This Beautifully Weird Necklace Is Secretly a USB Drive
Noware’s Puff necklace whimsically reimagines flash drives, turning something functional into personalized jewelry.
Retrospec Joe Rev 2 Review (2026): Putting the ‘Joy’ in Joyride
This affordable electric BMX delighted my entire family, even if its range, ride comfort, and actual BMX abilities are limited.
Instapaper, the Original Read-It-Later App, Just Got a Huge Upgrade
New fonts, better customization, and a whole new layout all make it worth dusting off your Instapaper account.
6 Best Apple Watch Accessories to Upgrade Your Watch (2026)
These are the Apple Watch accessories I recommend adding to your setup.
Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts
Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.
Zyzz Was the Original Looksmaxxer. His Rise and Untimely Death Feel More Relevant Than Ever
A new Apple documentary explores the life of Aziz “Zyzz” Shavershian, who rocketed to internet fame in an age before influencers, then died at age 22 in 2011.
5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026)
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater
The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.
Amazon Can Use Your Twitch Content to Train Its AI—Unless You Opt Out
When Twitch announced that streamers could opt out, thousands of users questioned why their content was being used to train AI models in the first place.
Google Workspace Promo Codes: 14% Off for August 2026
Boost your productivity and save with exclusive Google Workspace coupons from WIRED. Get up to 14% off plans for three months, including Starter, Standard, and Plus tiers.
New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Don’t Get What People Want
Tim O’Reilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AI—as long as it’s open source.
Best Wireless Chargers (2026): My Picks After Testing 100+
Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.
The 4 Best Planners of 2026: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
FTC Strikes Deals to Ignore Unlawful Credit Discrimination
The agency signed agreements to not enforce parts of three federal court orders against auto dealers accused of discrimination—and didn’t notify judges or at least one of its coplaintiffs.
These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”
Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2026): Mous, dbrand, Bellroy
Protect your Pixel 10a, Pixel 10, or Pixel 10 Pro XL with a tried-and-true phone case, screen protector, and Qi2 charger.
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
Can electrifying your workout offer a shortcut to a stronger, fitter you? I sweated in a skintight EMS suit for two months to find out.