United States
Wired
Salesforce Workers Circulate Open Letter Urging CEO Marc Benioff to Denounce ICE
The letter comes after Benioff joked at a company event on Monday that ICE was monitoring international employees in attendance, sparking immediate backlash.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 10:25 pm
The Physics Behind the Quadruple Axel, the Most Difficult Jump in Figure Skating
Are you speechless watching US figure skater Ilia Malinin on the ice? Science explains how it’s possible the Quad God can do more than four full rotations in the air.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 8:45 pm
RFK Jr. Says Americans Need More Protein. His Grok-Powered Food Website Disagrees
The site Realfood.gov uses Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to dispense nutrition information—some of which contradicts the government’s new guidelines.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 8:30 pm
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Recorded a Video About ICE for His Employees
In a video shared with Palantir employees, Alex Karp did not explain how ICE is utilizing the company’s products. Instead, workers were told they can sign NDAs if they want detailed information.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 7:53 pm
This GoPro and Lens Bundle Is $200 Off
You can grab a fully kitted action camera and all the lenses for $550.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 6:21 pm
ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next
ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 4:05 pm
The Best TVs We’ve Reviewed in 2026: Sony, Samsung, LG, and More
From LEDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
6 Best Gaming Laptops (2026): Tested and Reviewed
We tested the latest and greatest gaming laptops, and whittled our list down to the six absolute best you can buy right now.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
4 Best Résumé Builders (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Ditch the old Word doc that's hanging on by a thread. A proper résumé builder can help you stand out from the crowd.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
Bidets Are Confusing Visitors at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Bidets are extremely common in northern Italy, where the Milano Cortina Games are being played. They’re less familiar to the people visiting.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Even Realities G2 Review: Smarter Glasses
These second-generation smart glasses give you superpowers—if the software behaves.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
8 Best Space Heaters (2026): Tested, Measured, and Mistreated
These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 11:34 am
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Review: Crippling Performance
It’s a decent value for $200, but unreliable performance makes this Samsung smartphone tough to recommend.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 11:30 am
The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of February 2026
Here are the current best bundles from the most popular services.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 11:01 am
These Hackers Are Turning Dead Vapes Into Musical Synthesizers
Instead of throwing that spent Elf Bar nicotine vape into the trash, you can pull most of the guts out, plug in a circuit board and some controls, then suck on the mouthpiece to play digital sounds.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 11:00 am
The Best Walking Pads for Working From Home (2026)
Our remote team clocked serious hours walking, working, and sometimes jogging to find the best under-desk treadmills for home offices and small spaces.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 10:30 am
The Best Smart Sleep Pads for Your Most Efficient Sleep (2026)
Get tracking, temperature regulation, and other smart features without the hassle or investment of a smart bed.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 10:02 am
KitchenAid Promo Codes and Discounts: Save Up to $500
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to $500 off select major appliances.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 6:10 am
20% Off LG Promo Code & Coupons | February 2026
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 6:07 am
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 20% Off Tax Prep in 2026
Save up to 20% and get up to $4,000 with a Refund Advance Loan at H&R Block this tax season.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 6:05 am
TurboTax Service Codes: Up to 20% Off | February 2026
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Save up to 20% on federal tax filings, $40 off Expert Assist, and more exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 6:00 am
OpenAI Abandons ‘io’ Branding for Its AI Hardware
A court filing in a trademark lawsuit reveals OpenAI won't use the name “io” for its AI hardware device, which isn't expected to ship until 2027.
📢 Published on 📅 10 February 2026 🕒 5:45 am
Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here’s What’s at Stake
Attorney general Raúl Torrez is accusing the tech giant of failing to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 11:54 pm
Need a Splashy Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift? Try This Dessert Box
I tried Boarderie’s new sweets-only board, which ships overnight, to see if it’s impressive enough for your valentine.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 11:38 pm
Save $100 On Our Favorite Home Printer
The Epson ET-2980 is a great value at its full price, and the discount sweetens the deal.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 6:52 pm
Ferrari’s New Jony Ive–Designed EV Is Swathed in Glass and Aluminum
We got a peek at the interior of Ferrari’s new Luce electric car, which was dreamed up by famed ex-Apple designer and his firm, LoveFrom. It looks and feels a whole lot like an Apple product.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Best Ebike Locks (2026): Kryptonite, Litelok, Abus, Hiplok
These are our favorite ebike locks for every ride, including the best bike locks designed to thwart angle grinders.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
No Company Has Admitted to Replacing Workers With AI in New York
New York state has required companies to disclose if “technological innovation or automation” was the cause of job loss for nearly a year. So far, none has.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Soundcore Aerofit 2 Pro Review: Open Earbuds With ANC?
The design of Soundcore’s latest open earbuds magically transforms them into noise-canceling buds. But does it actually work?
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
AI Is Here to Replace Nuclear Treaties. Scared Yet?
The last major nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia just expired. Some experts believe a combination of satellite surveillance, AI, and human reviewers can take its place. Others, not so much.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 11:30 am
Oticon Zeal Review: A High Bar (and Price) for Hearing Aids
These ultra-tiny hearing aids push the boundary for high-quality audio in a minuscule prescription package.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 11:30 am
How Curling Became the Winter Olympics’ Favorite Fixation
If throwing stones and sweeping ice seem strange to you, the centuries-old history of the sport explains why it became so beloved.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 11:00 am
Iran’s Digital Surveillance Machine Is Almost Complete
After more than 15 years of draconian measures, culminating in an ongoing internet shutdown, the Iranian regime seems to be staggering toward its digital surveillance endgame.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 11:00 am
Bryte Balance Pro Smart Mattress Review: Sleeping Is Believing
The Bryte Balance Pro takes smart mattresses to the next level with adjustable coils and programmable massage settings.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 10:32 am
This Startup Thinks It Can Make Rocket Fuel From Water. Stop Laughing
General Galactic, cofounded by a former SpaceX engineer, plans to test its water-based propellant this fall. If successful, it could help usher in a new era of space travel. That's a big “if.”
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 10:30 am
Super Bowl Tailgate Photo Essay: Bad Bunny, Big Tech, and the Big Game
We met up with attendees of Super Bowl LX’s pregame festivities to get their takes on the competing halftime shows, the potential for ICE actions, and the influence of Silicon Valley on the event.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 6:07 am
Turning Point USA’s Halftime Show Was Exactly What You’d Expect
“The All-American Halftime Show,” born out of outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, fell short of the hype. From Kid Rock’s poor lip synching to Erika Kirk being MIA, it was simply dull.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 4:33 am
Inside Bad Bunny’s Historic Super Bowl Halftime Show
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance required 9,852 theatrical pyrotechnics, nearly 400 costumed extras, and a lot of ingenuity. And yes, that was a real couple featured in the wedding.
📢 Published on 📅 9 February 2026 🕒 2:55 am
Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More
Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 1:05 pm
4 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
A growing collection of pocket-sized gadgets lets you record your meetings and extract value from them. Here are our favorites.
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
The Shoes and Brooms Transforming Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Halfway between chess and bocce, curling is experiencing an evolution thanks to technology. From brooms to stones to footwear, here’s everything you need to know about the game’s gadgets.
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
I Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too)
From jogging and cycling to multitasking or puttering around the house, open earbuds are an excellent way to jam out in the real world.
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 11:30 am
Best Vacuum Cleaner (2026): Cordless Vacuums, Robot Vacuums, Dysons
Looking for all our top recommended vacuums? Here are our favorites in every style we’ve tested, from stick vacs to robot vacuums.
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 11:09 am
For $4,550, Would You Buy a Single Premium Watch or a Swarm of Affordable Ones?
You could go all in on one pricey, luxe watch or assemble a collection of lower-budget timepieces. Let’s crunch the numbers.
📢 Published on 📅 8 February 2026 🕒 11:00 am
Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System Hits the Mark
Step up to the oche and hit the bull’s-eye with this automatic darts scoring system for online play.
📢 Published on 📅 7 February 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
4 Best Website Builders (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Don't fuss around with files and servers. Just use one of these WIRED-tested website builders.
📢 Published on 📅 7 February 2026 🕒 1:00 pm
Sony's Biggest QLED Screens See Big Discounts This Weekend
You can grab a lower price on some of Sony's biggest QLED panels.
📢 Published on 📅 7 February 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
The Technologies Changing How You’ll Watch the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
From drones with “first-person” visualization to real-time 360-degree replays and Olympics GPT, get ready to immerse yourself in the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina.
📢 Published on 📅 7 February 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
The 7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025) Our Cats Would Recommend
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
📢 Published on 📅 7 February 2026 🕒 11:35 am
Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents, Exposed Real Humans’ Data
Plus: Apple’s Lockdown mode keeps the FBI out of a reporter’s phone, Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts off Russian forces, and more.
📢 Published on 📅 7 February 2026 🕒 11:30 am
