This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain

Shipping experts say the big winter storm across a wide swath of the country should be business as usual—if their safeguards hold.

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.

Watch Party: The Best TAG in Years, a ’60s Sensation, and Omega Goes All White

It’s LVMH Watch Week, so here’s WIRED’s pick of the timepieces that made their debut—plus one notable gatecrasher.

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

Plus: Asus exits the smartphone market, and Sony partners with TCL on TVs.

DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits

Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more.

Best Portable Blenders of 2026: Ninja, Nutribullet, Beast

Cordless portable blenders have come a long way since their introduction a decade back. Here’s why the Ninja Blast Max smokes them all.

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved

Most gaming laptops under $1,000 aren’t great, but these three machines stand out above the rest.

ICE Agents Are ‘Doxing’ Themselves

The alleged risks of being publicly identified have not stopped DHS  and ICE employees from creating profiles on LinkedIn, even as Kristi Noem threatens to treat revealing agents’ identities as a crime.

One of Our Favorite Smart Plugs for Apple Users Is $15 Off

The Meross Smart Plug Mini boasts excellent compatibility and slim construction.

AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.