How to Select the Office Chair That’s Right For You

Not all office chairs are right for all people. I asked an ergonomist how to select the right office chair for your budget, height, and physique.

Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels

If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind 'wherever necessary', says Putin.

AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year

Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.

Ego 1300 Electric Mower Review: Tame Your Lawn Without Gas

Ego’s newest, biggest, self-propelled mower handles larger yards in less time with impressive performance and battery life.

The Job Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself

LemonLime cofounder Jordan Zietz hears your criticism loud and clear. That’s why he got his startup’s logo tattooed on his shoulder.

Andy Burnham finally responds to ‘national emergency’ weather

‘The Prime Minister has finally acknowledged the ongoing weather crisis and announced he will chair a COBRA meeting on the matter. Labour MP Clive Lewis has sai...

Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?

Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.

Woman rescued after 36 hours under rubble in Colombia

A 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

Google aims for influencers with the Pixel 11 Creator Suite

The settings page for the Pixel 11 series’ “Creator Suite.” Google knows creators are a big audience. The occupation is growing fast, and landing some influenti...

The Best Action Cameras for All Your Craziest Adventures (2026)

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

Oh Lord, AI Reporters Are Actually Breaking Big News

Last week, an AI newsroom beat mainstream journalists—including WIRED—to a story about OpenAI and hacking. It’s just the beginning.

Iran refutes Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.

The 7 biggest announcements of Google’s Pixel 11 launch

Google is hosting a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night where it will show off its latest lineup of devices. But you don't have to wait until then for all the...

McDonald’s Built a 515-Page Dossier on Me. It Says I’ll Never Stop Eating There

I requested a copy of my data from McDonald’s loyalty program and received an extensive, personalized report that algorithmically predicts my next purchase.

‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon War

A Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.

Google’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new software

When I first picked up the Pixel 11 Pro this week, it was clear to me that this was one of those refinement years - at least when it comes to hardware. Aestheti...

Google is making the Pixel cameras better by making them worse

If you look at a photo taken by a smartphone today, it's hard to find much that's technically wrong. Faces are bright and visible. The skies are pristine and bl...

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 dives deeper into AI and health

At least there’s no new proprietary charger this year. Huzzah!! | Photo: David Imel / The Verge The $399 Google Pixel Watch 5 isn't about the hardware. Sure, th...

Android now has a tap-to-share feature

Android's AirDrop-like Quick Share feature will now let some devices exchange files and contact information when tapped together. The update is coming to Pixel ...

The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag

The Pixel Tag is longer but thinner than Apple’s AirTags. More than two years after launching its own device-tracking network, Google has finally followed up wi...

Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people — and the grid — will actually want

Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.

FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months

Details from recent court filings show that DOGE's influence within government—and potential conflicts of interest—extend further than previously known.

Big Tech Wants to Harvest Your Thoughts

Silicon Valley companies are already working on neurotechnology products that track your brain activity. The next privacy frontier might be the things you only ...

‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware

Experts allege that two recent incidents in California show the extreme lengths that criminal organizations are willing to go to to steal servers and other gear...

Nigel Farage promises to bollock Zia Yusuf over ‘traitor’ X post

In the wake of Ann Widdecombe‘s alleged murder, Reform UK members complained that they were being unfairly criticised by politicians and journalists. According ...

Jaguar offers a first look inside the all-electric Type 01

Jaguar's all-electric Type 01 comes with a very beige interior that divides the four seats with a "spine" that spans the length of the cabin. New photos shared ...

Brendan Carr is one firing away from an unchecked FCC

President Donald Trump already holds a Republican majority in the agency tasked with regulating America's communications systems. But with a new nomination to t...

You’re Thinking About Online Trends All Wrong

From pessimism around dating to AI reshaping culture, cyber-ethnographer Ruby J. Thelot tells WIRED why people are putting too much stock into things that go vi...

More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire

More than 100 passengers rescued after Indonesia ferry fire

Omar Artan ‘honoured’ to referee UEFA Super Cup match

Somali referee Omar Artan is set to write a new chapter in the history of European football after being selected to referee the UEFA Super Cup match between Par...