The Delicate Art of Making a 1907 House Smarter

I tested modern locks, lights, climate controls, and more in a historic home that I very much wanted to keep historic.

The Best Audio Players for Kids: Yoto, Toniebox, and More

Whether you want an audio player that’ll grow with your kid or one that your toddler can operate independently, I have a recommendation for you.

Alienware 27 QD-OLED (AW2726DM) Review: A $350 Winner

We’ve come a long way since exclusively $1,000+ OLED gaming monitors. Alienware’s latest display brings the price down to a shocking $350, though it comes with some important compromises.

People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It

The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.

There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them

Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.

The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos

From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build out.

Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips

These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.

7 States’ Water Systems Hit by Cyberattacks Likely Tied to Iran

Plus: The FBI eyes AI-powered tech to detect future crimes, Russia charges Telegram’s founder, xAI sues to stop a state’s “nudification” ban, and the Democrats learn a lesson about getting scammed.

Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Certified Nontoxic, Natural Sleep

These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.

China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem

More EVs reaching the end of their life means more batteries to recycle. But waste management companies have yet to catch up to the new reality.