Plus: A former top US cyber official loses her new job due to political backlash, Congress is rushing through a bill to censor lawmakers’ personal information online, and more.
Most Recent Articles
The Nintendo Switch 2’s Biggest Problem Is Already Storage
In 2025, 256 gigabytes just isn’t enough, and tacking on more storage isn’t as easy as it sounds.
19 Best Barefoot Shoes for Running or Walking (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
What Happens to Your Data If You Stop Paying for Cloud Storage?
Hit by subscription fatigue? Here’s what happens to your files and photos if you cancel your paid storage plan.
Efforts to Ground Physics in Math Are Opening the Secrets of Time
By proving how individual molecules create the complex motion of fluids, three mathematicians have illuminated why time can’t flow in reverse.
12 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2025): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and cameras that need no subscription.
How to Clean Your Mattress (2025)
From barf to blood, your stained mattress isn’t necessarily beyond repair. Here’s how to salvage your investment from every worst-case scenario.
Peacock Feathers Are Stunning. They Can Also Emit Laser Beams
Scientists hope their plumage project could someday lead to biocompatible lasers that could safely be embedded in the human body.
9 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2025): For Homes and Apartments
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.
The 45 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (August 2025)
Squid Game, Sakamoto Days, and Grace and Frankie are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
The 45 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (August 2025)
KPop Demon Hunters, Happy Gilmore 2, and The Old Guard 2 are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Trump Promised to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill.’ The New Rigs Are Nowhere to Be Found
With clean energy more cost-competitive than it once was, the White House’s oil-first strategy is faltering.
11 Best Coolers WIRED Tested for Every Budget, Any Situation (2025)
We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation.
Gear News of the Week: Insta360 Debuts a Drone Company, and DJI Surprises With an 8K 360 Camera
Plus: Netgear has an affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold series is a hit, and Google’s Pixel 10 leaks heat up.
Anthropic Revokes OpenAI's Access to Claude
OpenAI lost access to the Claude API this week after Anthropic claimed the company was violating its terms of service.
Tesla Found Partly Liable in 2019 Autopilot Death
A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It's the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash.
WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode
On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, our senior business editor joins us to talk Meta, brain aging, and ChatGPT’s recent dark turn.
Itch.io Is Restoring NSFW Games—as Long as They’re Free
Facing pressure from payment processors, the indie game platform delisted many adult titles this week. Itch.io began offering free NSFW content again on Thursday as it looks for new payment options.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Forgotten AI Summit
Long before ChatGPT, a group of AI luminaries gathered on an island to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Their funder ultimately cast a shadow on all who attended.
11 Best Laptops for College Students (2025), Including Tablets and 2-in-1s
Whatever your higher-ed goals, these laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1s will help you crush them.
The First Widespread Cure for HIV Could Be in Children
Evidence is growing that some HIV-infected infants, if given antiretroviral drugs early in life, are able to suppress their viral loads to undetectable levels and then come off the medicine.