05-22-26 -
Memorial Day Tech Deals: Sony, Apple, Beats (2026)
Lots of our most-recommended headphones, power banks, and other gadgets are on sale for Memorial Day.
05-22-26 -
Shein Buying Everlane Actually Makes Perfect Sense
The acquisition struck many people as a bizarre mismatch, but it's really a sign of where Chinese ecommerce giants are already going.
05-22-26 -
Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq
Some of WIRED's favorite griddles, grills, and pellet smokers are as much as $250 off for Memorial Day weekend.
05-22-26 -
Routers vs. Modems: What You Need to Get Online
Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.
05-22-26 -
Even If You Hate AI, You Will Use Google AI Search
The search giant’s AI-crafted answers are so convenient, you’ll be sucked in—to the detriment of the web and the artists and thinkers behind it.
05-22-26 -
Samsung Movingstyle M7 Review: A Screen on Wheels
Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.
05-22-26 -
Best Vacuum Cleaner (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.
05-22-26 -
All the Fancy Measuring Devices Used in Science Rely on Two Stone-Age Techniques
The multifarious methods we use to gather experimental data ultimately boil down to counting or comparing.
05-22-26 -
Valve Steam Controller Review (2026): Wait for the Steam Machine
Without the context of Valve’s Steam Machine (which is still MIA), this controller can’t fully dazzle players yet.
05-22-26 -
Razer Viper V4 Pro Review: Iterative Update Packs Big Performance
Small, iterative improvements bring serious performance gains to Razer’s Viper V4 Pro.
05-22-26 -
Finally, a Great Free Radio App for Windows
Tune into live broadcasts from your Windows desktop with Trdo, a free and open-source application.
05-22-26 -
The Gulfs AI Boom Has an Undersea Cable Problem
Hyperscalers are pushing the Gulf to rethink internet infrastructure as AI raises the stakes of cable disruptions.
05-22-26 -
Can OpenAIs Master of Disaster Fix AIs Reputation Crisis?
Global affairs chief Chris Lehane wants to tone down the debate over AI’s societal impacts—and get states to pass laws that won’t derail OpenAI’s meteoric rise.
05-21-26 -
What to Do in LA if Youre Here for Business (2025)
A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting LA.
05-21-26 -
Creepy Listening Tool for Targeted Ads Didnt Actually Work, FTC Says
Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening†technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech†was just pricey email lists.
05-21-26 -
Meta Is in Crisis, Google Searchs Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.
05-21-26 -
Mustard Made Storage Lockers Are on a Rare Sale Through May 31
We love this brand’s stylish storage lockers, and there's a big sale on eight colors through the end of the month.
05-21-26 -
Palantir Held Another Hack Week. This Time, the Focus Was ICE
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.
05-21-26 -
Why the 2026 Hurricane Season Might Not Be That Bad
The impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.
05-21-26 -
I Cloned Myself With Geminis AI Avatar Tool. The Result Was Unnervingly Me
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
05-21-26 -
NYC and LA Are Teaming Up to Fight for EVs
After the Trump administration turned away from electrification, two of the nation’s biggest governments will advocate for more electric vans, police cars, and eventually, snowplows.
05-21-26 -
5 Best Android Tablets in 2026: OnePlus, Lenovo, and Pixel Compared
Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.
05-21-26 -
Margos Got Money Troubles Won TVs OnlyFans Wars
Unlike Euphoria, the Apple TV show wants to humanize the experience of sex workers rather than catastrophize the extremes of the profession.
05-21-26 -
4chans Misogynist Wizards Are Nudifying Women by Request
As nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.
05-21-26 -
Best Yoga Mats (2026): Lululemon, Manduka, JadeYoga
Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we’ve got you covered.
05-21-26 -
The Department of Labors Faith Leader Is Now Also in Charge of Its Civil Righ...
Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor’s controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.
05-21-26 -
The Best Home Security System Is Modular (2026)
I’ve had SimpliSafe’s modular, no-contract setup for nearly a decade, and adding on to it has been a cinch.
05-21-26 -
A Hacker Group Is Poisoning Open Source Code at an Unprecedented Scale
GitHub is just the latest victim of TeamPCP, a gang that has carried out a spree of software supply chain attacks that has impacted hundreds of organizations.
05-21-26 -
The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled Breakup With Big Tech
France is already moving on from Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of homegrown alternatives. Other countries are quickly following suit.
05-21-26 -
SpaceX Listed Groks Spicy Mode as a Risk in Its IPO Filing
The rocket company has set aside more than $500 million for potential litigation losses, in part to account for complaints alleging Grok created sexualized images.
05-20-26 -
SpaceX Is Spending $2.8 Billion to Buy Gas Turbines for Its AI Data Centers
The investment comes as Elon Musk’s AI unit faces complaints about the carbon-emitting units and looks to become a big player in cloud computing.
05-20-26 -
A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide
One line tucked into a federal highway bill would strip funds from cities and states unless they kill their automated plate tracking programs—effectively banning the tech for all but toll collection.
05-20-26 -
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Anthropic Is Paying $15 Billion a Year to Access It...
The long-awaited documents SpaceX filed with US regulators Wednesday included details about a lucrative deal to lend GPUs to a major AI rival.
05-20-26 -
The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026)
Rick and Morty, The Boroughs, and Battlestar Galactica are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
05-20-26 -
I Gave My OpenClaw Agent a Physical Body
The coding skills of AI models are about to make it much easier to build and deploy robots.
05-20-26 -
How Wet Weather in Argentina Helped Fuel the Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
Climate change is helping create conditions that are driving the rodent boom—dubbed a ratada—in Argentina.
05-20-26 -
A New York Cop Got Injured at a Boxing Match. Now Madison Square Garden Is Ba...
Attorney John Scola is representing a police officer who is suing over injuries allegedly sustained while working security at an MSG property in 2025.
05-20-26 -
Its Officially Election Season in Trumpworld
With Trump nemesis Thomas Massie vanquished, Republican strategists are now eyeing races in Texas, California, and Maine.
05-20-26 -
Perfect Storm: How Trumps Aid Cuts Are Fueling the Ebola Outbreak
One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.
05-20-26 -
Ride1Up Roadster Review (2026): An Ebike That Feels Like a Bike
This lightweight commuter ebike feels a lot like a regular bike would feel if I had bionic legs. I wish there were more mechanics for it.
05-20-26 -
Hypershell X Ultra S Review: The Best Exoskeleton Yet
With its clever new algorithm, the latest Hypershell exoskeleton powers your legs without making you feel like a puppet on a string.
05-20-26 -
How to Upgrade Weber and Kamado Joe Into Smart Grills
You don't need to buy a smart grill to make perfect meat. You can buy a dumb grill and send it to school with smart upgrades.
05-20-26 -
Trump Wants to Be the Hero Vapers Dont Really Need
The White House says Trump’s pro-vape stance is based on “gold standard science.†It feels more like vice-signaling to a demographic that often doesn’t vote—over products that are widely available.
05-20-26 -
Election Officials Are Getting Ready for ICE to Show Up at the Polls
The Trump administration keeps threatening to send federal agents to oversee elections. State and local officials are preparing, and even gaming out what happens if they're arrested.
05-20-26 -
Data Brokers and AI Firms Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds
A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data.
05-20-26 -
Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in May
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
05-20-26 -
Herman Miller Promo Code & Discounts: Save up to 40% in May 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture this month.
05-19-26 -
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They're certainly not alone.
05-19-26 -
Californias Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
05-19-26 -
Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses
Google is sprucing up its Gemini models, revamping search, and enabling AI agents in everything. There are also some spiffy new smart glasses coming this fall.
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