How Long Should You Cold Plunge? We Asked Experts (2026)
January 25, 2026
You don't need to Ernest Shackleton yourself to reap the benefits of cold plunging. A calm, controlled ice bath is key.
SciTech
The Lego Pokémon Line Shows Toys Are Only for Rich Adults Now
January 25, 2026
Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?
Bambu P1S Combo Review: Clean, Fast, 3D Printing
January 25, 2026
This is the easiest to use 3D printer I've ever tried.
The 10 Best Essential Oil Diffusers We’ve Tried in 2026 (and 2 to Avoid)
January 25, 2026
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets. After researching and testing over a dozen devices, the Urpower Aroma is our favorite for most people.
DICT: Social media verification likely to remain voluntary
January 25, 2026
Verification of social media accounts will likely remain voluntary, despite the Department of Information and Communications Technology"s plan to release a new policy measure to curb fake news next week.
The day of the second killing
January 25, 2026
Steven Garcia, as told to Gaby Del Valle: I was in the middle of a frozen lake when I got the notification from The Minnesota Star Tribune that there had been a shooting. I was on assignment at a pond hockey event, and someone who was supposed to play later that evening said he probably […]
The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti
January 25, 2026
Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaging the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis.
Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data
January 25, 2026
The FBI went to Microsoft last year with a warrant, asking them to hand over keys to unlock encrypted data stored on three laptops as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving the COVID unemployment assistance program in Guam - and Microsoft complied. Typically, companies resist handing over encryption keys to authorities. Most famously, […]
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
January 25, 2026
A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos
January 25, 2026
There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference.
Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app
January 25, 2026
Sparkli said that education systems often fall behind in teaching modern concepts. The company wants to teach kids about topics like skills design, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship by creating an AI-powered learning "expedition."
MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week
January 25, 2026
Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day sales begin, the bulk of which we anticipate kicking off the first week of February. However, for now, we’re still seeing some solid discounts on a few newer gadgets and some old, Verge-approved favorites. Anker’s […]
SEC drops lawsuit against Winklevoss twins’ Gemini crypto exchange
January 25, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
Gmail’s spam filter and automatic sorting are broken
January 25, 2026
Some Gmail users may have noticed that promotional emails that normally go to their own siloed tab have started flooding their inbox. Reports hit the Google forums and Reddit that messages are bypassing the Updates and Promotional filters and went straight to Gmail inboxes. Some also reported seeing a banner at the top of some […]
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?
January 25, 2026
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs. are actually trying to make money. We created a rating system to help sort it out.
How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries
January 25, 2026
PopWheels realized its battery swapping network could be used for more than food delivery workers who need to charge their e-bikes. Now, its planning for an "aggressive rollout" this summer.
Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)
January 24, 2026
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
What’s the Best Red Light Therapy Mask for Your Skin in 2026?
January 24, 2026
The LED devices we'd actually buy with our own money.
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved
January 24, 2026
Most gaming laptops under $1,000 aren’t great, but these three machines stand out above the rest.
The 52 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
January 24, 2026
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Stranger Things, and His & Hers are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.
The 52 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
January 24, 2026
The Rip, Frankenstein, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.
Best Portable Blenders of 2026: Ninja, Nutribullet, Beast
January 24, 2026
Cordless portable blenders have come a long way since their introduction a decade back. Here's why the Ninja Blast Max smokes them all.
DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits
January 24, 2026
Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more.
Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows
January 24, 2026
Plus: Asus exits the smartphone market, and Sony partners with TCL on TVs.
Watch Party: The Best TAG in Years, a ’60s Sensation, and Omega Goes All White
January 24, 2026
It’s LVMH Watch Week, so here's WIRED's pick of the timepieces that made their debut—plus one notable gatecrasher.
This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt
January 24, 2026
Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.
TopResume Free Review, Discounts & Packages for 2026
January 24, 2026
Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.
Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for July 2026
January 24, 2026
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
HP Coupon Codes and Deals October 2026
January 24, 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
Home Depot Promo Codes: 50% Off in July 2026
January 24, 2026
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this July.
Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech
January 24, 2026
Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the startup's India-based engineers will come onboard once Ha...
Apple iPhone just had its best year in India as the smartphone market stays broadly flat
January 24, 2026
Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share.
TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means
January 24, 2026
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
US lawmakers say TikTok joint venture deal needs scrutiny from Congress
January 24, 2026
Some US lawmakers on Friday said a deal by TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to establish a majority American-owned joint venture to avoid a US ban on the social media app needs scrutiny from Congress.
This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain
January 24, 2026
Shipping experts say the big winter storm across a wide swath of the country should be business as usual—if their safeguards hold.
Clearly Filtered Discount: Pitcher, Water Bottle, Under-Sink
January 24, 2026
Clearly Filtered water pitchers, bottles, and under-sink filters are 10 to 19 percent off. I tested three filters to see how they performed.
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
January 24, 2026
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort
January 24, 2026
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum.