Qualcomm Buys Buzzy Chip Startup Modular for Nearly $4 Billion

Modular, one of the most promising chip software startups of the AI era, heads for a multibillion-dollar exit.

Google Home Speaker Review: Leading the Pack, Again

Google’s first new smart speaker in six years is here and once again leads its competitors—now with paywalled features.

Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

WIRED’s favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system from Netgear is cheaper than ever on Prime Day.

Best Prime Day Tech Deals Offer Up to $280 Off (2026): Phones, Watches, and More

Don’t pay full price—snag one of these tasty Prime Day tech deals on some of our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets.

We’re Tracking Prime Day Live To Find Sales Worth Shopping in 2026

Prime Day is here, and so is our live blog. We’ll bring you deals, trends, and commentary throughout Amazon’s annual summer sale.

Meta’s Very Own Smart Glasses Go on Sale Today for $299

The new Meta-branded glasses have the same camera, microphones, and chatbot as the Ray-Bans. They come in three styles, one of which was codesigned with Kylie Jenner.

World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot

From fake tickets to cloned websites, AI is magnifying World Cup scams. Can fans distinguish between what’s real and what’s not?

Some Electricians Think Building Data Centers Is for Sellouts

Big Tech is throwing big money into data center buildouts. As national opposition to the facilities grows, some workers are beginning to question whether it’s worth it.

The UK Just Lost Its Sixth Prime Minister of the Decade

Keir Starmer’s resignation on Monday morning paves the way for yet another leadership battle.

These Are the 12 Ikea Products the Company’s Design Chief Personally Owns

We asked Johan Ejdemo to list which Ikea items populate his home. He also tells us about his all-time favorite. (No, it’s not a Billy bookcase.)