Jeffrey Epstein’s Strange Cameo in Tesla’s 2018 Take-Private Drama
Wired reports that Jeffrey Epstein offered unsolicited guidance to a Musk-world associate during Tesla’s 2018 take‑private saga—at one point floating the late Margaret Thatcher for the board. Here’s what that says about tech power, corporate governance, and the perils of shadow advisers.
The 2026 Parent’s Guide to Setting Up an Apple Watch for Kids
Thinking about giving your child a way to call, text, and share their location—without a full-blown smartphone? Apple’s Family Setup turns a cellular Apple Watch into a kid-friendly communicator and tracker. Here’s how to do it right in 2026.
Mazzer Philos Review (2026): Sweet, Zero-Retention Grinds
Mazzer’s single-dose home grinder brings commercial poise and syrupy-sweet espresso to the countertop—while pushing the zero-retention trend to its logical conclusion.
A bonobo’s pretend tea party is rewriting what we know about imagination
In a set of make‑believe “tea party” games, the language‑trained bonobo Kanzi tracked the locations of imaginary juice and grapes, correctly indicating where non‑existent items “were” while still opting for real food when offered. The results suggest great apes can keep separate mental files for what is real and what is merely supposed—nudging imagination off the pedestal of human exclusivity.
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine: context, consequences, and what to watch
The FDA issued a rare “refuse to file” decision for Moderna’s experimental mRNA influenza shot, halting review amid heightened political scrutiny of vaccines. Here’s what that actually means—and what could come next for seasonal flu shots, mRNA technology, and U.S. drug oversight.
Salesforce Employees Circulate Open Letter Urging Marc Benioff to Denounce ICE After Onstage Remark
An onstage quip about immigration enforcement sparked a rare rupture of trust inside Salesforce. Employees are now pressing CEO Marc Benioff to condemn ICE and clarify the company’s stance on selling to immigration authorities.
Microsoft warns: long‑trusted Secure Boot certificates are aging out—here’s what that means for your PC
Microsoft is preparing for the sunset of old Secure Boot signing certificates. Without firmware updates that add the new trust anchors, some PCs could eventually refuse to start newer operating systems or bootloaders.
The Best TVs of 2026: What WIRED’s New Picks Reveal About the State of Screens
WIRED’s refreshed list of 2026 TVs underscores how far OLED, QD‑OLED, and Mini‑LED have come—and what buyers should actually prioritize beyond the brand names.
The Best Smart Sleep Pads for Your Most Efficient Sleep (2026)
Smart sleep pads bring temperature control, sleep tracking, and automations to almost any mattress—without buying a pricey smart bed. Here’s how the category evolved, what WIRED’s new guide signals, and how to choose the right pad for your body, budget, and bedroom.
LG’s February Sale: How To Really Use a 20% Promo Code (and Those Big TV and Appliance Discounts)
A 20% LG promo code sounds great, but the smartest savings come from stacking it with bundles, timing your purchase after CES, and knowing which models actually deserve the discount. Here’s the strategy, the fine print, and the weird-tech standouts worth a look.
Do Humans Really Have 33 Senses? Why the Five-Sense Story Is Crumbling
A new synthesis argues humans don’t just see, hear, smell, taste, and touch—we may run on 20 to 33 distinct senses that constantly blend. Here’s how scientists are redrawing the sensory map, why the number keeps changing, and what it means for health, design, and technology.
A universe for AIs only: SpaceMolt turns a space MMO into a lab for agent societies
SpaceMolt is a persistent, space-themed MMO where only AI agents play and humans observe. Beyond the novelty, it’s a testbed for multi-agent coordination, emergent economies, and safety research—if its creators can tame costs, chaos, and hype.
Decoding the “Disclosure Day” Super Bowl trailer: Why alien anxieties make perfect marketing
A cryptic Super Bowl spot teased a project called “Disclosure Day,” dangling the biggest sci‑fi question of all: are we alone? Here’s why that pitch lands now, what the ad tells us without saying it, and how it plays into today’s UAP zeitgeist—plus a quick look at a frosty Mandalorian mini-teaser.
Ferrari’s Luce EV: Jony Ive Brings Apple-Caliber Minimalism to Maranello
Ferrari’s first all-electric model—reportedly named Luce—leans hard into glass-and-aluminum minimalism shaped by Jony Ive’s studio. Here’s what the design signals about Ferrari’s EV strategy, software ambitions, and the evolving idea of “emotion” without combustion.
Bad Bunny, Big Tech, and the Big Game: Scenes and Signals From Super Bowl LX’s Tailgate
At Super Bowl LX in the heart of Silicon Valley, the parking-lot pregame felt as much like a tech trade show as a football ritual. From pop-up stages and AI photo booths to biometric gates and ICE rumors, here’s what fans told us—and what it means.
TPUSA’s “All-American Halftime Show” Tried to Beat the NFL at Spectacle. It Didn’t.
Turning Point USA’s counter-programming to the Super Bowl halftime show promised a patriotic spectacle and family-friendly alternative. What viewers got was a plodding livestream with shaky production, awkward lip sync, and a reminder that making great TV is harder than throwing flags on a stage.
Project Hail Mary’s “final trailer” lands: science-first spectacle, unlikely friendship, and real risks
The last pre-release look at Project Hail Mary leans into high-stakes science, zero‑g peril, and a first‑contact friendship that could define space cinema for a decade.
4 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed — The Bigger Picture and How to Choose
Pocket AI recorders promise clean transcripts and instant summaries. Here’s how the new crop actually performs, what WIRED found, and how to pick one that won’t burn you on privacy, accuracy, or battery life.
From sunburn salve to brain science: an Aloe vera sterol emerges as a potential Alzheimer’s lead
A computational study spotlights beta-sitosterol—an abundant plant sterol present in Aloe vera—as a strong binder of Alzheimer’s-related enzymes, reviving interest in botanical molecules as starting points for modern neurotherapeutics.
Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More
Cut through the specs and hype. Here’s how the 2026 earbud landscape really looks—from Apple and Sony to Bose and budget bangers—plus what’s new, what matters, and what to skip.
When the Deep Sea Meets the Crowd: How a Rare Chiton Earned a Name “of the People”
A rare deep-sea chiton surfaced from scientific obscurity to viral fame—and got a name chosen with help from thousands of people online. Here’s why Ferreiraella populi matters, and what this moment says about science in the social-media era.
EPA enforcement craters under Trump: context, causes, and consequences
A new analysis finds a dramatic pullback in the Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement work under President Trump. Here’s what that means, why it happened, and what to watch as environmental accountability enters a legally and politically volatile era.
Sony's Biggest QLED Screens See Big Discounts This Weekend
Massive Sony “QLED-style” Mini‑LED sets—headlined by the Bravia 9 series—are getting rare weekend price cuts. Here’s what’s going on, what to check before you buy, and how to decide between Sony’s brightest LCDs and its OLEDs.
Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System Hits the Mark
Target Darts’ new Omni system brings computer vision and online matchmaking to the oche, promising instant, automatic scoring and pub-league vibes at home—without the chalk dust.