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Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce Yet?

“That product is off the market, so I think there’s absolutely lower risk for cyclospora in terms of eating lettuce,” one professor of food safety tells WIRED.

How and When to View the Perseid Meteor Shower (August 2026)

The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Here’s what time—and where—you can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.

Razer Naga V3 Pro Review: Buttons Galore

The PC gaming world has tried to move on from bulky, heavier mice, but the Naga V3 Pro proves that it still has its place.

AI Could Help Fossil Fuel Companies Create More Emissions

New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percent—vastly outpacing t...

A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call

Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ dev...

Ranking the Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2026

I tried the red-light therapy masks flooding my feed and consulted with professionals to find out which ones are worth the splurge.

6 Best Dehumidifiers to Fight Mold and Muggy Summers (2026)

If you care about good air, it’s time for a dehumidifier. These are the best ones we’ve tested for everything from basements to drying laundry.

A New Trick Reveals AI Models’ Inner Thoughts

Researchers devised a way to extract “reasoning traces” from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be trained o...

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the Misreading of Science Fiction

Beyond Elon Musk’s interpretation of The Odyssey, Silicon Valley leaders have often misunderstood classic books like Foundation and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to th...

Seedless Blackberries and Cherries That Grow on Bushes Vie to Be the Future of Food

Startups and Big Ag are using Crispr gene editing to create crops that taste better and grow on a hotter planet. But will they find a market?

AI Is Dead. Organoids Are Alive

Mini human brains are being grown in labs all over the world. Soon, they could outthink neural networks.

Best Red-Light Therapy for Hair Growth and Restoration (2026)

Don’t fly to Turkey just yet. Our WIRED testers saw visible hair regrowth with these red-light therapy devices.

AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia

Recent findings provide one of the most detailed pictures to date of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia, opening up new avenues for research into the dis...

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PlayStation Discount Code: Save on PS5 Games August 2026

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Orange Crush: TAG Heuer Drops a Bright Revamp of the Original Metal F1 Watch

The solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but it's the juicy iconic colorway WIRED's been wait...

The Outlaw Chemist Teaching People How to Make Drugs From Scratch

Willy Myco has made over 120 videos showing people his exact process for making everything from LSD to DMT vapes. Not everyone’s a fan of his methods.

The Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing

Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.

The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact

Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ...

A California Program Is Bringing Down the Cost of Heat Pumps by Buying Bulk

The approach is like a Costco for heat pumps, and it’s helping make installations more accessible as heat waves worsen.

The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle, Boox

Looking to read more? These handy ebook readers are here to help.

How to Choose a Camera (2026): Sensors, Megapixels, Terms

Shopping for a camera can be confusing. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, sensor options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

The Rise of the 1 am Job Interview

An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep i...

Best Wireless Earbuds We’d Buy Right Now (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More

We tested over a hundred wireless earbuds—these models from Apple, Bose, Beats, and Samsung stood out from the rest.

Why Each Octopus Arm Has a Mind of Its Own

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.