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The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril
As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.
Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.
WIRED witnessed the game-changing Denza Z9 GT charge its battery in just 9 minutes. But the pricing for BYD's premium brand looks like a huge mistake.

The Best Water Filter Pitchers for PFAS- and Lead-Free Living

Your Push Notifications Aren’t Safe From the FBI
Plus: Iran’s internet blackout hits the 1,000-hour mark, cryptocurrency scams result in a record amount of money stolen from Americans, and more.

Even before the headset’s release, the workforce at Apple Stores was under duress. Trying to get customers interested in the Vision Pro made it worse.

The Ghosts of Al-Shifa Hospital

As Beijing clamps down on fraud at home, researchers say crime syndicates are shifting their focus to victims elsewhere.

Things Fall Apart

23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Century

The Greatest Successes and Worst Flameouts of 2025

Originally published September 2017: Basel Khartabil hoped the internet would lead to a flowering of freedom and openness in Syria. Then he was arrested and imprisoned by the Assad regime.

Where to Find the Energy to Save the World

Meet the Lobbyist Next Door






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