Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society
More than 200 of the world's elites registered for a retreat whose agenda runs from panels on cult-building and sex to prepping for World War III. An associated app offers matchmaking.
Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation
Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.
‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.
Nimble’s New Modular Power Bank Can Be Shared With a Friend
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
The Future of Home
How we live now is defined by unprecedented forces. In this special issue, WIRED and Architectural Digest help you understand what home will look like tomorrow—and beyond.
One Climate Change Innovation: Just Look Up
To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.
You Can Finally Buy Snap’s New AR Specs—for $2,195
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel lays out the company’s vision for its augmented-reality smart glasses, arriving later this year.
Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
Around the World, These Building Solutions Keep Things Local
Designers are finding sustainable building solves close to home—in ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations alike.
Verizon Simplicity, Verizon Shine, and Verizon Dollars: What You Need to Know
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
In Praise of a Dumb House
Tech has been encroaching on the family domicile for years—but actor, writer, and satirist Jill Kargman is all in on analog.
10 Designers Share the Trends Defining Dwellings of Tomorrow
From friend compounds and meditation spaces to shaded outdoor areas and rooms just to make coffee, homes are getting even more multipurpose.
The Death of the Starter Home
Buying a first house used to mark entry into adulthood—and the beginning of wealth-building. But a shifting economic landscape is threatening to close the door on this American milestone.
What Do Americans Spend on Housing?
WIRED surveyed readers on their housing costs. The answers paint a stark portrait of unaffordability, climate adaptation, and the death of the homeowner dream.
My Father Wants to Age in Place. AI Will Be Watching
Devices that monitor seniors for safety are appealing to worried loved ones and underresourced home care agencies.
Traditional Home Insurance Is Collapsing. Here’s What Could Fill the Gap
A new, AI-assisted model of insurance is quietly exploding in disaster-prone areas—and may be coming for FEMA too. Is it the answer to climate change, or a trap?
Need a New Lamp? Here Are 7 Bright Ideas
These clever lights—each one an exemplar of innovation in materials, design, and function—will beautify your home.
Designing the Dream House of an 87-Year-Old Tech Visionary
An icon of Silicon Valley’s counterculture, Stewart Brand is confronting his final years in a home that embodies the self-sufficient, DIY ethos of his famous Whole Earth Catalog.
What Do We Need From Our Homes Right Now?
The global editorial directors of WIRED and Architectural Digest on teaming up to help you understand how we live today, and what comes next.
The New Surface Laptop and Surface Pro Get New Chips, Colors, and Pricing
Microsoft has finally refreshed its premium Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with new chips, but the update reveals how high PC pricing has become.