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

The Perseids will peak between August 12 and 13. Heres what timeand whereyou can get the best view, and why 2026 will be an exceptional year.

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.

New research finds that by making the fossil fuel industry more productive, AI could help increase carbon emissions by up to nearly 5 percentvastly outpacing the impact of data centers.

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 device.

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

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 on leading US models.

Beyond Elon Musks interpretation of The Odyssey, Silicon Valley leaders have often misunderstood classic books like Foundation and The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Its evident in their tech.

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

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?

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 disorder.

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Want to stretch your gaming budget? Learn how to unlock massive savings on PS5 games, DualSense controllers, and PlayStation Plus memberships using gift cards and exclusive promotional codes.

The solar-powered limited edition may be here to mark the final Dutch Grand Prix taking place in Zandvoort, but its the juicy iconic colorway WIREDs been waiting for.

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

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

Platforms are finally recognizing that people dont want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.

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

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

An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since theres no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenevereven deep into the night.

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

Two-thirds of an octopuss neurons are in its armseach operating independentlyincluding the one it uses to have sex.

A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts ocular health.

Theres no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after youre gone. But there are things you can do now to make the process easier for them.

Whether youre training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.

There are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Heres an option thats free and open source.

Japans strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Heres what to watch.

TCLs hybrid tablet-digital notebook tries to be the best of both worlds, and it mostly succeeds.

Not every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.

A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi- billion-dollar pinky promise?

A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against distortions, it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. Its pretty small.

My favorite budget laptop, the HP OmniBook 5, has an OLED screen and gets great battery life, despite being just $750 right now.

Xteinks new X4 Pro e-reader is its best yet, but the lack of an ebook store can be limiting.

Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts suppliers inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.

Two security researchers bought cheap domainsincluding noreply.net and deleteduser.comand set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.

New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you dont want Geminis help in writing documents and emails, heres how to turn that stuff off.

Hairmaxs LaserBand 82 ComfortFlex took only 90 seconds per treatment, and it produced visible results along my widening part.

With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.