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Because Nintendo’s upcoming Mario game had no deadline, its creators were able to experiment with new styles and move from the Mushroom Kingdom to the Flower Kingdom—with delightfully trippy results.


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A Pew survey finds that a majority of Americans are more concerned than excited about the impact of artificial intelligence—adding weight to calls for more regulation.


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Never take a sip of 70-degree anything again. These tumblers keep hot drinks steamy and cold ones icy.


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This electric kick scooter is a burly 73 pounds, but it packs the power you need for long commutes.


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Last year’s NASA mission proved it was possible to knock an incoming near-Earth object off course. But that creates debris—which might also be a threat.


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We tested microphones, tripods, lights, teleprompters, and other tools in our own homes for several years. These are our favorites.


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Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job.


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Turtles’ shells contain a chemical record of the environment—including highly enriched uranium, an indicator of nuclear weapons development. What can we learn from these accidental archivists?


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The sun is a giver of life—but get too much of it and you’re toast. These are the best hats, arm coverings, and shirts to shield yourself.


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It may not have the greatest range, but the Voyager is so sleek and lightweight that you’ll want to bring it everywhere you go.


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A developer used widely available AI tools to generate anti-Russian tweets and articles. The project is intended to highlight how cheap and easy it has become to create propaganda at scale.


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Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch.


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This lightstrip and camera kit projects color-coordinated lights on the wall behind your TV for a dynamic, immersive viewing experience.


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Turn your two-wheel freedom machine into a workhorse or racehorse with a few key modifications.


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From the Maui wildfires to ultrahigh ocean temperatures, climate change is leaving its devastating mark on the Earth. It’s but a taste of the pain to come.


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News has been removed from Facebook and Instagram after the Canadian government told Meta to pay publishers, leaving consumers unable to access vital information during wildfires.


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The sabotage of more than 20 trains in Poland by apparent supporters of Russia was carried out with a simple “radio-stop” command anyone could broadcast with $30 in equipment.


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These mobile accessories will make your smartphone a better—and safer—road trip companion.


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New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a “reality threshold."


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Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your friends and family with these connected displays.


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David L. Craddock's recent book about the game reveals the massive amount of effort it took to develop the game.


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Unravel the tangled world of cords and find the ones you need to charge your gadgets and transfer data.


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The US Secret Service’s relationship with the Oath Keepers gets revealed, Tornado Cash cofounders get indicted, and a UK court says a teen is behind a Lapsus$ hacking spree.


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Plus: Apple changes its mind about right-to-repair legislation, Sony shows off a new portable PlayStation device, and what happens when police go after kids for schoolyard offenses.


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When habitat loss is one of the biggest issues facing wild animals, why has Alaska given an uninhabited, remote island to feral cattle?


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ChatGPT-powered avatars recently gushed over a new book—unconvincingly. But if AI develops actual opinions, authors might be in for a shock.


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It seems impossible, but there’s a way to cool things off without tapping into a fuel source. (Hint: It involves outer space.)


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Productions are grinding to a halt and Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, and Max are leaning hard on ad-supported models. The result of all this disruption might just be everything old being new again.


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With its inaccurate measurements and weird sizing, I honestly couldn’t tell you why this wearable breast pump is $550.


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Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack bought his local nonleague soccer team. Can he really turn Real Bedford FC into a global sports brand?


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The network of citizens who publicly report their air quality readings are helping their neighbors brave the proliferation of harmful wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.


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In the age of generative AI, it's impossible to know where your information is going—or what it's going to be used for.


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These wireless earbuds do everything you need, and they fit the vast majority of ears.


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The Ducati MotoE generates 171 mph from a motor the size of a coffee can and sounds like an X-wing attacking the Death Star.


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These bookshelf speakers from Q Acoustics help small rooms sound bigger and brighter.


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Here’s what the science really says about teens and screens—and how to start the conversation with young people of any age.


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The Linner's Nova over-the-counter hearing aids are inexpensive, but the low price comes with too many trade-offs.


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Naomi Duguid’s The Miracle of Salt is a magnificent single-ingredient trip around the world.


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If you’re looking for a pair of compact hi-fi speakers that can do anything, look no further.


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It's uncomfortable to see AI-generated child porn as anything but abhorrent—but simulated imagery might help in the fight against child sexual abuse.


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Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for everybody.


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AI technologies promise more chatbots and replicas of people who have passed. But giving voice to the dead comes at a human cost.


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Telehealth companies that provide abortion pills are surging in popularity. Which are as safe as they claim to be?


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Mathematicians can often figure out what happens as quantities grow infinitely large. What about when they are just a little big?


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Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.


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This 200-horsepower beast is Damon’s bid to bring safe, electric motorcycles to the masses. WIRED put the HyperSport to the test.


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Plus: Amazon Music gets pricier, a bunch of people still want to ban TikTok in the US, and it’s only getting hotter on planet Earth.


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New research reveals the strategies hackers use to hide their malware distribution system, and companies are rushing to release mitigations for the “Downfall” processor vulnerability on Intel chips.


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A victory for Montanans’ right to a clean, healthy environment could set a precedent for other climate lawsuits throughout the United States.


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Lambo’s 1,341-hp “Ultra GT” is inspired by spaceships and is by a long way the most powerful car the brand has ever made.


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It may not be possible to eradicate the state’s tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. But the local wildlife is biting back—and humans wielding new tech can help.


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Under a new law, schools in Iowa have to remove titles with specific sexual content from libraries. Asking an AI chatbot proved to be the easiest way. It flagged The Handmaid’s Tale and Beloved.


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The curvy translucent plastic design of the iMac was the test case for Steve Jobs' “whole-widget” strategy that led to the creation of the iPhone.


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We tested dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, latex, and certified organic mattresses.


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Outfit yourself to chase adventure in the Great Outdoors—whether you have an hour or a week.


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This pricey laptop is beefier than its name suggests, but it packs pro-level power and a super bright screen to make up for it.


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Beyond Meat’s weak sales led to headlines about “peak veganism” and the end of plant-based meats. But demand in Europe shows there’s still life in alternative proteins.


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After the success of its solar-charging headphones, Urbanista is back with a Bluetooth speaker that can play music for 45 hours. If you treat it right, it might never need to be plugged in at all.


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Shopping for a notebook can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.


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These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.


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This HP laptop won’t blow you away, but it’s a great all-around machine with a 15-inch touchscreen.


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These WIRED-tested slim slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.


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Voice actors with disabilities are only now getting a seat at the table in the gaming industry. But regressive policies on remote work and a desire for Hollywood names have put that all in danger.


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The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).


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Stay hydrated with tried-and-tested juicers for refreshing daytime beverages and eye-brightening evening drinks.


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The fireflies of Moriyama City have long been prized (and hunted) for their yellow-green glow. To bring populations back up, amateur conservationists are hitting the books.


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Raising your computer screen is a simple fix for healthier posture.


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Artists in the visual effects industry have been talking about unionizing for more than a decade.


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If you’re worried that one of Apple’s trackers is following you without consent, try these tips.


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Whatever your higher-ed goals, these campus-ready computers will help you crush them.


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TikTok’s latest trend involves clips of Hollywood movies playing next to videos of baking or metal compression. It’s making social media overstimulation even worse.


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This week, we talk about pending changes to how driverless taxis can operate on city streets, and how a loosening of the rules would impact road safety, rideshare drivers, and your commute.


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Wastewater fuels blooms of reef-smothering algae. Better engineering and an army of funny-looking fish can come to the rescue.


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Booming popularity in pre-owned luxury watches has led to a new breed of companies mining market data to turn timepieces into stock portfolios.


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You can also set up alerts for whenever your home address, phone number, or email address appears in Search.


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We tested dozens of bed-in-a-box hybrid, foam, innerspring, latex, and certified organic mattresses.


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3D printing’s complicated cousin—laser cutting—finally gets its noob-friendly entry point.


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Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.


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This is a love letter to the small, quiet, affordable, and packable portable pump that I’ve always wanted.


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Tackle stubborn stains, ground-in grime, and pesky pet hair with one of these WIRED-tested washers.


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That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more.


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Plus: A framework for encrypting social media, Russia-backed hacking through Microsoft Teams, and the Bitfinex Crypto Couple pleads guilty.


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Ditch the big cellular providers, and ditch the big bills.


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The new additions extend Fisker's offerings beyond the auto brand's just-released electric SUV.


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The Irish singer became world-renown long before artists’ every interaction landed on social media. Maybe that’s a good thing.


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Willow’s latest wearable breast pump can switch expression modes and has a fun app, but it also has a massive price tag to match.


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This heavy-duty robot works much better as a mop than than it does as a vacuum.


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Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.


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This week, we discuss the local-first computing movement and its push to reduce our reliance on the corporate-owned, cloud-based software tools we use every day.


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The first collaboration between OnePlus and Keychron is a heavy, customizable keyboard with a soft typing experience—if you're into that kind of thing.


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Covid-19 cases are slowly increasing across the US for the fourth summer in a row.


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Tired of relying on Big Tech to enable collaboration, peer-to-peer enthusiasts are creating a new model that cuts out the middleman. (That’s you, Google.)


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Since May 4, the Indian government has shut off the internet in Manipur, giving cover to murders, rapes, and arson.


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Meta has long fought Europe's demands that it get people's consent before using their data for targeted ads. Then a Norwegian regulator threatened fines of $100,000 per day.


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Developer Aggro Crab is taking other developers (like From Software) to accessibility school, and it’s making games better for everyone.


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Experts doubt claims that LK-99 is a room-temperature superconductor set to open up a future of levitating trains and quantum tech. Andrew McCalip wants to see for himself.


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Learning a new tongue? It’s a worthy pursuit, and these WIRED-tested services can help.


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People are using TikTok to change the narrative around invisible illness. So what can a medical professional learn by lurking?


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