The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate
There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.
4 Best Compression Boots: Therabody, Hyperice, and More (2026)
Whether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.
Meetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s How
There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.
TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Review (2026): A Hybrid Tablet for Taking Notes and Watching Video
TCL’s hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.
The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime
Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.
8 Best Workout Headphones & Earbuds: Beats, Bose, Apple (2026)
Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.
These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes
A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
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.
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.
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.