Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cams for Your Home or Business
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on...
The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here. What Does It Mean?
This week, we talk about the looming TikTok ban and what it means for the politicians...
No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters
Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at Columbia and NYU have taken...
The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Makers You Can Buy
Good cold-brewed coffee tastes like magic. Learn how to make it right—no barista necessary.
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Walking or Running
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
Meta’s Open Source Llama 3 Is Already Nipping at OpenAI’s Heels
Meta’s decision to give away powerful AI software for free could threaten the business models of...
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse
US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child sexual abuse...
Using the Yale Approach Smart Lock Feels Like a Real Smart-Home Experience
Yale’s first deadbolt adapter magically unlocks your door when it senses you’re returning home.
Protect Your Home Wi-Fi Network by Setting Up a VPN on Your Router
Add extra security and privacy to your smart home gadgets, streaming boxes, and every device in...
Dreame X30 Ultra Can Mop Your Floors, Then Ditch the Damp Pads
Want a robot vacuum that mops, but don’t want damp pads dragged on your carpet? The...
The Eufy X10 Pro Omni’s AI Smarts Are Worth the Price
I regret to inform you that $800 is a decent price for Eufy’s midrange AI-enabled robot...
How to Clean Your Coffee Grinder (and How Often You Should Do It)
Cleaning your coffee grinder is a bit of a chore, but doing so will greatly improve...
14 Last-Minute Deals From Home Depot and Lowe’s Spring Sale Events
Spruce up that home, yard, and garage with deals on everything from power tools to lawn...
Test Your Knowledge of Internet Acronyms
This week, we probe each other’s knowledge of common acronyms from the early internet, the mobile...
Team Biden Is Posting Through the Looming TikTok Ban
President Joe Biden may have signed the TikTok ban bill into law, but his campaign is...
Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram
WIRED found thousands of ads running on Meta’s social platforms promoting sexually explicit “AI girlfriend" apps....
Somehow This $10,000 Flame-Thrower Robot Dog Is Completely Legal in 48 States
Meet Thermonator. It blasts fire up to 30 feet and has Bluetooth.
'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Steals the Best Ideas From 'Persona 5'
Atlus promises its next game, out later this year, will be a culmination of all of...
How NASA Repaired Voyager 1 From 15 Billion Miles Away
The far-traveled space probe is once again transmitting usable data, after a glitch caused months of...
Can the First Amendment Save TikTok?
TikTok says it plans to challenge the law that could ban it in the US in...
Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks
Sources suspect China is behind the targeted exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco’s security appliances.
President Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok
The law will give TikTok a year to divest from ByteDance, its Chinese owner.
She Didn't Qualify for a Transplant—So Now She Has Two Pig Organs
In the first procedure of its kind, a 54-year-old New Jersey woman received a genetically engineered...
The 18 Best Portable Chargers for All of Your Devices
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.
The Best Wi-Fi Routers
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your...
This Furry, Robotic Puppet Comforts Your Crying Baby While You Drive
Iruyo, a new creation from Nissan, uses two-way cameras, microphones, and a whole lot of cuteness...
Rabbit’s AI Assistant Is Here. And Soon a Camera Wearable Will Be Too
WIRED went along to the company’s launch event where customers picked up the very first R1s...
How to Handle Online Harassment When It Happens to You
If your mentions, inboxes, and DMs are blowing up with hateful comments, here are the technological...
TikTok’s Creator Economy Stares Into the Abyss
The US Senate voted to pass a bill that could see TikTok banned within a year,...
The Showdown Over Who Gets to Build the Next DeLorean
Decades after her dad’s iconic sports car time-traveled into movie history, Kat DeLorean wants to build...
ShotSpotter Keeps Listening for Gunfire After Contracts Expire
Internal emails suggest that the company continued to provide gunshot data to police in cities where...
An Iconic CD Changer Is Back to Challenge Streaming Fatigue
Bang & Olufsen has released just 200 units of its new-old CD changer, but it reminds...
This Is the Beginning of the End of TikTok
After years of negotiations, the Senate approved a bill to force TikTok to either divest from...
Noncompetes Are Dead—and Tech Workers Are Free to Roam
A new rule from the US Federal Trade Commission invalidates most noncompete agreements, frequently used to...
Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Models’ and a ‘Cybercab’
Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more...
The Best Gaming Laptops That Pwned the Competition
We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops—from portable machines to an 18-inch gargantuan—so you can...
The Asus Zephyrus G14 Has MacBook Style and Powerhouse Performance
This gaming laptop combines the display of your rich friend’s TV and the chassis of a...
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
Keep wildfire smoke, smog, and allergens out. We tested standard and HEPA models to find the...
GoWise’s Steam Air Fryer Is an Intriguing Combo Cooker
GoWise’s countertop device combines two different cooking functions: air frying and steaming. It’s just OK.
Two Months Testing Plunge Pools and I Think I’m Addicted
Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are...
How to Choose the Right Laptop: A Step-by-Step Guide
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options,...
Porsche Macan Electric 2024 Review: Second Is Best
The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the...
Elehear’s Alpha Pro OTC Hearing Aids Have Great Battery Life
These midrange over-the-counter hearing aids have stellar battery life and can use your phone’s mic to...
A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI
Jason Matheny, CEO of the influential think tank Rand Corporation, says advances in AI are making...
Change Healthcare Finally Admits It Paid Ransomware Hackers—and Still Faces a Patient Data Leak
The company belatedly conceded both that it had paid the cybercriminals extorting it and that patient...
Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust
Sales of vegan meat are trending downward in the US, with companies scrambling to win back...
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers
Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program...
These 3D-Printed Clay Coffee Cups Are Disposable, but Can They Save Us From Microplastics?
GaeaStar’s 3D-printed disposable clay cups are available in the US for the first time today, but...
Our 23 Favorite Products Made From Recycled and Upcycled Materials
Tread lightly on our planet with toys and accessories made from repurposed plastic, and many other...
The Best Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Your Home
Next time you stock up on supplies, consider these green cleaning alternatives, from refillable sprays to...
