Not a great story but also not as hysterical as the headline implies. 1. Man/most/all wirecutter links are relatively benign "affiliate" links, mostly to Amazo

Not a great story but also not as hysterical as the headline implies. 1. Man/most/all wirecutter links are relatively benign "affiliate" links, mostly to Amazon. 2. Wirecutter updates review, usually annually, and frequently selects a new #1. 3. Price is a key component of Wirecutter selections. They are not just picking "the best" but instead, "the best for most people".