The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2026): Govee, Eufy, Cync
Permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort and cost? ⌘ Read more

Ikea’s New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats
Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it’s taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture. ⌘ Read more

Della Optima TP Series Mini-Split AC Review: Cheap, Smart, and (Mostly) Reliable
Ductless AC systems get smart tech features—and the growing pains that come with them. ⌘ Read more

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2026)
Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester. ⌘ Read more

California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner
The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials. ⌘ Read more

The alien civilization Kardashev scale has one fundamental flaw
The scale was designed as a way to categorize civilizations in the universe based on how much energy they harness. Developed by Russian astrophysicist… ⌘ Read more

Best Apps for Focus (2026): Focus Friend, Forest, Focus Traveller
Distractions? What distractions? Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand. ⌘ Read more

The mystery seeds phenomenon is back: this time in Delaware
Residents have been asked to be on the lookout for mysterious packets of seeds being sent to them through the mail. A few years ago, we reported on th… ⌘ Read more

‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks
The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers. ⌘ Read more

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more. ⌘ Read more

The Online Civil War About ‘Michael’ Is a Battle Over Truth
Fans want to reclaim the music and myth of Michael Jackson in the new biopic while critics call for accountability. Who’s right? ⌘ Read more

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass
Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players. ⌘ Read more

Altra Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Shipping
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase. ⌘ Read more

Horticultural production losses reach $25 million after cyclone
Growers across Western Australia’s Gascoyne take a huge financial hit after four natural disasters in the first four months of 2026. ⌘ Read more

Give Mom Warm Coffee Year-Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal
If an Ember mug is at the top of Mom’s wish list, this sale is worth checking out. ⌘ Read more

The real-life Kraken: whale-sized giant octopuses actually existed
Millions of years ago, enormous octopuses up to 62ft in length roamed the Earth’s prehistoric oceans. Huge multi-tentacled horrors lurking in the dept… ⌘ Read more

Beatbot Pool-Cleaning Robots Are on Sale for a Limited Time
Get ready for summer with discounts on the best robot pool cleaners we’ve tested. ⌘ Read more

AI-Designed Drugs by a DeepMind Spinoff Are Headed to Human Trials
Isomorphic Labs president Max Jaderberg said at WIRED Health in London that the startup has built a “broad and exciting pipeline of new medicines.” ⌘ Read more

Designer Baby Companies Are in Turmoil
Bootstrap Bio and Manhattan Genomics, which were pursuing human embryo editing to prevent serious disease, have shut down. ⌘ Read more

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product
Tim Cook was a great CEO, but he didn’t crack AI.  It’s job number 1 for John Ternus. ⌘ Read more

When I have to log my time and look for a project line that still has available days ⌘ Read more

next-20260424: linux-next
Version:next-20260424 (linux-next)Released:2026-04-24 ⌘ Read more

Dyson PencilVac Review (2026): Limited but Handy
Dyson’s newest stick vacuum has a fresh, streamlined look and some limitations. But I still keep reaching for it. ⌘ Read more

When my pair keeps smearing their fingers all over my screen to explain something ⌘ Read more

The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)
Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums. ⌘ Read more

VMax New V4 Electric Scooter Review: Unleash the Beast
VMax’s new electric scooter has a secret menu that lets you unlock the top speed and engage cruise control. ⌘ Read more

They Wanted to Join Raya. They’ve Been on the Waiting List for Years
Getting into Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app, has become nearly impossible for some. We met people who have waited as long as two, five, and even seven years to join. ⌘ Read more

Best Merino Wool T-Shirts (2026): Ibex, Icebreaker, Unbound Merino
These merino wool tees are the last shirts you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now. ⌘ Read more

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care
A series of new hires and investigations at the FTC appear to focus on penalizing gender-affirming care for minors—and those who speak in favor of it. ⌘ Read more

When the boss asks if we can scale an app that runs on SQLite ⌘ Read more

The Men Behind Your Favorite AI Gay Thirst Traps
A viral red carpet moment shone light on a group of hunky Instagram influencers—and the followers who are too horny to care that they’re not real. ⌘ Read more

Tourist trapped in cesspit for hours after toilet collapses in Australia
The unimaginable scenario became stark reality for one unfortunate woman in the Australian outback recently. If there’s a prize for the most disgustin… ⌘ Read more

Airfare Keeps Going Up. Here Are Some Tricks to Finding Cheap(er) Tickets
It’s an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet. ⌘ Read more

5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Using ChatGPT—or Any Chatbot—for Financial Advice
As people increasingly rely on AI chatbots for guidance, even on financial matters, a healthy dose of skepticism is critical. ⌘ Read more

The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money
We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times. ⌘ Read more

When I’m looking for the missing parenthesis in my script ⌘ Read more

Design Within Reach Promo Codes: 30% Off | April 2026
Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design Within Reach coupon codes, plus up to 50% off furniture with these special discounts. ⌘ Read more

KitchenAid Promo Codes: Save Up to 20%
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to 20% off countertop appliances. ⌘ Read more

Sam’s Club Promo Codes: 60% Off for April 2026
Save on bulk groceries, household essentials, and electronics with a verified Sam’s Club promo code or membership discount. ⌘ Read more

Target Promo Code: $50 Off | April 2026
Get $50 off your next order or up to 50% off site wide with Target coupon codes and Circle deals. ⌘ Read more

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid
The master sergeant allegedly used classified intel to profit on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, marking the first US arrest for insider trading on a prediction market. ⌘ Read more

Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Program—and Predates Stuxnet
Researchers have finally cracked Fast16, mysterious code capable of silently tampering with calculation and simulation software. It was created in 2005—and likely deployed by the US or an ally. ⌘ Read more

Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World
As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto
In this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Tim Cook’s legacy as CEO at Apple and what his long-rumored departure means for the future of one of the world’s biggest companies. ⌘ Read more

At ‘AI Coachella,’ Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty
CS 153 has gone viral on the Palo Alto campus—and on X. Not everyone is happy about it. ⌘ Read more

Rep. Tim Burchett on UAPs: ‘one was as large as a football field’
Burchett has long maintained that the US government is withholding information on UFOs and alien visitation. An increasing number of public officials … ⌘ Read more

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They’re the Bad Guys
Interviews with current and former Palantir employees, along with internal Slack messages obtained by WIRED, suggest a workforce in turmoil. ⌘ Read more

UFO researcher and writer David Wilcock has died, aged 53
Wilcock was a well known personality in UFO circles and had appeared on numerous documentaries and TV shows. Born in New York in 1973, Wilcock was sai… ⌘ Read more

next-20260423: linux-next
Version:next-20260423 (linux-next)Released:2026-04-23 ⌘ Read more

When a friend lends me their Claude API key paid for by their company ⌘ Read more

Lume Cube Edge Light Go Review (2026): Versatile, Portable
Portable lamps are rarely, if ever, as powerful, precise, and multipurpose as the Lume Cube Edge Light Go. ⌘ Read more

These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost
The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L’Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for 1 year, but the company doesn’t know yet how much it will charge for access after that. ⌘ Read more

When I’ve been searching for hours and still don’t understand where the bug is coming from ⌘ Read more

The Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame
Send the pool guy packing. One of these robotic buddies can maintain your water quality instead. ⌘ Read more

Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids. ⌘ Read more

Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum. ⌘ Read more

The sales rep as soon as I start talking technical in front of the client ⌘ Read more

New grapevine virus GINV detected for first time in Australia
A grapevine virus known in China and Japan that affects plant growth and productivity has been detected in Australia for the first time in Victorian, Queensland and South Australian table grapes. ⌘ Read more

When the build takes a bit longer than usual ⌘ Read more

お知らせ：LogonTracerにおける複数の脆弱性について ⌘ Read more

NASA shuts down Voyager 1 science instrument to conserve power
The most distant man-manned object in the universe is still going - but it needs a bit of help to stay functional. Launched in 1977, both Voyager 1 an… ⌘ Read more

When I fixed a coworker’s code but lost 2 hours helping them ⌘ Read more

next-20260422: linux-next
Version:next-20260422 (linux-next)Released:2026-04-22 ⌘ Read more

When the lead dev personally goes to the client to fix a major bug ⌘ Read more

6.12.83: longterm
Version:6.12.83 (longterm)Released:2026-04-22Source:linux-6.12.83.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.83.tar.signChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.83 ⌘ Read more

New underground scans could help to locate the Ark of the Covenant
The golden chest was thought to have been the container in which Moses placed the original ten commandments. One of the most sought-after and mystifyi… ⌘ Read more

When the designer sends me mockups for a 4000px-wide screen ⌘ Read more

When I write to the sales team to tell them the project will be late ⌘ Read more

Rediscovering the Handcart

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The human-powered handcart is the oldest of vehicles, and it will likely be the last one around in the future. Of all vehicles, it’s the cheapest and least complex to build and use. It offers a large advantage over carrying a loa … ⌘ Read more

NASA’s Curiosity rover discovers ancient ‘organic matter’ on Mars
The discovery points to the building blocks of life being preserved on the Red Planet for billions of years. Although we don’t hear about it as much t… ⌘ Read more

next-20260421: linux-next
Version:next-20260421 (linux-next)Released:2026-04-21 ⌘ Read more

When we manage to deliver on time but literally at the last minute ⌘ Read more

Iconic pyramids at Teotihuacan become site of fatal mass shooting
The world-famous archaeological site was the scene of a shooting this week when an armed man opened fire on tourists. Situated approximately 40 miles … ⌘ Read more

When I hear someone say my name in the open space ⌘ Read more

When the AI I used to set up the project went too far and I start over from scratch ⌘ Read more

PEP 833: Freezing the HTML simple repository API
This PEP proposes freezing the standard HTML representation of the simple repository API, as originally specified in PEP 503 and updated over subsequent PEPs. ⌘ Read more

Large black puma-like cat spotted roaming the Scottish Highlands
Something large and exotic is thought to be prowling the wilds of Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park. The UK is certainly no stranger to stories of l… ⌘ Read more

When I come across a 500-line switch case ⌘ Read more

next-20260420: linux-next
Version:next-20260420 (linux-next)Released:2026-04-20 ⌘ Read more

When I’m about to start a big debugging session ⌘ Read more

‘Bear suit’ fraudsters sentenced to jail for elaborate insurance scam
The inventive crooks had been caught staging bear attacks on expensive cars by dressing up in a costume. Back in 2024, we reported on what must assure… ⌘ Read more

When I run my build and ignore all the warnings ⌘ Read more

Wine grape grower bakes cupcakes to pay bills as fuel costs bite in ‘worst’ harvest
Farmers in the midst of harvest in South Australia are having to get creative to help make ends meet. ⌘ Read more

FBI is now officially investigating spate of mysterious disappearances
The White House seems to have taken note of calls to look into any potential links between the cases. In recent weeks we’ve reported on a spate of mys… ⌘ Read more

Man who froze to death in Siberia was ‘thawed out’ by doctors
A man who ended up clinically ‘dead’ after falling asleep in the freezing cold was revived several hours later. According to reports, the incident - w… ⌘ Read more

Neanderthal babies were larger and grew faster than human babies
The discovery of infant Neanderthal bones has revealed that our prehistoric counterparts had a very different growth rate. Despite disappearing around… ⌘ Read more

Trump: ‘very interesting’ UFO files will be released ‘very soon’
President Trump has reiterated his government’s commitment to releasing the country’s UFO files. Back in February, President Donald Trump made the une… ⌘ Read more

5.10.253: longterm
Version:5.10.253 (longterm)Released:2026-04-18Source:linux-5.10.253.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-5.10.253.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-5.10.253 ⌘ Read more

Asteroid Apophis set for ‘very rare’ close encounter with Earth in 2029
A large asteroid is set to make history when it passes within 20,000 miles of our planet before the decade is out. Named ominously after the Egyptian … ⌘ Read more

When the lead dev congratulates me on my optimization that makes the app much faster ⌘ Read more

Scientists propose moving the city of Venice to stop it from flooding
With its foundations sinking and sea levels rising, the iconic ‘Floating City’ might ultimately find itself underwater. One of Europe’s most picturesq… ⌘ Read more

next-20260417: linux-next
Version:next-20260417 (linux-next)Released:2026-04-17 ⌘ Read more

When I see emojis in the junior dev’s comments ⌘ Read more

When I dive into logs that are throwing errors in real time ⌘ Read more

When it’s the sixth time ChatGPT fails to fix the same bug ⌘ Read more

@movq@www.uninformativ.de more to read, but I read between your words that you are starving for more: https://aphyr.com/posts/411-the-future-of-everything-is-lies-i-guess :-D

Australian bush tea hits shelves in Asia
The product is being sent from a remote property in the Northern Territory all the way to Japan, Korea and China. ⌘ Read more

@bender@twtxt.net Thanks, I’ll read it – once I have the energy. 😅

‘Voices’ told woman she had a brain tumor… and it turned out that she did
A very unusual medical mystery saw a woman find out about her condition from mysterious voices in her own head. According to reports, the 40-year-old … ⌘ Read more