In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at root of the loneliness epidemic.

I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.

Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of the end of the football season.

Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE's surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.

Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here's how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.

This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.

Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors.

This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests.

The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.

The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.

History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.

What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

WIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time.

A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.

As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.

The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.

By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.

Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.”

The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.

WIRED's favorite pet vacuum, and our favorite purifier-heater, are on steep discount right now.

Yamaha's simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale.

Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera.

The influx of security personnel from around the world is sparking concern among Italians ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games.

Chill out and watch all the hockey, skiing, and skating competitions through the whole month of February.

Want to get warmed up to watch a bunch of cold competition? Here are five films you should watch right now, from I, Tonya to Cool Runnings.

From medals to mascots, schedules to slopes—here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Yes, it is possible to scale horological heights without breaking the bank. It’s time to seek out the latest bargains.

Forget the pricey, postpaid cell plans and two-year contracts. Save with one of these WIRED-tested options from US Mobile, Boost, and Google Fi.

I tested 10 popular date-night boxes with people I met on Hinge. From writing love notes to trying out sex swings, these kits fulfilled their promise to keep dates interesting.