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.
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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 Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: 50% Off
January 24, 2026
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.
60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons January 2026
January 24, 2026
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
50% Off Home Depot Promo Codes | February 2026
January 24, 2026
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this February.
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.
US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo
January 24, 2026
The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.
Waymo probed by National Transportation Safety Board over illegal school bus behavior
January 24, 2026
The NTSB joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in investigating Waymo vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
January 24, 2026
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
The Rippling/Deel corporate spying scandal may have taken another wild turn
January 24, 2026
The Department of Justice may be conducting a criminal investigation. This is arguably the biggest drama between two HR startups ever.
How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear
January 24, 2026
Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.
What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.
January 24, 2026
Learn more about Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., considered the most historic megadeal in Hollywood, as it continues to develop.
Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off
January 24, 2026
These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.
‘Jobs, jobs, jobs’ the AI mantra as fears take back seat in Davos
January 24, 2026
Biting cold, political tensions and doubts about artificial intelligence did nothing to curb the enthusiasm of business leaders in Davos over technology's ability to create jobs.
CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars
January 24, 2026
US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.
Age Verification Is Reaching a Global Tipping Point. Is TikTok’s Strategy a Good Compromise?
January 24, 2026
TikTok’s new age-detection tech seems like a better solution than automatically banning youth accounts. But experts say it still requires social platforms to surveil users more closely.
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.