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Brutal self-assessment paints a picture of a Microsoft gaming division in crisis.
The best Sam's Club deals to compete with Prime Day (including half off membership)
You may want to check Sam's Club first before filling your Amazon cart this Prime Day.
12 home solar power myths you shouldn't fall for in 2026
Knowing the facts on home solar power can help you make informed choices, save money, and stay safe.
Alaskans will be flying blind after NSF decommissions ocean monitoring network
Alaska's multibillion-dollar fishing industry and vulnerable coastal communities at risk.
The first complex cells had genes from a complex mix of species
Our ancestors' genomes were built through successive waves of gene transfers.
Best Smart Chess Boards (2026): Chessnut, Millennium
I played the ultimate game of strategy on a variety of smart chess boards to find the best for online and in-person matches.
Signal Alums Reveal ‘Encrypted Spaces,’ a System for Making Private Collaboration Apps
The new open-source project could serve as the basis for a future of apps with features as complex as Slack, Discord, or Google Do…
The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.
Several things I like about macOS 27 Golden Gate that have nothing to do with AI
AI aside, Golden Gate includes a bunch of subtle-but-helpful improvements.
Best Portable Monitors (2026): Add a Second Screen I've Tested
If you're someone who needs to (or likes to) take their work on the go, a portable monitor will make a huge difference. These…
Americans Are Trading Billions of Dollars on Polymarket’s Banned Offshore Platform
It’s the first estimate of how many Americans are sneaking onto Polymarket’s banned crypto-based platform.
YouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts
New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has san…
Fiido Air Carbon Fiber Electric Bike Review: A Light, Quiet Ebike
This impressively light carbon commuter makes switching to an ebike easier than ever.
Welcome to the Waymo World Cup
It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.
Trump’s Border Crackdown Is Wreaking Havoc on the World Cup
Travel bans and other visa issues are creating problems for World Cup participants even before the whistle blows.
Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls
Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs…
How Mexican World Cup Stadiums Achieved FIFA’s Environmental Certifications
Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires that the…
Buying a school laptop? 4 things I'd consider first (and my top 10 picks)
Your laptop can make or break or time in college, so you want to make sure you get the right one. Here's what to consider.
People Living Near xAI’s Dirty Data Centers Are Furious About the SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk is set to make hundreds of billions even as communities in Mississippi and Tennessee are fighting to stop the gas turbin…
The best time-tracking software of 2026: Expert tested
We tested Toggl Track, Timely, 7pace, QuickBooks Time, and ActivityWatch to find the best time-tracking tools for freelancers and …