‘The Odyssey’ Backlash Failed Tremendously
July 18, 2026
For all the hysteria over “woke” casting and ahistorical choices, Christopher Nolan’s epic is on track to make $200 million globally during its opening weekend.
Lyft’s CEO Says, ‘We’re the Good Uber’
July 17, 2026
David Risher insists that Lyft has lowered its prices and that customers who only check his competitor’s app are “leaving money on the table.”
The Best New Camping Gear at REI (2026): Tents, Coolers, Bikes, More
July 17, 2026
I tested REI’s best new and revamped outdoor gear of 2026. Here’s what’s worth buying, from tents and sleeping bags to coolers and bikes.
Conspiracy Theorists Think Trump’s Speech Paves the Path to the Insurrection Act
July 17, 2026
Election deniers have spent years promoting the idea that the 2020 election was stolen. They believe Donald Trump’s speech finally proves them right.
India launches first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
July 17, 2026
JIND, India - India launched its first hydrogen-powered train Friday, joining a small group of nations testing the technology as part of efforts to decarbonize rail transport and cut dependence on fossil fuels.
Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go-Bags
July 17, 2026
We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED’s team of testers for the essential gear to keep on hand in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google, Apple
July 17, 2026
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Gemini fan.
Baristas behind bars: Thai prisoners brew a path back to daily life
July 17, 2026
It looks like a regular coffee shop, albeit set up in an old red bus. Stairs lead up to a serving hatch, with a menu of drink options. A selection of jaunty coffee-related messages like “My one and only love: Americano” and “Miss you a latte,” adorn th...
US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas
July 17, 2026
The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson said on Friday as attacks destroyed key civilian and military infrastructure across the Gulf region.
Djibouti: Emergency alert spotlights sharp hunger spike
July 17, 2026
More than 256,000 people in Djibouti – around 25 per cent of the population – are likely to face crisis or emergency level hunger over the coming months, a UN-backed global food monitoring network warned in a new report released Friday.
World News in Brief: Appeal for calm in Kashmir, women on the move, Ebola deaths mount, 12th anniversary of MH17
July 17, 2026
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has appealed for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir amid unrest ahead of regional elections.
Hunger deepens for displaced families in Sudan’s El Obeid
July 17, 2026
UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camps in the city of El Obeid.
Guterres: AI must be shaped by ‘all of humanity’, not a handful of powers
July 17, 2026
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefits all countries.
Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console
July 17, 2026
Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.
23 Best Gifts for Cooks (2026): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers
July 17, 2026
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review (2026): True 1-Button Cooking
July 17, 2026
The Japanese Microwave measures food temperature directly, and stops cooking when food’s hot. It’s kinda terrific.
A $10K Bounty Aims to Make Sony’s PlayStation 5 a Computer Again
July 17, 2026
Nice PlayStation you got. Bet it could probably run Linux too.
San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores
July 17, 2026
The City Attorney’s Office sent the tech giants cease-and-desist letters this week telling them to stop profiting from 13 “face-swap” apps that are overwhelmingly used to target women and girls.
EXPLAINER: How Mandaue uses science and data to build a more resilient city
July 17, 2026
With extreme heat and flooding becoming more frequent due to climate change, the Mandaue City government is turning to science, technology, and innovation to develop policies aimed at building a more disaster-resilient community.
The Group Behind ‘2000 Mules’ Is Back With Another Election Conspiracy Film
July 17, 2026
True the Vote is working with a Detroit pastor to produce a new documentary called Trap, based on claims that have already been thrown out in court.
The CDC Has a Cyclospora Lab. DOGE Downsized It Last Year
July 17, 2026
“Based on simple math, these outbreak responses—which require rapid, timely responses—are going to be greatly diminished,” the former CDC lab director tells WIRED.
A Humanoid Company Backed by Eric Trump Is Preparing Its Robots for War
July 17, 2026
The CEO of Foundation Future Industries, which counts the president’s son as its chief strategy adviser, tells WIRED it’s exploring some “kinetic things.”
China’s Moonshot unveils world’s largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
July 17, 2026
BEIJING - Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and delivers performance approaching U.S. giant Anthropic's frontier Fable model.
Chile’s Rubin observatory starts decade-long mission filming the universe
July 17, 2026
Perched atop a mountain in Chile"s Coquimbo region, where some of the world"s darkest skies stretch over the Andes, a giant observatory has begun filming the infinite to create the first movie of the universe.
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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July 17, 2026
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Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk-Science Fever Dream
July 17, 2026
The defense secretary’s idea of administering testosterone therapy to members of the US Armed Forces reveals little understanding of the complexity of hormones.
Why Apple Sued OpenAI, New York Takes on Data Centers, and What to Know about Cyclosporiasis
July 17, 2026
On today’s Uncanny Valley, we unpack OpenAI’s ongoing drama, both legal and reputational, and whether these developments could further hurt the company—particularly in its fight against Anthropic.
Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears
July 17, 2026
Foot traffic to leafy green chains is falling, data shows. Still, a few brave souls who spoke to WIRED were determined to get their fix. “I honestly didn’t even think about” the risk of explosive diarrhea, one says.