Area Man Accidentally Hacks 6,700 Camera-Enabled Robot Vacuums

Plus: The top US cyber agency falls into shambles, AI models develop an upsetting penchant for nuclear weapons, and more.

The Best Laptop Cooling Pad and Why You Should Buy One

Most laptop cooling pads are useless, but if you get the right one, it can make a huge impact on how long your gaming laptop lasts.

The Best MicroSD Cards for Your Camera, Switch, and More

Everything you need to know about memory cards for cameras, video game systems, and more.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union

Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea cables.

Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

These Are Our Absolute Favorite Android Earbuds, and They’re Below $200

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have great ANC and long battery life, and they’re marked down in several colors.

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again

A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.

Preorder Google’s Newest Phone and Get a Free $100 Gift Card

If you’re planning on upgrading to the newest midrange Pixel phone, this deal is worth your while.

6 Great Power Bank Deals for Your Thirsty Phone Battery

We’ve tested dozens of portable power banks, and several of our top picks are on sale right now.

Data Broker Breaches Fueled Nearly $21 Billion in Identity-Theft Losses

A report copublished by WIRED sparked a probe into opt-out pages hidden by data brokers. Now congressional Democrats say breaches tied to the industry have cost people tens of billions of dollars.