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The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record

https://www.wired.com/story/2026-el-nino-the-strongest-in-150-years/

Published: July 24, 2026 18:50

This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.

Did Chinese AI Steal From Anthropic, and OpenAI Loses Control of Two Models

https://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast/

Published: July 24, 2026 17:53

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.

Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI

https://www.wired.com/story/silicon-valley-is-completely-divided-over-chinese-ai/

Published: July 24, 2026 15:00

The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.

Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-window-air-conditioners/

Published: July 24, 2026 11:37

These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.

BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers

https://www.wired.com/review/benq-tk705sti-4k-projector/

Published: July 24, 2026 11:01

The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.

What Is Entropy, Really?

https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-entropy-really/

Published: July 24, 2026 11:00

Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.

Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages

https://www.wired.com/story/these-are-some-of-our-favorite-brain-boosting-toys-for-kids-of-all-ages/

Published: July 24, 2026 10:30

From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.

Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool

https://www.wired.com/story/some-kids-will-never-think-ai-is-cool/

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”

Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere

https://www.wired.com/story/satellite-images-reveal-how-giant-scam-compounds-keep-on-expanding/

Published: July 24, 2026 10:00

Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.

Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time

https://www.wired.com/story/kagi-brings-back-old-school-search-one-human-made-website-at-a-time/

Published: July 24, 2026 09:30

If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.

Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It

https://www.wired.com/story/trump-endorsed-the-mypillow-guy-as-minnesota-governor-the-state-gop-isnt-buying-it/

Published: July 24, 2026 09:00

After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.

European researchers want to study social media’s harms but can’t get the data

https://www.wired.com/story/european-researchers-want-to-study-social-medias-harms-but-cant-get-the-data/

Published: July 24, 2026 08:49

EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize Big Tech. Researchers say Tik Tok, X, and Meta are still deciding who gets to look inside.

An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides

https://www.wired.com/story/fda-panel-endorses-unproven-peptides/

Published: July 23, 2026 23:45

Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.

Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending

https://www.wired.com/story/meta-david-bowie-apocalypse-ad-is-optimistic-actually/

Published: July 23, 2026 18:45

The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”

For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark

https://www.wired.com/story/for-taylor-swift-madison-square-gardens-controversial-cameras-briefly-went-dark/

Published: July 23, 2026 18:18

MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.

The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search

https://www.wired.com/story/eu-fines-google-billion-prioritizing-own-services-in-search/

Published: July 23, 2026 16:51

The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.

22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026)

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-college-and-dorm-essentials-gear/

Published: July 23, 2026 12:01

Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.

The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pet-hair-vacuums/

Published: July 23, 2026 11:33

Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.

The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026)

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-magsafe-wallets/

Published: July 23, 2026 11:01

The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.

The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters

https://www.wired.com/story/trump-administration-change-polluter-public-engagement-rules/

Published: July 23, 2026 11:00

The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.

America’s Hot Hybrid Summer

https://www.wired.com/story/america-hot-hybrid-summer/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:45

Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.

10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-meal-kit-services-1/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:31

Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.

People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids

https://www.wired.com/story/people-are-getting-off-to-content-about-ice-raids/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:30

MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.

Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key

https://www.wired.com/story/google-turns-a-selfie-video-into-your-accounts-spare-key/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:00

The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.

Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea

https://www.wired.com/story/banning-social-media-for-kids-is-a-bad-idea/

Published: July 23, 2026 10:00

The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.

My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting

https://www.wired.com/story/my-week-of-transparent-living-with-apples-more-clear-liquid-glass-setting/

Published: July 23, 2026 09:30

I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.

Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop

https://www.wired.com/story/the-beloved-jibo-robot-is-being-resurrected-as-an-ai-wearable/

Published: July 23, 2026 09:15

With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.

‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out

https://www.wired.com/story/the-child-is-terrified-measles-doctors-speak-out/

Published: July 23, 2026 09:00

Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a country that eliminated the dangerous disease.

Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick

https://www.wired.com/story/why-lettuce-always-making-people-sick/

Published: July 22, 2026 21:41

The cyclospora diarrhea outbreak isn’t an isolated incident. It’s part of a pattern of leafy greens wreaking digestive havoc.

The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI

https://www.wired.com/story/the-white-house-is-trying-to-figure-out-what-to-do-about-chinese-ai/

Published: July 22, 2026 21:00

There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.

Top Red-Light Therapy Deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/red-light-device-deals-from-nordstroms-anniversary-sale-2026/

Published: July 22, 2026 20:40

Save on WIRED-tested LED therapy devices from TheraFace, HigherDose, and more.

‘The Odyssey’ Is Inspiring Unprecedented Levels of Cope

https://www.wired.com/story/the-odysseys-success-is-inspiring-unprecedented-levels-of-cope/

Published: July 22, 2026 19:26

Elon Musk and the online right convinced themselves that Christopher Nolan’s “woke” epic would go down in flames. Now they’re crashing out.

China’s Open AI Models Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Playbook

https://www.wired.com/story/chinas-open-ai-models-are-challenging-silicon-valleys-playbook/

Published: July 22, 2026 19:01

As access to Anthropic’s and OpenAI’s frontier models becomes more restricted, Chinese labs are pitching their open-source alternatives as stable, accessible, and increasingly capable.

Dyson V10 Konical Review (2026): Affordable and Solid

https://www.wired.com/review/dyson-v10-konical-2026/

Published: July 22, 2026 17:53

Out of Dyson’s two new affordable stick vacuums, this one is easily my favorite.

Which New Samsung Foldable Phone Should You Buy? Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, or Flip8?

https://www.wired.com/story/which-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-to-buy/

Published: July 22, 2026 13:01

Samsung’s folding phone family has a new middle child with a fresh form factor, but which of its eighth-gen foldables is right for you?

Why Samsung Gave Its Next Folding Phone a New Shape

https://www.wired.com/story/why-samsung-gave-its-next-folding-phone-a-new-shape-galaxy-z-fold8/

Published: July 22, 2026 13:00

People spend hours watching videos on their smartphones. The wider, shorter, and lighter Galaxy Z Fold8 caters to exactly that.

The 13 Best Fans for Getting Through Sweaty Days (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-fans-2026/

Published: July 22, 2026 11:31

From powerful air movers and whisper-quiet pedestal models to options that double as misters, lamps, and air purifiers, these are the fans that impressed us most.

6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/best-fitbit/

Published: July 22, 2026 10:31

The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.

States Want ICE Agents to Show Their Faces. The Trump Administration Is Blocking Them

https://www.wired.com/story/states-want-ice-agents-to-show-their-faces-the-trump-administration-is-blocking-them/

Published: July 22, 2026 10:30

Federal lawyers say anti-mask laws would endanger immigration agents, citing an ICE face-recognition art project that doesn’t actually work.

A Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out

https://www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-redwood-bark-school-newspaper/

Published: July 22, 2026 10:00

An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.

Flipper Busy Bar Review: An Expensive Focus Tool

https://www.wired.com/review/flipper-busy-bar/

Published: July 22, 2026 09:30

It didn’t keep my coworkers at bay, but Flipper’s expensive productivity tool did help me focus on the task at hand.

Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguar’s Tail?

https://www.wired.com/story/range-rover-has-an-entirely-new-electric-car-range-rover-gt/

Published: July 21, 2026 23:01

It’s “the most car-like Range Rover ever created,” but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguar’s Type 01 party?

OpenAI Models Escaped Containment and Hacked Hugging Face

https://www.wired.com/story/openai-models-escaped-containment-and-hacked-huggingface/

Published: July 21, 2026 22:50

The cybersecurity-focused models, including GPT-5.6 Sol, broke out of a testing sandbox, exploited a zero-day, and gained access to the open internet to pull off the attack.

Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos

https://www.wired.com/story/best-buy-black-friday-in-july-2026/

Published: July 21, 2026 20:39

The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.

Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak

https://www.wired.com/story/diarrhea-outbreak-taylor-farms-maga-donations-lobbying/

Published: July 21, 2026 19:10

The company donated more than $3.6 million to conservative groups between 2020 and 2025, including $1 million to the MAGA Inc. super PAC.

This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light

https://www.wired.com/story/pat-gelsinger-moores-law-light-chips/

Published: July 21, 2026 19:05

Pat Gelsinger wants to pave the way to ever more powerful artificial intelligence using tiny beams of light.

A Sneaky Hacking Tool Targeting AI Infrastructure Is Lurking in Victims’ Blind Spots

https://www.wired.com/story/a-sneaky-hacking-tool-targeting-ai-infrastructure-is-lurking-in-victims-blind-spots/

Published: July 21, 2026 16:08

A new type of malware can worm deep into AI coding systems to steal data and logins—and can flip a “death switch” to destroy files and keep out real users.

Nvidia Wants to Own Every Chip Inside AI Data Centers

https://www.wired.com/story/nvidia-wants-to-own-every-chip-inside-an-ai-data-center/

Published: July 21, 2026 15:00

Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform combines CPUs and GPUs into a single system, reflecting the company’s growing ambition to power every layer of AI infrastructure.

The Light Flip Is the Stylish Dumb Flip Phone of Your Dreams

https://www.wired.com/story/light-flip-is-the-modern-stylish-dumb-flip-phone-of-your-luddite-dreams/

Published: July 21, 2026 15:00

A flip phone with 5G, USB-C, a headphone jack, and a removable battery? Say it ain’t so.

The Great Peptide Cash Grab Has Begun

https://www.wired.com/story/fda-peptide-decision-telehealth-companies-cashing-in/

Published: July 21, 2026 13:45

The FDA could decide whether to loosen rules around peptide production this week. Some telehealth players are already seeing dollar signs.

Halliday’s New Smart Glasses Skip the Camera

https://www.wired.com/story/halliday-new-smart-glasses-skip-the-camera/

Published: July 21, 2026 13:00

Halliday’s G2 glasses can listen to and summarize your workplace meetings—with no video involved.

8 Best Smartwatches (2026): Apple, Google, and Hybrid Watches

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-smartwatches/

Published: July 21, 2026 12:02

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/smart-home-curb-appeal-looks/

Published: July 21, 2026 11:02

These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.

Abdul El-Sayed Is an Epidemiologist Running for Senate. His State Is a Public Health Disaster

https://www.wired.com/story/abdul-el-sayed-michigan-is-public-health-disaster/

Published: July 21, 2026 11:00

Michigan has been at the epicenter of the wildfire smoke and explosive diarrhea outbreaks. The progressive Democrat talks to WIRED about how he would tackle the forces behind them if he’s elected.

‘It’s a Modern-Day Draft’: Why Stanford Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai’s Commencement Speech

https://www.wired.com/story/big-interview-stanford-students-booing-sundar-pichai/

Published: July 21, 2026 10:30

Last month, more than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.

Stop Saying Kids Can’t Read

https://www.wired.com/story/mississippi-state-testing-reading-comprehension-literacy/

Published: July 21, 2026 10:00

Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.

A Device Hidden in Cars Across the US Leaves Them Vulnerable to Hacking and Paralysis. Patch It Now

https://www.wired.com/story/a-device-hidden-in-cars-across-the-us-leaves-them-vulnerable-to-hacking-and-paralysis-patch-it-now/

Published: July 21, 2026 10:00

Dealerships installed alarms in millions of vehicles—and left them in even if the buyer didn’t want them. Now researchers warn they can be hacked to unlock, track, and disable cars.

The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens

https://www.wired.com/story/the-army-is-burning-through-its-ai-tokens/

Published: July 21, 2026 09:30

Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.

Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing

https://www.wired.com/story/etsy-is-in-its-flop-era-and-sellers-are-fleeing/

Published: July 21, 2026 09:00

Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.

The Galaxy Card Is Samsung’s Answer to the Apple Card

https://www.wired.com/story/galaxy-card-is-samsung-answer-to-the-apple-card/

Published: July 20, 2026 21:00

Directly added to your Samsung Wallet account, it’s yet another cash-back credit card, this time tailored for Samsung stans.

The FDA Says It Didn't Apologize to Supplier Linked to Diarrhea Outbreak, Actually

https://www.wired.com/story/taylor-farms-fda-explosive-diarrhea-tweets/

Published: July 20, 2026 20:57

The agency stressed that the July 17 voluntary recall from Taylor Farms still stands. The supplier has been linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.

Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions

https://www.wired.com/story/new-research-estimates-most-emissions-came-from-fan-travel/

Published: July 20, 2026 19:43

The latest estimates reveal that the majority of greenhouse gas emissions from large-scale events such as the FIFA World Cup stem from spectators traveling to host cities.

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain

https://www.wired.com/story/even-mild-sleep-deprivation-may-lead-to-weight-gain/

Published: July 20, 2026 19:06

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The 35 Best Board Games for Family Game Night

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-family-board-games/

Published: July 20, 2026 11:00

From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/mushroom-growing-methods/

Published: July 20, 2026 10:31

From countertop kits to a bathroom bucket full of straw and beyond, I spent a year testing popular mushroom-growing methods. Here’s what fruited—and what just grew mold.

An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem

https://www.wired.com/story/an-ebike-company-was-sued-for-misleading-on-safety-it-points-to-a-big-problem/

Published: July 20, 2026 10:15

Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July.

Elite Young Runners Are Becoming Freakishly Fast. Welcome to ‘Trackflation’

https://www.wired.com/story/teenagers-running-trackflation/

Published: July 20, 2026 10:00

Four-minute miles are almost routine. Middle schoolers are beating college runners. Inside the youth track boom that’s turning kids and teens into speed machines.

The ACLU Is Arming Lawyers to Expose State Surveillance Secrets

https://www.wired.com/story/the-aclu-is-arming-lawyers-to-expose-state-surveillance-secrets/

Published: July 20, 2026 10:00

A new toolkit for attorneys in Massachusetts targets the technologies police use—and conceal—to build criminal cases, from facial recognition to AI-written police reports.

Apps Marketed to US Troops Are Shipping Chinese and Russian Code

https://www.wired.com/story/apps-marketed-to-us-troops-are-shipping-chinese-and-russian-code/

Published: July 20, 2026 09:30

A first-of-its-kind analysis found more than one in eight apps built for US service members carried foreign code—some from firms in nations the Pentagon designates as adversaries.

Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-portable-chargers-power-banks/

Published: July 19, 2026 11:00

Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.

How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-disable-all-the-music-videos-in-spotify/

Published: July 19, 2026 11:00

A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.

The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)

https://www.wired.com/story/best-electrolyte-powders/

Published: July 19, 2026 10:32

Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.

The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward

https://www.wired.com/story/search-for-earth-like-planet-step-forward/

Published: July 19, 2026 10:00

Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.

How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-watch-the-fifa-2026-world-cup-07-19-2026/

Published: July 19, 2026 09:00

The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.

FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage

https://www.wired.com/story/fifa-world-cup-halftime-show-what-to-expect/

Published: July 19, 2026 09:00

Organizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?

4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)

https://www.wired.com/story/best-walking-pads/

Published: July 18, 2026 11:03

Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.

Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You

https://www.wired.com/story/security-news-this-week-your-period-tracker-is-probably-spying-on-you/

Published: July 18, 2026 10:30

Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.

The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras

https://www.wired.com/story/best-motion-sensors-private-alternatives-security/

Published: July 18, 2026 10:30

If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.

FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change

https://www.wired.com/story/fifa-doesnt-have-plan-to-deal-with-climate-change/

Published: July 18, 2026 10:00

This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.

How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage

https://www.wired.com/story/how-googles-new-gemini-rates-work-and-how-to-track-your-usage/

Published: July 18, 2026 10:00

Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.

Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze

https://www.wired.com/review/balmuda-naturewind-studio-fan/

Published: July 18, 2026 09:32

Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?

The Best Tech for Back to School

https://www.wired.com/story/best-tech-gear-back-to-school/

Published: July 18, 2026 09:01

Get ready to crush your coursework or scoot to class in style with these back-to-school gear picks.

Prompt Injection Attacks Are Thwarting AI Hacking Agents

https://www.wired.com/story/prompt-injection-attacks-are-thwarting-ai-hacking-agents/

Published: July 18, 2026 09:00

“Context bombing” tricks malicious AI agents into shutting down before they can do harm.

SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026

https://www.wired.com/story/steelseries-coupon-code/

Published: July 18, 2026 05:00

Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.

AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees

https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-web-services-glitch-oh-no/

Published: July 17, 2026 19:50

An error with the cloud computing giant’s billing operation caused some customers’ monthly bills to rise from a few cents to billions of dollars.

What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke

https://www.wired.com/story/cities-from-chicago-to-washington-dc-look-like-wildfire-smoke/

Published: July 17, 2026 19:17

The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.

Polymarket’s Corporate Structure Is a Mystery—Even to Some of Its Former Employees

https://www.wired.com/story/whats-up-with-polymarkets-panama-entity/

Published: July 17, 2026 18:30

The prediction market’s Panamanian operation seems odd, even for a company whose CEO had his apartment raided by FBI agents.

ICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied Minors’ and ‘Fraud’

https://www.wired.com/story/ice-unaccompanied-minors-fraud-suspects-trss-contract/

Published: July 17, 2026 17:47

A newly renewed, $25 million-per-year contract with a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters further expands the power of ICE under the Trump administration.

‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously

https://www.wired.com/story/the-odyssey-backlash-failed-tremendously/

Published: July 17, 2026 17:09

For all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.

Lyft’s CEO Says, ‘We’re the Good Uber’

https://www.wired.com/story/lyfts-ceo-says-were-the-good-uber/

Published: July 17, 2026 15:00

David Risher insists that Lyft has lowered its prices and that customers who only check his competitor’s app are “leaving money on the table.”

The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More

https://www.wired.com/story/the-best-new-camping-gear-at-rei-2026/

Published: July 17, 2026 14:55

I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.

Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act

https://www.wired.com/story/conspiracy-theorists-think-trumps-speech-paves-the-path-to-the-insurrection-act/

Published: July 17, 2026 13:48

Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags

https://www.wired.com/story/emergency-kit-disaster-preparedness-guide/

Published: July 17, 2026 12:06

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.

5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple

https://www.wired.com/story/best-smart-speakers/

Published: July 17, 2026 12:01

Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.

Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console

https://www.wired.com/review/valve-steam-machine/

Published: July 17, 2026 11:00

Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.

Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking

https://www.wired.com/review/panasonic-japanese-microwave/

Published: July 17, 2026 10:34

The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.

23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers

https://www.wired.com/gallery/gift-for-the-home-chef-2026/

Published: July 17, 2026 10:34

From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.

A $10K Bounty Aims to Make Sony’s PlayStation 5 a Computer Again

https://www.wired.com/story/a-10k-bounty-aims-to-make-the-ps5-a-computer-again/

Published: July 17, 2026 10:30

Nice PlayStation you got. Bet it could probably run Linux too.

San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores

https://www.wired.com/story/san-francisco-demands-apple-and-google-delete-ai-nudify-apps-from-app-stores/

Published: July 17, 2026 10:00

The City Attorney’s Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this week telling them to stop profiting from 13 “face-swap” apps that are overwhelmingly used to target women and girls.

The Group Behind ‘2000 Mules’ Is Back With Another Election Conspiracy Film

https://www.wired.com/story/the-group-behind-2000-mules-is-back-with-another-election-conspiracy-film/

Published: July 17, 2026 09:30

True the Vote is working with a Detroit pastor to produce a new documentary called Trap, based on claims that have already been thrown out in court.