71 Best Podcasts (2026): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.
Best Protein Bars (2026): Vegan, Gluten-Free, High Fiber
What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED's favorite bars worth trying.
Aiper Scuba V3 Pool Robot Review: Eye on the Prize
Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.
I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work
I recorded videos of myself doing laundry, scrambling eggs, and walking around the park in DoorDash’s new Tasks app, where gig workers are paid to train AI.
Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
Plus: The FBI admits it’s buying phone data to track Americans, Iranian hackers disrupt medical care at Maryland hospitals, and more.
'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun
The Amazon Prime prank series amplifies the hijinks of workplace dynamics, while showing how people find purpose—and community—in their jobs despite impossible situations.
The 19 Best EVs Coming in 2026
We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.
How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War
The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that’s impossible.
There Aren’t a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone
The company is reportedly building a new AI-powered mobile device. If Amazon follows through on the plan, experts warn it would be next to impossible to break into a crowded market.
‘A Rigged and Dangerous Product’: The Wildest Week for Prediction Markets Yet
As the prediction market boom continues, backlash is growing, too, with Arizona filing criminal charges against Kalshi and public outcry after Polymarket traders threatened a journalist.
A Top Democrat Is Urging Colleagues to Support Trump’s Spy Machine
Congressman Jim Himes claims a sweeping surveillance authority should stay intact because he hasn't seen abuses by Kash Patel's FBI, according to internal messaging obtained by WIRED.
Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it, either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.
This Compact Bose Soundbar Is $80 Off
Bose might be known for its noise-canceling headphones, but the brand’s soundbars are pretty solid too.
Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada
A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction markets.
Iran War Puts Global Energy Markets on the Brink of a Worst-Case Scenario
“This will be so, so, so, so, so bad,” one analyst says.
At Palantir’s Developer Conference, AI Is Built to Win Wars
As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage—and attracting customers who agree.
Best Kids' Bikes (2026): Woom, Prevelo, Guardian, and More
The WIRED Reviews team has kids, and we tested all types of kids’ bikes. Here are our top picks.
China Approves the First Brain Chips for Sale—and Has a Plan to Dominate the Industry
While the United States and Europe are moving cautiously forward with clinical trials, China is racing toward the commercialization of brain implants.
16 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 100 packs and rounded up our favorites.