AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding

Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the “Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.

CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026)

This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.

Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe

Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.

The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything

You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.

20 Best Presidents’ Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026)

Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.

Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits

As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.

Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE

The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.

OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK

As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.

Sony Promo Codes and Discounts: 45% Off

Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.