These simple tips will help you turn that automated little machine into your new best friend.
Here’s what the experts want you to know before making your first electric bike purchase.
Looking for a new graphics card? There’s no shortage of options to choose from, but here are the best to buy now.
This tabletop air purifier punches above its weight, so long as your room is around 100 square feet.
Breaking up is hard to do—harder yet when there’s a deactivation period. Here’s how to log off every big social site, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, Bluesky, and Truth Social.
KPop Demon Hunters, Brick, and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Reforming California’s environmental rules is only a small step to rebuilding Los Angeles after the fires in January.
Squid Game, Sakamoto Days, and Sweet Tooth are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month..
Plus: Secret IRS data-sharing with ICE, a 20-year-old hackable vulnerability in train brakes, and more.
Shifts in economic policy and manufacturing have led major automakers to cancel upcoming electric vehicle launches in the US.
Plus: Omega drops a summery Seamaster, EcoFlow unveils a whole-home energy backup system, and Viture has new smart glasses.
In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.
A new report traces the history of the early wave of Chinese hackers who became the backbone of the state's espionage apparatus.
This flashy indoor hydroponic garden is a great way to grow your own greens. Just watch out for bugs.
I tested the robot vacuum with the retractable arm, which got a lot of attention at CES. It still has a long way to go.
With Formula One expertise, Bo plans to break 100 miles per hour on its nearly $30,000 Turbo scooter.
The games on the devices shown by the content creator may not be entirely legal. That was enough for Italian law enforcement to ding him for “promotion of pirated copyrighted materials.”
Ari Aster tells WIRED he wrote Eddington during the height of the pandemic and BLM protests. The western depicts the explosive consequences of his characters’ conspiracy-fueled social media diets.
Ari Aster tells WIRED he wrote Eddington during the height of the pandemic and BLM protests. The Western depicts the explosive consequences of his characters’ conspiracy-fueled social media diets.
The mind-bending concept of time dilation results from a seemingly harmless assumption—that the speed of light is the same for all observers.
Whether you’re into cold brew, a frothy confection, or classic hot coffee, we’ve got a concentrated pick for every sipping style.
Lelo’s Ora 3 is an oral sex stimulator that doesn’t rely on suction air technology.
A new agreement viewed by WIRED gives ICE direct access to a federal database containing sensitive medical data on tens of millions of Americans, with the goal of locating immigrants.
WIRED identified 10 local governments in China that are offering discounts to consumers who choose cars running Huawei software. It’s not always clear who is footing the bill.
Solve the problem of cooking and chewing food with these full-meal replacement drinks.
Experts say the legislation could unleash a tidal wave of new stablecoins—and fresh complaints about President Trump's crypto entanglements.
A startup called Decart has developed an AI model that can transform live footage. The results are mind-bending—and poised to take over streaming.
Roblox will scan video selfies of teens to assess their ages as part of a new Trusted Connections feature that gives users access to unfiltered chatting with people they know.
Jaws @ 50, The Last Showgirl, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
I originally wrote off the Dell 14 Plus as overpriced. But at a mere $700 on sale? It's the best cheap laptop you can buy.
It’s a PowerPoint generator! It’s a date-night planner! It’s … another agent from OpenAI.
Ascend from your mechanical keyboard to magnetically powered Hall effect switches.
Want a do-it-all hard floor cleaner? Give this gadget a try.
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets are the ones you’ll want to stick to the back of your smartphone.
Newly published research shows that the domain name system—a fundamental part of the web—can be exploited to hide malicious code and prompt injection attacks against chatbots.
A key operative from DOGE initiated plans to potentially kill Direct File, the free tax filing tool developed by the IRS, after offering assurances it would be spared from cuts.
Donald Trump’s own strategists and advisers aren’t sure the president’s base will survive Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost.
Plunge into the stream with the best apps to discover music, share it among friends, and rock out.
In an industry where 90 percent of drug candidates fail before reaching the market, a handful of startups are betting everything on AI to beat the odds.
Plunge into the stream with the best apps to discover music, share it among friends, and rock out.
Get 10% off your next website with an exclusive Squarespace discount code, with up to 50% off plans, and more top discounts this July.
The US almost lost its measles elimination status once. Lessons from that episode suggest it will be more difficult to avoid doing so now.
Curious about generative AI and copyright? On July 16, our writers answered your questions about this critical topic.
The AI-powered ElliQ robot and smart display aim to improve life for older folks living alone.
The US government has added the DNA of approximately 133,000 migrant children and teens to a criminal database, which critics say could mean police treat them like suspects “indefinitely.”
Hyperlite Mountain Gear and Dyneema collaborate on lighter, more durable hiking backpacks, which lets you put even more Dyneema on your Dyneema.
A trove of 1.1 million records left accessible on the open web shows how much sensitive information can be created—and made vulnerable—during the adoption process.
At a Pittsburgh summit, the Trump administration, energy executives, and tech barons joined as one to promote AI as the future of fossil fuels.
These WIRED-tested indoor and outdoor air-quality monitors have been teaching us things about our air quality we can never unsee.
Razer’s haptic gaming cushion can make your favorite virtual worlds feel real, if you don’t mind the uncomfy seat.
The mission? Teaching models to better understand how to build code will lead to superintelligent AI.
The mission? Teaching models to better understand how to build code will lead to superintelligent AI.
Whether you’re hiking, tailgating, or relaxing in the garden, take the weight off in style with these WIRED-tested chairs for the great outdoors.
Third time’s a charm for this elegantly designed and sonically refined Bluetooth speaker.
Third time’s a charm for this elegantly designed and sonically refined Bluetooth speaker.
I test sleep products for a living and my favorite cooling sheets are silky, thick, durable, and priced below $100 on Amazon.
With the app Substage, users can type out file management tasks in plain English, then use the commands it generates to convert file types, manage folders, create zip files, and more.
For her new book, journalist Carter Sherman interviewed over 100 young people about why they’re not having sex. She says they’re “very horny” but also more isolated, self-conscious, and fearful.
America's One Big Beautiful Bill is going to make buying electric rides more expensive—so the clock is ticking to bag a bargain.
America’s One Big Beautiful Bill is going to make buying electric rides more expensive—so the clock is ticking to bag a bargain.
There’s more than one king size in the mattress world. Our sleep expert helps parse which one might fit your needs.
Explore Chewy coupon codes like $20 off your first order, free shipping, and more deals you won’t want to miss.
Jason Wei, who worked on OpenAI’s o3 and deep research models, will be joining Meta’s superintelligence lab. His colleague Hyung Won Chung is also joining Meta, a source tells WIRED.
xAI’s new $300 monthly subscription comes with two AI companions powered by its most capable model to date. I tried them. It got weird.
Mira Murati and several other former OpenAI researchers are behind the buzzy AI startup, now valued at $12 billion and officially out of stealth.
Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
Ironheart, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Funded by Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey and Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale, the new bank—named, like their companies, after Tolkien lore—aims to serve startups in crypto, AI, and defense.
Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered.
Forget the iPad. Catch up on your favorite shows in bed with one of these Android-powered slates.
Keeping baby bottles clean and sterilized is a chore. We tested automatic bottle washers to see if they're worth buying.
Certified kitchen knife nerd Scott Heimendinger used a robot arm on multiple chef’s knives to collect 100,000 data points about which blades cut most efficiently. He’s ranked them from best to worst.
If you haven’t seen a box spring in a while, it’s not your imagination—a mattress expert breaks down when you might need this dinosaur of the sleep world.
First Google and Facebook, then the world. Under Trump 2.0, US statecraft is starting to mimic the worst tendencies of Big Tech.
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Pockets of Donald Trump’s most loyal base are increasingly angry at what they view as the administration’s failure to fulfill its promises.
General Motors’ homemade version of the low-cost power option favored by China’s auto industry will hit three years before its super energy-dense tech arrives—and could bring affordable US EVs sooner.
Millions of people are accessing harmful AI “nudify” websites. New analysis says the sites are making millions and rely on tech from US companies.
Long thought to be completely disordered, space ice appears to have some crystallized regions, new research suggests.
It’s heavy and loud, but this powerful wand vibrator will send shockwaves through you, even underwater.
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.
This is a very extra watch for very nerdy runners.
Thin is still in with this big update to LG’s impossibly light laptop line.
One computer scientist’s “stunning” proof is the first progress in 50 years on one of the most famous questions in computer science.
Frustration with the size, location, and design of cup holders in new cars is on the rise—and it holds enormous influence on whether we buy a ride or not.
In Latin America, LGBTQ+ history collections are a form of resistance. Grassroots projects are using the memories of community members to fight against systematic violence and demand justice.
A team of astronomers recently discovered the traveling space object, just the third of its kind to pass through our solar system.
This global language translation tool works whether you’re connected to the network or not.
Deep Cover, Conclave, and Challengers are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
KPop Demon Hunters, Lost in Starlight, and Barbarian are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Overcompensating, Reacher, and The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
There are just a few weeks left to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump, or solar panels more affordable.
Squid Game, Black Mirror, and The Survivors are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
Plus: An “explosion” of AI-generated child abuse images is taking over the web, a Russian professional basketball player is arrested on ransomware charges, and more.
Plus: OnePlus debuts five new devices, iOS 26 has Beta drama, and Honor's new folding phone is slimmer than Samsung's.
In July and August two spectacular meteor showers will arrive in quick succession. Here’s everything you need to know to watch them and the other major showers that will appear in 2025.
We understand the skepticism with Prime Day deals—we only recommend quality gadgets that we’ve spent weeks evaluating to ensure you’re getting a good deal on a great product.
Action cameras are perfect for travel, social media vlogging, and careening around the lake on a jet ski. Upgrade your action camera with one of these great Prime Day deals.
It’s summer and we’re ready to run around like crazy. These deals on fitness trackers and smart rings—like the Oura Ring—will help you do that.
