The Best Cordless Vacuums (2026): My Brand-New Top Pick

Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord, thanks to these stick vacuums.

Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So

ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to p...

How One Startup Built a (Mostly) China-Free Robot

Ati Robotics assembles its robots in India and uses just a few Chinese parts—a strategy that could pay off as the Trump administration cracks down on Chinese hu...

‘Everyone Is Doing It’: The Truth About AI in Hollywood

Puck’s Matthew Belloni says AI has quietly become part of everyday filmmaking. The battle now isn’t whether Hollywood will use the technology—it’s who controls ...

How Data Centers Broke American Politics

What the Unabomber, Steve Bannon’s tech guy, and Bernie Sanders taught me about the great data center backlash of 2026.

The Real Story Behind the 2018 Google Walkout

In 2018, more than 20,000 employees walked out to protest how Google handled allegations of sexual harassment. Here’s how they organized it from inside the comp...

Mistral Is in the Right Place at the Right Time

Open-weight AI models are having a moment in the wake of recent turmoil at US tech giants. For French AI lab Mistral, that’s the the best thing that could have ...

Uplift Promo Codes: $570 Off

Upgrade your home office with the best Uplift Desk discount codes. Save on standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and accessories during the Spring Setup Sale.

Did an AI Music App Just Snitch on the Song of the Summer?

Fenix Flexin’s hit song “Rubberz” has hip-hop fans arguing over whether it was generated by AI. Some say they have proof it’s machine-made, but will anyone care...

The SpaceX Falcon Lunar Crash Is a Warning for Moon Bases

The risk of more debris hitting the moon is on the rise as the space race heats up.

Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing

Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a ro...

Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner

We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with ...

People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It

The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.

The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More

Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.

The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter

I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.

AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next

Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.

ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children

Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime ...

Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Style Meets Value

The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.

The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them

Steve Elmers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.

8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.

The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos

From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build ...

Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips

These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.

There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them

Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.

The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year

Your kid’s little lunch hauler takes a brutal beating every day. These are the backbacks our own kids have tried and loved.

Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?

As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.

YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline

AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it’s time to log off.

Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives

New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure f...

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.

15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them

Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.