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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 o...

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....

Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates....

Sound Quality Instrumental entrances are strikingly swift, so moments like a tremolo guitar or synth bouncing between stereo channels flutter back and forth li...

Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider....

From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targe...

The Meta CEO stuck to a playbook of repetitive answers and buzzwords in a landmark trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday....

Bose's fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise‑canceling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off....

Bose's fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise‑cancelling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off....

Scout AI is using technology borrowed from the AI industry to power lethal weapons—and recently demonstrated its explosive potential....

While it may sound unorthodox, these earbuds make a great companion for your Switch 2 or other portable console....

The days of tech giants buying up discrete chips are over. AI companies now need GPUs, CPUs, and everything in between....

A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited....

The Alexa‑enabled smoke detector is Kidde’s second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required....

Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try....

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at al...

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at al...

With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A‑series smartphones....

A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn’t need to be charged every day....

Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of the...

We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi....

“We would all love to have an AI boss who wouldn't yell at you or gaslight you. Claude as a boss is the nicest guy ever.”...

WIRED spoke with the Zoomer founders of a platform where AI agents hire humans to do real‑world tasks. Their pitch: “People would love to have a clanker as thei...

Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs wh...

Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding....

Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play....

Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to 40 % off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign‑up, here at WIRED....

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the...

With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long haul flight....

Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable....

Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable....

After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice‑skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missi...

Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open‑source, and has some powerful feat...

As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP‑1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make h...

The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the “green belt” of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastr...

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I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top....

In light of Zoom crackdowns and Skype shutting down, Batemates has emerged as an alternative for “bators” who like masturbating together online....

Fears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can be to deploy anti‑dr...

Popping the top reveals more slabs of gloss and matte plastic in the form of clip‑on buds that wrap around the back of your ears. As someone who’s tried dozens...

In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser‑cutting and 3D‑printing tools to resist an occupation....

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice....

You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy....

Windows laptops have never been so good, and they're only going to get better as we move through 2026....

Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths....

Pretty much everyone I know is unhappy with their hair in some way. All of my straight‑haired friends want curly, and all of my curly‑haired friends want straig...

Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the “Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide....

Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get and which to avoid....