After a turbulent beginning, smart home standard Matter feels like it’s growing up. And with big-name supporters like Google, Apple—and Ikea—behind it, a simpler smart home feels finally within reach.

Watch a Formula 1, Nascar, or IndyCar race and you'll see a “ghost car” overlayed atop the real-life image. The sensors used to create it also collect heaps of data that teams can access and study.

Changes in US government support for electric vehicles have led to a buying bonanza—and a darker long-term future for the US auto industry.

The Reddit cofounder joins WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” podcast and opens up about his early days in tech, his plans for Digg, the future of women’s sports, and what his immigrant mom taught him about America.

New research from Stanford provides the clearest available evidence that AI is reshaping the workforce—but it’s complicated.

On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our senior business editor joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s deals with chipmakers, OpenAI’s potential $500 billion valuation—and ants.

Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies.

The Ooni Koda 2 Max is the best large pizza oven we have tested, and it's now just over $1,000.

Our previous top pick has been discontinued, but our man who carries things thinks he’s found a worthy replacement.

The xAI lawsuit claims that Grok's ranking below ChatGPT is a sign of allegedly monopolistic behavior.

LG’s top soundbar serves up thrilling surround sound and Dolby Atmos in a singular package.

If LED devices are supposed to make skin care easier, this one makes it feel like a chore.

By securing a billion-dollar stake in the world’s largest eyewear maker with a massive retail footprint, Meta is building both a moat and a launchpad, leaving Google trailing and Apple way behind.

Hulu’s Are You My First? joins a string of reality shows about virgins, as more young people open up about why they’re not hooking up.

A popular shortwave Russian radio station dubbed “UVB-76” has been an enigma for decades. But its recent messages have turned it into a tool for Kremlin saber-rattling.

The tool models the sun using AI, and its developers say it can anticipate solar flares 16 percent more accurately and in half the time of current prediction systems.

With Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun as its prime minister, Liberland hopes to make strides in international diplomacy and finally settle the parcel of forestland it claims to own.

It’s a small world after all, and these cameras can capture all of it at once, giving you a 360-degree view.

Save cash without sacrificing quality with one of these excellent budget TVs.

These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.

At last, a Nintendo N64 controller designed for two-handed humans.

Help the whole family catch more z’s with soothing background noise from our favorite sound machines.

Image generators are designed to mimic their training data, so where does their apparent creativity come from? A recent study suggests that it’s an inevitable by-product of their architecture.

This persnickety number determines the strength of magnetic fields. It figures in everything from motors and generators to audio speakers. Oh, and without it we’d live in eternal darkness.

Digital Rights Management software makes it difficult to copy movies, music, ebooks, and games that you already own. There are ways around it, but breaking DRM opens up legal and ethical concerns.

In March 2025 the Earth was hit by a fast radio burst as energetic as the sun, but lasting only milliseconds.

You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.

Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.

Assembling a computer yourself is a good way to learn how they work.

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