How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
July 19, 2026
A recent update made video playback the default for songs and podcasts with a visual component. If you just want to listen to music—and save your data and battery—follow these tips.
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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
July 19, 2026
Keep your phone, laptop, handheld gaming console, and other electronics running with these travel-friendly power banks.
The 10 Best Electrolyte Powders (We Tested Over 20)
July 19, 2026
Get those lost minerals back with the help of our top electrolyte powders, tablets, drops, and chews for athletes, partiers, and everyone in between.
The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward
July 19, 2026
Astronomers have discovered a rocky exoplanet that has an atmosphere and sits within the habitable zone of a solar system.
Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages
July 19, 2026
Meta's Instagram and Facebook social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website.
How To Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals: Spain vs. Argentina
July 19, 2026
The end of the FIFA Men’s World Cup is nigh. Here’s how to watch the final games and the first ever World Cup halftime show.
FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage
July 19, 2026
Organizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?
South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer
July 19, 2026
DAEJEON, South Korea - A team of South Korean and US researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their hands or aid from others, with potential for applications in chip cleanrooms and emergency services.
Scientists find new monkey species in Congo’s rainforest
July 19, 2026
Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforest, distinguished by patches of light-colored skin around its mouth, Florida Atlantic University said in a statement.
South Africa’s rooibos heads to space
July 18, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Seeds from South Africa's world-famous rooibos tea are headed to the International Space Station to see how they respond to space conditions, in the first such experiment for Africa, organizers announced Thursday.
4 Best Walking Pads for Small Spaces and Standing Desks (2026)
July 18, 2026
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
Your Period Tracker Is (Probably) Spying on You
July 18, 2026
Plus: Russian cyberspies turn to infrastructure hacking, DHS repeatedly fails to realize it’d been hacked, a breach exposes an AI music generator’s scraping ways, and more.
The Best Motion Sensors and Home Security Gadgets Without Cameras
July 18, 2026
If you prefer not to have cameras in and around your home, try one of these more private, WIRED-tested security devices.
How Google’s New Gemini Rates Work and How to Track Your Usage
July 18, 2026
Now that Google has changed how its usage quotas are tallied, you might not get as many AI responses as you did before.
FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change
July 18, 2026
This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.
Balmuda NatureWind Studio Review: A Better Breeze
July 18, 2026
Balmuda has engineered a remarkably pleasant breeze with its new NatureWind Studio, but is it worth hundreds more than its competition?
The Best Tech for Back to School
July 18, 2026
Get ready to crush your coursework or scoot to class in style with these back-to-school gear picks.
Prompt Injection Attacks Are Thwarting AI Hacking Agents
July 18, 2026
“Context bombing” tricks malicious AI agents into shutting down before they can do harm.
CHED explores France, UK partnerships on nuclear science, deep-tech innovation
July 18, 2026
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is exploring potential partnerships with organizations in France and the United Kingdom to strengthen nuclear science education, advanced research, and deep-tech innovation in the Philippines.
SteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026
July 18, 2026
Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.
AWS Billing Glitch Hits Customers With Billion-Dollar Fees
July 18, 2026
An error with the cloud computing giant’s billing operation caused some customers’ monthly bills to rise from a few cents to billions of dollars.
What Cities From Chicago to Washington, DC, Look Like Under a Blanket of Wildfire Smoke
July 18, 2026
The US is home to some of the most polluted air on the planet as smoke from 120 out-of-control Canadian wildfires drifts across the border.
Polymarket’s Corporate Structure Is a Mystery—Even to Some of Its Former Employees
July 18, 2026
The prediction market’s Panamanian operation seems odd, even for a company whose CEO had his apartment raided by FBI agents.
ICE Is Using Data Broker Tools to ‘Identify Unaccompanied Minors’ and ‘Fraud’
July 18, 2026
A newly renewed, $25 million-per-year contract with a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters further expands the power of ICE under the Trump administration.
‘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.
Valve Steam Machine Review: A Compromised Console
July 17, 2026
Great for indie darlings, but Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo remain kings of TV gaming.
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.
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.
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.