A tetrahedron is the simplest Platonic solid. Mathematicians have now made one that’s stable only on one side, confirming a decades-old conjecture.

Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.

POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here's how they work—and how you can protect yourself.

These clamps just might offer the vibrating sensation you've been seeking.

Quantum sensors can be used in medical technologies, navigation systems, and more, but they're too expensive for most people. That's where the Uncut Gem open source project comes in.

Get those floors squeaky clean with the help of these steamy gadgets.

Armed with a trunkful of outdoor gear, we hit the beach to source the best trolley for your next family vacation.

It’s useful to know the quality of the air around your home, but your personal air quality monitor could lead to safer air for everyone.

You can get impressive and high-resolution 3D scans out of this relatively inexpensive scanner.

Plus: Instagram sparks a privacy backlash over its new map feature, hackers steal data from Google's customer support system, and the true scope of the Columbia University hack comes into focus.

WindBorne Systems is one of several companies launching balloons, drones, buoys, and other devices to provide critical data to the beleaguered agency’s National Weather Service, but they can’t fill all the gaps.

Plus: Seiko’s official Pepsi watches are here (for anyone who needs a GMT Master II), and Motorola showcases a bedazzled Razr.

Right now is the best time yet to bag a bargain secondhand electric car. But how do you test battery health? Or charging ability? Here’s WIRED’s expert tips on how to get it done properly.

Long after shifting your feed away from friends and toward influencers, Instagram is adding new features intended to make the app more personal. The turnabout exposes the platform’s identity crisis.

At the Defcon security conference in Las Vegas on Friday, Nakasone tried to thread the needle in a politically fraught moment while hinting at major changes for the tech community around the corner.

Truth Search AI appears to rely heavily on conservative outlet Fox News to answer even the most basic questions.

Security researchers found two techniques to crack at least eight brands of electronic safes—used to secure everything from guns to narcotics—that are sold with Securam Prologic locks.

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we're talking about why some chatbot subscriptions are so expensive and how these premium prices were determined on vibes more than anything substantial.

On August 14, bring your questions about OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots.

A security researcher discovered that flawed API configurations are plaguing corporate livestreaming platforms, potentially exposing internal company meetings—and he's releasing a tool to find them.

Abubakar Salim’s game Dead Take explores scandals, exploitation, and AI-fueled media manipulation.

Dylan Field took Figma public in one of the wildest IPOs in recent memory. He insists the real story is the rise of design itself.

No matter the genre or location, these gadgets will upgrade your experience.

These WIRED-tested hearing aids are affordable alternatives to prescription devices. No doctor’s appointment necessary.

A pair of hackers found that a vape detector often found in high school bathrooms contained microphones—and security weaknesses that could allow someone to turn it into a secret listening device.

These power tools may not be the best tools for the job, but the attractive designs may inspire you to fix that ol’ gadget.

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

Short answer: There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.

The perfect kitchen companions, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milkshakes, cocktails, and everything in between.

In an age of wavering consensus and widening divisions, music reflects the times more than ever. One factor missing from the discussion of this year’s song of the summer? The Donald Trump of it all.