Speakers inside the spacecraft are producing a pulsing noise, and neither astronauts nor Mission Control can identify its cause.

Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here's how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

The online ticketing fiasco" for the band's upcoming reunion tour has led to pushback against dynamic pricing models and calls for more consumer protections.

With generative AI affecting politics worldwide, researchers face a detection gap," as the biases built into systems mean tools for identifying fake content often work poorly or not at all in the Global South.

Wildfires don't just destroy forest-they can increase sediment in rivers and reservoirs, spark algae blooms, and pollute watercourses with dangerous chemicals, leaving water providers to grapple with long-term consequences.

These WIRED-tested reading lights are perfect for cozying up with a good book.

We did the hard work of munching, sniffing, and nibbling to help you level up your nosh game.

It's a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.

A new mathematic proof marks the first progress in decades on a problem about how order emerges.

This hot tub is a cheap and easy way to relax-but it still requires a commitment.

The latest workout headphones from Shokz outruns the competition with bigger sound and better battery.

These subtle WIRED-tested and audiologist-recommended devices help wearers keep their hearing loss to themselves.

Recent advances in countertop induction burners give home cooks more control over their meals, freeing up their minds to get creative in other ways.

The dream of running all your Steam, Epic, and GOG games in one place will continue to be a nightmare until Microsoft steps up.

Plus: China-linked hackers infiltrate US internet providers, authorities crack down on a major piracy operation, and a ransomware gang claims attacks during the Paris Olympics.

The oceans have produced a rare coincidence of the Pacific and Atlantic Ninas, which will lessen the severity of the hurricane season-though 2024 still remains a highly active year.

Climate change is threatening Earth's biodiversity. Could frozen regions of the moon be the best place to back up" life-forms?

The HBO drama about the Machiavellian world of high finance is an undeniable hit-and cocreators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay say coke and boats" is just the beginning.

An ongoing legal row over accounts allegedly spreading disinformation has escalated between Elon Musk and Brazil's top court.

You've decided to join the ebiking boom, and so have your kids. Congrats! Here's the gear and advice you need to ride safely.

A battery-powered electric mower for people who don't want to think too much about their lawn.

Shop these end-of-summer deals on REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, and other outdoor brands.

Free emulator software can give an old device new life as a classic video game system. For bonus points, hook up a controller and stream games to your TV.

Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I dipped out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget.

In a letter to Congress, the Meta CEO echoed what many right-wingers have claimed for years: that some of the company's content decisions amounted to censorship.

These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable, audiologist-approved alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor's appointment necessary.

Going back to the days of on fleek," creators have had a hard time benefiting from their memes. TikTokker Jools Lebron is poised to change that.

A few hours before the opening ceremony, we spoke with the former sprinter, who today is the European Space Agency's first para-astronaut.

I've folded an alarming number of sheets. Here's my favorite folding method, with no complicated steps required.

The 3D-printed lighting company has a new color customization system-with up to 4,000 combinations-that it hopes will light the way for other industries.

Forget your phone. These compact, pocketable point-and-shoot cameras are more fun and take better pictures.

Suspected Russian hackers have compromised a series of websites to utilize sophisticated spyware exploits that are eerily similar to those created by NSO Group and Intellexa.

With 70 hours of battery life and a striking design, Razer's wireless headset is a solid choice.

Politicians have long complained of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's attitude. What's changed is their response.

This summer, Apple gave websites more control over whether the company could train its AI models on their data. Major publishers and platforms like The New York Times and Facebook have already opted out.

Searching for the best yoga mat to help deepen your flow, master tree pose, and discover the meaning of life? For two of the three, we've got you covered.

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was preparing to endorse Donald Trump, two of his strongest soldiers were blaring AI-generated music while rolling a bus through Chicago. We maintain," one said, the good vibes."

Single sign-on systems from several Big Tech companies are being incorporated into deepfake generators, WIRED found. Discord and Apple have started to terminate some developers' accounts.

The one-of-a-kind album is apparently now anything but.

After four days in the custody of French police, Telegram's CEO has been charged with complicity in spreading sexual images of children and other alleged crimes.

Self-driving cars have started all-day pickups and drop-offs in Phoenix, Arizona. It's great news for Alphabet's bottom line, and a step forward for robotaxis.

From the sports to the mascots and venues, here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

As the Trump campaign overtly appeals to the manosphere, a WIRED investigation shows that the view of women espoused by alleged rapist and trafficker Andrew Tate matches perfectly with that of Trump and his allies.

ByteDance's Gauth app scans math homework and provides thorough, often correct, answers using AI. Millions have already downloaded it for free.

In addition to its long-standing password spraying attacks, Microsoft says Iran-backed hacker group Peach Sandstorm-or APT 33-has developed custom malware dubbed Tickler."

Plaud's AI-powered NotePin records and transcribes all the conversations around you. The company envisions using that data in the future to construct your digital twin.

It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.

Futuristic plans for tourists to fly over Paris stalled as critics derided flying taxis as an absurd" invention that will only benefit a few ultrarich people."

On its 10th anniversary, Signal's president wants to remind you that the world's most secure communications platform is a nonprofit. It's free. It doesn't track you or serve you ads. It pays its engineers very well. And it's a go-to app for hundreds of millions of people.

A YouTube series! An event in San Francisco! Even a good old-fashioned print issue! As The Big Interview expands, WIRED interviews its own global editorial director, Katie Drummond.