Topo Designs Rover Trail Pack Is the Best Backpack I’ve Ever Used
Unsurprisingly, the Denver gorpcore brand that makes many of the best bags in the world has delivered a perfect backpack.
The Best Browser Extensions to Get More Out of YouTube
You can significantly improve the YouTube experience with these browser add-ons.
These Robots Are Making Meals for a Nonprofit in San Francisco’s Tenderloin
A nonprofit in the city’s most troubled district has turned to robotic meal prep tech to make up for a dearth of human volunteers.
14 New Tools for Taking on the Great Outdoors Properly
It’s time to prep your kit ahead of the summer season. These tools will do the job.
Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding
Garlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs. Diallyl disulfide, it turns out, deserves the credit.
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
It's long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag. That turns out not always to be the case.
The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why
There are black holes that are too big to be born from the death of a star but aren’t quite supermassive either. There’s finally evidence for where those came from.
Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
Memorial Day Dyson Vacuum Deals: V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac On Sale
Wishing for your very own Dyson vacuum? Don’t miss these vacuum deals happening over the holiday weekend.
L.L.Bean's Zip Hunter's Tote Is the Only Carryall You Need
Its do-it-all thermoplastic lining can both carry gear through wet muck and transport wet, mucky groceries home from the store.
Quantum ‘Jamming’ Could Help Unlock the Mysteries of Causality
To keep communications secure in a post-quantum world, cryptographers are digging down into the concept of cause and effect.
The Best Smart Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems: In-Ground Sprinklers, Hose Timers (2026)
We’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to.
The FBI Wants ‘Near Real-Time’ Access to US License Plate Readers
Plus: Google publishes a live exploit for an unpatched flaw, the feds arrest two men accused of creating thousands of nonconsensual deepfake nudes, and more.
Cosmic Voids May Contain the Universe’s Best Secrets
Once dismissed as empty expanses between galaxies, cosmic voids are becoming one of the most promising tools for probing the universe’s biggest mysteries.
Best Memorial Day Deals: Garmin, Birdfy, Branch (2026)
Memorial Day isn’t until Monday, but sales on our favorite gear are going on all weekend.
A 'Golden Orb' on the Ocean Floor Came From a Mysterious Animal
A fascinating, unclassifiable orb found in the Gulf of Alaska is not an alien object, as some speculated, but the remains of a poorly documented animal.
All Vehicles Sold in the EU Must Be Able to Hook Up to a Breathalyzer
The measure is part of a European Union–led strategy to eliminate all drunk-driving-related deaths and injuries by 2050.
Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals: Helix, Saatva (2026)
It’s one of the best times of the year to buy a mattress, and deals on our favorite models are in full swing.
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to $300 Off Appliances
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 50% Off in May
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.