The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026

Forget worldly woes for a few minutes and gawk at these spectacular and mind-bogglingly spendy timepieces we saw in Geneva.

Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moon’s Surface

Bremont’s Supernova Chronograph will be attached to the chassis of Astrolab’s FLIP rover, which will land on the moon later this year.

The Moms Who Sponcon Their Daughters’ First Periods

From Mormon momfluencer domination to boosting engagement with partially clothed kids, journalist Fortesa Latifi’s new book exposes the dark and complex world of child influencers.

‘Faces of Death’ Depicts Realistic Snuff. That’s Not the Most Disturbing Thing About It

Faces of Death features a black-pilled killer who thinks he’s giving the internet what it wants. In some ways, he’s right.

Government Workers Say They’re Getting Inundated With Religion

“This has never happened before,” one government employee tells WIRED. “I have never gotten a message like this from anyone.”

The Gamblers Behind One of the Weirdest Cheating Mysteries in Chess Have Been Unmasked

In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who died in 1957. His real identity remained unknown—until now.

Why You Should Consider a Coros Watch Instead of a Garmin (2026)

The Coros Pace 4’s long battery life, training tools, and accessible price point are all reasons why you should reconsider getting a Garmin.

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, helped pass one of the country’s toughest AI laws. Now Silicon Valley’s biggest names are trying to stop his rise to Congress.

The Fanfare Around the Band Geese Actually Was a Psyop

The Brooklyn band Geese was labeled an “industry plant” by those who questioned its sudden ubiquity. Maybe it was.

These Are the 3 Power Tools You Need (2026)

New to DIY and home repair? These are the essential power tools that will make your life easier, no matter what you’re building and repairing.