around and folds down to become a caddy. Comes in four sizes and nine colors. TIREDNo handle makes it somewhat awkward to carry when heavy.
Best Kitchen Composters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

3 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Kat Merck

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Bird Buddy Pro Review: All Birds, No Bother

3 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Kat Merck

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Bird Buddy’s New Pro Model Is Ready to Use Out of the Box

3 weeks ago | wired.com | Kat Merck

Picture IT: you just bought a smart bird feeder. You've been wanting one for ages, and you can't wait to set it up. You open the box, download the app, and … what's this? Subscribe for $90 a year to save photos and see videos? You're incredulous. Why did I just pay four times the price of a standard bird feeder if I can't even record video or save pictures?
13 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested (2025) | WIRED

1 month ago | wired.com | Kat Merck

Find 2025’s best hair straightener. Curls & waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—flat irons, brushes & combs—work wonders.