‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously
For all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.
Lyft’s CEO Says, ‘We’re the Good Uber’
David Risher insists that Lyft has lowered its prices and that customers who only check his competitor’s app are “leaving money on the table.”
The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More
I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.
Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act
Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.
Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console
Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.
Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking
The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
A $10K Bounty Aims to Make Sony’s PlayStation 5 a Computer Again
Nice PlayStation you got. Bet it could probably run Linux too.
San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores
The City Attorney’s Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this week telling them to stop profiting from 13 “face-swap” apps that are overwhelmingly used to target women and girls.
The Group Behind ‘2000 Mules’ Is Back With Another Election Conspiracy Film
True the Vote is working with a Detroit pastor to produce a new documentary called Trap, based on claims that have already been thrown out in court.
The CDC Has a Cyclospora Lab. DOGE Downsized It Last Year
“Based on simple math, these outbreak responses—which require rapid, timely responses—are going to be greatly diminished,” the former CDC lab director tells WIRED.
A Humanoid Company Backed by Eric Trump Is Preparing Its Robots for War
The CEO of Foundation Future Industries, which counts the president’s son as its chief strategy adviser, tells WIRED it’s exploring some “kinetic things.”
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