Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis
The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint.
The Best Mobile Gaming Controllers for iPhone and Android (2026)
Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers. Backbone mak…
Rocket Report: Alpha Block 2 coming this summer; Falcon sets booster landing mark
"The deciding factor was what we felt like was the team’s impact to humanity."
We Asked Coffee Pros to Blind Test Coffee Machines. The Results Were Surprising
For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winne…
Billie Eilish Doesn't Know if There Will Ever Be Another Billie Eilish
In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about w…
The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want th…
The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall
Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.
After using Lenovo's $2,600 Yoga, I'm taking premium Windows laptops seriously again
Lenovo's Pro 9i Aura Edition is a powerful laptop that fields strong, sustained performance, a vivid display, and a robust co…
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick
Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.
DHS can’t create vast DNA database to track ICE critics, lawsuit says
Lawsuit accuses DHS of plugging DNA database into ICE surveillance machine.
I started clearing my Roku cache, and it fixed my biggest TV complaint
Clearing my Roku cache takes less than a minute. When I remember to do it, my system runs like new.
ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I've written on both E Ink tablets - this one wins
I compared two of the best black-and-white e-readers on the market; they look similar but have very different use cases.
Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV
You can still watch your favorite shows even if your Roku remote has disappeared. Here's how.
This TCL Mini LED TV is one of the best I've tested - and it's up to $2,000 off at Best Buy
The TCL QM8 is an excellent Mini LED TV that offers high-quality picture and audio.
Hundreds of readers bought this E Ink tablet - and I highly recommend it
ZDNET readers love this E Ink tablet, thanks to its paper-to-pen writing experience and versatile uses.
Whoop vs. Fitbit Air: I compared Google's new fitness band to the industry favorite
Taking on Whoop, Google unveiled its brand new screenless fitness band, the Fitbit Air. Here's which one is better, by the sp…
10 secret Netflix codes I use to find hidden movies (and how to enter them) - it's easy
Netflix codes let you access movies in buried genres and micro-categories - for free. Here's how, plus my favorites.
Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.
How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO)
Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. I opened ChatGPT and asked a simple…
Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025
Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatic…