Elon Musk Is Rolling xAI Into SpaceX—Creating the World’s Most Valuable Private Company
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.
Building a Watch Collection on a Budget? Here’s Where to Start (2026)
Yes, it is possible to scale horological heights without breaking the bank. It’s time to seek out the latest bargains.
The Best Date-Night Boxes of 2026, Tested With My Hinge Dates
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.
7 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026)
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.
Cordless Stick Vacuum Throw Down: Bosch, Shark, Dyson (2026)
Bosch’s Unlimited 10 combines key features from Dyson’s and Shark’s stick vacuums and packs some nice extras, but it can’t seem to keep debris inside.
Onnit’s Instant Melatonin Spray Keeps Bedtime Uncomplicated
Just spritz and sleep—no melatonin tablets or pills necessary.
Best Mirrorless Cameras (2026): Full-Frame, APS-C, and More
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.
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).
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.
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.