Verizon Simplicity, Verizon Shine, and Verizon Dollars: What You Need to Know
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
In Praise of a Dumb House
Tech has been encroaching on the family domicile for years—but actor, writer, and satirist Jill Kargman is all in on analog.
I've been testing iOS 27, and these 5 overlooked features make even older iPhones better
Beyond the flashy new upgrades, iOS 27 has several lesser-known changes that also work on older iPhones.
10 Designers Share the Trends Defining Dwellings of Tomorrow
From friend compounds and meditation spaces to shaded outdoor areas and rooms just to make coffee, homes are getting even more mul…
Your wall outlets are seriously underutilized: 7 plug-in gadgets that elevate any home
These plug-in gadgets easily enhance your home's routine (and they're affordable).
The Death of the Starter Home
Buying a first house used to mark entry into adulthood—and the beginning of wealth-building. But a shifting economic landscape is …
Mobileye is entering the US robotaxi market with standalone service
The service will leverage its Moovit platform to launch in an a US city in 2027.
Linux 7.1 is here to end the Intel 486 CPU era - and do some serious legacy clean up
And say hello to much better NTFS support. Linux creator Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux 7.1.
Traditional Home Insurance Is Collapsing. Here’s What Could Fill the Gap
A new, AI-assisted model of insurance is quietly exploding in disaster-prone areas—and may be coming for FEMA too. Is it the answe…
Need a New Lamp? Here Are 7 Bright Ideas
These clever lights—each one an exemplar of innovation in materials, design, and function—will beautify your home.
What Do Americans Spend on Housing?
WIRED surveyed readers on their housing costs. The answers paint a stark portrait of unaffordability, climate adaptation, and the …
Designing the Dream House of an 87-Year-Old Tech Visionary
An icon of Silicon Valley’s counterculture, Stewart Brand is confronting his final years in a home that embodies the self-sufficie…
My Father Wants to Age in Place. AI Will Be Watching
Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies.
What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what …
3 unofficial Android Auto apps I installed to make my car screen more useful - and how
You can add YouTube, web browsing, and more to your car by sideloading apps.
I tested fast chargers with the best iPhone, Samsung, and OnePlus phones - and two surprised me
Phone makers love to advertise fast-charging speeds. I tested three flagship phones with OEM and Anker chargers to see what their …
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sennheiser Momentum 5: I've tested both pairs for months, and this one wins
Sony's and Sennheiser's flagship headphones are objectively good, but how you plan to use them determines whether they&#…
The Ars Technica 2026 Reader Survey: Let your voice be heard!
Tell us how you read Ars, and what you'd like to see more (or less!) of on the front page.
Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get Faster—and Way More Expensive
Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update comes with a steep price…
Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.
The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111…