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Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall ...

2026-07-21T20:39:06Z

Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos

The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-buy-black-friday-in-july-2026/

Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying ...

2026-07-21T19:10:35Z

Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak

The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.

https://www.wired.com/story/diarrhea-outbreak-taylor-farms-maga-donations-lobbying/

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light ...

2026-07-21T19:05:00Z

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.

https://www.wired.com/story/pat-gelsinger-moores-law-light-chips/

A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in ...

2026-07-21T16:08:44Z

A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots

A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.

https://www.wired.com/story/a-sneaky-hacking-tool-targeting-ai-infrastructure-is-lurking-in-victims-blind-spots/

8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches ...

2026-07-21T12:02:00Z

8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smartwatches/

Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the ...

2026-07-20T19:43:44Z

Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions

The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.

https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-estimates-most-emissions-came-from-fan-travel/

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain A recent ...

2026-07-20T19:06:08Z

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

https://www.wired.com/story/even-mild-sleep-deprivation-may-lead-to-weight-gain/

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026) From ...

2026-07-20T10:31:00Z

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026)

From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just grew mold.

https://www.wired.com/story/mushroom-growing-methods/

The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20) Get those ...

2026-07-19T10:32:00Z

The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-electrolyte-powders/

Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze Balmuda has ...

2026-07-18T09:32:00Z

Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze

Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?

https://www.wired.com/review/balmuda-naturewind-studio-fan/

The Best Tech for Back to School Get ready to crush your ...

2026-07-18T09:01:00Z

The Best Tech for Back to School

Get ready to crush your coursework or scoot to class in style with these back-to-school gear picks.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-tech-gear-back-to-school/

AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees An ...

2026-07-17T19:50:38Z

AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees

An error with the cloud computing giant’s billing operation caused some customers’ monthly bills to rise from a few cents to billions of dollars.

https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-web-services-glitch-oh-no/

What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a ...

2026-07-17T19:17:46Z

What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke

The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.

https://www.wired.com/story/cities-from-chicago-to-washington-dc-look-like-wildfire-smoke/

ICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied ...

2026-07-17T17:47:05Z

ICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied Minors’ and ‘Fraud’

A newly renewed, $25 million-per-year contract with a subsidiary of Thompson Reuters further expands the power of ICE under the Trump administration.

https://www.wired.com/story/ice-unaccompanied-minors-fraud-suspects-trss-contract/

‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously For all the ...

2026-07-17T17:09:13Z

‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously

For all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-odyssey-backlash-failed-tremendously/

The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, ...

2026-07-17T14:55:29Z

The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More

I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-new-camping-gear-at-rei-2026/

Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the ...

2026-07-17T13:48:38Z

Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act

Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.

https://www.wired.com/story/conspiracy-theorists-think-trumps-speech-paves-the-path-to-the-insurrection-act/

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags We ...

2026-07-17T12:06:00Z

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-kit-disaster-preparedness-guide/

5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple Looking to add ...

2026-07-17T12:01:00Z

5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers/

Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking ...

2026-07-17T10:34:00Z

Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking

The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.

https://www.wired.com/review/panasonic-japanese-microwave/

23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers ...

2026-07-17T10:34:00Z

23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers

From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/gift-for-the-home-chef-2026/

Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What ...

2026-07-16T22:17:27Z

Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis

On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.

https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcase-apple-sued-openai-new-york-data-center-moratorium-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/

Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis ...

2026-07-16T21:06:59Z

Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears

Foot traffic to leafy green chains is falling, data shows. Still, a few brave souls who spoke to WIRED were determined to get their fix. “I honestly didn’t even think about” the risk of explosive diarrhea, one says.

https://www.wired.com/story/explosive-diarrhea-outbreak-new-victims-salad-chains/

Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed ...

2026-07-16T20:41:10Z

Do Face Masks Help With Wildfire Smoke? Yes, But More Is Needed

As wildfire smoke threatens air quality and safety for millions, here’s your playbook to keep your family safe from the damaging effects of smoke.

https://www.wired.com/story/wildfire-smoke-safety-guide/

Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite Cyclosporiasis ...

2026-07-16T18:36:19Z

Everyone Thinks They Have the Diarrhea Parasite

Cyclosporiasis isn’t the only thing spreading across the US. So is anxiety about getting hit with it.

https://www.wired.com/story/everyone-thinks-they-have-diarrhea-parasite/

Here's Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster ...

2026-07-16T18:35:18Z

Here's Why Anthropic Is Pushing States to Regulate AI Faster

The company endorsed landmark AI transparency laws in California and New York last year, but its head of US state and local policy says they may already be outdated.

https://www.wired.com/story/why-anthropic-is-pushing-states-to-regulate-ai-faster/

Swatch’s New Gold MoonSwatch Solves the Problem of the ...

2026-07-16T15:37:09Z

Swatch’s New Gold MoonSwatch Solves the Problem of the Nightmare Royal Pop Launch

Swatch's latest MoonSwatch is the Mission to the Moon 1969, a limited-edition model with components crafted from Omega’s 18K Moonshine Gold. To get one, you'll have to join a lottery.

https://www.wired.com/story/swatch-gold-moonswatch-solves-the-problem-of-the-nightmare-royal-pop-launch/

XPeng’s New ‘Budget’ EV Looks Like the Ferrari Luce The ...

2026-07-16T12:09:08Z

XPeng’s New ‘Budget’ EV Looks Like the Ferrari Luce

The electric L03 is looking to punch above its weight in style and tech as it launches in 60 countries worldwide.

https://www.wired.com/story/xpeng-new-budget-ev-looks-like-the-ferrari-luce/

11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids ...

2026-07-16T12:06:00Z

11 Best Sleeping Bags (2026): Ultralight, Warm Weather, for Kids

Whether you’re climbing peaks or taking the family to the local park, we’ve found the best sleeping bags for every temperature, budget, and camping expedition.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-sleeping-bags-for-every-adventure/

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026 We’ve tested filters ...

2026-07-16T11:33:00Z

The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2026

We’ve tested filters from Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, MSR and more to find the best option for every adventure.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-backpacking-water-filters/

Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More ...

2026-07-16T10:08:00Z

Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir, and More

Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-air-purifiers/

How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina ...

2026-07-15T21:49:01Z

How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina

The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-fifa-2026-world-cup-07-15-2026/

Thinking Machines Lab Drops Its First Model Inkling, a ...

2026-07-15T18:05:00Z

Thinking Machines Lab Drops Its First Model

Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter open source model, was trained to understand video and audio. It could help Thinking Machines establish itself among competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI.

https://www.wired.com/story/thinking-machines-lab-releases-its-first-model-inkling/

4 Best Personal Safety Alarms: Garmin, Sabre, & More (2026) ...

2026-07-15T10:33:00Z

4 Best Personal Safety Alarms: Garmin, Sabre, & More (2026)

Make some noise for safety with our favorite alarms, from keychain sirens to wearable bracelets.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/the-best-personal-safety-alarms-and-gadgets-for-every-situation/

The Best Google Home Speaker (2026) There’s now only one worth ...

2026-07-15T10:32:00Z

The Best Google Home Speaker (2026)

There’s now only one worth buying—but you can still access new features on older models you might already own.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-google-home-speaker/

The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds ...

2026-07-14T22:08:30Z

The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 accessing platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-uk-is-planning-a-social-media-curfew-for-16-and-17-year-olds/

YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps A new ...

2026-07-14T16:05:18Z

YouTube and X Have Become ‘Gateways’ to Nudify Apps

A new study found that social media platforms are referring people to sites where they can create nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfakes for as little as $1 an image.

https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-and-x-have-become-gateways-to-nudify-apps/

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium ...

2026-07-14T14:54:41Z

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York’s governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-governor-signs-first-statewide-data-center-moratorium/

9 Tips to Get More Out of Google Chat There’s more to ...

2026-07-14T11:30:00Z

9 Tips to Get More Out of Google Chat

There’s more to Google’s messaging app than you might realize.

https://www.wired.com/story/9-tips-to-get-more-out-of-google-chat/

Best RGB TVs (2026): My Picks After Testing the Hottest TVs RGB ...

2026-07-14T11:30:00Z

Best RGB TVs (2026): My Picks After Testing the Hottest TVs

RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and I’ve tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-rgb-tvs/

Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists The actor, who died ...

2026-07-13T22:26:22Z

Sam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists

The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park.

https://www.wired.com/story/sam-neill-inspired-a-generation-of-scientists/

Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool Apple’s revamped ...

2026-07-13T21:39:09Z

Siri AI Is Becoming Apple’s Everything Tool

Apple’s revamped Siri is more than a voice assistant; it’s now the backbone of the iPhone user experience. You can try it now through the iOS 27 public beta.

https://www.wired.com/story/siri-ai-is-now-apple-everything-tool/

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the ...

2026-07-13T19:55:12Z

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-var-at-the-2026-world-cup-isnt-the-technology-its-who-interprets-it/

Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More Chipset ...

2026-07-13T18:05:25Z

Wi-Fi 8 Explained: Features, Release Date, and More

Chipset makers and router manufacturers are talking about Wi-Fi 8, but what is the new standard, and when will it arrive?

https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-wi-fi-8/

Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi A ...

2026-07-13T17:15:35Z

Tesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi

A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.

https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-says-its-building-a-wheelchair-accessible-robotaxi/

23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Panasonic, Frying Pans, Air ...

2026-07-13T16:08:23Z

23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Panasonic, Frying Pans, Air Fryers

From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/gift-for-the-home-chef-2025/

There Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsay Graham's ...

2026-07-13T15:56:04Z

There Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsay Graham's Death

Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.

https://www.wired.com/story/there-are-endless-conspiracy-theories-about-lindsay-grahams-death/

6 Best Bidets of 2026: Toto, Brondell, More, All Tested in My ...

2026-07-13T11:35:00Z

6 Best Bidets of 2026: Toto, Brondell, More, All Tested in My Bathroom

These butt-cleaning machines also offer luxe features like custom seat warming and adjustable water flows.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-bidets-for-every-bathroom-and-budget/

Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026) Responsibly ...

2026-07-13T09:31:00Z

Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)

Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.

https://www.wired.com/story/home-composters-buying-guide/

Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption In at ...

2026-07-12T19:55:37Z

Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy: Slow Their Adoption

In at least two places, Uber has pushed a policy that could give it an advantage over developers of self-driving cars. The company says it’s fighting monopolies.

https://www.wired.com/story/ubers-autonomous-vehicle-strategy-slow-their-adoption/

Best External Hard Drives (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and ...

2026-07-12T09:33:00Z

Best External Hard Drives (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-portable-external-storage-drives/

The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot ...

2026-07-12T09:05:00Z

The 10 Best Pet Cameras of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot

Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pet-cameras/

Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review (2026): Not the Brightest There’s ...

2026-07-11T10:31:00Z

Samsung Micro RGB R95H Review (2026): Not the Brightest

There’s a new fleet of TVs using new mini and micro RBG display tech, and Samsung’s R95H model isn’t as impressive as it should be.

https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-micro-rgb-r95h/

Best Hiking Boots (2026): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking From ...

2026-07-11T09:32:00Z

Best Hiking Boots (2026): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking

From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-hiking-boots/

Exclusive: How Jay-Z Pulled Off a Surprise-Filled Show During New ...

2026-07-11T04:51:14Z

Exclusive: How Jay-Z Pulled Off a Surprise-Filled Show During New York’s Wildest Summer

Summer 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut Reasonable Doubt. To honor it, he put on a massive concert at Yankee Stadium—complete with performances from Beyoncé, Nas, and Alicia Keys.

https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-how-jay-z-pulled-off-a-surprise-filled-show-during-new-yorks-wildest-summer/

OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company Johannes ...

2026-07-11T01:07:26Z

OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company

Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.

https://www.wired.com/story/openai-head-of-safety-leaving/

What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to ...

2026-07-10T15:41:31Z

What Watching a Soccer Final Does to Your Body, According to Science

A recent study tracked hundreds of soccer fans until their favorite team reached the final of a tournament. Their stress levels skyrocketed, and their heart rates jumped too.

https://www.wired.com/story/what-watching-soccer-final-does-to-your-body/

Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Electric Bike Review: Smooth Sailing Take on ...

2026-07-10T15:22:13Z

Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Electric Bike Review: Smooth Sailing

Take on sand, snow, mud, gravel—this is the ebike for all your off-roading adventures.

https://www.wired.com/review/hiboy-p6-fat-tire-electric-bike/

Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy ...

2026-07-10T11:31:00Z

Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy

MacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.

https://www.wired.com/story/which-macbook-should-you-buy/

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026) These are ...

2026-07-10T10:31:00Z

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-pool-accessories/

Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final ...

2026-07-10T09:33:45Z

Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway

English and Norwegian players will face off under extreme and dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists say, thanks to a Wet Bulb Index over over 90°F.

https://www.wired.com/story/sunshine-and-saharan-dust-make-miamis-world-cup-quarter-final-a-dangerous-game-for-england-norway/

Maine’s Senate Race Implodes, Meta’s Threads Rivals Musk’s ...

2026-07-09T21:47:57Z

Maine’s Senate Race Implodes, Meta’s Threads Rivals Musk’s X, and the Trump Phone Arrives

Today on Uncanny Valley, we unpack the political debacle unfolding in Maine surrounding the campaign of Democratic candidate Graham Platner.

https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-maine-senate-race-implodes-meta-threads-trump-phone-arrives/

The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers The soft, weirdly ...

2026-07-09T16:01:22Z

The 1X Neo Robot Has Freaky Fast Fingers

The soft, weirdly sexualized home-chore robot has been given some very tactile hands.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-1x-neo-robot-has-freaky-fast-fingers/

A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech ...

2026-07-09T13:55:08Z

A Majority of European Lawmakers Voted Against Letting Big Tech Read Our Messages. They’re Going to Anyway.

Companies will once again be allowed to scan citizens’ personal texts, emails, and social media messages via the “chat control” bill to find child abuse material online.

https://www.wired.com/story/a-majority-of-european-lawmakers-voted-against-letting-big-tech-read-our-messages-theyre-going-to-anyway/

Slate’s Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover The ...

2026-07-09T13:31:13Z

Slate’s Gray $25,000 Truck Just Got a Crayola Makeover

The Bezos-backed automaker building America’s cheapest electric truck is teaming up with the crayon company in a bid to brighten its rides. Make ours Razzmatazz.

https://www.wired.com/story/slates-gray-dollar25000-truck-just-got-a-crayola-makeover/

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2026-07-09T12:51:16Z

WIRED World Fair

https://www.wired.com/wiredworldfair/

Dell 14S Review: Higher Price, Better Quality The Dell 14S ...

2026-07-09T11:31:00Z

Dell 14S Review: Higher Price, Better Quality

The Dell 14S represents the new normal of laptop pricing, but it has the quality to back up its cost.

https://www.wired.com/review/dell-14s/

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid ...

2026-07-09T10:31:00Z

Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid

With pricing in flux and new models available, here’s which Surface Laptop and Surface Pro to buy.

https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-surface-buying-guide/

The $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia's AI “Fuckup ...

2026-07-09T10:01:30Z

The $28 Million Mistake That Inspired Estonia's AI “Fuckup Finder”

A single wording mistake cost the government millions. Now Estonia is using AI to spot legal errors before they become law—and to automate more of the state.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-28-million-dollar-mistake-that-inspired-estonias-ai-fuckup-finder/

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now It's too ...

2026-07-09T08:49:47Z

The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now

It's too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-at-home-air-con-units-to-buy-right-now/

One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel ...

2026-07-08T23:53:04Z

One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel

The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.

https://www.wired.com/story/one-of-metas-offices-was-briefly-overtaken-by-a-rogue-squirrel/

Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is ...

2026-07-08T21:08:26Z

Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond football.

https://www.wired.com/story/messi-ronaldo-tech-portfolios-salah-playing-a-different-game/

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You Experiments in using ...

2026-07-08T20:09:21Z

I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You

Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.

https://www.wired.com/story/frontier-labs-arent-the-only-ones-pursuing-self-improving-ai/

Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He ...

2026-07-08T19:49:30Z

Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet

Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar says she was injured aboard the jet—and that the lawsuit is a bullying tactic.

https://www.wired.com/story/peter-thiels-husband-sued-a-flight-attendant-who-says-he-assaulted-her-on-a-private-jet/

Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here Available for free ...

2026-04-16T18:54:20Z

Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here

Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.

https://www.wired.com/story/europes-online-age-verification-app-is-here/

What the Huge AWS Outage Reveals About the Internet Amazon Web ...

2025-10-20T14:22:46Z

What the Huge AWS Outage Reveals About the Internet

Amazon Web Services experienced DNS resolution issues on Monday morning, taking down wide swaths of the web—and highlighting a longstanding weakness in the internet's infrastructure.

https://www.wired.com/story/what-that-huge-aws-outage-reveals-about-the-internet/

The 14 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025) ...

2025-10-20T14:00:00Z

The 14 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers We’d Buy Ourselves (2025)

Plant parents don’t always want another plant—up your gift-giving game with these favorite plant presents we've tested.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gifts-for-plant-lovers/

SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared ...

2025-08-29T22:49:36Z

SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes

Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email.

https://www.wired.com/story/charles-borges-resignation-email-disappearance/

Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels ...

2025-08-21T15:00:00Z

Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels

Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus.

https://www.wired.com/story/african-imports-of-chinese-solar-panels-increase/

7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Snag Before the Fall 2025 Time ...

2025-08-21T13:20:00Z

7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Snag Before the Fall 2025 Time Change

If you want to wake up with the sun but aren’t a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset too).

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-sunrise-alarm-clocks/

The Best Gaming Headsets for Xbox, PS5, and PC (2025) Lend depth ...

2025-08-21T13:03:00Z

The Best Gaming Headsets for Xbox, PS5, and PC (2025)

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-gaming-headsets/

The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025) ...

2025-06-06T11:06:00Z

The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-mushroom-coffee/

Days-Long ‘Dark Retreats’ Are the Newest Spiritual Conquest ...

2025-06-04T11:00:00Z

Days-Long ‘Dark Retreats’ Are the Newest Spiritual Conquest for Tech Elites

A crypto founder and celebrities like Aaron Rodgers and Tiffany Haddish have tried the pitch-black retreats, described as “meditation on steroids.” Some see terrifying hallucinations.

https://www.wired.com/story/days-long-dark-retreats-are-the-newest-spiritual-conquest-for-tech-elites/

Facing a Changing Industry, AI Activists Rethink Their Strategy ...

2025-06-04T11:00:00Z

Facing a Changing Industry, AI Activists Rethink Their Strategy

As power over artificial intelligence concentrates in a handful of companies, a new report urges advocacy groups to expose the technology’s connection to broader economic struggles.

https://www.wired.com/story/report-ai-now-institute-artificial-intelligence/

20 Best Deals on Father's Day Gifts (2025) Get Dad a ...

2025-06-03T11:00:00Z

20 Best Deals on Father's Day Gifts (2025)

Get Dad a WIRED-approved weather station, pair of headphones, or treadmill for less.

https://www.wired.com/story/fathers-day-deals-2025/

How to Make AI Faster and Smarter—With a Little Help from ...

2025-06-01T11:00:00Z

How to Make AI Faster and Smarter—With a Little Help from Physics

Rose Yu has drawn on the principles of fluid dynamics to improve deep learning systems that predict traffic, model the climate, and stabilize drones during flight.

https://www.wired.com/story/improving-deep-learning-with-a-little-help-from-physics/

Analysts Say Trump Trade Wars Would Harm the Entire US Energy ...

2025-05-31T11:00:00Z

Analysts Say Trump Trade Wars Would Harm the Entire US Energy Sector, From Oil to Solar

US renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, say researchers from Wood Mackenzie.

https://www.wired.com/story/analysts-say-trump-trade-wars-would-harm-the-entire-us-energy-sector-from-oil-to-solar/

What Are Exosomes and Why Are Skincare Experts Raising Red Flags? ...

2025-05-30T11:02:00Z

What Are Exosomes and Why Are Skincare Experts Raising Red Flags? (2025)

We explain the SkinTok trends behind exosome treatments and why experts are so skeptical.

https://www.wired.com/story/what-are-exosomes/

Instagram Keeps Polishing Its Edits App to Woo Video Creators The ...

2025-05-29T11:00:00Z

Instagram Keeps Polishing Its Edits App to Woo Video Creators

The developers working on Instagram’s Edits—a video creation app and competitor to TikTok’s CapCut—are still refining the mobile editing tool.

https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-edits-app-new-features/

Jesse Armstrong Finds Sympathy for ‘Rich Assholes’ in ...

2025-05-28T11:00:00Z

Jesse Armstrong Finds Sympathy for ‘Rich Assholes’ in Mountainhead

The Succession creator says writing and directing a satirical movie about four tech moguls gave him an understanding of the “inhuman task” they face: balancing huge profits with responsible action.

https://www.wired.com/story/jesse-armstrong-mountainhead/

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them ...

2025-05-27T11:00:00Z

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump’s Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

President Trump’s rapid maneuvering on tariffs led to some businesses narrowly missing out on lower bills. A refund on the difference could spare consumers from price hikes.

https://www.wired.com/story/tariffs-trump-refund-logistics/

Hot Farmers, Trad Wives, and an Immigrant Reality Show: Welcome ...

2025-05-26T11:00:00Z

Hot Farmers, Trad Wives, and an Immigrant Reality Show: Welcome to TV’s MAGA Era

Against the backdrop of Trump’s anti-DEI agenda, Hollywood is seeing a resurgence in anti-woke conservative programming. Producers say reactionary politics will hurt an industry already in crisis.

https://www.wired.com/story/hot-farmers-trad-wives-and-an-immigrant-reality-show-welcome-to-tvs-maga-era/

Why Women With Type 2 Diabetes Are Diagnosed Later Than Men ...

2025-05-26T11:00:00Z

Why Women With Type 2 Diabetes Are Diagnosed Later Than Men

Researchers are trying to understand more about the biological and social differences that contribute to later diabetes diagnoses and worse outcomes in women.

https://www.wired.com/story/why-women-with-type-2-diabetes-are-diagnosed-later-than-men/

The Quest to Prove the Existence of a New Type of Quantum ...

2025-05-25T11:00:00Z

The Quest to Prove the Existence of a New Type of Quantum Particle

A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles—a new category of quantum particle—could be created in exotic materials.

https://www.wired.com/story/paraparticles-would-be-a-third-kingdom-of-quantum-particle/

Want to Claim the Solar Tax Credit? Get Installing Now For anyone ...

2025-05-24T11:00:00Z

Want to Claim the Solar Tax Credit? Get Installing Now

For anyone in the US who can afford to go solar, “now would be the time,” because House Republicans want to end federal tax credits that make it affordable.

https://www.wired.com/story/if-you-want-to-claim-the-solar-tax-credit-install-now/

The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (May 2025) Conclave, ...

2025-05-24T11:00:00Z

The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (May 2025)

Conclave, Challengers, and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-movies/

Inside Anthropic's First Developer Day, Where AI Agents Took ...

2025-05-23T17:16:22Z

Inside Anthropic's First Developer Day, Where AI Agents Took Center Stage

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said everything human workers do now will eventually be done by AI systems.

https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-first-developer-conference/

We Hand-Picked the 52 Best Deals From the 2025 REI Anniversary ...

2025-05-23T17:06:15Z

We Hand-Picked the 52 Best Deals From the 2025 REI Anniversary Sale

It’s the best time of year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you’ll need for summer fun.

https://www.wired.com/story/rei-anniversary-sale-may-2025/

Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom Today ...

2025-05-23T17:00:42Z

Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom

Today on Uncanny Valley, we address one of the most pressing questions in education right now: What constitutes cheating at school in today’s world of AI?

https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-chatgpt-cheating-in-the-classroom/

29 Best Memorial Day Sales on Our Favorite Gear (2025) Save on ...

2025-05-23T11:02:00Z

29 Best Memorial Day Sales on Our Favorite Gear (2025)

Save on bedding, meal kits, speakers, and more this Memorial Day weekend.

https://www.wired.com/story/best-memorial-day-sales-2025-1/