Best Bluetooth Speaker (2026): JBL, Sonos, Marshall, and More

I tested portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from pocket to party-sized.

A US Census Report on Noncitizen Voting Used Bad Data to Reach Faulty Conclusions

Trump has touted a recent Census report. WIRED found grave flaws in its analysis and the process behind it, and confirmed the identity of several of its authors—among them a one-time DOGE affiliate.

Lyft Sees a Future for Its Drivers in a Driverless World: Servicing Waymos

A team-up with Waymo in Nashville has former Lyft drivers maintaining self-driving cars. What’s next?

MS NOW Wants to Turn Its Viewers Into a Fandom

The cable news network’s president, Rebecca Kutler, wants to leverage its massive online and TV audience to create a fan community. First up: letting you chat with Rachel Maddow.

Apple Event Live Blog: Folding iPhone, Apple Watch Series 12, AirPods, and More

Get all the news when it happens, as our reporters bring you live updates from Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.

A Stealth Startup Thinks It Just Hacked the Memory Shortage

Kepler Computing claims a new approach to chip design—and a proprietary material—can help end the supply bottlenecks that have sent memory prices surging.

Gen AI Tools Are Now Being Used to Push ‘Slop Jihad’

A new generation of Islamic terror supporters are using AI to spread ‘Slop Jihad’ to new audiences on TikTok.

Insta360 X6 Review (2026): A Great 360 and Action Camera Hybrid

Insta360’s latest 360-degree camera uses larger sensors for better low-light performance and has a smaller body.

How NASA Testing Changed US Food Inspection Forever

In the early 20th century, public outcry following Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to stricter food safety protocols. NASA took them a step further.

Meta Failed to Catch Hundreds of AI Child Abuse Ads. Some Included Images of Real Kids

Images of real children—including a member of a European royal family—were used to create some of the 350 ads containing child sexual abuse. Lawmakers say they plan to investigate.