‘The Social Reckoning’ Already Feels Irrelevant

Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.

At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”

Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.

I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.

America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.

Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.

The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are here, and we’ve tracked down the best discounts on all the gear our team recommends.

Save on two Shark models I recommend after testing, including my favorite robot vacuum and a powerful cordless stick.

Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-approved Prime Day picks under $50.

Brands, influencers, and Etsy sellers claim they're hawking T-shirts, mugs, and buttons out of solidarity with the woman who accused seven male classmates of sexual assault. Some say it’s shameless.

My favorite MacBook, gaming PC, and budget laptop are all on sale for Prime Day, some at the lowest prices I’ve seen in months. But act fast, as sales end tonight.

I’ve tested more than 100 headphones and covered nearly a dozen Prime Days. Here are some actually good headphone deals from the sale.

Three engineers put GPT, Claude, and Grok in charge of a real car. Only one of them was successful.

OpenAI is updating ChatGPT for all users with an “Intelligent UI” that’s more visual—generating interactive elements as part of the chatbot’s outputs.

The Shark CryoGlow face mask is my favorite LED device, and it’s $299 on Amazon Prime Day. Act fast.

Prime Big Deal Days end tonight, but there’s still time to save on WIRED-tested mattresses, cooling sheets, and sound machines.

I’ve tested the wearables, tracked the prices, and found the Prime Day deals worth grabbing.

The US government’s Tradewinds initiative has made it easier to throw millions of dollars at “nontraditional” defense contractors, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

Breville, Keurig, Fellow, and AeroPress gear we recommend is on sale, with options for espresso enthusiasts and one-button brewers alike.