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Elon Musk’s Exes Are the Most Damning Part of a Massive New Documentary
Interviews with Justine Wilson and Ashley St. Clair in the nearly four-hour-long Musk paint the world’s richest man as capricious and cruel even toward those closest to him.
Astronomers Confirm Discovery of the Youngest Known Exoplanet Ever
Under 1 million years old, “Elias 2-24b” is now the youngest exoplanet ever observed, and it may force researchers to reevaluate theories about how planets are formed.
The Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals 2026: WIRED-Tested Picks to Shop Now
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin tomorrow, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Withings BodyScan 2 Review: Worth Its Weight
After months of testing, this high-end smart scale has made me rethink how much a bathroom weigh-in can tell me.
Omega Has New Bond Watches Even if There Isn’t a New James Bond
With no new 007 actor named and no film in the near future, Omega has had to get creative to keep its lucrative spy-watch train running.
A Prediction Market About the Past? Sure, Why Not!
As prediction markets surge in popularity, a new platform called Verifact Markets is pushing the concept even further, letting users trade on “disputed facts.”
Staples Print and Marketing Services Review: Fast Holiday Gifts
Staples’s printing service offers fast pickup and in-store experts who can help you get your family photos, novelty gifts, and business documents looking exactly how you want.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
The Best Gifts Under $25 for Everyone on Your List (2026)
We found genuinely good presents for home cooks, teens, coffee lovers, and the person who already has everything.
Meta Glasses Nova (Gen 3) Review: Not Much New
Meta and Ray-Ban’s new smart glasses have slightly better batteries and mics. And yes, they still have cameras.
Rural Data Centers Are in for a Big Federal Tax Break
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, data center projects in rural areas could be eligible for major tax benefits starting next year. Some hyperscalers do not seem eager to take the free cash.
Keurig Alta First-Look: No More Plastic K-Cups
Keurig is ready to ditch the K-Cup with a compostable and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pod, but the price is steep.
Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior
A global network of detectors are reporting some of the most substantial measurements yet of neutrinos created deep underground by the radioactive elements that power our planet’s tectonic activity.
The Nvidia Shield TV Is 7 Years Old. It Just Got a $100 Price Hike
The price of anything with memory is skyrocketing thanks to AI. Aging streaming devices are no exception.
Muse Creates Detailed Profiles of All Your Friends and Family
Millions have downloaded Meta’s AI agent Muse. But getting it to do your bidding comes with privacy costs.
How to Collect CDs
Fed up with paying to stream music you’ll never actually own? Give the little silver disc a spin. Here’s how to start a CD collection or get more out of one you already have.
The Best E-Readers That Aren't a Kindle (2026): Kobo, Boox
Want to untether your reading from Amazon? These Kindle alternatives deserve a spot on your nightstand.
Best Mosquito Repellents for Your Yard: What Works and What Doesn’t (2026)
After years of testing repellents, traps, and sprays, I found a few ways to keep the bugs at bay—and plenty that aren’t worth the effort.
A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’
Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface. Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.