How a $200 Fake Fireplace From Home Depot Soothed My Soul

Research shows that watching a simulated fire may have real psychological benefits.

2025’s Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest

If anything, iPhones and Pixels are practically vanilla. The next generation is thinner, more transparent, and folds in half. That’s a good thing.

The Gloves Are Off in the Fight for Your Right to Repair

This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power willingly.

How to Set Up a Smartphone for Elderly Loved Ones

Here’s how to make iPhone and Android devices a little easier to use.

NYPD Sued Over Possible Records Collected Through Muslim Spying Program

The New York Police Department’s “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city’s first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.

Data Holds the Key in Slowing Age-Related Illnesses

More accurate and individualized health predictions will allow for preventative factors to be implemented well in advance.

The Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared

We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers.

AlphaFold Changed Science. After 5 Years, It’s Still Evolving

WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

Pinterest Users Are Tired of All the AI Slop

A surge of AI-generated content is frustrating Pinterest users and left some questioning whether the platform still works at all.

The Best Desk Accessories (2025)

Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.