The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers
gregwledford2026-09-30T11:00:00+00:00Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads
gregwledford2026-09-30T10:30:00+00:00From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.
How Israeli Checkpoints Choke Palestinian Life in the Occupied West Bank
gregwledford2026-09-30T10:00:00+00:00Lost time. Lost jobs. Lost friends. Lost family. Lost lives. Our joint investigation reveals the system that has divided the West Bank and measures what it cost people to move [...]
Best Mattresses for Kids (2026): Saatva, Birch, Helix, and More
gregwledford2026-09-30T09:32:00+00:00Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
I Found National Coffee Day Deals Worth Making Coffee at Home For (2026)
gregwledford2026-09-29T11:30:00+00:00From a $100 Keurig to a rare discount on a De’Longhi espresso machine, these WIRED-tested picks caught my eye.
How to Beat Surveillance Pricing Before It Bleeds You Dry
gregwledford2026-09-29T10:45:00+00:00Consumer advocate Lindsay Owen’s new book, Gouged, traces how corporations use software—from ever-changing prices to opaque algorithms—to squeeze every penny from you.
7 Best Smartwatch Models: Apple, Google, Garmin (2026)
gregwledford2026-09-29T10:39:00+00:00These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
OpenAI Delays Release of Latest Model Over Safety Concerns
gregwledford2026-09-29T10:36:22+00:00The company said its latest Astra model would undergo more work to meet safety standards, and issued an apology for the way it handled the hacking of an Australian government [...]
Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI
gregwledford2026-09-29T10:30:00+00:00One of AI’s fiercest critics believes the doom talk is about founders making money, not saving humanity.
Bose Launches New Wired Earbuds After More Than a Decade
gregwledford2026-09-28T13:00:00+00:00The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are the first new wired headphones from the brand since 2015, inspired directly by teen preferences. We got an early listen.
