‘Doo Doo Water and a Few Needles’: Inside the Mystery of the New York City Manhole Prowlers

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhole with their friends.

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods

From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors Aren’t Picking Sides

“Why wouldn’t you want to be in both Pepsi and Coke?” says one venture capitalist. “It’s the same here.”

Alpha School’s Ritzy New York City Campus Costs $65,000 a Year—but Isn’t Actually a School

A homeschooling center in Manhattan is part of the company’s nationwide expansion. Internal documents reveal its strategy: “Opening date > safety.”

Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’

With $500 million in funding and a reported $2.5 billion valuation, Flourish wants to reinvent AI by putting real neurons under the microscope.

Segway Myon Electric Bike Review: Too Smart?

From app-controlled security to electronic shifting and radar alerts, Segway’s Myon may have more tech than you need. That’s not always a bad thing.

Monica Lewinsky Has Always Hated Notifications

The writer and anti-bullying activist is on social media, but to protect her nervous system, she prefers not to be alerted.

What’s Worth More Than Cash in San Francisco Real Estate? Anthropic Stock

Several real estate listings in the San Francisco Bay Area are offering to exchange a home for a piece of the AI startup.

A Crash Course in Mountain Bike Suspension (2026)

How your front fork and rear shock work, so you can hurt less and have more fun.