Best Fitness Trackers 2026: Garmin, Oura & Top Picks
With almost ten years of hands-on testing, WIRED knows what separates the best fitness trackers from the rest.
Artemis II Astronauts Return After Historic Moon Journey
The Orion capsule carrying the Artemis II astronauts has successfully splashed down off the coast of San Diego at 8:07PM Eastern time on April 10. It signals th
Microsoft Officially Discontinuing Outlook Lite App
The app had already been scheduled for retirement.
Godzilla Minus One Sequel Gets First IMAX Reveal
Director Takashi Yamazaki told Cinemacon attendees that sequel is first Japanese film shot for IMAX.
Iran-Linked Hackers Target 300+ Israeli Microsoft 365 Accounts
An Iran-nexus threat actor is suspected to be behind a password-spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 environments in Israel and the U.A.E. amid o
Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Exploit Escalates to SYSTEM Privileges
A researcher known as "Chaotic Eclipse" has published a proof-of-concept exploit for a second Microsoft Defender zero-day, dubbed "RedSun," in the past two week
We're Entering the Intelligence Age: AI's Role
Sam Altman has written that we are entering the Intelligence Age, a time when AI will help people become dramatically more capable. The biggest problems of toda
Internet Archive's Wayback Machine Faces Existential Threat
As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.
Watch NASA's Artemis II Lunar Crew Return to Earth
After its history-making trip around the Moon, NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return to Earth later today. The Orion spacecraft carrying astronauts Reid Wi
Stanford Study Reveals Growing AI Perception Gap
Stanford’s latest AI Index shows a widening gap between experts and the public, with rising anxiety over jobs, healthcare, and the economy.
Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Now Reads Gauges With AI
Google's AI enables robots to read gauges while inspecting industrial facilities.
Iran-Linked Hackers Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Iran-affiliated cyber actors are targeting internet-facing operational technology (OT) devices across critical infrastructures in the U.S., including programmab
AI-Powered Voice Phishing Platform ATHR Automates Credential Theft
A new cybercrime platform called ATHR can harvest credentials via fully automated voice phishing attacks that use both human operators and AI agents for the soc
OpenAI Partners With Teachers Union on Major AI Education Initiative
OpenAI partners with the American Federation of Teachers to launch a 5-year initiative equipping 400,000 K-12 educators to lead AI innovation in classrooms.
Best Water Filter Pitchers 2026: Remove PFAS & Microplastics
Water filters promise the moon—but only some back up their claims. Here are the best filtered-water pitchers for those who prefer their water free of heavy meta
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Gets Final US Release This Friday
If you missed your chance to pay Samsung $2,900 for a phone earlier this year, we have great news for you. Android Police reported that what may be the final sh
Microsoft Develops New AI Agent to Expand Task Automation
The company has also previously introduced agents that are able to complete tasks, Cowork and Copilot Tasks.
Tax Filing Chaos as Prediction Market Gains Lack Clear Guidance
It's time for Americans to pay taxes on prediction market winnings, but no one knows how.
Developer Machines Exposed: The LiteLLM Supply Chain Risk
The most active piece of enterprise infrastructure in the company is the developer workstation. That laptop is where credentials are created, tested,
AI Security Tools Fall Short: Why Alert Triage Isn't Enough
AI-powered SOC tools promise automation, but most only speed up triage instead of reducing real workload. Tines shows how real gains come from end-to-end workfl
OpenAI, Allied Release 20 Policy Ideas for European AI Growth
OpenAI and Allied for Startups release the Hacktivate AI report with 20 actionable policy ideas to accelerate AI adoption in Europe, boost competitiveness, and
Hacked Crosswalk Announcements Expose Critical Infrastructure Gap
Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities
Dyson Launches First Handheld Fan with 65,000 RPM Motor
Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan, the HushJet Mini Cool. As the name suggests, it uses the company's proprietary HushJet air projection system.
IBM Settles $17M DOJ Lawsuit Over Diversity Hiring
IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”
FCC Grants Netgear Exemption From Foreign Router Ban
Trump FCC starts handing out exemptions to its ban on foreign-made routers.
Hackers Exploit Next.js Flaw to Breach 766 Sites, Steal Credentials
A large-scale credential harvesting operation has been observed exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability as an initial infection vector to steal
Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited to Deploy NKAbuse Malware
Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Marimo reactive Python notebook to deploy a new variant of NKAbuse malware hosted on Hugging Face Spaces. [..
EU AI Act Guide: Key Deadlines and Requirements
We’re sharing a preliminary overview of the EU AI Act including upcoming deadlines and requirements, with a particular focus on prohibited and high-risk use cas
Google Translate Marks Two Decades of Breaking Language Barriers
The Google Translate logo sits in the middle of colorful illustrated scenes, including people translating live conversations and a birthday cake topped by candl
AI Agents Now Simulating Social Connections and Relationships
The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It's an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends,
Amazon's Leo Satellite Internet Targets 2026 Launch
Amazon’s satellite-based internet service, Leo, will enter service by mid-2026, so says company CEO Andy Jassy. Writing in his annual letter, Jassy claimed Leo
Major Phishing Operation Dismantled After Targeting 17K+ Users
Cybercriminals allegedly used the W3LL phishing kit to target more than 17,000 victims worldwide, stealing their passwords and multi-factor authentication codes
Space Force Considers Major Launch Shift From ULA to SpaceX
"If the spacecraft is ready to go, that's going to give it a priority."
Google Launches DBSC Security Feature in Chrome 146
Google has made Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) generally available to all Windows users of its Chrome web browser, months after it began
Google Deploys Gemini AI to Combat Malicious Ads
Google says it is increasingly using its Gemini AI models to detect and block harmful ads on its advertising platforms, as scammers and threat actors continue t
OpenAI Partners With National Labs for Massive AI Scientist Collaboration
OpenAI and nine national labs bring together leading scientists for first-of-its kind event.
Google Search Now Offers Gardening Tips Right in Results
An abstract background featuring soft, stippled illustrations of flowers and a butterfly in a bright palette of blue, green, and red. In the center of the image
Electric Bike Repairs Pose Safety Risks for Mechanics
Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.
Xbox Lets Users Hide Games from Achievement List
Microsoft is testing giving users more control over what games appear in their Xbox achievements and tweaking how achievements look when they're earned. The cha
Booking.com Notifies Users of Data Breach Affecting Personal Information
The travel giant notified customers that their personal data, including names, emails, email addresses, and phone numbers may have been accessed in a security i
Blue Origin Launches New Stock Plan Amid Employee Concerns
"We are being intentional about creating liquidity events."
GlassWorm Campaign Deploys Zig Dropper Targeting Developer IDEs
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged yet another evolution of the ongoing GlassWorm campaign, which employs a new Zig dropper that's designed to stealthi
Cisco Patches Critical Webex Flaw, Urges Customer Action
Cisco has released security updates to patch four critical vulnerabilities, including a fixed improper certificate validation flaw in the company's cloud-based
OpenAI Launches Stargate: Massive AGI Infrastructure Initiative
OpenAI, and our strategic partners, are thrilled about our shared vision for the Infrastructure of AGI. We are energized by the challenges we face and are excit
Google Finance AI Features Rolling Out Across Europe
A screenshot of the AI-powered experience on Google Finance.
Digital Natives: Why Heavy Phone Users Reject Screen Time Cuts
As debates over social media addiction rage, people with extreme screen times tell WIRED they have no plans to cut back.
FAA Recruits Gamers for Air Traffic Control Jobs
Sick! The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in its most recent job advertisement for air traffic controllers. The administration's annual hiri
Vercel CEO Signals Company Is Primed for IPO Launch
"The company is ready and getting more ready for every day," Rauch said about an IPO at HumanX conference.