19 Best Food Gifts to Buy Online, as Tested by Our Tastebuds (2026)
February 7, 2026
From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.
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Aura’s Aspen digital frame is a great gift, especially now that it’s $30 off
February 7, 2026
Aura’s Aspen digital photo frame is a great Valentine’s Day gift if you want something that’s slick and sentimental, and right now it’s on sale for $199 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura’s online storefront. That’s the lowest we’ve seen the frame sell for since the holidays. With its paper-textured, antiglare matte display […]
The Only Thing Standing Between Humanity and AI Apocalypse Is … Claude?
February 7, 2026
As AI systems grow more powerful, Anthropic’s resident philosopher says the startup is betting Claude itself can learn the wisdom needed to avoid disaster.
The Alexa app is so bad I’m using Siri again
February 7, 2026
I've used Alexa to manage my shopping list for years. There are plenty of great list apps out there, but the convenience of adding items by voice anywhere in my house, pulling up the list on an Echo Show in the kitchen, and having it on my phone via the Alexa app has worked well […]
Analogue’s 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options
February 7, 2026
Analogue has announced another collection of limited-edition colors for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December it introduced several transparent versions of the Analogue 3D inspired by Nintendo's Funtastic N64 series, but this time the company says it drew inspiration from colored versions of the nearly 30-year-old console that Nintendo prototyped, but never […]
More Than 800 Google Workers Urge Company to Cancel Any Contracts With ICE and CBP
February 7, 2026
The campaign is among the largest anti-ICE protests by workers at a single company since federal agents shot and killed two people in Minneapolis last month.
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations (2026), Tested and Reviewed
February 6, 2026
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
QC students develop prototype device that determines durian ripeness
February 6, 2026
A group of computer engineering students at the Technological Institute of the Philippines in Quezon City has developed a prototype device that helps determine the ripeness of durian.
The Best OLED TVs We’ve Ever Seen: LG, Samsung, and More
February 6, 2026
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
DOST delivers S&T interventions to former MILF camps
February 6, 2026
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday formally turned over S&T-based interventions to six former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) camps.
NordProtect (2026) Review: A Bundle of ID-Protecting Services
February 6, 2026
A privacy-minded bundle that’s almost too simple.
Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC
February 6, 2026
The company’s robotaxi service is supposed to launch in the US capital this year. But while service rollouts have been relatively smooth in other cities, DC’s rules have made things tricky.
Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon
February 6, 2026
For two weeks, medical experts monitor the astronauts as they remain indoors, live in isolation, and avoid physical touch, all to prevent harmful microbes from traveling to space.
Why a Dehumidifier Is One of My Favorite Gadgets
February 6, 2026
A good dehumidifier can banish damp and mold, and help you keep a comfortable temperature in your home.
Sports Betting Is Skyrocketing. Will It Take Over the Olympics?
February 6, 2026
Typically, the Olympics aren’t a hotbed of gambling. For the 2026 Winter Games, sportsbooks and betting platforms are watching for illicit activity while testing new ways to get people to bet.
What Paralympic Athlete Monster Mike Schultz Packs for His Races
February 6, 2026
The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.
Public Health Workers Are Quitting Over Assignments to Guantánamo
February 6, 2026
Doctors, nurses, and other officers are increasingly being deployed to ICE detention centers. Some have resigned in protest, while others offer a rare look into bleak conditions.
Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible
February 6, 2026
For years, quad axel jumps seemed impossible. Then Ilia Malinin landed one in 2022. As he heads to the Milano Cortina Games, everyone wants to know what’s next.
Tax Services of 2026: TurboTax and H&R Block Tested
February 6, 2026
We tested five popular tax services to see which is the best to choose in 2026. Plus, we’ve rounded up helpful tips and guidance to lessen the headache of filing.
Best Slippers for Working From Home or Relaxing (2026)
February 6, 2026
We tried dozens of house shoes to find the best pairs for working from home, running errands, and avoiding cold floors. Here are the ones worth your feet.
A Landmark Social Media Addiction Case Puts Big Tech on Trial
February 6, 2026
Juries will soon hear arguments in a case against Meta and Google that could reshape social media protections for kids.
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts
February 6, 2026
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Tech Elites in the Epstein Files, Musk’s Mega Merger, and a Crypto Scam Compound
February 6, 2026
Several big names in tech turned up in the Epstein files. In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts break down what it all means and catch you up on other big stories of the week.
8 Best Couples Sex Toys (2026), Tested and Reviewed
February 6, 2026
No matter if you’re in the same room or an ocean away, these sex toys will help you stay connected to your partner.
Two Titanic Structures Hidden Deep Within the Earth Have Altered the Magnetic Field for Millions of Years
February 6, 2026
A team of geologists found for the first time evidence linking regions of low seismic velocity and the shape of the Earth’s magnetic field.
The Washington Post is retreating from Silicon Valley when it matters most
February 6, 2026
The Bezos-owned newspaper gutted its San Francisco bureau and coverage of tech — including journalists reporting on Amazon and Blue Origin
Loyalty Is Dead in Silicon Valley
February 6, 2026
Founders used to be wedded to their companies. Now, anyone can be lured away for the right price.
A16z VC wants founders to stop stressing over insane ARR numbers
February 6, 2026
A16z VC Jennifer Li, who oversees some of the firm's fastest growing AI companies, warns founders not to believe every ARR claim made on X.
ICE and CBP’s Face-Recognition App Can’t Actually Verify Who People Are
February 6, 2026
ICE has used Mobile Fortify to identify immigrants and citizens alike over 100,000 times, by one estimate. It wasn't built to work like that—and only got approved after DHS abandoned its own privacy rules.
OpenAI launches new agentic coding model only minutes after Anthropic drops its own
February 6, 2026
The new model is build to accelerate the capabilities of Codex, the agentic coding tool OpenAI launched earlier this week.
9 Great Deals on WIRED-Approved Valentine’s Day Gifts (2026)
February 6, 2026
These swoon-worthy deals on WIRED-tested date-night boxes, sex toys, and other gadgets will make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet.
One of Europe’s largest universities knocked offline for days after cyberattack
February 6, 2026
An alleged ransomware attack has taken down the systems of the Sapienza University of Rome.
Elon Musk is getting serious about orbital data centers
February 6, 2026
We’re starting to see the idea of Musk-owned orbital AI data clusters cohere into an actual plan.
The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow
February 6, 2026
A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.
NASA astronauts can now bring their phones with them on their mission to the moon
February 6, 2026
Get ready for some selfies that are out of this world. Crew-12 is expected to head to the International Space Station next week, while the highly anticipated Artemis II mission -- which will bring humans around the moon for the first time since the 196...
The Rise and Fall of the World’s Largest Gay Dating App
February 6, 2026
The new book The Wall Dancers explores the uneasy relationship between Chinese internet users and a government that is always watching.
OpenAI launches a way for enterprises to build and manage AI agents
February 6, 2026
OpenAI launched Frontier, a new platform designed for enterprises to build and deploy agents while treating them like human employees.
The Latest Apple Watch Is $100 Off
February 6, 2026
Upgrade to a full day of battery life and new health features.