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Feb 20, 2026
When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.
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Feb 19, 2026
Documents say customs officers in the US Virgin Islands had friendly relationships with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, showing how the infamous sex offender tried to cultivate allies.
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Feb 19, 2026
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.
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Feb 19, 2026
A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBI—and still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death.
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Feb 19, 2026
The Executive Branch has a reported membership list that includes Trumpworld elites like David Sacks. A WIRED review of corporate filings reveals an under-the-radar player: a notorious former DC police officer.
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Feb 19, 2026
Fallout, Neighbors, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters are just a few of the TV shows we're swooning over for February.
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Feb 19, 2026
On TikTok, Chinese manufacturers are advertising signal-blocking weapons with the breezy cadence of consumer lifestyle advertising.
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Feb 19, 2026
Workers describe a deteriorating culture at Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, where layoffs continue and employees are expected to use AI tools daily.
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Feb 19, 2026
These compact Edifier speakers may not be the fanciest, but they'll blow your monitor's built-in speakers out of the water.
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Feb 19, 2026
The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can't come at the cost of new bugs.
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Feb 19, 2026
The AI search startup once predicted advertising would be a massive business. Now it's betting on a smaller, more valuable audience.
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Feb 19, 2026
"If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantir's work across DHS, please reach out," a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement.
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Feb 19, 2026
We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers in 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a portable screen).
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Feb 19, 2026
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That's why we've tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
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Feb 19, 2026
There's little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED's testing.
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Feb 19, 2026
Lifting weights can keep you carrying groceries and riding bikes even as you get older. Here's our guide to a simple home setup.
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Feb 19, 2026
Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates.
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Feb 19, 2026
Bowers & Wilkins' latest Px7 headphones keep sound and style at the forefront, with brilliant results.
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Feb 19, 2026
Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It's helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider.
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Feb 19, 2026
From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we've collected experts' tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful.
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Feb 18, 2026
The Meta CEO stuck to a playbook of repetitive answers and buzzwords in a landmark trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Feb 18, 2026
Bose's fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise-canceling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off.
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Feb 18, 2026
Scout AI is using technology borrowed from the AI industry to power lethal weapons—and recently demonstrated its explosive potential.
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Feb 18, 2026
While it may sound unorthodox, these earbuds make a great companion for your Switch 2 or other portable console.
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Feb 18, 2026
The days of tech giants buying up discrete chips are over. AI companies now need GPUs, CPUs, and everything in between.
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Feb 18, 2026
A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited.
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Feb 18, 2026
The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kidde's second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required.
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Feb 18, 2026
Evie is a longtime favorite of far-right. At its very first live event, the strength of the publication's politics was in the pretense that it doesn't have any.
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Feb 18, 2026
Here's a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
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Feb 18, 2026
A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.
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Feb 18, 2026
With specs nearly identical to last year's Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn't pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.
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Feb 18, 2026
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn't need to be charged every day.
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Feb 18, 2026
Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of them.
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Feb 18, 2026
Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.
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Feb 18, 2026
We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.
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Feb 18, 2026
"We would [all] love to have an AI boss who wouldn't yell at you or gaslight you. Claude as a boss is the nicest guy ever."
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Feb 18, 2026
WIRED spoke with the Zoomer founders of a platform where AI agents hire humans to do real-world tasks. Their pitch: "People would love to have a clanker as their boss."
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Feb 18, 2026
Lego's next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.
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Feb 18, 2026
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here's how it's made and how it's different from cotton and linen bedding.
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Feb 18, 2026
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples' play.
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Feb 18, 2026
Find the latest Lowe's promo codes and offers, including up to 40% off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
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Feb 17, 2026
Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.
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Feb 17, 2026
With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long-haul flight.
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Feb 17, 2026
Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
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Feb 17, 2026
Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
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Feb 17, 2026
After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They're missing the point.
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Feb 17, 2026
Forum members discuss their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and complain about their working conditions.
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Feb 17, 2026
Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open-source, and has some powerful features.
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Feb 17, 2026
As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.
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Feb 17, 2026
The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the "green belt" of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastructure.
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Feb 16, 2026
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has been chosen for Olympians. Could it be the one for you, too?
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Feb 16, 2026
I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.
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Feb 16, 2026
In light of Zoom crackdowns and Skype shutting down, Batemates has emerged as an alternative for "bators" who like masturbating together online.
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Feb 16, 2026
Fears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can be to deploy anti-drone weapons near cities.
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Feb 16, 2026
Sony's new LinkBuds Clip serve up solid performance, but I'd wait until they're on sale.
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Feb 16, 2026
In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation.
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Feb 15, 2026
You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
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Feb 15, 2026
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung's Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED's here to help you make your choice.
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Feb 15, 2026
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they're only going to get better as we move through 2026.
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Feb 15, 2026
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
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Feb 15, 2026
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don't expect results overnight.
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Feb 15, 2026
Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice." Here's a quick guide.
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Feb 14, 2026
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
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Feb 14, 2026
With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here's my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
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Feb 14, 2026
Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower's mysterious national security complaint, and more.
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Feb 14, 2026
Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
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Feb 14, 2026
Filing taxes is a pain. Here's how H&R Block DIY performed against other services I tested.
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Feb 14, 2026
Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.
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Feb 14, 2026
From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.
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Feb 14, 2026
The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.
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Feb 14, 2026
Upgrade your setup with Sony's newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
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Feb 13, 2026
As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.
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Feb 13, 2026
The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
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Feb 13, 2026
As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.
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Feb 13, 2026
Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.
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Feb 13, 2026
Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.
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Feb 13, 2026
Snowpack levels across a wide swath of western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.
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Feb 13, 2026
The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that's starting to get called out.
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Feb 13, 2026
Don't be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.
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Feb 13, 2026
As the housing market stalls, Zillow's CEO sees AI as "an ingredient rather than a threat" that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
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Feb 13, 2026
The idea of having warm, dry feet on your wet, snowy run is appealing. But you might not like the trade-offs.
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Feb 13, 2026
Keep your trio of Apple gadgets fully charged wherever you are with these compact folding travel chargers.
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Feb 13, 2026
These new in-the-ear aids look great, but quality hearing support just isn't there.
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Feb 13, 2026
Nearly 50 out LGBTQ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.
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Feb 13, 2026
On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the "Quad God" will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.
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Feb 13, 2026
Refresh your space with a sofa that arrives right at your doorstep. We've spent years in search of the best couches—read about all the styles we've tested here.
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Feb 13, 2026
EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a "new normal."
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Feb 13, 2026
Going one or two generations back in Samsung's Q990 soundbar series is the smartest way to get insane home theater sound.
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Feb 13, 2026
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that's a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
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Feb 12, 2026
The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it's a total steal.
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Feb 12, 2026
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED's scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.
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Feb 12, 2026
Stuck in regulatory limbo, the self-driving-vehicle developer is encouraging residents of Washington, DC, to message public officials to help get its robotaxis onto roads.
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Feb 12, 2026
From small publishers to US federal agencies, websites are reporting unusual spikes in automated traffic linked to IP addresses in Lanzhou, China.
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Feb 12, 2026
In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says his political donations support OpenAI's mission—even if some employees at the company disagree.
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Feb 12, 2026
Best Buy continues to sell the TCL QM6K for a staggering discount.
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Feb 12, 2026
While publicly supporting protesters in Iran, Elon Musk's X appears to have been selling premium accounts to regime officials. Checkmarks were removed from certain accounts after a WIRED inquiry.
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Feb 12, 2026
How many ports do you need? What does 4K UHD even mean? What's RGB LED? Here's everything you need to know.
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Feb 12, 2026
Sigh. Another tax season is upon us. I filed my taxes with TurboTax, exploring its newest features and free or low-cost filing options.
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Feb 12, 2026
Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader? From cases and covers to page turners and even charms, this is the guide for you.
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