In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness epidemic.

I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.

Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of footballs big game.

Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICEs surge are now going after a number of Californias social welfare programs.

Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Heres how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.

This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.

Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you toward healthier behaviors.

This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bedI slept on it for a week to see if its good for guests.

The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.

The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that havent stood the test of time.

What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Gamesand they havent even started.

A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.

WIRED attended two documentary screening partiesone on each coastfor the First Ladys film. What a time.

As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.

The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offenders ties to Silicon Valleyand Peter Thiels exacting approach to food.

By fusing SpaceX and xAIwhich acquired X last yearElon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.

Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with DEI or gender ideology.

The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Heres who shows up from Big Tech the most oftenand what the files reveal.

WIREDs favorite pet vacuum and our favorite purifier-heater are on steep discount right now.

Yamahas simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale.

Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera.

Want to get warmed up to watch a bunch of cold competition? Here are five films you should watch right now, from I, Tonya to Cool Runnings.

The influx of security personnel from around the world is sparking concern among Italians ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games.

From medals to mascots, schedules to slopesheres everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Yes, it is possible to scale horological heights without breaking the bank. Its time to seek out the latest bargains.

Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.

I tested 10 popular date-night boxes with people I met on Hinge. From writing love notes to trying out sex swings, these kits fulfilled their promise to keep dates interesting.

Here are three smart tricks, based on an understanding of frictional forces, to beat a slippery slope.

The holiday of romance is just around the corner. Dont give something boring.

We tasted dozens of chocolates to find the best-tasting delivery boxes for your true love, self-love, or your lovely mother.

The people of Venezuela have spent years learning resilience in the face of censorship, disinformation, and repression. They now rely on those tools more than ever.

Just spritz and sleepno melatonin tablets or pills necessary.

Boschs Unlimited 10 combines key features from Dysons and Sharks stick vacuums and packs some nice extras, but it cant seem to keep debris inside.

Plus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, .

We braved the cold to answer a modern dilemma: Can you keep your hands warm and use a smartphone at the same time?

Plus: Vivaldi browser shuns AI, Samsung has a new sustainable display, and Frankfurt Airport tests Auracast for gate announcements.

Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerouseven deadlyconfrontation isnt guaranteed. Heres how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.

Donald Trump has appeared to undermine Second Amendment rights in statements about Alex Prettis killing. Many in the firearms community are going along with it.