10-26-26 -
Grok Says Its AI-Generated Version of The Odyssey Is Not Historically Accurate
Months after Elon Musk declared that the xAI model would outclass Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic, the bot itself admitted defeat.
10-26-26 -
Why Anthropics IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures
Anthropic’s S-1 filing is hundreds of pages long—and it leaves out quite a few financial details. “Anthropic owes investors more information,” one analyst tells WIRED.
10-26-26 -
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026
The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.
10-26-26 -
Ankers Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks
Anker is serving up 20 percent off all charging gear for Halloween, plus … Labubus?
10-26-26 -
Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now
Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.
10-26-26 -
Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)
The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.
10-26-26 -
The Anthropic S-1 Filing Is Also an AI Doomsday Primer
Anthropic thinks “closing the loop” is the best path to AI triumph—and a recipe for “existential” threats to humanity.
10-26-26 -
Anthropics IPO Prospectus Reveals Whats Under the Hood
Anthropic on Monday filed documents ahead of a blockbuster IPO that offers insight into the company’s financials, risk factors, and views on the future of AI.
10-26-26 -
The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Ameri...
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
10-26-26 -
WIRED Ghost Stories
Five hauntings from the other side of technology.
10-26-26 -
Some iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixits Teardown Might Explain Why
The repair company iFixit released its repairability rating for Apple’s very first foldable iPhone. It comes as users report a wave of cracked-screen issues.
10-26-26 -
The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It
Copper prices are at record highs, but for TikTok creators, the real money may be in teaching others how to strip wire—and selling them the tools to do it.
10-26-26 -
LG B6 OLED TV Review (2026)
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.
10-26-26 -
Lykyn Review: A Mushroom Garden Worth Showing Off
Dramatic lighting and fog make this countertop fruiting chamber a conversation starter. The mushrooms are pretty good too.
10-26-26 -
The Tragedy of Having a Wikipedia Pageand Then Losing It
Every day, Wikipedia biographies of living people are flagged for deletion because the subjects are not “notable” enough. How do these poor souls take the news?
10-26-26 -
Meet the AI Agents Trying to Be Real-Life Journalists
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are eagerly pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The catch? They\'re all AI agents.
10-26-26 -
Valve Steam Frame Review: Costly and Inconsistent
The Steam Frame’s promise of greatness for stand-alone and streaming VR gaming doesn’t quite connect.
10-26-26 -
This AI Radio Host Speaks Spanish and Backs Immigrants. Its Winning Over List...
Coyotec is bilingual, swears, and tells listeners how to defend themselves against ICE. Its popularity comes as more broadcasters are experimenting with artificial personalities.
10-25-26 -
Wallhack M-001 Review: When Fun Overrides Specs
With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I\'ve had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time.
10-25-26 -
Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
10-25-26 -
6 Best Folding Phones (2026): Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola
Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.
10-25-26 -
The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
10-25-26 -
Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
10-25-26 -
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Heres How to Keep It Cool
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
10-25-26 -
Hyve Smart Package Locker Review: Protecting Your Holiday Deliveries
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
10-25-26 -
What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
10-25-26 -
We Linked 150 of Ikeas $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
10-24-26 -
The PHP Meltdown Shows How AI Makes Bugs More Exploitable
Security researchers used AI tools to help uncover years-old vulnerabilities in the PHP web scripting language. Then the AI-assisted attacks began.
10-24-26 -
New mRNA Vaccine Reduces Risk of Melanoma Recurrence by Over 40 Percent
The vaccine is personalized to a patient’s tumor, and results from the Phase 3 trial are yet another example of the promise of mRNA vaccines in treating cancer.
10-24-26 -
Best Pet Camera of 2026: Furbo, Petcube, and Enabot
Whether you’re near or far, keep an eye on your fur baby with our favorite pet cameras.
10-24-26 -
9 Unique Apps to Try on the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first folding phone is inspiring indie developers to create fun, quirky apps that take advantage of the screen and the hinge. Here are a few to try as you explore the Duo.
10-24-26 -
My Favorite Sofa Is Discounted for Joybirds Semiannual Sale
The Joybird Eliot Sleeper, plus hundreds of other options, are up to 40 percent off during the brand’s Semiannual sale.
10-24-26 -
12 Absolutely Banging Proper Watches Under $400
WIRED and its panel of watch experts hunted for real mechanical timepieces at rock-bottom prices and found a wealth of options. Here are our favorites.
10-24-26 -
The Qubitunes Soundstage Toy Is a Great Gift for Kids
This screen-free soundstage starter kit opens a world of audio fun for kids aged 3 years and up.
10-24-26 -
Ray-Ban Meta Audio Review: The Best Smart Glasses
No cameras? No problem. Ditching the surveillance baggage makes Meta’s audio-only frames surprisingly easy to live with.
10-24-26 -
Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 165 Are up to 30 Percent Off (2026)
I’ve tested almost every Garmin watch—these entry-level favorites are steeply discounted right now.
10-24-26 -
Inside the Supermassive Debate Over the James Webb Telescopes Little Red Dots
The Webb telescope sees tiny red dots everywhere. Astronomers can’t agree on what they are, but some believe they may be enormous stars with black holes inside.
10-23-26 -
Revival Rugs Birthday Sale: 20 Percent Off Sitewide Through Sunday
The brand’s lovely selection of hand-knotted and handwoven wool rugs at reasonable prices make it a WIRED-staff favorite.
10-23-26 -
Whats the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2026)
The first folding iPhone Duo is here, alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, but they’re not your only options. We have all the details on Apple’s smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.
10-23-26 -
Elon Musk Just Dumped Another $76 Million Into the Midterms
The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.
10-23-26 -
How Many Billions Would It Take to Hold Meta Accountable?
Meta got hit this week with its biggest fine yet, the latest in a mounting pile of court-ordered payments.
10-23-26 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 Review: The Littlest Smartphone That Could
Samsung’s cute compact is for those who want the smallest possible phone. Performance and camera are solid, but it’s pricier than its predecessor.
10-23-26 -
Split Tunneling Is Your VPNs Best Feature. Heres How to Make the Most of It
This feature common to VPN services gives you protection and privacy specifically when and where you need it.
10-23-26 -
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Review: Clicky Compromise
Great for typing and fine for gaming, but too many compromises keep this mechanical keyboard from leveling up your play.
10-23-26 -
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones Review: Two-in-One Woes
CES 2026 loved these innovative headphones that transform into a Bluetooth speaker. After living with them, I’m impressed by the engineering, but less impressed by the sound.
10-23-26 -
A Dating App Is Offering Chivalry Mode and Marriage Timeline to Get Gen Z Mar...
Upward, a newly relaunched Christian app, is pitching trad values to a generation that barely even dates.
10-23-26 -
What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.
10-23-26 -
Best Early Black Friday Smart Bird Feeder Deals (2026)
I’ve spent years testing smart bird feeders. These are the currently discounted models I’d buy for myself—or give as gifts.
10-23-26 -
8 Things to Know About the iPhone Duo
Did you manage to score Apple’s first folding phone on launch day? Are you still mulling it over? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
10-23-26 -
Best Dyson Week Deals (2026): Dyson V15 Detect, Dyson Airwrap
Dyson’s sale event is happening now, and you can save up to $300 on vacuums, hair tools, and more.
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