From Queer-Baiting to Neurodivergence: ‘Heated Rivalry’s Author Tackles Fan Theories and Controversy

“I didn’t expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.

The Avatar Game Is So Good, They Don’t Need to Make the Movies Anymore

See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.

What Paralympic Athlete Monster Mike Schultz Packs for His Races

The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.

How to Quickly Find Out What’s Streaming on Multiple Services at Once

Build a watchlist of all the movies and shows you want to watch, no matter where they’re streaming.

The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics

New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences’ politics—especially those who don’t normally share political content.

Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach

Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.

The Very Best Gifts for Dads of Christmas 2025

Dads are traditionally tough to shop for—let me help with these handpicked gift ideas for fathers with great taste.

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on ‘What Makes Art Beautiful’ in the AI Era

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.

The Best Plant and Gardening Gifts From LetPot (2025)

The brand best known for its Aerogarden dupes actually has a wide range of indoor garden supplies. These are the products I’ve tested and would buy myself.

T-Mobile Business Promo Codes and Deals for November 2025

Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.