The Best Kindle to Buy in 2024
Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you. ⌘ Read more

It Will Soon Be Easier for Americans to Recycle Batteries
Improperly discarded batteries leak toxic chemicals and are prone to exploding. A new program funded by the Department of Energy will prop up battery drop-off sites across the US. ⌘ Read more

Decoding the ABB Nascar EV Prototype
Nascar just unveiled its experimental EV. But how can stock-car racing embrace an electric future without losing its gasoline-fueled fan base? ⌘ Read more

The Hidden Ties Between Google and Amazon’s Project Nimbus and Israel’s Military
A WIRED investigation found public statements from officials detail a much closer link between Project Nimbus and Israel Defense Forces than previously reported. ⌘ Read more

Influencers Are Racing to Profit From the Trump Shooting
Niche celebrities and right-wing activists are already hawking merchandise featuring the image of a bloodied Donald Trump raising his fist in the air. ⌘ Read more

Far-Right Extremists Call for Violence and War After Trump Shooting
“They should all be hung in the streets,” one person wrote of Democrats, the media, and others. “War now,” another wrote. ⌘ Read more

AT&T Paid a Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Phone Records
A security researcher who assisted with the deal says he believes the only copy of the complete dataset of call and text records of “nearly all” AT&T customers has been wiped—but some risks may remain. ⌘ Read more

Trump Shooting Conspiracies Are Coming From Every Direction
From Republican lawmakers claiming Biden ordered the attack to the left claiming it was all staged, the internet is flooded with baseless Trump assassination attempt conspiracies. ⌘ Read more

PS5 vs PS5 Slim: What’s the Difference, and Which One Should You Get?
Can you spot all the differences between these two consoles? No? That’s OK, we’ve got you covered. ⌘ Read more

Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards. ⌘ Read more

Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards. ⌘ Read more

Keychron B6 and B1 Keyboard Review: Elegant and Inexpensive
The manufacturer of mechanical keyboard fame is also flexing its muscle when it comes to flat, chiclet-style boards. ⌘ Read more

How to Properly Archive Your Digital Files
Will you be able to open today’s Word docs in 20 years? Probably not, unless you take some necessary steps to give those digital files an extra-long shelf life. ⌘ Read more

The 8 Best Corkscrews for Every Bottle and Budget (2024)
From kitchen basics to a $400 sommelier status symbol, a wine writer tested 30 corkscrews and these are his favorites. ⌘ Read more

Everything You See Is a Computational Process, If You Know How to Look
Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world. ⌘ Read more

The Metaverse Was Supposed to Be Your New Office. You’re Still on Zoom
Tech founders painted a vision of employees clocking into virtual workplaces. But the adoption of VR at work has been slow. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk ‘Fully Endorses’ Donald Trump After Deadly Rally Shooting
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Elon Musk posted on X after the incident. ⌘ Read more

Check Out WIRED’s Merch Store Refresh
Brand-new mugs, hats, and shirts are just a few of the things you’ll find in our store for branded merchandise, SHOP.WIRED. ⌘ Read more

The Best Hearing Aids for Seniors (2024)
These WIRED-tested hearing aids, approved by a licensed audiologist, will help seniors whose hearing has faded with age. ⌘ Read more

Tesla’s Cheaper Long-Range Model 3 Is Back
Plus: The Ford Capri returns as an EV, Samsung workers are on indefinite labor strike, and the market for anti-obesity drugs is messier than ever. ⌘ Read more

Best AeroPress Coffee Makers Tested and Reviewed (2024)
The portable coffee makers from AeroPress come in a variety of sizes and designs. Here’s which one brews best for your needs. ⌘ Read more

Hurricanes Are Trapping Small Island Nations in Ever-Worsening Spirals of Debt
Damage from tropical storms like Beryl saddles islands with debt, which they have no hope of clearing before the next storm hits. ⌘ Read more

America’s Aging Dams Are a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen
Climate change presents a growing threat to the nation’s nearly 92,000 dams, many of which are more than 100 years old, as heavy rainfall, flooding, and other forms of extreme weather become more common and severe. ⌘ Read more

The 35 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (July 2024)
The Boys, My Lady Jane, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week. ⌘ Read more

Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach
Plus: The Heritage Foundation gets hacked over Project 2025, a car dealership software provider seems to have paid $25 million to a ransomware gang, and authorities disrupt a Russian bot farm. ⌘ Read more

The Sensations of Slime Are Serious Business
Slime and ASMR have a symbiotic relationship, and the twin phenomena are fueling a cottage industry of slime, slime content, slime products, and slime experiences. ⌘ Read more

19 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals (2024)
Prime Day falls on July 16 and 17, but we’ve handpicked deals on WIRED-tested products—from tech to blenders to hair straighteners—sitting at some of their lowest prices ever. ⌘ Read more

The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach
Telecom giant AT&T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of “nearly all” of its customers, epitomizing the dire state of data security. ⌘ Read more

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
Here’s this month’s prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk Couldn’t Beat Him. AI Just Might
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is unsentimental about what’s at stake if we don’t curb the spread of disinformation: the death of democracy, yes, but also the complete ruin of reality. ⌘ Read more

The EU Is Coming for X’s Paid Blue Checks
Elon Musk’s paid blue-check system on X deceives users and can be abused by malicious actors, the European Union said today. ⌘ Read more

Clevetura CLVX 1 Review: I Love This Keyboard-Touchpad Hybrid
I was skeptical a keyboard that doubles as a touchpad could be anything but frustrating. Now I’m not sure I can live without it. ⌘ Read more

It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even If You Don’t Need It
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling “compounded” versions. A WIRED investigation looks at how easy it is to order these meds online. ⌘ Read more

A Side Sleeper Tests and Reviews Popular Body Pillows (2024)
From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers. ⌘ Read more

At 25, Metafilter Feels Like a Time Capsule From Another Internet
After a quarter century the community-driven site hasn’t changed much. And don’t ask it to license its archive to AI. ⌘ Read more

Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because They Make Us Smarter
Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play a new role: deepening our understanding of current events. ⌘ Read more

RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time
The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another sign of the death of physical media. ⌘ Read more

Amazon Will Brick Its $2,350 Astro Robots Just 10 Months After Release
Business customers will get a refund, and the home version still exists. But … still. ⌘ Read more

The Kamala Harris Conspiracies Are Here
The far right is already spreading conspiracies about Vice President Kamala Harris after speculation that she may replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. ⌘ Read more

Google DeepMind’s Chatbot-Powered Robot Is Part of a Bigger Revolution
Robotics researchers are exploring how large language models can give physical machines more smarts. ⌘ Read more

Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage
A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history. ⌘ Read more

The 39 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (July 2024)
House of the Dragon, The Sopranos, and Fantasmas are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. ⌘ Read more

How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta
Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. “It makes me sick that I work for this company,” says one employee. ⌘ Read more

Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison
The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI’s “most wanted” list for years, has been sentenced to 18 years and ordered to pay more than $75 million. ⌘ Read more

OpenAI Is Testing Its Powers of Persuasion
Sam Altman is touting AI’s ability to sway people’s behavior. His company is also wrestling with the risks. ⌘ Read more

Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology
In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology. ⌘ Read more

11 Picks for the Best Gaming Mouse, Tested and Reviewed (2024)
Whether you’re into esports or casual fragging, these are the greatest gaming mice we’ve tested. ⌘ Read more

The Best Nonalcoholic Wines, Chosen by a Bartender (2024)
Nonalcoholic wine is a rapidly growing beverage category. Here are the best red, white, and sparkling options we’ve tasted. ⌘ Read more

Semaglutide for the People
This week, we learn how easy it is to buy cloned Ozempic on the internet, and we explore what the latest research is revealing about how GLP-1 drugs affect our bodies. ⌘ Read more

Reid Hoffman Hasn’t Given Up on Biden Just Yet
Some of the most prominent conservative venture capitalists have gotten louder about their support for Trump, but Reid Hoffman says not much has actually changed. ⌘ Read more