The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks
Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and…
Category: Tech
Bentley Torcal EV: Price, Specs, Availability
The 300-mile Torcal arrives in September, but considering what’s come before with Ferrari, Porsche, and Mercedes, has the company timed its EV entry right?
9 Best Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top keyboards for the job.
Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026)
This midrange mini RGB LED television has a high-end price but doesn’t match the brightness and contrast of more advanced models.
Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery…
Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs
Hundreds of contractors working on a project for Meta pretended to be kids in order to see how other chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT…
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can…
Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here’s How to Reserve Yours
Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.
The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says the Internet Ruined Porn
The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern adult…