Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?
Category: Tech
The FCC Received Hundreds of Complaints About Bad Bunny’s ‘Vulgar’ Super Bowl Performance
The complaints, obtained by WIRED, described Bad Bunny’s performance as being overly sexual and protested that the show was in Spanish.
There’s an Unhinged New Video Game About Trump and the Iran War
The game, developed by the group of anonymous artists known as Secret Handshake, is available online and in person in Washington, DC.
A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works
Since 2023, Moderna and Korea University have been developing a new mRNA vaccine for hantavirus. The work has been promising so far, but a…
Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android
As part of the iOS 26.5 update, Apple’s Messages app can now encrypt texts between some iPhone and Android smartphones.
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.
Best Mother’s Day Deals on Mom-Approved Gifts (2026)
Give Mom the best and save some cash in the process with these legitimate discounts on WIRED-approved gifts.
DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts
Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the…
Exclusive: Metalenz Has Figured Out a Way to Make Face ID Invisible
Metalenz’s Polar ID face-scanning technology works even when the camera is hidden under the display.