Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti’s Killing
Donald Trump has appeared to undermine Second Amendment rights in statements about Alex Pretti’s killing. Many in the firearms community are going along with it.
I Let Google’s ‘Auto Browse’ AI Agent Take Over Chrome. It Didn’t Quite Click
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that’s the idea.
3 Great Heated Blanket Deals on My Favorite Affordable Models
Some of our favorite heated blankets are on sale (and might even arrive in time for you to use this weekend).
We Found Two Theaters With Sold-Out ‘Melania’ Opening Day Screenings
A WIRED analysis of nearly 1,400 Friday showtimes of Melania found only two with no tickets available. Both are before 3 pm.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the news that’s held our attention this week: ICE activity as it’s been unfolding in Minnesota.
The 45 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (February 2026)
One Battle After Another, The Smashing Machine, and Sinners are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom
Gas projects in the US pipeline explicitly linked to data centers increased by almost 25 times over the past two years, according to new research from Global Energy Monitor.
ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
Here’s the Company That Sold DHS ICE’s Notorious Face Recognition App
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
The 50 Best Shows on HBO Max, WIRED’s Picks (February 2026)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Pitt, and Industry are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on HBO Max this month.