The Mystery Ranch Coulee 30 is Everything You Need in Day Pack
A comfortable, well-design day pack capable of heavy loads with plenty of customization options. ⌘ Read more

The Best Dyson Vacuums We’ve Tested and Reviewed: V15, V12, and More
Feeling the pull of a clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup. ⌘ Read more

Tiptop Helps You Trade In Your Old Stuff to Pay for New Stuff
One of Postmates’ founders is back with an ecommerce payment startup called Tiptop. The service lets you pay for online purchases by trading in something of value you no longer want. ⌘ Read more

NASA Desperately Needs New Spacesuits. Private Firms Are Struggling to Make Them
Collins Aerospace is expected to back out of a contract with NASA, while high interest rates and a difficult supply chain environment have affected Axiom. ⌘ Read more

How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon: Tools and Advice
With fierce competition among third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help. ⌘ Read more

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 Review: A Fond Farewell to a Friend
The second-generation Elite 10 earbuds are the last consumer buds Jabra will make. But these comfy and capable earbuds deserve your attention for other reasons too. ⌘ Read more

Camera Face-Off: We Pit Smartphones From Xiaomi, Oppo, and Honor to Find a Winner
Chinese phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Oppo Find X7 Ultra, and Honor Magic 6 Pro are pushing cameras to new highs with large imaging sensors. Here’s what the results are like. ⌘ Read more

The Future of Vaping After the Fall of Juul
This week, we talk to the hosts of the new podcast Backfired about how the e-cigarette industry got to where it is today, and where it can go from here. ⌘ Read more

Is Dr. Phil a Bigger Political Stage for Candidates Than CNN?
Alternative media may have officially gone mainstream for the US presidential election. ⌘ Read more

Trump–Biden Debate Conspiracies Have Already Flooded the Internet
Republican lawmakers, right-wing media outlets and influencers, and Trump himself are pushing conspiracies about Biden’s health and the debate in general. ⌘ Read more

‘SimCity’ Isn’t a Model of Reality. It’s a Libertarian Toy Land
Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning. ⌘ Read more

Aging Might Not Be Inevitable
There are biological underpinnings to aging—and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets. ⌘ Read more

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune: price, specs, availability
Shunning Swatch Group’s existing solution for Omega and Rado, the patented Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune has an expertly engineered strap that is as tough as it is supple. ⌘ Read more

Activists Disrupt Amazon Conference Over $1.2 Billion Contract With Israel
Members of the activist group No Tech for Apartheid interrupted a senior Amazon executive’s speech at a conference in Washington, DC, on Wednesday over the company’s Project Nimbus cloud contract. ⌘ Read more

War Crime Prosecutions Enter a New Digital Age
A custom platform developed by SITU Research aided the International Criminal Court’s prosecution in a war crimes trial for the first time. It could change how justice is enacted on an international scale. ⌘ Read more

How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon Prime Day - July 2024
We’ve got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find real Amazon Prime Day deals. ⌘ Read more

A Russian Propaganda Network Is Promoting an AI-Manipulated Biden Video
Experts tell WIRED that Russian disinformation campaigns are using generative AI more and more. ⌘ Read more

SCOTUS Rules That US Government Can Continue Talking to Social Media Companies
The Supreme Court ruling overturns an earlier injunction that prevented platforms from communicating with the government for more than a year. ⌘ Read more

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again. ⌘ Read more

How LED Face Masks and Red Light Therapy Work to Reverse Wrinkles (2024)
Red and blue light therapy can help reduce wrinkles and acne. I spoke to a dermatologist and donned a few masks to test their efficacy. ⌘ Read more

The 17 Best Hair Straighteners We Tested: Flat Irons, Hot Combs, and Straightening Brushes
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons, brushes, and combs—work wonders. ⌘ Read more

The 13 Best Wi-Fi Routers, Tested and Reviewed by Experts (2024)
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home whatever your needs or budget. ⌘ Read more

The Best Travel Mugs to Keep Drinks Hot or Cold
Forget room-temperature beverages. These insulated bottles, mugs, and tumblers keep hot drinks steaming and cold ones frigid. ⌘ Read more

9 Best Heart Rate Monitors (2024): Chest Straps, EKG, Watches
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on the fitness pulse. ⌘ Read more

The Best Travel Strollers for Your Summer Adventures (2024)
Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible. ⌘ Read more

How to Renew Your US Passport Online
The digital application process for US passport renewal is currently in beta. Find out whether you’re eligible, how to sign up, and why it’s kind of a pain. ⌘ Read more

Welcome to WIRED Travel
Don’t pack your bags without taking us along for the ride. ⌘ Read more

The Secret Telegram Channels Providing Refuge for LGBTQ+ People in Russia
In March, Russia named the “LGBT movement” an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country. ⌘ Read more

How to Navigate Summer Holiday Travel Like a Pro
Before you head out of town this summer, we’ll tell you what to download, what to pack, and what to expect. ⌘ Read more

I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go Well
WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe! ⌘ Read more

Rimac Verne Robotaxi: prices, availability, specs
The group’s new autonomous ride-hailing service has a 43-inch widescreen, 17-speaker audio system, and five-position reclining seats. But will it beat Tesla’s rival coming in August? ⌘ Read more

With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life
Google’s AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body—and how and why they sometimes go wrong. ⌘ Read more

Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough
Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate. ⌘ Read more

The 29 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (July 2024)
Constellation, Presumed Innocent, and a Steve Martin documentary are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. ⌘ Read more

Motorola Razr and Razr+ (2024): Specs, Features, Price, Release Date
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original Razr, Motorola has two new folding flip phones—and Paris Hilton is back to hype ‘em up. ⌘ Read more

We’ve Spent Hours Reading and These Are Our Favorite E-Readers
These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere. ⌘ Read more

Microsoft Faces EU Charges Over ‘Abusive’ Bundling
The European Union has issued competition charges against Microsoft, accusing it of illegally linking Teams with Office. ⌘ Read more

Linner Mars Review: Great Hearing Aids for Streaming Media
These hearing aids are excellent for media streaming and offer more than you’d expect at their $400 price. ⌘ Read more

Tropf-Blumat Watering System Review: Key to My Gardening Success
Need an irrigation setup for challenging patios and container gardens? This unique kit may be the solution. ⌘ Read more

The Best Instant Coffees (2024): Tested and Reviewed
These instant coffees prove that fast doesn’t have to mean foul. ⌘ Read more

The Mystery of AI Gunshot-Detection Accuracy Is Finally Unraveling
How accurate are gunshot detection systems, really? For years, it’s been a secret, but new reports from San Jose and NYC show these systems have operated well below their advertised accuracy rates. ⌘ Read more

Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business
If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management. ⌘ Read more

Deepfake Creators Are Revictimizing GirlsDoPorn Sex Trafficking Survivors
The most notorious deepfake sexual abuse website is hosting altered videos originally published as part of the GirlsDoPorn operation. Experts say this new low is only the beginning. ⌘ Read more

The US Is Being Flooded by Chinese Vapes
The US government vowed to crack down on the sale of illegal nicotine vapes. They only got cheaper, fancier, and more potent. ⌘ Read more

Boring Architecture Is Starving Your Brain
Thomas Heatherwick believes architecture has a “nutritional value” to society—and that the public desperately deserve a better offering. ⌘ Read more

Cozey Ciello XL Couch: Fine—If You’ve Got the Space for It
This oversize couch can offer cloudlike comfort, provided you sit in it correctly. ⌘ Read more

US Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement
The Recording Industry Association of America and record labels allege that the leading AI music generators trained on their artists’ work without permission. ⌘ Read more

4 Best Chromebooks (2024): Tested and Reviewed
Choosing the right Chromebook for your needs can be a tough decision. We can help with our favorite picks. ⌘ Read more

The 9 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice for Normies (2024)
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price. ⌘ Read more

Microsoft Surface Pro (11th Edition) Review: An Overpriced 2-in-1
Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 Surface delivers good performance (if you don’t play any games) and excellent battery life, but it’s way too expensive. ⌘ Read more