In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness epidemic.
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.
Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of football’s big game.
Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE’s surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here's how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.
This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.
We tested leading filtered shower heads, from Rorra to Canopy to Jolie. The winners were clear.
Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors.
This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests.
The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
WIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time.
A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.
As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.
The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.
The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.
By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.
Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.”
The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.
WIRED's favorite pet vacuum, and our favorite purifier-heater, are on steep discount right now.
WIRED’s favorite pet vacuum and our favorite purifier-heater are on steep discount right now.
Yamaha's simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale.
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Spice things up with our favorite sex toys, date-night boxes, and lingerie for every type of couple.
Want to get warmed up to watch a bunch of cold competition? Here are five films you should watch right now, from I, Tonya to Cool Runnings.
From medals to mascots, schedules to slopes—here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
The influx of security personnel from around the world is sparking concern among Italians ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games.
Chill out and watch all the hockey, skiing, and skating competitions through the whole month of February.
Yes, it is possible to scale horological heights without breaking the bank. It’s time to seek out the latest bargains.
Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.
I tested 10 popular date-night boxes with people I met on Hinge. From writing love notes to trying out sex swings, these kits fulfilled their promise to keep dates interesting.
Here are three smart tricks, based on an understanding of frictional forces, to beat a slippery slope.
The holiday of romance is just around the corner. Don’t give something boring.
We tasted dozens of chocolates to find the best-tasting delivery boxes for your true love, self-love, or your lovely mother.
The people of Venezuela have spent years learning resilience in the face of censorship, disinformation, and repression. They now rely on those tools more than ever.
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Just spritz and sleep—no melatonin tablets or pills necessary.
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Bosch’s Unlimited 10 combines key features from Dyson’s and Shark’s stick vacuums and packs some nice extras, but it can’t seem to keep debris inside.
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.
Sinners, Wicked, and Die Hard are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
We braved the cold to answer a modern dilemma: Can you keep your hands warm and use a smartphone at the same time?
Plus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, and more.
Plus: Vivaldi browser shuns AI, Samsung has a new sustainable display, and Frankfurt Airport tests Auracast for gate announcements.
Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerous—even deadly—confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.
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Donald Trump has appeared to undermine Second Amendment rights in statements about Alex Pretti’s killing. Many in the firearms community are going along with it.
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that's the idea.
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that’s the idea.
Some of our favorite heated blankets are on sale (and might even arrive in time for you to use this weekend).
Silicon Valley’s power brokers spent the past year currying favor with President Trump. Two deadly shootings in Minneapolis are now exposing the price of that bargain.
WIRED has been testing beard trimmers for six years. Our favorite is compact, reliable, ridiculously adjustable, and offers a five-year warranty.
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars from Samsung, Yamaha, Bose, and more.
The notoriously challenging book is being rereleased for its 30th anniversary. Its fandom is annoying, sure—but at least they read.
The notoriously challenging book is being re-released for its 30th anniversary. Its fandom is annoying, sure—but at least they read.
With impeccable accuracy and poise, Samsung’s midrange OLED dazzles on the little things.
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Virtually every aspect of your health can be traced back to your microbiome. But some tests are better than others.
What is NAD+? Here’s how it works in your body, why it matters, and if supplementation is worth the hype.
Turns out, red light isn’t just for your face. HigherDose’s Red Light Hat has given me the best hair and scalp I’ve had in years.
Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies.
For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows that benefits for depression may be attributable to a placebo effect.
With close to two decades of experience, these are the sex toys I have no trouble recommending to most people.
A WIRED analysis of nearly 1,400 Friday showtimes of Melania found only two with no tickets available. Both are before 3 pm.
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the news that's held our attention this week: ICE activity as it's been unfolding in Minnesota.
One Battle After Another, The Smashing Machine, and Sinners are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
Across Instagram and Facebook, AI-generated videos show people of color putting ICE agents in their place. Are they cathartic or just adding to a stew of misinformation?
As the world’s largest companies pour hundreds of billions of dollars into large language models, San Francisco-based Logical Intelligence is trying something different in pursuit of AI that can mimic the human brain.
The Anker Soundcore Aeroclip boast great sound without cutting you off from the outside world.
WIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere.
AI chat toy company Bondu left its web console almost entirely unprotected. Researchers who accessed it found nearly all the conversations children had with the company's stuffed animals.
Beijing reportedly approved the sale of hundreds of thousands of Nvidia H200 chips to Chinese AI companies—the culmination of a dramatic shift in US tech policy.
The State Department is poised to take over a building DOGE seized from the US Institute of Peace, former staffers claim—possibly for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.”
Warm fingers mean more fun for all, so WIRED tested the best ski gloves and mittens for every condition.
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping aware of your surroundings.
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.
Gestala is the latest company to emerge from China’s burgeoning brain-computer interface industry. It plans to access the brain with noninvasive ultrasound technology.
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Gas projects in the US pipeline explicitly linked to data centers increased by almost 25 times over the past two years, according to new research from Global Energy Monitor.
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
