Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’
OpenAI’s cofounder and president revealed in federal court on Monday that he’s one of the largest individual stakeholders in the AI lab.
What the Spirit Airlines Implosion Means for Your Vacation
The news isn’t good.
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.
Best Mother’s Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026)
Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.
DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts
Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Exclusive: Metalenz Has Figured Out a Way to Make Face ID Invisible
Metalenz’s Polar ID face-scanning technology works even when the camera is hidden under the display.
RFK Jr.’s New Podcast Is as Weird as You’d Expect
The first two episodes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new podcast feature him discoursing on food with a reality-TV chef and, for some reason, Mike Tyson. Vaccines are not on the agenda.
Do Lightsaber Blades Have Mass?
On Star Wars Day, we put to rest a question that has bedeviled sci-fi nerds for years.
What I Packed to Run 80 Miles Across the Italian Apennine Mountains
Here’s everything you need to survive while running many mountain miles. It all fits into a 10-pound pack.
A Federal Worker Was Fired for Filming DOGE. Now She’s Running for Congress
Alexis Goldstein, a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employee, was fired this year for recording DOGE’s incursion into the agency.
Can Listening to ‘Subliminals’ Make You Beautiful? Plenty of Women Believe It
As young men pursue radical methods of “looksmaxxing,” young women are discovering a world of YouTube and TikTok videos that promise glow-ups through ASMR affirmations.
15 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2026): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You
A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks.
Dating Is a Rich Person’s Game Now
The problem isn’t just the apps. People actually can’t afford to date anymore.
Welcome to the Great American Satellite Age
A new generation of satellite startups in San Francisco is racing to capitalize on recent technological breakthroughs in space-based data collection and communications.
The Best Star Wars Gifts for Everyone, From Padawans to Jedi Masters (2026)
These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone, from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.
Asus Zenbook A16 (2026) Review: Savor the Power, Ignore the Beige
This $2,000 Asus laptop delivers breathtaking performance thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, but at the cost of nearly everything else.
15 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers and Gardeners (2026)
From smart apps and planters to unique tools, these gifts will turn even a black thumb into a next-level plant parent.
How to Track Your Luggage (2026): AirTag, Pebblebee, CaseSafe
A Bluetooth tracker can prevent vacation hell, aka arriving at the beach sans bathing suit. Here are our travel tips for using one.