AI Agents Are Media’s New Favorite Audience
As agents go mainstream, some publishers are hoping that people will pay for content tailor-made for AI—not humans.
NASA’s Oldest Martian Spacecraft Have Been Running for Decades. Here’s How
Two orbiters have long outlasted their expected lifespans and completely reshaped our understanding of the Red Planet, all while operating 140 million miles from Earth.
Instagram Is a Streaming Service Now
Instagram’s long-form video update is more than a swipe at YouTube. It’s an attempt to capture the clip economy.
Massive Groups of Volunteers Are Ready to Face Down ICE at the Polls
From heat maps to Signal chats to war rooms, volunteers across the US are ready to act if federal immigration agents show up on Election Day.
How to Hide Your Baby From the Government
“Sovereign citizens” think they can live beyond the reach of the state. Now the movement has influencers—and they’re selling all sorts of anarchist courses to expectant families.
Is an Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System Worth It? Benefits, Costs, and Drawbacks
The Waterdrop X12 improved the taste of my tap water, but reverse osmosis comes with costs beyond the purchase price.
I Tested Every Major AI Agent for a Day. Here’s the Best One
I ranked six AI agents—from Meta’s Muse to Anthropic’s Claude Duet—on how well they completed basic tasks.
Grok Says Its AI-Generated Version of ‘The Odyssey’ Is ‘Not Historically Accurate’
Months after Elon Musk declared that the xAI model would outclass Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic, the bot itself admitted defeat.
Why Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is Missing So Many Key Figures
Anthropic’s S-1 filing is hundreds of pages long—and it leaves out quite a few financial details. “Anthropic owes investors more information,” one analyst tells WIRED.
Best Dyson Vacuum Deals for Dyson Week 2026
The powerful Dyson V16 Piston Animal and other Dyson vacuums and tools are discounted until Halloween.
Anker’s Halloween Sale Takes 20% Off Our Favorite Chargers and Power Banks
Avoid the scariest thing this Halloween (your phone at 1 percent) with Anker's 20 percent off sale on all charging gear.
Apple AirTags (2nd Gen) Are on Sale for 20% Off Right Now
Track down your suitcase, car keys, and other essentials with this $23 Bluetooth tracker.
Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)
The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.
The Anthropic S-1 Filing Is Also an AI Doomsday Primer
Anthropic thinks “closing the loop” is the best path to AI triumph—and a recipe for “existential” threats to humanity.
Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Reveals What’s Under the Hood
Anthropic on Monday filed documents ahead of a blockbuster IPO that offers insight into the company’s financials, risk factors, and views on the future of AI.
The US Government Is Hiding a Secret Court Ruling About How It Spies on Americans
Two US senators say the Trump administration is breaking the law by withholding the FISA court decision while it presses Congress to renew America’s most sweeping surveillance program.
WIRED Ghost Stories
Five hauntings from the other side of technology.
Some iPhone Duo Models Are Breaking. iFixit’s Teardown Might Explain Why
Apple confirmed a “small number” of iPhone Duo units have an issue impacting the inner display.
The Hottest New Side Hustle Is Stripping Copper Wire and Posting About It
Copper prices are at record highs, but for TikTok creators, the real money may be in teaching others how to strip wire—and selling them the tools to do it.
LG B6 OLED TV Review (2026)
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.