The DIY days of making gadgets better and longer-lasting are long past—and possibly, hopefully, in the future.
Most Recent Articles
Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Some owners of Tesla’s electric pickup truck paid for the feature when they purchased it last fall—and now it’s starting to kick in.
HBO Almost Cut the ‘Industry’ Season Finale’s Most Shocking Scene
Cocreators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay explain the seismic turn of events for Rishi, whose gambling addiction finally caught up with him—and why it almost never aired.
This Startup Wants YouTube Creators to Get Paid for AI Training Data
While big platforms like Reddit have signed deals with the AI giants, YouTube leaves licensing in the hands of individual creators. The “License to Scrape” program aims to give those streaming...
The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.
15 Best Keyboards for PC (2024): Gaming and Work
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.
Asus ProArt PZ13 Review: A Cheaper Surface Pro
It has some flaws, but this Asus detachable 2-in-1 laptop is a much cheaper version of Microsoft’s Surface Pro.
Epic Games Is Suing Samsung Now
After suing both Apple and Google over app store payment policies, Fortnite developer Epic Games now has its sights on Samsung.
How to Renovate Your Home for a Billion Children
I kept seeing more and more utterly absurd, hugely viral home remodeling videos on TikTok. So I tracked down where they actually come from.
The Pig Butchering Invasion Has Begun
Scamming operations that once originated in Southeast Asia are now proliferating around the world, likely raking in billions of dollars in the process.
Inside Two Years of Turmoil at Big Tech's Anti-Terrorism Group
X has left the board of GIFCT, an organization through which tech companies exchange information to keep violent content off the web. It's the latest in a series of episodes driving tension within...
How a 15-Year-Old Gamer Became the Patron Saint of the Internet
In 2025, Carlo Acutis will officially become the first millennial saint. But will he help the Catholic Church reach a younger audience?
The Best Instax Cameras and Printers We Tested (2024)
Should you buy an Instax Mini? Instax Mini Evo? Instax Square? We demystify Fujifilm’s Instax lineup to help you find the perfect instant camera (or printer).
The Best Action Cameras (2024): Underwater, Compact, More
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
The 14 Best Office Chairs in 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
How to Get Started on Valve’s 'Deadlock'
The playtest has a learning curve, especially if you've never played a multiplayer online battle arena game. Here's how to get into it.
The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind
Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.
14 Best WIRED Tested and Reviewed Espresso Machines (2024)
Turning your kitchen into a café is a great way to learn (or hone) the art of making the perfect shot.
16 Best Coffee Grinders, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Get more joy from your java. These conical-burr, flat-burr, and bladed machines let you enjoy freshly ground beans in every cup.
The 9 Best National Coffee Day Deals on Machines and Beans
Celebrate your love of coffee with some great deals that will upgrade your at-home barista setup.
An International Space Station Leak Is Getting Worse—and Keeping NASA Up at Night
A NASA inspector general report gives new details on a leak that has plagued the ISS for five years, and reveals that the agency considers it the highest-level risk.