17 Management and City-Building Games for Armchair Tycoons
These building- and resource-based simulations are perfect for single-player fun and relaxation. ⌘ Read more
Greener Is Getting Going
We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit. ⌘ Read more
Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant. ⌘ Read more
We’ve Tested the 9 Best TV Streaming Devices for 4K and HD
We’ve tested dozens of ways to watch stuff on 4K or HD TVs. These are our favorites. ⌘ Read more
AI Startup Perplexity Is a Bullshit Machine
A WIRED investigation shows that the AI search startup Perplexity is surreptitiously downloading your data. ⌘ Read more
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L Is a Well-Made Minimalist Backpack
An excellent, well-designed backpack engineered for travel or as the perfect everyday carry. ⌘ Read more
LG Gram Pro 17 Review: Ultralight and Ultra Hot
LG’s 17-inch Windows laptop is amazingly thin and lightweight but runs amazingly hot too. ⌘ Read more
6 Best Toasters (2024): Tested and Reviewed
Enjoy bagels, bread, hot waffles, and more with our pick of the best toasters. ⌘ Read more
Fans of ‘Interview With the Vampire’ Say the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
As social media filled with people asking why no one was watching the best show on TV, fans desperate for Interview With the Vampire’s renewal turned the blame on AMC’s own marketing. ⌘ Read more
How to Take the Perfect Soccer Penalty
To understand how to take a match-winning penalty, you’ve got to understand the physics behind the perfect kick. ⌘ Read more
The 16 Best Messenger Bags, Crossbody Bags, Slings and Shoulder Bags (2024)
From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. ⌘ Read more
This Is What Would Happen if China Invaded Taiwan
The new book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century lays out what might actually happen if China were to invade Taiwan in 2028. ⌘ Read more
‘Metroid Prime 4’ Gets a Release Date After Years of Troubled Development
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct. ⌘ Read more
STEM Students Refuse to Work at Google and Amazon Over Project Nimbus
Students and young workers from over 120 universities have pledged to refuse work at Google and Amazon until the Israeli contract is dropped. ⌘ Read more
The 36 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (June 2024)
The Bear, Black Twitter: A People’s History, and Shōgun are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. ⌘ Read more
‘The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’ Finally Gives Zelda Her Own Game
Princess Zelda is getting her own adventure on September 26. ⌘ Read more
EV Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
Henrik Fisker’s car company filed for bankruptcy late Monday, just three months after pausing production on its all-electric SUV. ⌘ Read more
How to Turn Your Phone Into a Webcam (2024): Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android
Upgrade your Zoom meetings with that snazzy camera in your pocket. ⌘ Read more
20 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using
Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024. ⌘ Read more
My Favorite Affordable Sheets Are Discounted Right Now
Quince makes some of our favorite cheap-yet-fantastic sheets to sleep on. They’re already a great price—and now they’re on sale. ⌘ Read more
Factor Review: Satisfying but Slimy
Factor’s prepared meals taste good, but they’re hard to eat. ⌘ Read more
Airbnb’s Olympics Push Could Help it Win Over Paris
Paris officials have placed tough new restrictions on Airbnb rentals in recent years. The company is using the Olympics to try and win over locals and broaden its footprint in the iconic city. ⌘ Read more
ISIS Created Fake CNN and Al Jazeera Broadcasts
One video focused on giving ISIS credit for a terror attack that Russian disinformation blamed on Ukraine. “It was essentially fake news to debunk fake news,” says an expert. ⌘ Read more
My Favorite Affordable Sheets Are Discounted Right Now
Quince makes some of our favorite cheap-yet-fantastic sheets to sleep on. They’re already a great price—and now they’re on sale. ⌘ Read more
I Am Laura Kipnis-Bot, and I Will Make Reading Sexy and Tragic Again
Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, Lena Dunham, Roxane Gay: We’ve all agreed to be turned into AI reading companions by a mysterious company called Rebind. I report from the inside. ⌘ Read more
Crypto Scammers Are Targeting Trump’s MAGA Supporters
After Donald Trump’s campaign announced it would accept cryptocurrency, the operators of a host of fraudulent websites have sought to hustle his supporters. ⌘ Read more
Instead of Mining the Deep Sea, Maybe People Should Just Fix Stuff
A new report contends that deep sea mining is not only an environmental risk, it’s also not going to help meet the world’s renewable energy needs. ⌘ Read more
Alex Jones Is Now Trying to Divert Money to His Father’s Supplements Business
Conspiracist Alex Jones has responded to his bankruptcy proceedings by urging viewers to spend money with his father’s company—which isn’t answerable to the Sandy Hook families. ⌘ Read more
19 Best Portable Battery Chargers (2024): For Phones, iPads, Laptops, and Apple Watch
Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks. ⌘ Read more
Review: WaterField Shinjuku iPad Messenger Bag
WaterField’s purpose-built iPad messenger bag is spacious and water-resistant, and will keep your precious new iPad safe in style. ⌘ Read more
Orkut’s Founder Is Still Dreaming of a Social Media Utopia
In the mid-2000s, Google engineer Orkut Büyükkökten’s self-titled social network briefly took the world by storm before disappearing. Now he’s back, with a plan for a happier social media. ⌘ Read more
Strava Is the Last Good Social Media App
You can compete against anyone on Strava, anytime, anywhere—even in an international airport at 2 am. Which is better than doomscrolling. ⌘ Read more
OpenAI-Backed Nonprofits Have Gone Back on Their Transparency Pledges
Two organizations that handed out unconditional cash grants told WIRED that they will no longer disclose their financial statements and internal policies. Their stance follows a similar denial by OpenAI. ⌘ Read more
Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing
Extreme weather threatens the investment value of many properties, but financing for climate mitigation efforts are only just getting going. ⌘ Read more
AI Is Coming for Big Tech Jobs—but Not in the Way You Think
Companies aren’t replacing workers with AI yet. But they are sacrificing thousands of jobs in the race to further innovation in the technology. ⌘ Read more
Hackers Detail How They Allegedly Stole Ticketmaster Data From Snowflake
A ShinyHunters hacker tells WIRED that they gained access to Ticketmaster’s Snowflake cloud account—and others—by first breaching a third-party contractor. ⌘ Read more
Amazon-Powered AI Cameras Used to Detect Emotions of Unwitting UK Train Passengers
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers. ⌘ Read more
McLaren Artura Spider Hybrid 2024 Review: Performance Party
This drop-top hybrid supercar is the very definition of dynamic driving. Only the indistinctive looks let it down. ⌘ Read more
The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We’ve Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best electric bikes in every category—commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more. ⌘ Read more
NZXT Relay Headset and SwitchMix Review: Innovative Convenience
NZXT’s first foray into audio gear comes with one of the most innovative accessories I’ve seen in years—if you use wired headphones. ⌘ Read more
Analog Photography: The Beginner’s Guide to Film Cameras (2024)
Which film camera should you get? Which films are the best? We demystify the world of analog photography to help you get started. ⌘ Read more
The 14 Best Pillows We Found After Months of Night-Time Testing (2024)
We spent months sleeping on various pillows to find the right support for your noggin whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets. ⌘ Read more
Sorry, VR: The Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarers Are the Best Face Computer
Finally! An AI-enabled face computer that’s comfortable, useful, attractive, and not completely humiliating to wear. ⌘ Read more
How to Spot a Business Email Compromise Scam
In this common email scam, a criminal pretending to be your boss or coworker emails you asking for a favor involving money. Here’s what do to when a bad actor lands in your inbox. ⌘ Read more
Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI’s Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy
Optical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles. ⌘ Read more
Let Slip the Robot Dogs of War
The United States and China appear locked in a race to weaponize four-legged robots for military applications. ⌘ Read more
18 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2024)
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 75 packs and rounded up our favorites. ⌘ Read more
HiGround Opal Base 65 Keyboard Review: More Hype Than Substance
HiGround’s entry-level keyboard costs more and delivers less than most mid-tier mechanical keyboards. ⌘ Read more
Barnes and Noble Nook 9-Inch Lenovo Tablet Review: Affordable and Capable
Barnes and Noble’s cheap new e-reader can also work as a basic, bare-bones tablet. ⌘ Read more
The Best Gender-Neutral Clothing Brands (2024): Tested and Reviewed
These fashion brands are here to help you break free from the gender binary. ⌘ Read more