Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.
Videos such as fake ads featuring AI children playing with vibrators or Jeffrey Epstein and Diddy-themed playsets are being made with Sora 2 and posted to TikTok.
Two decades ago social media promised to connect people with pals far and wide. Twenty years online has left us turning to AI for kinship. IRL companionship is the future.
Smartwatches are cool and all, but have you considered wearable neurotech?
The billionaire’s involvement with the Trump administration and DOGE had deep impacts on Tesla’s bottom line. But Elon Musk was still able to turn his attention to SpaceX.
From Zohran Mamdani’s campaign to the US government’s Halo memes, fandom has become the defining language of US politics.
Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.
The Mac Mini is a fantastic little computer, but you'll need one of these great monitors to complete the setup.
The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better.
Lossless audio is the first step toward audio nirvana. But what is it, does it really make a difference, and how can you get it? Here’s what to know.
Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.
The administration’s pro-industry tilt—across three executive agencies—is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.
Wicked, Merry Little Batman, and Die Hard are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Frankenstein, and Klaus are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more.
Procrastinators, rejoice. Super Saturday is here with last-minute deals on WIRED-tested gear.
Plus: Samsung also announces new Micro RGB TVs, and a looming global memory crunch might make Nvidia reduce its supply of graphics cards.
Our public spaces are now awash with wireless internet. Make sure you’re getting the most out of every connection.
Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort.
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From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.
From photos of former president Bill Clinton to images of strange scrapbooks, the Justice Department’s release is curious but far from revelatory.
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.
In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what's happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.
Forced by an act of Congress, the Justice Department has released “hundreds of thousands” of pages of documents related to Epstein—but not everything, as is required by law.
From dead crabs to shredded bed sheets, fraudsters are using fake photos and videos to get their money back from ecommerce sites.
Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface startup that seeks to read brain activity using ultrasound, is being spun out of Forest Neurotech, a Los Angeles nonprofit.
The JBL Flip 7 is our top tried-and-tested Bluetooth speaker, and we haven't seen it sell for less than it is right now.
Could the AI industry be on the verge of its first major layoffs? Will China spread propaganda to slow the US data-center building boom? Where are AI agents headed?
This year’s bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine.
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.
Spice things up with our favorite sex toys, date-night boxes, and lingerie for every type of couple.
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
Build a watchlist of all the movies and shows you want to watch, no matter where they’re streaming.
The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.
See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.
“I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.
“I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.
Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.
The developers of a browser tool that changes AI-centric LinkedIn posts to Allen Iverson facts want to help “take back control of your experience of the internet.”
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The latest photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee includes more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman's body.
Come See Me in the Good Light, Highest 2 Lowest, and F1: The Movie are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV this month.
If your favorite reader is the one left on your Christmas list, good news: Several Kindles and Kindle accessories are on sale right now for your last-minute shopping.
The agency plans to renew a sweeping cybersecurity contract that includes expanded employee monitoring as the government escalates leak investigations and casts internal dissent as a threat.
Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the app.
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
This fashionable favorite bed frame eliminates the need for tools during setup, instead using a Tetris-like stacking process
T-Mobile recently announced a new way to switch to the carrier in 15 minutes, and even get a new phone delivered on the same day. Here's what it's like.
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
The influential progressive third party announced Thursday that it was putting out a recruitment call for candidates specifically opposed to data centers.
We found the best protein powders that won’t make your shake taste like drywall.
The director of Deepfaking Sam Altman created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.
We did the research (and taste-testing) to find the best greens powders worth your money. The Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder is our tried-and-true pick.
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.
As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.
The multi-stimulating sex machine can heat up, can be mounted via a suction cup, and is totally worth the splurge.
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Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I’ve tested and would buy myself.
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.
Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.
Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.
Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.
An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.
Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.
Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.
I’m a Black staffer at WIRED. My position feels more precarious than ever. There’s a reason for that.
Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.
The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.
Save on the science-backed devices you’ve been eyeing with 15% off Theragun discount code and 50% off other great deals.
We took a hair-raising trip around a track in the final four-door GT version of Jaguar's polarizing relaunch concept car. Is just might be good enough to end the British brand's abysmal run of luck.
The best streaming deals right now are ad-free. Maybe the best streaming deals are always ad-free.
Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.
After controlling shareholders failed to take Grindr private and controversies over data and the banning of the phrase “No Zionists,” Grindr’s CEO opens up about AI, privacy, and big expansion plans.
As OpenAI scrambles to improve ChatGPT, it's ditching a feature in its free tier that contributed to last summer's user revolt.
Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has speculated about a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.
Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has entertained a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.
Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has entertained a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.
Christmas can be daunting. Meal kit boxes from Sunbasket and Blue Apron offer the satisfaction of making a home-cooked feast with a lot less stress.
The refreshed Classic Full Zip hoodie uses a softer cotton fleece, but it’s still US-made. It’s the first major overhaul of American Giant’s most well-loved sweatshirt.
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they'll wish they could eat.
Google has officially acknowledged the upcoming merger of Android and Chromebooks, and it may be coming in 2026.
The head of Amazon Web Services has big plans to offer AI tools to businesses, but says that replacing coders with AI is “a non-starter for anyone who’s trying to build a long-term company.”
Aura’s digital photo frames outshine the competition left and right, and you can score them on sale this holiday season.
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Hannah Wong told staff she is moving on to her “next chapter.” The company will be running an executive search to find a replacement, according to a memo.
The move comes as a response to the Trump administration's waning support for electrification and a weakening consumer market.
Rarely are deals better than what you see on Black Friday, but Cozy Earth's upping the ante for this pajama sale.
Rarely are deals better than what you see on Black Friday, but Cozy Earth is upping the ante for this pajama sale.
Eagle-eyed Swifties have ID’d the star’s pillow brand in a recent TV show appearance, and it’s one of my favorites as well. Coop is having a special sale to commemorate the event.
The world’s top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals’ silicon.
The autonomous vehicle industry is heating up thanks to advances in AI. But can those same innovations help startups like HyprLabs build safe tech?
