Best Robot Lawn Mowers (2026): My Picks After 3 Years of Testing
Smart mowers are an expensive alternative to old-fashioned yard work, but they’re finally good enough to consider if you’d rather sip an iced tea and watch a robot tame your lawn.
Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner
We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.
People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It
The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.
The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More
Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.
The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter
I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.
ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children
Internal documents show ICE's DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI criminal database forever.
AI Conquered Coding. Fast Food Is Next
Your next drive-thru order might be taken by a bot. And you might not even notice.
Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Style Meets Value
The $100 earbuds look and sound better than earbuds nearly twice the price—as long as you can stomach just average noise canceling.
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
Steve Eimers, also known as the “Guardrail Guy,” is done calling out license plate readers after two that appeared in his videos were vandalized.
8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build out.
Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them
Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.
The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year
Your kid’s little lunch hauler takes a brutal beating every day. These are the backbacks our own kids have tried and loved.
Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?
As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder.
Europeans Are About to Find Out How Entrenched AI Is in Their Daily Lives
New EU rules stipulate that people must be told when they’re interacting with AI or looking at AI-generated or -edited content, leading to fear of “disclosure fatigue.”
YouTube Star AboFlah Made Streaming His Life. He Wants His Kids to Live Offline
AboFlah talks about his new goals, streaming for charity, and when it’s time to log off.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026—We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— We Tested 70 to Pick Them
Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy, WIRED-tested seats.