Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks
For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.
The 4 Best Monitor Arms to Clear Up Your Desk Space (2026)
Your desk setup needs a monitor arm, and I’ve been testing every one I can get my hands on to find the best.
Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
The Best Mattress Toppers I've Tried (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments
Plus: Apple sends out an “unprecedented” number of spyware warnings, Ukraine hits a Russian ecommerce giant with cyber and drone attacks, and more.
NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope
The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the attempt.
The Unlikely Place at the Center of China’s AI Boom
Cheap energy, abundant land, and proximity to Beijing have turned a city in Inner Mongolia into a crucial hub for data centers.
Tesla’s Door Handles Lead to Its Biggest Recall Yet
A Chinese agency says the two recalls affecting some 3 million vehicles can mostly be fixed by over-the-air updates—but they will also require physical warning stickers and camera-related updates.
Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here
Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.
I Tried the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners of 2026: Beatbot, iGarden, Dreame
Pack up your pool cleaning supplies. Let one of these robot buddies maintain your water quality instead
Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter
The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 can wirelessly transmit games, TV shows, movies, and more across your home (even through walls).
The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhood
Lindsay Clancy’s defense argues she killed her three kids because of postpartum psychosis. But armchair detectives, including many fed-up mothers, are laying blame with her ex-husband.
5 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2026): Philips, Oral-B, Quip, More
After two years of testing, these are the electric toothbrushes that impressed WIRED staffers the most.
Influencers and Resellers Are Turning Empty Boxes Into Big Cash
As the appetite for “authenticity” grows online, content creators are buying up empty boxes for luxury goods—and resellers are cashing in for “crazy prices.”
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis
“People have talked about the Colorado River crisis for decades—we’re now in it,” says one expert. “Everyone you talk to is like, ‘Shit, man.’”
Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.
The Single English County Saying No to Palantir
The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job itself.
NordVPN Coupons: 75% Off, Plus 3 Months Free in August 2026
Save up to 77% on 2-year plans and get 3 free months with our NordVPN discount codes.
Ruggable Discount Code: 30% Off Rugs | August 2026
Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for August 2026
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.