One of Meta’s Offices Was Briefly Overtaken by a Rogue Squirrel
The animal escaped after apparently arriving inside a package at Meta's Bangkok office, injuring one employee before finally being caught.
Messi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond football.
The FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement
After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.
I Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You
Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.
Peter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet
Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar says she was injured aboard the jet—and that the lawsuit is a bullying tactic.
Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.
Republicans Gleefully Celebrate Midterms Chaos in Maine
Political operatives in Trumpworld hope that US Senate candidate Graham Platner stays in the race as long as possible.
The Foam Era Has Changed Pickleball—Here Are the Top 2 Pickleball Paddles Right Now
New tech has changed the game with the latest generation of pickleball paddles. Here's what to know and what to buy.
The Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhone and Android, Plus Ones to Avoid
Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of the best portable chargers.
9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026), Tested for Capacity and Size
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
LG Micro RGB Evo Review: Brilliant, Bright, Not Budget-Friendly
It’s hard to say if the pricey LG Micro RGB Evo television is worth shelling out for compared to its cheaper competitors, but you’ll probably enjoy its color-popping display.
Pickup Artist Mystery Has an AI Girlfriend
A new book claims that Mystery, who teaches awkward men how to hit on women, had sex and smoked weed with an AI chatbot named Miss Shira Always.
OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear
Scammers are hijacking government websites to upload ads for “leaked” OnlyFans content. Thousands of copyright complaints from adult creators are helping people avoid malicious links.
What Happens if China Hacks the US Water Supply? I Went to a Secret War Game to Find Out
Burst water mains. Evacuated hospitals. In a closed-door simulation, insurers played out their response to a mass disruption by China’s Volt Typhoon hackers—and found a nightmare scenario.
This Former DeepMind Exec Thinks the AI Arms Race Could End in Disaster
Verity Harding tells WIRED that the US government’s nationalistic attitude toward AI is evidence that a worst-case scenario is taking shape.
Free Waymo Rides in California? You Can Thank a Regulatory Quirk
A key delay from a state agency means robotaxi rides in the company’s new Ojai vehicle might be free for a few more months.
We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off
Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.
Vimeo Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 40% Off This July 2026
Enjoy 25% off a membership, 40% off, plus an additional 10% off annual plans, and more deals to save at Vimeo.
TurboTax Full Service Coupons This July
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Score 10% off full service expert on federal tax filings and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.