The Math on AI Agents Doesn’t Add Up
January 24, 2026
A research paper suggests AI agents are mathematically doomed to fail. The industry doesn’t agree.
Best Action Cameras (2026), Tested and Reviewed
January 23, 2026
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.
Colon cancer becomes leading cause of US cancer deaths for those under 50
January 23, 2026
Cancer-related deaths among U.S. adults under age 50 have decreased for every leading malignancy except colorectal cancer, which is now the most common cause of cancer death, up from the fifth place in the early 1990s, according to a new data analysis.
The Best Paper Notebooks and Journals, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Leuchttherm, Midori, Field Notes
January 23, 2026
Celebrate National Handwriting Day (I did not make that up) with new notebooks, a journal, or sketchbooks.
The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids (2026), Tested and Reviewed
January 23, 2026
I tested an array of alternative sleep aids, from gummies to wearable patches, to see if they would help my chronic insomnia.
Lenovo LOQ 15 Review: The Best Gaming Laptop Under $1,000
January 23, 2026
It’s rare to find a gaming laptop under $1,000 without any major compromises, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 surprises.
From French drug pricing to ‘loser’ windmills: A rundown of who Trump criticized at Davos
January 23, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized a number of current and former political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
TikTok was thriving in the U.S., even before a joint venture saved it from a potential ban
January 23, 2026
TikTok and other China-linked apps dominated U.S. app downloads in 2025, defying mounting political pressure, trade restrictions and national security scrutiny.
Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Review: The Most Beautiful, Best Robot Vacuum
January 23, 2026
Roborock hasn’t updated its popular, affordable Qrevo Curv line of robovacs for years. Finally, it’s happening!
Leaked video shows Venezuela regime’s desperate struggle to control message
January 23, 2026
Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez told influencers of US threat to kill leaders if they did not cooperate after capture of MaduroThe communications minister holds a phone up to a microphone before a gathering of regime-friendly influencers.On speakerphone...
No, the Freecash App Won’t Pay You to Scroll TikTok
January 23, 2026
Freecash will actually pay money out to users but not for watching videos. This misleading marketing coincides with the app’s rising popularity.
Trump signed his Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ into being. Here’s who’s on it — and who isn’t
January 23, 2026
European nations did not attend Trump's "Board of Peace," signing at the World Economic Forum in Davis, Switzerland.
We Are Rewind GB-001 Cassette Boombox: Old-School Stylish
January 23, 2026
We Are Rewind’s speaker/cassette player combo is an imperfect but satisfying reissue of a bygone audio era.
149 Million Usernames and Passwords Exposed by Unsecured Database
January 23, 2026
This “dream wish list for criminals” includes millions of Gmail, Facebook, banking logins, and more. The researcher who discovered it suspects they were collected using infostealing malware.
TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban
January 23, 2026
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, on Thursday said it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a US ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.
Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026
January 23, 2026
Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more July 2026 discounts.
Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape
January 23, 2026
Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped outThe floods and landslides that tore through Indonesia’s fragile Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024 – kill...
Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to join his global ‘board of peace’
January 23, 2026
While leaders of many liberal democracies declined to sign on, Mark Carney had, before Davos, accepted in principleDonald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his “board of peace” initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.“P...
Two dead and six missing after landslides hit house and campground in New Zealand
January 23, 2026
Search-and-rescue teams worked through the night at the campground, but there had been no progress in finding missing people, officials sayNew Zealand is ‘full of grief”, the prime minister has said, after landslides tore through a house and busy campg...
Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like ‘Woke’ Art
January 23, 2026
From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.
Will AI make or break education? Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim weighs in
January 23, 2026
AI is changing the way we learn and work. Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim joins “The Tech Download” to explain the opportunities, risks and why teaching responsible AI use starts now.
Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die
January 23, 2026
A pair of bills in Massachusetts would require manufacturers to tell consumers when their connected gadgets are going dark. It should be a boon for cybersecurity as connected devices grow obsolete.
Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos
January 23, 2026
Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk weighed in on all of it at this week’s World Economic Forum. But his predictions rarely work out the way he says they will.
What Happens When a Chinese Battery Factory Comes to Town
January 23, 2026
Chinese firms are building battery plants from Europe to North America, promising jobs while prompting local concerns about the environment, politics, and who really benefits.
The 28 Best Movies on Apple TV, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
January 23, 2026
F1: The Movie, CODA, and Highest 2 Lowest are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV this month.
AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy
January 23, 2026
Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.
How Claude Code Is Reshaping Software—and Anthropic
January 23, 2026
WIRED spoke with Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code, about how the viral coding tool is changing the way Anthropic works.
One of Our Favorite Smart Plugs for Apple Users Is $15 Off
January 23, 2026
The Meross Smart Plug Mini boasts excellent compatibility and slim construction.
SMS scams drop 86.6% in 2025; scammers shift to making calls –Whoscall report
January 22, 2026
Text scams decreased significantly by 86.6% in 2025, as scammers shifted to call-based scams by impersonating banks and credit issuers, according to a report by Whoscall.
South Korea launches landmark laws to regulate AI
January 22, 2026
SEOUL - South Korea introduced on Thursday what it says is the world's first comprehensive set of laws regulating artificial intelligence, aiming to strengthen trust and safety in the sector, but startups fretted that compliance could hold them back.
ActionAid to rethink child sponsorship as part of plan to ‘decolonise’ its work
January 22, 2026
Development charity’s new co-chief executives signal shift from controversial sponsor a child scheme launched in 1972 to long-term grassroots fundingChild sponsorship schemes that allow donors to handpick children to support in poor countries can carry...
Where investors can find some reliable income as most U.S. assets see big selling pressure
January 21, 2026
Investors can turn to bonds and dividend stocks for income as they ride out the market volatility, experts said.
Head of US Africa bureau urges staff to highlight US ‘generosity’ despite aid cuts
January 21, 2026
Email sent to diplomats by state department office’s new boss is labelled ‘racist’ after dismissing Africa as a priorityUS diplomats have been encouraged to “unabashedly and aggressively” remind African governments about the “generosity” of the America...
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
January 19, 2026
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report saysThe world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts...
Uganda’s president calls opponents ‘terrorists’ in victory speech
January 19, 2026
Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term but poll criticised by observers and rights groups over repression of opposition and internet blackoutUganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term in office at 81, said on Sunday that the oppo...
Search for single-tusked elephant after 22 killed in India rampage
January 13, 2026
Eastern region on high alert as authorities try to track animal tearing through villages in Jharkhand after apparently becoming separated from herdForest officials in India are on the hunt for an elephant that has killed more than 20 people in a days-l...
Russia working to circumvent sanctions to ensure India oil imports continue
January 13, 2026
Delhi is world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle EastRussia is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue to import high levels of cheap Russian crude oil, acc...
Sikh activist in UK told to increase security over Hindu nationalist threats
January 12, 2026
Police ask Paramjeet Singh Pamma to install security cameras and reinforce door locks at his homePolice have advised a high-profile Sikh activist in the UK to install security cameras at his home and reinforce door locks because of threats from Hindu n...