Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.
The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.
Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Razer, Asus, Dell, and More
You don’t want any old gaming laptop. Here’s my take on which to get, based on hundreds of hours of testing.
Xteink X4 Pro Pocket E-Reader Review (2026): Fun but Limited
Xteink’s new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.
Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed
Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.
How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs
New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.
Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All
Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.
Hairmax LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex Review: Putting Down New Roots
Hairmax’s LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.
Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like
With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.
Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup
If you want to capture the sun’s power with solar panels, these are the best solar generators I’ve tested.
WhatsApp Gets a Handy @all Feature for Group Chats
A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.
The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month
Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I've Personally Tested (2026)
These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.