At a time of fleeting memes and cultural platforms operated by multibillion-dollar companies, an old mode of creativity and community-building gets a second life.

Right now, everyone seems ready to throw down. More than ever, it’s important to fight smart—and not give up until you land a decisive blow.

These days it feels like the next fight is always just around the corner. What matters is picking your battles—and knowing how to win.

No one wants to get into it with a Reply Guy, let alone lose to one. WIRED spoke to four of social media’s best shit-talkers for tips on how to emerge victorious from an online skirmish.

Everyone wants to fight like an assassin, or a baddie. WIRED talked to Ballerina stunt performer Cara Marie Chooljian for tips on how average folks can win a brawl, even when they’re outmatched.

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.

Jules Gill-Peterson doesn’t want to fight for trans joy. She wants to fight for what trans people really need: resources, hormones, and surgery. Her latest arena? The US Supreme Court.

Social media platforms, collaborative online tools, and encrypted messaging are all helping to power a massive, decentralized resistance to the Trump administration.

The White House has undertaken initiatives to crack down on immigration, suppress speech, and curtail US public health efforts. These online tools are tracking the rapidly changing US landscape.

Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.

In February, a Bluesky post caught the eye of Alex Winter. The result is a coalition of environmentalists, anti-Trump advocates, and federal workers that’s been hyping Tesla’s stock slide ever since.

When it comes to the fights of the moment, certain people perform better in some arenas than others. It's time to find out what kind of brawler you are.

An investigational drug developed by Eolo Pharma is showing promise in animal experiments and an early human trial. It could eventually be an alternative or add-on to popular GLP-1 medications.

These bird feeders come with cameras and connected apps to let you see and learn about the birds in your neighborhood.

The Nolah Evolution Hybrid mattress is a boon for side sleepers and back pain sufferers—plus, it has handles.

Recent flybys of the fiery world refute a leading theory of its inner structure—and reveal how little is understood about geologically active moons.

The video game legend tells WIRED that connection and isolation are major themes of his highly anticipated sequel. The game will be available on PlayStation on June 26.

Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.

The alleged shooter is a 57-year-old white male; according to his ministry's website, he “sought out militant Islamists in order to share the gospel and tell them that violence wasn't the answer.”

Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy automatic espresso machines and latte machines

Our expert team of laptops testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.

Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

The smallest electric cargo bike is back, and it’s safer than ever.

A big backyard griddle can change a summer. I made dozens of tacos, burgers, and pancakes to find the best.

Overcompensating, Reacher, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Plus: Spyware is found on two Italian journalists’ phones, Ukraine claims to have hacked a Russian aircraft maker, police take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more.

Plus: Sonos rolls out a software update for its Ace headphones.

Digital tools are not always superior. Here are some WIRED-tested agendas and notebooks to keep you on track.

Facilities that make wood pellets have a track record of catching alight. Yet there are plans to build several near Yosemite’s tinderbox forests.

Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025.