» The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About
07/08/26 11:54 from Wired
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.

» The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month
07/08/26 09:48 from Wired
Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.

» Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been
07/08/26 08:00 from Wired
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.

» Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
07/08/26 07:13 from Wired
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.

» Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
07/08/26 06:56 from Wired
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.

» Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
07/08/26 04:32 from Wired
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.

» The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)
07/08/26 04:30 from Wired
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.

» 3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware
07/08/26 04:00 from Wired
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.

» Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
07/08/26 03:30 from Wired
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.

» The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry
07/08/26 03:30 from Wired
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.

» The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
07/08/26 03:00 from Wired
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.

» Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
07/08/26 02:32 from Wired
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.

» Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.

» B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

» Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.

» Hotels.com Coupon Codes for August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Unlock significant savings on hotels, resorts, and getaways with our verified Hotels.com promo codes and gift card discounts. Plan your perfect trip today!

» Uber Eats Promo Codes: $15 Off│August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Hunger meets savings. Discover verified Uber Eats promo codes, new user offers, and Uber One discounts to slash your delivery fees and meal costs.

» LG Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.

» Nike Promo Codes and Discounts: 30% for August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Check out our deals for Nike this August 2026, including 15% off select purchases.

» 50% Off DoorDash Promo Code | August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.

» Surfshark Promo Codes: 87% Off | August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Save up to 87% with a Surfshark coupon code, 3 months of VPN free today, and more from WIRED.

» Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

» Dyson Promo Codes: 25% Off in August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Get 25% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.

» Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg promo code and discount codes. Save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.

» HP Coupon Codes and Deals August 2026
06/08/26 22:00 from Wired
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.

» One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
06/08/26 18:16 from Wired
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.

» Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
06/08/26 14:35 from Wired
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.

» Why Normal People Aren’t Using AI Agents
06/08/26 12:55 from Wired
The tech industry is realizing it needs to build agents based on what regular consumers want, not just what its AI models can do.

» Flock Highlighted Police Departments Using Its Tech. Now 4 Face Allegations of Misuse
06/08/26 12:31 from Wired
Flock posted videos on its YouTube channel highlighting at least four police departments whose officers have faced allegations of misusing the company’s tech.

» ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
06/08/26 12:30 from Wired
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people with no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.

» DeepMind Says Its AI Can Predict Hurricanes Earlier Than Everyone Else
06/08/26 09:23 from Wired
Its WeatherNext model, which will be open-sourced, can accurately predict both a storm’s track and intensity using lower-resolution weather data. Researchers don't yet fully understand how it does this.

» There’s No Good Way to Talk About Celebrities and Eating Disorders
06/08/26 08:52 from Wired
Online speculation over the weight loss of celebrities like Ariana Grande—even out of genuine concern—can make things worse for people struggling with eating disorders.

» 5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
06/08/26 05:02 from Wired
A growing collection of pocket-size gadgets lets you easily make recordings and extract info from them. Here are our favorites.

» Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
06/08/26 05:00 from Wired
Here’s when some of this year’s most anticipated astronomical events will happen and the best way to observe them.

» Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026)
06/08/26 04:34 from Wired
Whether you’re charging overnight at home or on the go, these are the fastest, most dependable Android chargers we’ve tested.