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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones: Sony, Bose, Apple, and More

Tune out (or rock out) with our favorite over-ears and earbuds.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:03:00 +0000

CookUnity Prepared Meal Delivery Review (2025): Chef-Centric Meals

In a world filled with mediocre ready-to-eat meals, CookUnity is the first I’ve tried that feels like real cooking. Not every meal hits, but enough do.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:36:00 +0000

Razer Pro Click V2 Vertical Review: A Hybrid Gaming Mouse

The Pro Click V2 Vertical has a steep learning curve but effectively brings the ergonomic benefits of a vertical mouse to the gaming peripheral.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Nemo Dagger Osmo Tent Review (2025): 2-Person Backcountry Palace

Nemo’s updated Dagger Osmo 2-person tent is a well-designed, spacious palace of a tent.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:32:00 +0000

Best Breast Pumps (2025): Wearable, Portable, Easy to Clean

Got milk? From wearables to popular portables, these are the breast pumps we recommend for your nursing era.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:02:00 +0000

The 21 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (August 2025)

Deep Cover, Heads of State, and Challengers are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Texas Floods Were a Preview of What’s to Come

Mounting evidence shows no US state is safe from the flooding that ravaged Texas’ Kerr Country.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Do You Need a Barbecue Knife?

These specialty blades—cutlass-shaped mini machetes made for chopping grilled and smoked meats—aren’t a necessary addition to your grill game. But they’re fun, and they get the job done.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000

60 Italian Mayors Want to Be the Unlikely Solution to Self-Driving Cars in Europe

A network of local officials in Italy want to turn their cities into laboratories for the vehicles of tomorrow in the hope of catching up with the US and China.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Gear News of the Week: Amazon Buys Bee, VSCO Has a New App, and CMF Debuts a Smartwatch

Plus: Google Photos lets you convert images to videos, Microsoft has a 5G Surface, and Palmer Luckey asks if you’d buy a US-made laptop.

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 09:32:00 +0000

Tesla Readies a Taxi Service in San Francisco—but Not With Robotaxis

The electric car maker informed California that it will operate a limited public taxi service. But it’s not legally allowed to do this with self-driving cars.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:26:14 +0000

Join Our Next Livestream: Inside Katie Drummond’s Viral Interview With Bryan Johnson

On July 31, WIRED’s global editorial director discusses the world of wellness—and beyond—with WIRED reporters.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:40:23 +0000

Trump’s Anti-Bias AI Order Is Just More Bias

The Trump administration says it wants AI models free from ideological bias, as it pressures their developers to reflect the president’s worldview.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:03:00 +0000

Somnee Smart Sleep Headband Review: High-Tech Help

This wearable tech maps your brain using EEG sensors and algorithms, delivering therapeutic stimulation to improve sleep. And it succeeds, sort of.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:31:00 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic Review: The Squircle

Samsung introduces a ton of new health-tracking features, some of which are a little strange.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

5 Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2025, Reviewed

Your face called, and it’s low-key offended you might trust TikTok more than WIRED.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Anime Girl VTubers Are Selling Out Concerts, but Are They ‘Real’? Depends on Who You Ask

Virtual anime streamers are selling out live venues, singing at pro sports games, and launching record labels, with fans showering them with presents and suspending disbelief in service of the bit.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The First Planned Migration of an Entire Country Is Underway

The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu could be submerged in 25 years due to rising sea levels, so a plan is being implemented to relocate its population to Australia.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived

Starting today, UK adults will have to prove their age to access porn online. Experts warn that a global wave of age-check laws threatens to chill speech and ultimately harm children and adults alike.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000

NordVPN Coupon and Discount Codes: 76% Off

Save up to 76% on 2-year plans and get a gift card valued up to $50 with our NordVPN discount codes.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

1Password Coupon: Get Up to 50% Off in July

Save up to 50% on business and personal memberships with a 1Password promo code.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Paramount Has a $1.5 Billion ‘South Park’ Problem

The White House says the show is “fourth-rate” after it showed Trump with “tiny” genitals. The controversy comes just as the FCC has greenlit Paramount’s merger with Skydance and promised to end DEI.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:13:39 +0000

Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling ‘Porn’ Games. Critics Say It’s a Slippery Slope to More Censorship

A conservative group is targeting payment processors as “a weapon” to get adult games deindexed in storefronts. Even games that have nothing to do with sex or abuse have been caught in the dragnet.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:52:42 +0000

The 40 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (August 2025)

Presence, 28 Weeks Later, and Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the heated race between two companies to build a commercial brain-computer interface.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:38:16 +0000

The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law

In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for harming the planet.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:31:18 +0000

A Premium Luggage Service’s Web Bugs Exposed the Travel Plans of Every User—Including Diplomats

Security flaws in Airportr, a door-to-door luggage checking service used by 10 airlines, let hackers access user data and even gain privileges that would have let them redirect or steal luggage.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

An Inventor Is Injecting Bleach Into Cancerous Tumors—and Wants to Bring the Treatment to the US

A Chinese man with no medical training is injecting cancer patients with a toxic bleach solution; a full course of treatment runs $20,000. He’s now working to bring the unproven treatment to the US.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:28:26 +0000

Cursor’s New Bugbot Is Designed to Save Vibe Coders From Themselves

One of the most popular platforms for AI-assisted programming says the next era of vibe coding is all about supercharging error detection.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:10 +0000

No, of Course You Can’t Actually Play the New Lego Game Boy

A promo video of the new brick-built Nintendo collaboration has some people confused as to what your $60 will buy you.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:31:18 +0000

Zenbivy Light Bed Review: Still the Best Backcountry Sleep System

The revamped Zenbivy Light Bed still uses the company’s clever quilt-and-sheet sleeping system, but sheds some ounces for ultralight backpackers.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:32:00 +0000

The Kindle Colorsoft Just Got Two More Models

There’s now a Kindle Colorsoft Kids, plus a cheaper, 16-GB version of the main Colorsoft.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:01:00 +0000

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Review: Good Budget Gaming Mice

SteelSeries’ latest wireless and wired Rival 3 Gen 3 are the budget gaming mice to beat.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Dynabook Portégé Z40L-N Review: Replaceable Batteries, High Price

This corporate laptop brings back the replaceable battery.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

4 Best Folding Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Ready to move on from the traditional glass slab? Introduce a hinge into your life with these folding smartphones.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:33:00 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 Review: A Promising Update

Samsung makes the right improvements with its latest folding phones, but it could still go further.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:03:00 +0000

7 Best Coffee Makers (2025): Drip Is Drippin'

The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:34:00 +0000

Florida Is Now a Haven for Unproven Stem-Cell Treatments

In a measure that flouts the FDA, Florida says doctors can give unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Apple AirPods Max (2020) Review: Insanely Great, Insanely Expensive

Apple’s flagship noise-canceling headphones have a premium build and a premium price tag, but they also sound better than the rest.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Americans Are Obsessed With Watching Short Video Dramas From China

How did steamy, short soap operas that originated in China become the hottest thing in Hollywood, seemingly overnight?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Trump Says He’s ‘Getting Rid of Woke’ and Dismisses Copyright Concerns in AI Policy Speech

The remarks, which came during a keynote speech at a summit hosted by the All-In Podcast, follow President Donald Trump’s newly released AI Action Plan.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:11:07 +0000

Microsoft Put Older Versions of SharePoint on Life Support. Hackers Are Taking Advantage

Multiple hacking groups—including state actors from China—have targeted a vulnerability in older, on-premises versions of the file-sharing tool after a flawed attempt to patch it.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:59:20 +0000

A $17 Hotdog and a Humanoid Robot Serving Popcorn: WIRED’s Day at the Tesla Diner

WIRED stopped by the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood to try a $17 hotdog, watch a humanoid robot serve popcorn, and talk to people who still stan Elon Musk.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:00:54 +0000

Photos: Here Are the Piles of Used Bedding and Children’s Play Sets Left Near DOGE’s Old Offices

Elon Musk’s DOGE minions have largely moved out of the General Services Administration. A dystopian scene of bedding and discarded kids’ toys remains.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:17:50 +0000

The GOP's Message for Tech Billionaires: Be Like Peter Thiel

One lesson Republican insiders took away from Elon Musk's spectacular flameout? Be wary of billionaires who love the spotlight.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Trump’s AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against ‘Bias’—and Regulation

The Trump administration’s new AI policy blueprint calls for limited regulation and lots of leeway for Big Tech to grow even bigger.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:52:43 +0000

Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition Review: Pocketable Fun

Portable retro greatness, with great compromises.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Best Indoor Garden Systems (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A New Era for WIRED—That Starts With You

As of today, there are even more ways to enjoy WIRED’s journalism, including premium newsletters and livestream Q&As. Join us.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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