The ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Filmmakers Terrified Bystanders With Their Monster Sounds

The team behind director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film created their kaiju roars by setting up speakers on top of an outdoor dam. The people walking by weren’t prepared for what they heard.
Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’

I got an early glimpse of Apple’s biggest push into the smart home in years.
The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home

With customizable “faces,” this 7-inch smart display is a unique hybrid between an iPhone and an Apple Watch.
40 Gifts Under $100 That Will Delight Any Tech Enthusiast (2026)

Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.
Wikipedians Believed AI Would Come and Go. They Were Wrong

In a world of AI Overviews, Wikipedia usage declines. But the real loss may be far more existential than website traffic.
30 Best Tech Books to Gift in 2026: Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés

Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues

Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, agreed to be interviewed immediately.
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies

Backed by Silicon Valley titans, Leading the Future has raised huge sums to promote pro-AI candidates on both side of the aisle.
6 Best Coffee Grinders Based on Particle Analysis and Tasting (2026)

We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country

WIRED examined contracts from over two dozen cities and towns that shed light on how Flock’s pricing and business model functions, and how it stacks up against its peers.