Programming in Assembly Is Brutal, Beautiful, and Maybe Even a Path to Better AI

Whether your chip is running a vintage computer game or the latest DeepSeek model, it’ll reward you for speaking its native language.

Best Windows Laptops (2025): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy

If you can’t upgrade to Windows 11 with a simple software update, these are the best Windows 11 laptops to buy right now.

Should You Cancel Xbox Game Pass? Everything to Know on the Price Hikes and New Features

Xbox users in the US face price increases up to 50 percent on their monthly gaming subscription, making it a great time to check if you’re on the right tier or if you even need to subscribe at all.

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Review: An Outdoor Watch That Doesn’t Work

This Garmin killer is dead on arrival.

A New Algorithm Makes It Faster to Find the Shortest Paths

A canonical problem in computer science is to find the shortest route to every point in a network. A new approach beats the classic algorithm taught in textbooks.

Specialized S-Works Levo 4 Electric Mountain Bike Review: The Best Electric Mountain Bike

This supercharged, intuitive trail machine can turn any intermediate rider into a World Cup–level legend in their own mind.

Google Search Could Change Forever in the UK

New regulation from the UK’s competition authority means Google may be forced to make major changes in the way that people use its search engine.

The Shutdown Is Pushing Air Safety Workers to the Limit

Federal employees say that flying is still safe despite the strain on air traffic controllers. But expect even more airport delays ahead.

These SteelSeries Earbuds Are Great for Gaming and Are 35% Off Right Now

You might be surprised to find out how capable the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are.

WIRED Roundup: Are We In An AI Bubble?

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about one author’s journey to flee the US, social media surveillance, chatbots and the world of AI, and conspiracy theories for an autism cure.