Backup Files and Your Entire Digital Life (2026): Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Tools, and Tips
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.
Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.
This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open
When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don't just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here's how it works.
Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn Wants to Delete the Blockchain
This has nothing to do with the crypto he lost the password for.
Opposing ICE Might Save the Country. It Could Also Ruin Your Life
For months, lone vibe coder Rafael Concepcion has obsessively built tools to counter the federal immigration crackdown—pivoting as he’s been outmatched. He’s also lost his job and become a target.
These 40 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. We Checked the Price History (2026)
This sale ends tonight, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
T-Mobile Business Promo Codes and Deals
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.
Litter-Robot Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $150 Off
Get the latest Litter-Robot Discounts on Litter-Robot self-cleaning litter boxes, accessories, and more.
Our Favorite Amazon Streaming Stick Is Almost Half Off
The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is great for the Prime Video devout and handles other streaming services just as well.
5 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2026): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.
The Best Earplugs for Protecting Your Hearing (2026)
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these earplugs will help block out the noise.
Meet the Man Making Music With His Brain Implant
Galen Buckwalter says brain-computer interfaces will have to be enjoyable to use if the technology is going to be successful.
‘Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom’: Inside the World’s Toughest Off-Road Race
Every winter, 80,000 people gather in the California desert for King of the Hammers, a popular racing series featuring high-speed relays and rock crawling with dirt bikes, stock VW Bugs, and million-dollar trophy trucks.
This Is How Trump Is Already Threatening the Midterms
WIRED surveyed the ways the Trump administration is working to manipulate this year’s midterm elections.
The IRS Wants Smarter Audits. Palantir Could Help Decide Who Gets Flagged
Documents show the tax agency is testing a Palantir tool to surface “highest-value” audit and investigation targets from a maze of legacy systems.
9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn’t Work
The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars “learn” and adapt to their surroundings.
Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds: Bose, Sony, Apple, and More
Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.
Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That
All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.
The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel
Veteran designers in the auto industry—and Jony Ive—tell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.