Networking software company F5 disclosed a long-term breach of its systems this week. The fallout could be severe.
Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, BIG-IP
Why the F5 Hack Created an ‘Imminent Threat’ for Thousands of Networks Read Post »
Niantic is giving its cute AR cartoon companions a voice that will let them guide you around in the real world and point out interesting facts. The feature is being demo’d first in Snap Spectacles.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Smart Glasses
Niantic’s Peridot, the Augmented Reality Alien Dog, Is Now a Talking Tour Guide Read Post »
An AI chatbot developed by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is now more popular than DeepSeek. The feat proves that user-friendly design often matters more than having the most advanced AI model.
Business, Made in China
How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot Read Post »
Using satellite communications off-grid isn’t as easy as you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about Garmin’s new safety tools.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Survival Mode
How to Use Satellite Communications on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Read Post »
Lightweight trail shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.
Gear, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Gear / How To and Advice, Step Up
Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts have concerns.
Security, Security / Security News, Politics / Global Elections, Politics / Politics News, Tally Up
One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure Read Post »
All Windows 11 users will soon be able to talk to the Copilot AI assistant more easily via voice, and Copilot Vision can understand the context of your screen.
Gear, Gear / Trends, Gear / Products / Computers, Gear / Gear News and Events, Hello, Computer
All Windows 11 PCs Will Get These Advanced Copilot AI Features Read Post »
“We were the targets.” WIRED spoke to seven Tesla Cybertruck owners about their most controversial purchase and why they’re proud to drive it.
The Big Story, Business / Transportation, Business, Cyberbullied
Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck Read Post »
Proton Mail gives you encrypted email, but more importantly, it puts you in the driver’s seat of your inbox.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Online Services, Product Review
Proton Mail Review (2025): The Email Service You Didn’t Know You Needed Read Post »
Your browser sends a lot of information with each website you visit. That can be used to track you across the internet.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Online Services, Leave No Traces
Browser Fingerprinting: What Your Browser Is Telling Everyone About You Read Post »
A big investment is rewarded with massive sound, but a few compromises.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Speakers, Product Review
Yamaha True X Surround 90a Review: Not Quite Perfect Read Post »
Shopping for tiny people is intimidating. Good news: We did it for you.
Gear, Gear / Products / Parenting, Gift Guide
Best Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, Tested and Approved by Our Own Kids Read Post »
Huge AI infrastructure deals assume that algorithms will keep improving with scale. They may not.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, AI Lab
The AI Industry’s Scaling Obsession Is Headed for a Cliff Read Post »
The Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 hit their lowest price yet.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Headphones, Deal of the Day
Never be bored during lap swim again! Listen to podcasts or your favorite beats with headphones that are fit for the water.
Gear, Gear / Products / Health and Fitness, Gear / Buying Guides, Buying Guide
Best Swimming Headphones (2025): Shokz, Jabees, and More Read Post »
These budget-friendly gaming headphones have a real pedigree and a perfect fit.
Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Headphones, Gear / Products / Gaming, Product Review
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Review: The Best Budget Headset Read Post »
“People are scared,” asks one federal worker. “Is WIRED hiring?” jokes another.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Inner Loop
Federal Workers Are Being Used as Pawns in the Shutdown Read Post »
From a booger buster to a food masher, these gifts make this amazing (and difficult!) job just a little easier.
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Parenting, Gift Guide
Practical Gift Ideas for New Parents and Their Babies (2025) Read Post »
The hardware largely remains the same, but performance gets a boost.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Tablets, Gear / Products / Augmented and Virtual Reality, Gear / Products / Computers, Fresh Fruit
Apple Just Upgraded the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with Its New M5 Chip Read Post »
These are high-power, high-performance handhelds—but steep pricing and a cluttered UI hold Xbox’s first portables back from greatness.
Gear, Gear / Products / Gaming, Gear / Reviews, Product Review
ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Review: High Performance, High Price Read Post »
