A brilliant fireball lights up Ohio—and even a lightning satellite saw it
A dramatic fireball streaked over Ohio and neighboring states, bright enough to trigger a space-based lightning detector. Here’s what that means, how scientists will reconstruct the event, and what to do if you think you found a meteorite.
Skylight Calendar 2: The Family Wall Display That Finally Gets the Size Right
Skylight’s new Calendar 2 lands in the sweet spot between a too-small tablet and an overbearing wall display. It’s compelling—if your whole household commits to using it as the single source of truth.
Dermstore Deals Decoded: How to Use Promo Codes, Stack Rewards, and Actually Save Up to 25%
A verified roundup of Dermstore discounts is great—but the real savings come from understanding how beauty promo codes, loyalty points, exclusions, and browser tech all interact. Here’s the strategy playbook.
TurboTax’s Full Service Is Cheaper Until March 18—Here’s What That Actually Buys You
TurboTax is running a limited window where its human-prepared Full Service filing starts around $150 through March 18. If you’re on the fence, here’s the context, the catch, and the alternatives before prices climb for late-season filers.
xAI faces lawsuit alleging Grok turned real girls’ photos into AI-generated CSAM: what it means for AI safety, law, and platforms
A new lawsuit alleges Elon Musk’s xAI allowed its Grok model to transform real minors’ photos into sexually explicit deepfakes, raising urgent questions about AI guardrails, platform liability, and the fast-evolving legal treatment of synthetic child abuse imagery.
Why the GOP is pumping the brakes on RFK Jr.’s anti‑vaccine push
Behind the scenes, Republicans are discovering that attacking routine immunizations is a political and policy dead end—despite pressure from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies to gut federal vaccine guidance.
Grammarly’s AI “Expert Review” Faces a Class Action: What Persona-Based Advice Means for AI, Endorsements, and the Law
A new lawsuit targets Grammarly’s short‑lived “Expert Review” feature, which framed writing feedback as if it came from real-world authors and academics. The case could set important guardrails for AI personas, endorsements, and the right to publicity.
Best Mattresses for Back Pain in 2026: Why Saatva, Bear, and Helix Keep Winning (and How to Choose)
WIRED’s 2026 guide spotlights Saatva, Bear, and Helix for back and shoulder pain. Here’s why these beds keep rising to the top—and how to match one to your body, habits, and health needs.
Freeze fast, tear slow? The real physics of tongues stuck to cold metal—and how to get free safely
A new analysis highlights why a wet tongue bonds to metal in seconds, why the worst tissue-tear risk occurs in modest subfreezing weather, and the safest ways to unstick without injury.
Technology Is Reshaping Sleep Apnea Treatment
CPAP is no longer the only game in town. Neural implants, smarter oral devices, at‑home diagnostics, and even medications are changing how sleep apnea is found and treated.
Chicago for Business Travelers (2026): A Tech‑Savvy Guide to Lock In, Recharge, and Actually Enjoy Your Trip
A 2026 playbook for working smart in Chicago: where to focus, how to move, what to eat between meetings, and how to power down—with a weird‑tech edge.
NASA grants a safety waiver for this week’s uncontrolled reentry of a Van Allen Probe
One of NASA’s twin Van Allen Probes is set to fall back to Earth this week under an approved safety waiver, a reminder that legacy spacecraft weren’t always built for today’s debris and reentry rules. Here’s what that means, why the risk remains low, and what to watch.
Inside Pete Hegseth’s Push for Pentagon “Volunteers” at DHS—and What It Means for Law, Tech, and the Civil Service
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants Pentagon managers to encourage military and civilian employees to “volunteer” to assist DHS in immigration enforcement. Here’s the legal scaffolding, historical precedent, tech implications, and what to watch next.
How a Jan. 6 Rally Planner Landed Big Federal Event Contracts—And What It Reveals About US Procurement
A political events firm tied to the Jan. 6 rally has won multimillion‑dollar federal work with scant competition. Here’s how that can happen—and why oversight is about to get tougher.
Too Sleepy for Fancy Coffee? Keurig’s K‑Cafe Turns Groggy Mornings Into Lattes on Autopilot
Keurig’s K‑Cafe takes the intimidation out of milk drinks by pairing pod-based coffee with a one-touch frother and simple app guidance. It won’t pull true espresso, but for sleepy weekday mornings it’s hard to beat the convenience-to-taste ratio.
Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World
The deep-learning pioneer is betting that the next leap in AI will come from models that learn how the world works—through perception, prediction, and action—rather than from ever-larger text models.
Blue Origin finally embraces real equity—and leaves a lot of people behind
Blue Origin is rolling out a true stock option program after years of relying on pseudo‑equity, upending compensation norms inside Jeff Bezos’ space company—and potentially stranding early employees who thought they already had a stake.
Nvidia’s Next Big Bet: An Open-Source Platform for Building AI Agents
Nvidia is reportedly preparing an open-source AI agent platform ahead of its developer conference. Here’s what that could mean for developers, enterprises, and the race to standardize agentic AI.
Bluesky’s CEO Steps Down: What Jay Graber’s Exit Means for Decentralized Social Media
Bluesky founder-CEO Jay Graber is leaving the top job. Venture capitalist and former Automattic chief Toni Schneider will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent leader. Here’s what that means for the AT Protocol, product roadmap, and the decentralized social race.
2026 Australian Grand Prix ushered in a very different Formula 1: energy chess, active aero, and the reliability race
Melbourne was the first look at Formula 1’s 2026 rules in live combat. The big lesson: managing energy—mechanical, electrical, and aerodynamic—now decides everything.
The Real-World Sonos Buying Guide (2026): Soundbars, Headphones, Atmos, and the Best Picks for Every Room
Sonos has matured into a flexible home-audio ecosystem. Here’s how to choose the right speakers, soundbars, subwoofers, and the new Ace headphones in 2026—without overspending or over-complicating your setup.
Sleep Week 2026 Deals, Decoded by a Sleep Coach: What’s Worth Buying and Why
A certified sleep coach’s curated Sleep Week deals are live. Here’s how to separate truly restorative upgrades from hype—plus what specs, certifications, and return policies to check before you click Buy.
How (and Why) to Cap Your MacBook’s Charge at 80 Percent
Keeping a MacBook parked at 100 percent all day accelerates battery wear. Here’s the science, the settings to change, and the trade-offs of setting an 80 percent charging limit.
Fender’s Mix Modular Headphones Signal a Repairable Future for Everyday Audio
Fender’s Mix over‑ears embrace a Lego-like, repair-first design—swappable parts, tuneable sound, and an approach that challenges the “sealed gadget” status quo.