The 19 Best Tried and Tested Gifts for Bird Lovers (2025)
You may be familiar with the various memes detailing the fact that once you reach middle age, you’re automatically sorted, Harry Potter hat–style, into one of a handful of hobbies,…
DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
As scam compounds in Southeast Asia continue to rake in billions of dollars in stolen funds from victims around the world, United States law enforcement aims to cut scammers off…
Black Friday 2025: Expert Tips for Finding the Best Deals
Black Friday used to actually just be one day long. Shoppers would camp outside of stores, paper circulars in hand, eagerly awaiting the chance to bust down some doors and…
Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks’ Dominance
Starbucks opened its first store in China in 1999, when drinking coffee in a Western-style café was still a novel idea to many locals. But in the years since, homegrown…
30 Best Early Black Friday Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping holidays of the year. Falling on the Friday and Monday after Thanksgiving, it’s safe to expect Black Friday deals…
Our Favorite Webcam Is Marked Down by $35
Looking to upgrade your home office setup and impress your fellow remote workers? Consider the Logitech Brio 500, a variant of our favorite webcam, which is currently marked down by…
Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Plan to Make Mobile Voting Happen
Joe Kiniry, a security expert specializing in elections, was attending an annual conference on voting technology in Washington, DC, when a woman approached him with an unusual offer. She said…
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
Thomas, who won reelection last week, points to the local pushback against the proposed Prince William Digital Gateway, which would put more than 30 data centers on the edge of…
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Being Tested as a Treatment for Long Covid
Obesity wonder drugs Wegovy and Zepbound are already showing that they can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease in addition to helping people lose weight. Now, a…
8 Best MagSafe Phone Grips (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Other MagSafe Grips We’ve Tested Spigen OM104 MagSafe Phone Grip for $27: The OM104 is a phone/grip combo accessory for MagSafe and Qi2 devices that comes with a flexible nylon…