Adopt This Data Center Plushie and Hear Its Piercing Scream

The satirical collaboration between a creative studio and the music producer behind Big Data, “Bezzy” is a cute little doll that spews the sounds of real data centers.
Meta’s Copyright System Is Being Weaponized Against Albanian Protesters

After three months of daily anti-government protests—dubbed the Flamingo Revolution—the sudden mass suspension of Instagram accounts has led to fears of brigading against demonstrators.
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders

From a calendar that keeps my family organized to a frame that rescues photos from my camera roll, these favorites make thoughtful gifts.
Submit Your Questions: Why Is Silicon Valley Still a Boy's Club?

How are women really faring in Silicon Valley? Submit your questions to our panel and we’ll give you the scoop.
He Won the Nobel Prize for Protein Design. Now He Uses AI to Create Molecules Not Found in Nature

David Baker spoke with WIRED en Español about where biological design is headed next and the great potential and risks of taking biology outside the bounds of the natural world.
The Leftist Split Over AI Doom

The left wants AI regulation. They just can’t agree on what it should look like or how concerned they should be.
It Still Feels Like Summer in Parts of the US. Blame El Niño

Heat records are being shattered thanks to a boost from the natural climate pattern—and burning fossil fuels, of course.
Mophie’s Extendable MagSafe 3-in-1 Charging Stand Is 50 Percent Off

Charge your trio of Apple gadgets–iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods–with one of my favorite telescopic stands.
Napster Is Back, and It Wants to Digitally Clone Teachers

Once the music industry’s biggest headache, Napster’s next act is bringing AI to the classroom.
Why AI Isn’t Likely to Wipe Out Humanity With Bioweapons

Of all the threats presented by uncontrollable artificial intelligence, scientists say death by plague ranks low.