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The 10 Best WIRED-Tested Handheld Vacuums of 2026
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:03:00 +0000 Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.: Wellness Influencers Are Pushing ‘Natural’ and Unproven Alternatives to Adderall
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Ads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube are painting prescription stimulants in a negative light while promoting supplements for ADHD that lack evidence.: 3 Best Smart Ring Models: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:35:00 +0000 A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus, unlike most smartwatches, it doesn’t need to be charged every day.: This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 “It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.: Best Laptops for College Students (2026): MacBooks and Beyond
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:31:00 +0000 Laptops for college should be portable, offer long battery life, and be well priced. Based on testing hundreds of laptops, these are my top picks.: Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000 As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs to help those who contract the virus or who are particularly vulnerable.: Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.: It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?: The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0000 Our top-pick sleeping pads from Nemo, Therm-a-Rest, and Gossamer Gear use high-tech materials to engineer the best sleep you can get outdoors.: All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tired of eye strain? These tips will help optimize your smartphone for marathon reading sessions.: The Solution to the Power Grid's Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000 More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.: The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:34:00 +0000 Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.: The Best Subscription-Free Home Security Cameras I’ve Tried
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 You don’t have to upload your video to the cloud or pay a monthly fee to secure your home. These security cameras record locally.: Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accessories
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.: Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0000 Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.: 3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.: Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:38:00 +0000 I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.: The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.: Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.: ‘The Odyssey’ Was Made for Imax 70mm. Good Luck Watching It That Way
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Over the last several years, the Imax format has taken on a few different forms—but only a few dozen theaters are capable of screening it in its full glory.: GoPro Mission 1 Pro Review: The Best Action Camera You Can Buy
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000 GoPro’s New Mission 1 cameras bring action cameras to a higher level with a larger sensor and more cinematic footage.: Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.: How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.: One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:30:26 +0000 Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.: Chinese Companies Are Selling Vapes With Chemicals Potentially More Potent Than Nicotine
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:42:11 +0000 Big Tobacco studied nicotine analogs like 6-methyl-nicotine for decades but never marketed them. Now, Chinese vape makers are using them to sidestep US regulations.: The 2026 El Niño Is on Track to Be the Strongest on Record
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:02 +0000 This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.: China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:53:01 +0000 On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.: Silicon Valley Is Completely Divided Over Chinese AI
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 The AI “startups” worth billions of dollars are raising alarm bells about Chinese AI. The smaller players have a totally different take.: Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0000 These are the AC units we’ve trusted to cool our homes for months, if not years.: BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0000 The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.: What Is Entropy, Really?
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.: Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.: Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 “I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”: Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.: Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000 If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.: Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.: European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 +0000 EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.: An FDA Panel Just Endorsed These Unproven Peptides
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:45:12 +0000 Outside experts—some with a vested interest in peptides—recommended adding a number of the amino acids to the FDA’s bulks list, including the “Wolverine stack” touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers.: Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:45:52 +0000 The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”: For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:46 +0000 MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.: The EU Fines Google $1 Billion for Prioritizing Its Own Services in Search
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:51:52 +0000 The European Commission claims that Google boosted its own apps and products to the top of search rankings to the detriment of its competitors.: 22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026)
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0000 Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.: The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0000 Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.: The Best MagSafe Wallets for Your Everyday Carry (2026)
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0000 The slim and convenient magnetic wallets you’ll actually want stuck to the back of your phone.: The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data centers increasingly reliant on fossil fuels.: America’s Hot Hybrid Summer
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000 Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.: 10 Best Meal Delivery Services, Tested by an Ex-Restaurant Critic
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0000 Here are the best delivery services and meal kits in 2026, including Martha Stewart’s meal service, a GLP-1–supportive plan, and a budget-friendly option.: People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000 MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.: Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.: Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.