The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’
A subset of male gamers have spent years warning that the transgressive series has been neutered by progressive developers, but the backlash isn’t taking hold.
From Hacks to Bioweapons, Claude Misuse Is Now Everywhere
Plus: The US disrupts the internet’s biggest black market, a Conti ransomware hacker gets prison time, Meta fails to stop AI-generated videos of child abuse.
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations After Testing 30+ Models
I tried all the top models to find the best 3-in-1 Apple charging stations, pads, and more. Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs
Steven Strogatz coauthored a book about how math is moving beyond human understanding. He spoke with WIRED about the seismic impact artificial intelligence has had on his life’s work.
Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro (Sega Edition) Review: Comfy, Not Boring
Turns out that the best office chair is also the best gaming chair, now with aesthetics to match.
You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules
And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it.
The 9 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (September 2026)
South Park, Slow Horses, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and a Lego-fied Mandalorian are just a few of the things you should be watching right now.
The US Government Launched 3 Previously Unreported Investigations of Polymarket Trades
The agency that oversees prediction markets has investigated Polymarket trades on Biden pardons and the Iran war—and even more potential insider trading at Google, documents obtained by WIRED show.
Meta Sued Over Training Data for Its AI and Face-Recognition Systems
The proposed class action alleges Meta illegally harvested people’s Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI image-generation models and to build its unreleased “NameTag” face recognition feature.
Petlibro Offers: 30% Off in September 2026
Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.