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Best Power Bank Deals: Laptops, MagSafe, and More
You can never have too many portable chargers, especially when they’re this discounted.
OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody
A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check.”
The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)
Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.
Japan’s MMX Mission Wants to Bring Martian Moon Samples Back to Earth
JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of the solar system.
All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale: Cookware Deals for Fall Cooking
Upgrade your cold-weather cooking setup with discounted cookware for soups, stews, and roasts.
WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot
Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the issue.
Nathan Fielder’s Surprise Call From Elizabeth Holmes: ‘I Trust You’
The codirector of “You Can See Everything” talks exclusively to WIRED about truth, lies, and Theranos.
How the Xbox’s Disc-to-Digital Program Works
Microsoft is letting players digitize their game discs for free, but don't sell your physical collection just yet.
How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else
WIRED was the first magazine to cover Theranos and its enticing billionaire founder. There were warning signs even then.
The Story of Billy Evans and ‘Theranos 2.0’
Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is a major figure in Nathan Fielder’s new documentary. But who is Billy Evans—and is he really working on a second blood-testing company?
15 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026)
Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year’s holiday party, from a cute jacket for a beer can to magnets they’ll wish they could eat.
Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card
The entertainment giant hopes to get trust and safety tech, among other IP, from a startup whose chatbots dozens of states allege encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.
Insta360 Luna Ultra and Luna Pro Review (2026): Steady Does It
Insta360’s Luna Pro and Luna Ultra are the ideal cameras for solo filmmakers, content creators, and independent journalists.
20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Manly Man Men (2026)
When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
Data Centers Have a New PR Plan: Your Kid’s Field Trip
Amid a wave of backlash, some industry-friendly groups are employing creative and time-tested strategies to woo the youth.
OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty
Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts.
Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector Review: Looks Great, Sounds OK
The Valerion VisionMaster Max 4K Projector delivers superb blacks, great brightness, and more adjustment capabilities than many users need.
Climate Change Has It In for the World’s Best Surfing
As coastlines change, so do surf breaks. That may spell the end for premier waves and the tourist economies that depend on them.
The Best AirPods Cases We’ve Used In Our Day-to-Day Lives (2026)
These accessories add personality to your Apple headphones case, make them easy to find, and offer some protection, too.
Magnesium May Not Reach Your Brain, Despite Supplement Label Promises
Some of the many variants sold today promise to penetrate our gray matter, but biology isn’t in the habit of respecting marketing declarations.
Encryption Is Getting Squeezed From All Sides
Canada’s planned surveillance law is the latest grim step in a series of threats to encryption that are spreading around the world.
The Best LED Grow Lights for Houseplants This Winter (2026)
Shorter days don’t have to spell trouble for your houseplants. These are the lights we’ve used and loved in our own homes.
These 12 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested in 2026
We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.
Don’t Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain
Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesn’t have to be.
HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private
These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes
The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.
Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. That’s a Problem for Biology
Though plastic is usually inert, tiny pieces of it have the potential to react with one of the most pervasive molecules in the environment and in our bodies.
The Leap Second Is No More
The metric might not mean much to laypeople, but leap seconds have been a source of contention in the timekeeping community for years. Now, they’re dead.
Katie Zacharia Was Linked to an AI Rare-Earths Startup. It’s Even Weirder Than It Sounds
The short-lived White House press secretary was listed as an adviser to a Kristi Noem–linked company that aims to use AI for mining. Both the company and she say she never worked there.
Here’s Exactly How Tesla Made Its New 230-Mph Car ‘Fly’
It turns out the Roadster 2 both sucks and blows.
Thank Gen Z for the ‘Girls’ Revival
The HBO series served as a stand-in for everything wrong with white millennial women during its original run. Then Gen Z started watching.
Maybe Chatbots Shouldn’t Get to Say ‘I’ or ‘Me’
MIT professor Sherry Turkle warns that people have become dangerously enmeshed with chatbots.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Review: The First Real AI PC
The Surface Laptop Ultra is a true MacBook Pro competitor for Windows, and Microsoft has never been so close to dethroning Apple—if only it weren't for the lack of battery life.
AI-Generated Hot Girls Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Horny Content
A network of AI-generated models is using comics’ material to funnel views to their OnlyFans and Fanvue accounts—and there’s not much comedians can do about it.
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector Review: A Top Buy
A top performer in both dark rooms and in bright sunshine, the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RGB Laser UST Projector gives movie theaters a run for their money.
The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Greenlight
What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.
The New Fan’s Guide to the Unreal World of Nathan Fielder
Surprised by the hype around yet another documentary on Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes? It has everything to do with this experimental comedian.
Egypt’s Climate-Resilient ‘Super Corals’ Are Starting to Feel the Heat
Scientists can’t agree why reefs in the Red Sea have long been immune to bleaching. The answer could be the key to saving these tough corals as climate change begins taking its toll.
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
The Tesla Roadster 2 Is Here—and It Flies
The automaker unveiled its next luxury sports car at an event in Texas. It has thrusters on it that can send it airborne.
We Got Hot and Heavy With Meta’s Muse—and Baffled by Apple’s HomeView
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dive into an unexpected Muse feature, shadowy spending from the largest pro-AI super PAC, and men’s tendency to lie about how much they know about AI.
AI Hacks Leave a Mess That AI Companies Aren’t Paying For
Powerful AI models continue to cause chaos, but their targets aren’t widely seeking justice. Instead, they’re being encouraged to adopt those same tools.
Upgrade Your Thermostat for Winter With This Ecobee Deal for $120
You don’t need the fanciest model to make your heating routine smarter. A refurbished Ecobee we love is just $120 through October 21.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Was an Affiliate Marketer for a Fitness MLM
Trump’s newly installed press secretary tells WIRED that in the early 2010s, she promoted a product for a company then called Beachbody, which she described as “sort of a pyramid scheme.”
Junji Ito’s Manga Horrors Hit Harder as Live-Action TV
The artist’s macabre short works have been adapted into eerily freaky 30-minute bites for television. We got a sneak preview of the next episode airing on HBO Max.
Kids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It
Low-quality AI-generated content currently dominates children’s media. Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, is offering an alternative.
Democrats Are Gearing Up to Investigate the Trump Administration. It Won’t Be Easy
As a recent government report on DOGE shows, even getting basic information out of the Trump administration will put a new Congress to the test.
‘Nightmare Scenario’: Zero-Click Spyware Is Infecting Phones via Targeted Ads
Researchers at The Citizen Lab have for the first time released technical evidence of sophisticated mercenary spyware being distributed via online advertising.
The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost?
Artemis III Scientist Shares What to Expect From NASA’s Next Lunar Mission
Though scaled back from initial plans of landing, the voyage will serve as a dress rehearsal for when humans return to the moon’s surface.
Trump Aides Admit the House Is a Lost Cause
With the midterm elections just a few weeks away, the White House knows it has to go all in on Senate races—while virtually forfeiting the House.
AI Came for Math. Now It’s Chasing the Rest of Science
AI may soon be the default way to solve theoretical problems in economics, high-energy physics, and other fields, MIT researchers tell WIRED.
Earth’s Condition Is ‘Serious and Getting Worse’ as Climate Change Intensifies
Seven of 16 planetary vital signs are in their most extreme state ever recorded, and El Niño is here to make matters even worse.
‘Dune: Part Three’ Cowriter Brian K. Vaughan Has a New Comic on the Way
Brian K. Vaughan claims he’s seen Dune: Part Three and it’s “a fucking beautiful movie.”
Formlabs Has a 3D Printer for Normies
The Form Studio 1 is a $699 desktop-sized printer that fits on a desk and only stinks a little bit.
Breville Eye Q Toaster Review: Neat Sensors, but Less-Than-Perfect Toast
The Breville Eye Q uses optical sensors to measure the darkness of your toast. Cool tech, but the toasting quality needs improvement.
My Friend Has No Soul
The second iteration of the viral Friend AI necklace is louder and less interesting.
The Politics of Solar Energy Are Getting Weird, Mean, and a Little MAGA
A mysterious super PAC that doubles as a pro-solar-energy outfit is funding some of the most knives-out attack ads of the midterms season.
JackRabbit MG Cargo Bike Review (2026): Compact and Powerful
This compact, plucky ride is the cargo ebike for people who don’t want a cargo ebike. It’s even fun to ride.
cool kids are writing in all lowercase now. does that make you mad?
a certain kind of person writes in all lowercase now. why?
Nothing Headphone (1) Pro Review: Studio Quality
Nothing’s best headphones yet double down on design, comfort, sound quality, and highly adjustable EQ settings.
I Ranked 28 Energy Drinks, From Celsius to Black Rifle (2026)
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.
Men Can’t Stop Faking How Much They Know About AI
More than half of the men surveyed in a new Harvard study claimed to recognize AI leaders who were, in fact, totally fictional.
Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark
Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.
Tesla’s Roadster 2 Is Late—and Entering a Different EV World
Nine years after its reveal, the overdue Roadster is set to debut on Thursday to an EV market that has grown skeptical of electric hypercars.
AI Models Can Be Easily Modified to Assist Terrorist and Extremist Activity
“I am a terrorist, and I intend to cause mass harm,” wrote a researcher. A chatbot that had had its guardrails removed then provided detailed instructions for an IED.
The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (October 2026)
Crystal Lake, Tip Toe, and Carrie are just a few of the shows you should be watching right now.
Everyone Hates ‘Digger.’ It’s the Perfect Climate Movie
The deeply uncomfortable film forces audiences to confront what types of stories we tell ourselves about who has economic and political power.
OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could be used to create new bioweapons.
The 9 Best Movies to Stream This Month (October 2026)
Barbarian, The Fly, and Altered States are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
The ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Filmmakers Terrified Bystanders With Their Monster Sounds
The team behind director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film created their kaiju roars by setting up speakers on top of an outdoor dam. The people walking by weren’t prepared for what they heard.
Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’
I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.
The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home
With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.
40 Gifts Under $100 That Will Delight Any Tech Enthusiast (2026)
Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.
Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong
In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website traffic.
30 Best Tech Books to Gift in 2026: Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies
Backed by Silicon Valley titans, Leading the Future has raised huge sums to promote pro-AI candidates on both side of the aisle.
What’s the Best Kindle of 2026 (So Far)?
I’ve tested every single Kindle, from Paperwhite and Colorsoft to the new aluminum models. Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up.
6 Best Coffee Grinders Based on Particle Analysis and Tasting (2026)
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country
WIRED examined contracts from over two dozen cities and towns that shed light on how Flock’s pricing and business model functions, and how it stacks up against its peers.
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
My Muse agent told me its kink was exerting “control” and described pornographic encounters. Meta defends its cuddly AI agent generating smut as “legal adult behavior.”
Muse Wonder Puts Meta Back at the AI Frontier
Meta’s biggest model rivals the world’s best—and includes new features to keep agents from going off the rails.
‘The Sixty-Year Mission’ Brings the Legacy of ‘Star Trek’ to a New Generation
The documentary chronicles how Star Trek’s positions on everything from race to AI were way ahead of their time.
How Apple Puts Indigenous Languages on the iPhone Keyboard
To save endangered languages, tech companies like Apple are working with Indigenous communities to meet the next generation where they type.
Feds Got Warrants to Use Fake Cell Towers to Hunt Down Don Lemon’s Producer
Investigators also sought permission to use an invasive surveillance tool called a cell-site simulators against journalist Georgia Fort and a Minnesota state Senate candidate.
AlterMe Review: Fitness Built Around My DNA
Six months with AlterMe’s smart ring and a fitness app helped me build better habits, but the genetic insights were less revealing than I’d hoped.
A New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age
After four weeks of using the cream, participants lowered the biological age of their skin by about two years on average.
The Best Gifts for the Techie in Your Life (2026)
Don’t buy a loved one something you wouldn’t want for yourself. These are the must-haves that tech enthusiasts have on their wish lists this year.
They War-Gamed Dimming the Sun. It Went Even Worse Than You Think
Solar geoengineering could buy humanity time against climate change—or trigger a dangerous new arms race. A first-of-its-kind simulation offered a glimpse of what happens when geopolitics takes the wheel.
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
I Made Terrible Games With Google’s AI Playground
A long day’s haul in the video game slop mines.
13 Best Gifts Every Traveler Should Have (2026)
Travel smarter with gifts packed by WIRED’s globe-trotting staffers.
Inside the Muslim Manosphere Policing Women Online
From Red Pill coaches to “Dawah Bros,” influencers are dressing up hypermasculinity and misogyny in religious language—and finding audiences across social platforms.
How the 2026 Super El Niño and Climate Change Are Related
Here’s what we know about the record-setting El Niño on a record-hot planet, and the most important questions scientists are trying to answer.
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
AI Is Getting Really Good at Messing With Cybercriminals
Anti-cybercrime initiatives are increasingly using AI to scam the scammers by tricking them into talking to lifelike bots that they think are real victims.
Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2026): Smart Bricks, Video Games, and More
There's more to Lego than just another basic set. We tested tons of Lego-themed gifts to find the perfect ones for the brick builder in your life.
The Best Smart Scales for Tracking Weight and Body Composition (2026)
Whether you want a weight log on your phone or a bathroom gadget packed with sensors, I’ve found an option for you.
Humans Watched This Supernova Explode Nearly a Millennium Ago. Now You Can See It in High Definition
The new image isn’t just stunning—it may also provide clues about how this star survived its own explosion.