The 4 Best Planners of 2027: Roterunner, Hobonichi, Cloth & Paper
If digital calendars are leaving you lacking, these WIRED-tested paper agendas and notebooks could change your life.
AI DJs Completely Kill My Groove
YouTube Music and Spotify want synthetic hosts to curate your playlists. Their awkward banter and bogus song trivia are ruining the vibe.
Evercade Nexus Review: The Best Retro Handheld Yet
Evercade’s best handheld yet is a major level-up for the retro specialist.
Logitech Yeti 2 Review: An All-In-One Studio Setup
The follow-up to the iconic Yeti microphone is here, and its upgrades make it worthy of the legacy.
This AI Tamagotchi Turns Everyday Objects Into Needy Virtual Pets
A Carnegie Mellon student’s tiny E Ink gadgets, called OATs, give houseplants, skateboards, and dumbbells expressive personalities to nudge you toward better habits.
It’s Getting Too Dry for Even Cactuses to Survive
As droughts worsen due to climate change, new research shows that hundreds of cactus species could lose the majority of their habitats by 2100.
M6 Mac Mini Early Black Friday Sale (2026)
The Mac Mini is the best mini computer you can buy, and it’s currently $120 off, starting at just $779.
New Species of Giant Fungus Discovered in China Grows up to 20 Inches Tall
Dubbed Dianjunus rex, the huge fungus emerged shortly after the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Beware the New AI-Fueled Ransomware Boom
Fully automated ransomware hasn’t arrived—yet. But seemingly unsophisticated attackers are using AI tools to wreak havoc.
I Put the Best Digital Notebooks to the Test. Here Are My Favorites (2026)
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
How to Run SteamOS on Your Mac
A free app lets you boot SteamOS in a virtual machine on your Apple Silicon Mac, unlocking PC and legacy games that otherwise won’t run.
10 Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals (2026): Up to 50% Off
Get up to 50 percent off some of my favorite headphones and earbuds from Apple, Sony, Nothing, and more.
It’s Time to Run an Audit of All the Cloud Storage Links You’ve Shared
Those old links you shared with friends ages ago are still live, and they might be attracting unwelcome visitors.
The 21 Best REI Holiday Sale Outdoor Deals (2026)
Stock up on outdoor gear and gifts for friends at REI’s annual holiday sale.
No Pilots. Few Air Traffic Controllers. What Could Go Wrong?
Normally, aviation is slow to embrace new technology—but AI has come for the skies.
My 9 Favorite Pickleball Paddles From 3 Years of Testing (2026)
Paddles are getting more sophisticated and expensive. We’ve tested 100+ over the years to find our favorites.
Floods Force Gaza to Choose Between Clean Water and Pumping Out Sewage
As Israeli restrictions limit repairs in Gaza, fuel is being diverted from wells to drainage pumps.
We Asked Vogue, GQ, and a Pro Stylist to Kill Jensen Huang’s Leather Jacket
The signature moto jacket has officially worn out its welcome. Here’s how fashion’s pros would rebrand him.
Thanksgiving Meal Deals Roundup (2026): Walmart, Amazon, Target
Here’s how to get your bird and all the trimmings on a budget.
These ‘Ghostly’ Galaxies Have Lost Their Dark Matter
The galaxies’ dark matter was ejected during a collision, but ironically, its absence is some of the best evidence of the elusive substance yet.