Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns abo…
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
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.
AI chatbots have failed people in crisis. Can that be fixed?
Clinicians and researchers say AI companies need to open up their safety data.
ByteDance trains massive AI model in bid to rival Anthropic
TikTok owner training a model with 10 trillion parameters.
The world's biggest solar telescope caught vortexes on the Sun's surface
We expected them to be there, but they had previously been too small to see.
Apple rushes out emergency fix for screen sharing flaw on Macs - update ASAP
The updates were unexpected. Apple must have considered this flaw serious enough to warrant an immediate fix.
Trump is losing his war on wind power
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
I'm a diehard OnePlus user: Here's my plan now that the company is leaving North America
OnePlus has officially ended business across North America and Europe. I explain what happens next and the best alternatives to co…
What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff? These 3 skills beat certifications and experience
Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore.
How I survive summer without AC: My top hot weather coping tips, tricks, and gadgets
No AC? Me neither. Here's how to keep yourself and your home cool during a heatwave.
Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the US quadrupled in a year - is it time to upgrade?
Wi‑Fi 7 is rapidly moving out of the lab and into American living rooms, with data from Ookla showing US usage is growing fast.
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
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)
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mA…
Remembering the pre-Google web, when search was an experiment
"Most people have completely forgotten how chaotic it really was."
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are yo…
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of…
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of…
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange …
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change …
My 10 favorite gadgets to upgrade your school or work setup this fall
From portable monitors to wireless mice and earbuds, these accessories can help you be more productive this year.