Meet the New Dyson Vacuums: V16 Piston Animal, V10 Konical, V8 Cyclone (2026)
The rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone. ⌘ Read more

How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game. ⌘ Read more

EcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half
Whether you want to buy cheaper electricity, store solar energy, or guard against outages, EcoFlow’s home battery might be just what you need. ⌘ Read more

The FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones
Plus: AI bug hunting fuels Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, ShinyHunters ransomware gang exploits an Oracle zero-day, and more. ⌘ Read more

Rivian’s CEO on Tesla’s Cybertruck, Ferrari’s Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails
RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next. ⌘ Read more

A German Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI Overviews
The ruling holds that a company that designs, trains, operates, and manages an AI system must assume legal liability for any damages caused by the responses it generates. ⌘ Read more

Here’s How AI Agents Can Protect EV Chargers
An AI agent system proposed by researchers in Spain promises to prevent energy theft and damage to EV chargers, as well as the critical energy infrastructure that powers them. ⌘ Read more

Anthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order
“The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’ Fable 5,” the company said in a blog post. ⌘ Read more

Meta Employees Absolutely Hate Zuckerberg’s Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon
“I’m not sure that this company supports a hackathon culture anymore,” one employee posted in a forum open to the entire staff. ⌘ Read more

‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess
Executives and employees alike are struggling with Meta’s chaotic AI strategy, according to sources and internal discussions reviewed by WIRED. ⌘ Read more

Donald Trump’s White House UFC Event Would Be Embarrassing Anywhere
A Monster Energy-sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar. ⌘ Read more

Elon Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire
SpaceX’s stock market debut has thrust the richest man in the universe into an unexplored frontier of wealth. ⌘ Read more

China Didn’t Make People Hate Data Centers
GOP lawmakers, tech investors, and even OpenAI have tied the anti-data center movement in the US to Chinese interference. Experts say it’s much more complicated than that. ⌘ Read more

Crypto Guys Bought the Answer to the CIA’s Mysterious Kryptos Sculpture
They swear they haven’t peeked at the closely guarded secret and that they’ll keep the cryptographic competition going. ⌘ Read more

A White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots
After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant riots. ⌘ Read more

6 Best Digital Notebooks (2026): ReMarkable, Kobo, Kindle
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally. ⌘ Read more

4 Best Floodlight Security Cameras (2026) After Thorough Testing
Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera. ⌘ Read more

Pedal Electric H/T Review: A Fast, Powerful, Stylish Ebike
The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration. ⌘ Read more

Why Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth. ⌘ Read more

Sheeran Loopers Looper X Review: Create Your One-Person Tour
The musician created his own line of loopers that record and layer riffs in a loop. The pricey Looper X does what it claims, but it isn’t without quirks. ⌘ Read more

Matchmakers Are Being Paid $25K to Find Trad Wives for Rich Men
Even in blue states, nonreligious tech entrepreneurs and CEOs are increasingly asking for “traditional” and “conservative” women, matchmakers tell WIRED. ⌘ Read more

The US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host countries. ⌘ Read more

You Probably Won’t Get Rich Off the SpaceX IPO
The company has set aside an unusually high number of shares for retail investors. Still, experts say, you’re just getting the crumbs. ⌘ Read more

SpaceX IPO Puts Elon Musk’s ‘Extreme’ Ownership to the Test
The rocket maker debuts on Nasdaq today under a wave of criticism about Musk’s near-absolute control. It’s how the company has worked from the start. ⌘ Read more

Altra Running Promo Codes June 2026
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase. ⌘ Read more

Paramount+ Coupon Codes and Deals for June 2026
Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more. ⌘ Read more

30% Off Canon Promo Codes | June 2026
Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this June. ⌘ Read more

T-Mobile Promo Codes: 25% Off | June 2026
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines. ⌘ Read more

Hoka Coupon Codes: 30% Off in June 2026
Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for June 2026. ⌘ Read more

20% Off Brooks Promo Code | June 2026
Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes. ⌘ Read more

B&H Photo Promo Codes and Deals This June
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo. ⌘ Read more

Columbia Promo Codes: 15% Off | June 2026
Explore current Columbia deals on jackets, outdoor gear, and apparel. Find active Columbia promo codes, student discounts, and free shipping offers to save on your next adventure. ⌘ Read more

LG Promo Codes and Coupons for June 2026
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors. ⌘ Read more

20% Off Sephora Promo Code | June 2026
Earn more points on skincare purchases when you use our Sephora coupon. ⌘ Read more

Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off June
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world’s best ergonomic office furniture this month. ⌘ Read more

Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers
The generative features in iOS 27’s new Photos app will add fake pixels to some of your shots, but Apple’s Jon McCormack says the company isn’t using AI “for the sake of AI.” ⌘ Read more

Why You Might Already Own SpaceX Shares, Siri’s AI Makeover, and Knicks Owner’s Surveillance Machine
Today on Uncanny Valley, we take an early look at the SpaceX IPO and why you might find yourself among the investors without even realizing it. ⌘ Read more

‘Hands Off Our NHS’: Anti-Palantir Protests Break Out in UK Over Deal With National Health Service
Crowding the gates of a major health care conference, protesters called for Palantir to be booted out of the UK’s National Health Service over privacy concerns and political grievances. ⌘ Read more

Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT’s Biggest Transformation Yet
Thibault Sottiaux helped make AI coding one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing businesses. Now he’s overseeing a sweeping overhaul of ChatGPT. ⌘ Read more

Massive Effigy of Elon Musk Raised Over Times Square to Protest Grok
Activists raised a 40-foot-tall inflatable Elon Musk in Manhattan to draw attention to the risk he allegedly poses to investors. ⌘ Read more

Grok Is Still Hosting Sexualized Deepfakes of Famous Women
A WIRED investigation found dozens of “nudified” deepfake images and videos on Grok’s website, including nonconsensual depictions of celebrities and at least one prominent US politician. ⌘ Read more

Is It a Super El Niño Year? It Could Turn the World’s Weather Upside Down
From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape. ⌘ Read more

Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts, Report Finds
A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites. ⌘ Read more

Best Smart Chess Boards (2026): Chessnut, Millennium
I played the ultimate game of strategy on a variety of smart chess boards to find the best for online and in-person matches. ⌘ Read more

Signal Alums Reveal ‘Encrypted Spaces,’ a System for Making Private Collaboration Apps
The new open-source project could serve as the basis for a future of apps with features as complex as Slack, Discord, or Google Docs—but with added protection against surveillance. ⌘ Read more

The Best E-Readers of 2026: Kobo, Kindle
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere. ⌘ Read more

Best Portable Monitors (2026): Add a Second Screen I’ve Tested
If you’re someone who needs to (or likes to) take their work on the go, a portable monitor will make a huge difference. These are my favorite that I tested. ⌘ Read more

YouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts
New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran. ⌘ Read more

Americans Are Trading Billions of Dollars on Polymarket’s Banned Offshore Platform
It’s the first estimate of how many Americans are sneaking onto Polymarket’s banned crypto-based platform. ⌘ Read more

Welcome to the Waymo World Cup
It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse. ⌘ Read more