Ricoh GR IV Review: Everyone's Favorite Pocket Camera Gets Better
Ricoh’s cult-inspiring pocketable camera gets a small update, with important improvements in autofocus and image quality.
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Could You Use a Rowboat to Walk on the Seafloor Like Jack Sparrow?
In Pirates of the Caribbean, Jack and Will use an overturned dinghy to hold air underwater. Madness or brilliance?
Sleep Number P6 Smart Bed Review: Advanced and Adaptive
This legacy brand brings its beds into the modern era with 100 firmness levels and in-depth sleep tracking.
US Trade Dominance Will Soon Begin to Crack
Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.
‘We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’—Trump’s Mass Deportations Will Only Grow From Here
Militias and far-right extremists believed they would be central to Trump’s mass deportation plans. Instead he militarized law enforcement agencies.
HP ZBook 8 Gli 14-Inch Review: An Unimpressive Workstation
Billed as a workstation (and priced accordingly), HP’s Zbook 8 falls short of dazzling.
Purple Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 30% Off
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The 40 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (January 2026)
One Battle After Another, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
How to Set Up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones
Here's how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.
The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair
This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power...
2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest
If anything, iPhones and Pixels are practically vanilla. The next generation is thinner, more transparent, and folds in half. That’s a good thing.
How a $200 Fake Fireplace From Home Depot Soothed My Soul
Research shows that watching a simulated fire may have real psychological benefits.
‘Wolf DNA’ Lurks in Many Modern Dog Breeds
Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day canines carry a small amount of wolf genes.
Tuft & Needle Promo Codes: 20% Off | December 2025
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Sealy Promo Code: Save $200 on Mattresses This Month
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
JBL Bar 500MK2 Review: A Fantastic Soundbar System
This compact 2.1 soundbar system offers realistic Dolby Atmos surround sound.
How to Choose a Computer Monitor (2025): Everything You Need to Know
Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here’s how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.
25 Work From Home Gift Ideas
Upgrade your loved one’s home office with these picks that make every day a little easier—and a little more fun.
Apple’s App Course Runs $20,000 a Student. Is It Really Worth It?
Apple, Michigan taxpayers, and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away.
The Best Desk Accessories (2025)
Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.
The Age of the All-Access AI Agent Is Here
Big AI companies courted controversy by scraping wide swaths of the public internet. With the rise of AI agents, the next data grab is far more private.
Pinterest Users Are Tired of All the AI Slop
A surge of AI-generated content is frustrating Pinterest users and left some questioning whether the platform still works at all.
AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving
WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.
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Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
The Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared
We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers.
The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
Heated Rivalry, Mad Men, and The Pitt are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.
Data Holds the Key in Slowing Age-Related Illnesses
More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance.
NYPD Sued Over Possible Records Collected Through Muslim Spying Program
The New York Police Department's “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city's first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.
Laptop Buying Guide (2025): How to Choose the Right PC (Step-by-Step Guide)
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
iBuyPower RDY Slate 9MP R01 Gaming PC Review: Great Value
iBuyPower’s prebuilt gaming desktop tries some new tricks but comes with a few flaws.
Google’s and OpenAI’s Chatbots Can Strip Women in Photos Down to Bikinis
Users of AI image generators are offering each other instructions on how to use the tech to alter pictures of women into realistic, revealing deepfakes.
Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Fueling the Biggest Darknet Markets Ever
Online black markets once lurked in the shadows of the dark web. Today, they’ve moved onto public platforms like Telegram—and are racking up historic illicit fortunes.
Big Balls Was Just the Beginning
DOGE dominated the news this year as Elon Musk’s operatives shook up several US government agencies. It’s far from over.
Best Indoor Garden Systems: We've Been Testing All Year (2026)
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
16 Best Housewarming Gifts We Can't Stop Using (2025): Coasters, Blenders, Sheets
Make a house into a home with these gifts, whether your recipient is moving into their first house or a great new apartment.
Groupon Promo Codes: 50% Off in January 2026
Unlock up to 50% off, 40% off packages, and 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.
30% Off Tempur-Pedic Promo Codes | December 2025
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Naturepedic Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off
Save on Naturepedic’s line of organic, thoughtfully crafted mattresses and bedding with our coupon codes for this month.
FDA Approves Pill Version of Wegovy
Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide will soon be available in a daily pill Americans can take for weight loss.
The ‘Epstein’s Suicide’ Video in the Latest DOJ Release Isn’t What It Seems
Here’s how a fake clip from 2019 wound up in the latest Justice Department Epstein files dump.
6 Best Dehumidifiers to Keep Your Home Mold-Free (2026)
If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.
HelloFresh Meal Kit’s Discount Code for December 2025 Unlocks a Free Zwilling Knife
The Zwilling Four-Star chef’s knife is the carbon steel blade WIRED recommends for most casual home chefs. It’s free with HelloFresh meal kits, using this promo code.
The Justice Department Released More Epstein Files—but Not the Ones Survivors Want
The DOJ says it still has “hundreds of thousands” of pages to review, as the latest Epstein files release spurred more pushback from Democratic lawmakers and other critics of the administration.
OpenAI’s Child Exploitation Reports Increased Sharply This Year
The company made 80 times as many reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children during the first six months of 2025 as it did in the same period a year prior.
The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse
An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.
Grado Signature S750 Review: Insane Sound, Old-School Fit
These open-back headphones sound insane, but they aren't that comfortable.
The Best Japanese Planners (2026): Hobonichi Techo, Kokuyo Jibun Techo
Are Japanese planners like the Hobonichi really better than American planners? Here’s where they differ and why you might want to switch.
People Are Using Sora 2 to Make Disturbing Videos With AI-Generated Kids
Videos such as fake ads featuring AI children playing with vibrators or Jeffrey Epstein- and Diddy-themed play sets are being made with Sora 2 and posted to TikTok.