The 59 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale
Shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale.
13 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2025)
Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and files before disaster strikes.
SSA Whistleblower’s Resignation Email Mysteriously Disappeared From Inboxes
Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email.
41 Best Labor Day Sales on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
You labored hard for your cash—save some of it with these Labor Day deals on WIRED-approved fire pits, laptops, pizza ovens, and more.
FEMA’s Chaotic Summer Has Gone From Bad to Worse
Following a week of strife at the disaster relief agency, Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem told FEMA employees to “be vocal” about their positive experiences with the Trump administration.
Watch Our Livestream Replay: Back to School in the Age of AI
We explored our latest investigations into how tech is shaping education today.
The Duty-Free Loophole Is Closing. What That Means for You—and Your Packages
President Donald Trump stopped allowing small shipments to enter the country without paying tariffs. Now, things are getting pricier and shipping costs are going up.
Our Favorite GoPro Is $150 Off
Share your adventures with the world and save some cash on the GoPro Hero 13 Black.
Top CDC Officials Resign After Director Is Pushed Out
The exodus has set off alarms among staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “My main concern is they will be replaced with puppets.”