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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....

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

Get a grip on gaming with the best controller options for Nintendo’s latest handheld console....

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....

The administration’s pro-industry tilt—across three executive agencies—is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent....

Procrastinators, rejoice. Super Saturday is here with last-minute deals on WIRED-tested gear....

Plus: Cisco discloses a zero-day with no available patch, Venezuela accuses the US of a cyberattack, and more....

Our public spaces are now awash with wireless internet. Make sure you’re getting the most out of every connection....

Plus: Samsung also announces new Micro RGB TVs, and a looming global memory crunch might make Nvidia reduce its supply of graphics cards....

Sleep is the one thing every giftee needs, and you can help them get it. These are our tried-and-tested picks for giftable sleep aids, from masks to melatonin....

Save on Loop Earplugs, including Quiet 2 and popular gift sets for improved sleep, focus, and comfort....

Score up to $100 off refurbished premium products, free shipping on orders of $29+, and more at Logitech....

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 req...

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 nonprofi...

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 hea...

This year’s bumper crop looks at salsa, salads, drinking culture, home baking, and Italian cuisine....

I've tested smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I've hosted so far this year. Here’s how to automate your party so you can actual...

With prices at new lows and an incoming memory shortage, here's our advice on which MacBook you should buy....

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....

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 reaso...

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 interne...

Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more....

Get 15% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more....

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 sho...

The agency plans to renew a sweeping cybersecurity contract that includes expanded employee monitoring as the government escalates leak investigations and casts...

Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIR...

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...

Linen might not be your first choice for bedsheets, but it’s got enough benefits that it's worth a try. Here’s the linen we love sleeping on....

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 o...

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....