The US says a Chinese national operated the 911 S5" botnet, which included computers worldwide and was used to file hundreds of thousands of fraudulent Covid claims and distribute CSAM, among other crimes.

The new What If...? experience for Vision Pro is a win-win for Marvel and Apple. But it's not built for-or accessible to-everyone.

Two ex-Facebook employees founded the nonprofit Integrity Institute to clean up tech platforms. Now it's reeling amid fights on Slack and one founder's resignation after an external HR investigation.

The Fitbit Ace LTE is a smartwatch, gaming device, and fitness tracker all in one, purpose-built for children ages 7 and up.

A desktop display with an integrated keyboard, video, and mouse switch is a great solution if your work and personal computers share the same peripherals.

Published ahead of the EU elections, the ads blame immigrants for crime and sexual violence.

Annoying texts and disinformation campaigns have wrecked get-out-the-vote drives. Relentless, a progressive organizing group, thinks it has a solution: you.

Phil Wizard, the current favorite for Olympic Gold, says it's an art and culture first. But if you're gonna hate, he'd like you to at least learn the proper terminology.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door proves that using new tech to bring old visions to life (and cut down on pain points) is way more effective than a simple cash grab.

Google is bringing Gemini and a slew of AI-powered features to ChromeOS, and there are about seven new Chromebooks coming this year.

They're expensive, but you can wirelessly connect these cube-shaped cameras into one stream and control them via Logitech's intuitive app.

Thanks to a flaw in a decade-old version of the RoboForm password manager and a bit of luck, researchers were able to unearth the password to a crypto wallet containing a fortune.

The US military aims to maintain its dominance by building autonomous attack drones that collaborate with humans and overwhelm defenses in swarms.

Police are using subtle psychological operations against ransomware gangs to sow distrust in their ranks-and trick them into emerging from the shadows.

Not all discounts-or gadgets-are equal. We've rounded up the best deals on WIRED-tested gear.

Sleep starting to feel less like a luxury? It might be time for a new mattress or bed sheet. Good thing plenty are on sale.

It's the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear you'll need for summer fun. Just remember these deals end tonight.

The Unitree G1 is a $16,000-but still kind of limited-humanoid robot of small stature.

Ending a relationship with the person you pay to cut your hair, walk your dog, or work on your home can be awkward. But if you need to move on, it's better to make a clean break.

Looking for casual sex is often seen as taboo, even in queer circles. A handful of web apps-Sniffies, BKDR, and Motto-are using map technology to reinvigorate interest in cruising culture.

Using DNA from tangerines and tobacco, food scientists have made a familiar fruit tastier-and more Instagrammable-than ever. We looked into pink pineapples so you don't have to.

The United States could fully transition to electric vehicles in about 20 years. When that happens, we're going to need a lot of chargers.

Increasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights.

The company has a dizzying array of streaming sticks, boxes, and soundbars to choose from, but don't worry-these are the ones to buy.

Spotify favors serving up algorithmically curated playlists instead of complete albums. If you love a long-player, here are some tips to regain control of your listening sessions.

From smart displays to soundbars, Google's voice assistant comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are our favorites.

Using machine learning, string theorists are finally showing how microscopic configurations of extra dimensions translate into sets of elementary particles-though not yet those of our universe.

It's been nearly 50 years since Jaws and Star Wars turned summer moviegoing into an endless parade of family-friendly fandom flicks. This year promises something blessedly more bleak.

This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition-but the industry is far from dead.

Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees.

The Insta360 X4 360's hybrid action camera offers 8K 360 footage in a tiny, consumer-friendly package.

You have options that don't involve saying goodbye to your hardware.

I used to ride thin, high-pressure tires everywhere. But adhering to the supple life" and cycling on wider, lower-pressure tires boosted my comfort and stability without slowing me down.

The man-made fiber isn't as harmful to the environment as similar fabrics, but it's still not the perfect solution.

No refunds or trade-ins for customers. No plans to open source it. The weird little car gadget is going to die on December 9, and there's nothing you can do about it.

In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool-but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren't native species.

Plus: US surveillance reportedly targets pro-Palestinian protesters, the FBI arrests a man for AI-generated CSAM, and stalkerware targets hotel computers.

Authorities and conservation groups are investigating the deaths of dozens of howler monkeys in Tabasco, where extreme heat and land-use change appear to be threatening the vulnerable species.

The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US.

One of the best camera arm mounts I've ever used is hampered by its middling camera.

Samsung's new S95D QD-OLED TV takes a big anti-glare swing with (mostly) fantastic results.

This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I'll never sleep flat again.

Physicists have figured out how a warp drive could work-even if it's more useful for our understanding of gravity than interstellar travel.

Scarlett Johansson's talents once made her the ideal person to voice an AI. Now, she's the perfect human to face off against it.

Not only do heat pumps work fine in cold weather, they're still more efficient than gas furnaces in such conditions.

Google as an illegal monopolist will have to pay some penalties," US federal judge James Donato said Thursday, in a hearing discussing next steps after a jury found the company breached antitrust laws.

The Chinese-owned app is in serious trouble in Washington, but a survey of US creators suggests TikTok's influencer economy is carrying on with business as usual.

The tariffs' effects on the bike industry are still up in the air.

The strange journey of Lin Rui-siang, the 23-year-old accused of running the Incognito black market, extorting his own site's users-and then refashioning himself as a legit crypto crime expert.