The latest from www.wired.comhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USSat, 10 Oct 2026 01:19:10 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-full-self-driving-becomes-assisted-driving-in-europe/6ac937717b0b9cc54f6b8e70Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:18:15 +0000The automaker has been criticized for misleading drivers with the feature’s name. Now it’s renaming it for European regulators.GearGear / Gear News and EventsTesla, Elon Musk, cars, EVs and Hybrids, Electric Vehicles, Self-Driving Cars, Autonomous Vehicles, driverless carsAarian MarshallCondé NastName Gamehttps://www.wired.com/story/book-publishers-are-quietly-using-more-ai-staff-are-revolting/6abe9c83d05dc665bd7e9be0Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:28:49 +0000Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.CultureCulture / BooksPublishing, Labor, artificial intelligence, Books, Claude, ChatGPTAdam MorganCondé NastRead the Roomhttps://www.wired.com/story/nasa-just-made-nearly-1-tb-of-artemis-ii-data-available-to-the-public/6ac7fc75cff4fa83959fa317Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.ScienceScience / SpaceArtemis, NASA, Artemis II, moon, moon landing, spaceJorge GarayCondé NastDisk Spacehttps://www.wired.com/story/the-doj-is-weighing-perjury-charges-against-cassidy-hutchinson/6ac8205e81bbde6f07b5b33eFri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:08 +0000The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.Politicspolitics, government, Donald Trump, department of justice, extremismHugo LowellCondé NastNever Concede https://www.wired.com/story/im-still-convinced-the-ipod-was-the-perfect-gadget/6abda68d0d1cd22f8fcc102eFri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000Apple’s original music player got many things right. Chief among them: It didn’t connect to the internet.BusinessBusiness / Tech CultureBackchannel - NL, apple, iPod, steve jobs, gadgets, MusicSteven LevyCondé NastBackchannelhttps://www.wired.com/story/dunking-on-dating-app-profiles-is-content-gold-people-are-getting-sick-of-it/6abea681a473beafcd6934feFri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Relationship coaches, TikTokers, and disgruntled singles alike frequently shame bad profiles, as more apps experiment with blocking screenshots.CultureCulture / Digital Culturedating apps, tinder, Social Media, TikTok, Dating, privacy, cybersecurityJason ParhamCondé NastCruel Intentionshttps://www.wired.com/story/best-mac-desktop/6aba9d2886ae98ec21853229Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.CultureGearGear / ProductsGear / Products / ComputersGear / Buying Guidesmacbook, Mac, Desktops, apple, Shopping, ComputersLuke LarsenCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/story/best-battery-powered-leaf-blowers/6abed4bd10b6b4f5a5629014Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0000It’s finally time to ditch the gas canister—I tested these cordless leaf blowers on gravel, wood chips, and even a 5-pound concrete paver.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / OutdoorGear / Products / Homecleaning, Shopping, outdoors, BackyardSal VaglicaCondé NastProduct Reviewhttps://www.wired.com/story/even-law-and-order-is-terrified-of-ai/6ac01fede94a29d60b5da911Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.CultureCulture / TVartificial intelligence, Television, Crime, Sam Altman, Dario AmodeiEj Dickson Condé NastKiller Machinehttps://www.wired.com/story/a-new-mexico-community-was-a-place-to-build-a-life-then-a-hypersonic-missile-factory-showed-up/6abc30d8297b0fd25b3f2f7cFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.ScienceScience / EnvironmentPoliticsMissiles, Defense, Startups, department of defense, Freedom of Information ActYulia AlmazovaCondé NastUp in Smokehttps://www.wired.com/story/america-hybrid-hype-has-hit-the-used-market/6ac69fd64e2cd6b2f711872dFri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.GearGear / Gear News and EventsEVs and Hybrids, cars, Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, Toyota, Fuel EconomyAarian MarshallCondé NastDual Fuelhttps://www.wired.com/story/ulta-coupon/69c14a90c8c019cf2b9a5309Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.GearGear / Dealscoupons, ShoppingBoutayna Chokrane Condé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/lowes-promo-code/6994a729c7a79dde7cf0606aFri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to $300 off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.GearGear / Dealscoupons, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/valvoline-coupons/69e797cacf619515a9f2476aFri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000We've gathered all the top Valvoline coupons and promo codes for October 2026, including deals on full synthetic oil changes and other essential maintenance.GearGear / Dealscoupons, ShoppingKat MerckCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/lovehoney-discount-code/6979070032baa6e4d2aac945Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.GearGear / Dealscoupons, ShoppingAmanda ChatelCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/chewy-promo-code/674f80033ffc1b7f03c85b6bFri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order of $49, 50% off pet food, and more October 2026 discounts.Gearcoupons, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/we-vibe-discount-code/697904dcb7a2a6fecffbb94fFri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.GearGear / Dealscoupons, ShoppingAmanda ChatelCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/instacart-promo/code/69c6cf7892e0aa2ee4db1a55Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Find the best Instacart promo code for massive savings in October 2026.GearGear / Dealscoupons, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/turbotax-coupon/67897e3548630cbedf000850Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. 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Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.SecuritySecurity / National Securityimmigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Police, Guns, Crime, national security, lawsDhruv Mehrotra, Ali Winston, Maddy VarnerCondé NastPast and Presenthttps://www.wired.com/story/come-see-uncanny-valley-live/6aa83693e6ba0787472d7be6Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:30:00 +0000Missed our latest WIRED@Night event? Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco right here.CultureCulture / Culture Newsevents, Uncanny Valley Podcast, WIRED WomenWIRED StaffCondé NastWIRED@NIGHThttps://www.wired.com/story/ice-emails-discuss-using-palantir-supported-tool-to-investigate-voter-fraud/6ac7c494bb560496103cb715Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:40:11 +0000Documents obtained by Democracy Forward show that ICE looked into feeding voter roll data into the ELITE tool, normally used to identify targets for deportation.PoliticsPolitics / Politics NewsPalantir, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, immigration, voting, conspiracy theoriesDavid GilbertCondé NastIced Overhttps://www.wired.com/story/uncanny-valley-podcast-inside-elon-musks-midterm-spending-spree/6ac6ac8d9de41610baccb1a6Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:14:12 +0000This week on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss where Elon Musk’s PAC is spending millions, the latest ideology Trump claims is dangerous, and the backlash against the designer behind Muse’s logo.BusinessBusiness / Artificial IntelligencePoliticsPolitics / Politics NewsUncanny Valley Podcast, podcasts, Muse, artificial intelligence, Elon Musk, Anthropic, OpenAI, elections, politics, government, republicans, democratsZoë Schiffer, Leah FeigerCondé NastUncanny Valleyhttps://www.wired.com/story/she-designed-metas-new-ai-logo-then-came-the-hate/6ac52a334a782f0cbf88b69fThu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000Jessica Hische knew working for Meta might upset some people. But she didn’t anticipate just how angry they would get.BusinessBusiness / Artificial IntelligenceModel Behavior, artificial intelligence, Meta, agentic AI, design, artistsZoë SchifferCondé NastModel Behaviorhttps://www.wired.com/story/trump-administration-crackdown-microsoft-adobe-immigration/6ac7b9b9f425ff16c3434abdThu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:45 +0000“There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused this system more than Microsoft,” Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.BusinessBusiness / Big Techimmigration, Microsoft, Adobe, H-1B visas, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Labor, politicsKate TaylorCondé NastImmigrationhttps://www.wired.com/story/absolute-best-amazon-prime-day-deals-10-08-2026/6a3921356f2db0127b2a052aThu, 08 Oct 2026 17:49:06 +0000Prime Day might be over, but the discounts are still going. We’ve tracked down the best last minute Prime Day deals on all the gear our team recommends.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime Day Deals, Deals, Amazon Prime, ShoppingLouryn StrampeCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/amazon-alexa-tablets-2026/6ac579521296fb13fb96b1ddThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000The three new aluminum Alexa Tablets now run Android with full access to the Google Play Store. There are versions for kids too.GearGear / Gear News and EventsGear / Products / TabletsFire tablets, Android tablets, tablets, Amazon, Kindle, AndroidJulian ChokkattuCondé NastBurn Noticehttps://www.wired.com/story/alexa-tablets-blueprint-for-upcoming-amazon-phone/6ac5795b45c5fcedb3dc7a7dThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000Amazon is rumored to be making a smartphone, and the Alexa-powered experiences on its new tablets give us a taste of what might come if that happens.GearGear / Gear News and EventsGear / Products / PhonesAlexa, tablets, Android tablets, Amazon, voice assistants, Android, smartphones, phonesJulian ChokkattuCondé NastSecond Cominghttps://www.wired.com/story/how-massive-is-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-fortune-spend-it-yourself/6ac40d4c33f7e4cd8ba04672Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000WIRED has partnered with Neal Agarwal of Neal.fun to create a visualization of Elon Musk’s massive wealth. Here’s how it came together.BusinessBusiness / Big TechElon Musk, money, data visualizations, Q&A, wealth, funBrian BarrettCondé NastQ&Ahttps://www.wired.com/story/spend-elon-musk-money/6abc7b785977f58c4ad5ac6dThu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.BusinessBusiness / Big TechElon Musk, money, wealth, data visualizations, funNeal AgarwalCondé NastGame Timehttps://www.wired.com/story/life-is-asymmetric-the-scientists-who-figured-out-why-won-the-2026-nobel-prize-in-chemistry/6ac6c834e787bef36ea21130Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0000Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai designed chemical reactions producing only one of the two mirror-image forms of a molecule—an important finding for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other biological substances.ScienceScience / Biotechnobel prize, Chemistry, Synthetic Biology, Biology, drug developmentFernanda GonzálezCondé NastMirror, Mirrorhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-reusable-water-bottles/6abbfd1b897fab4030f834b6Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +0000We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / OutdoorShopping, health, water, environmentally friendly, outdoors, buying guidesBoutayna Chokrane , Alexis BergerCondé NastDrink Uphttps://www.wired.com/story/wireds-midterms-races-to-watch/6ac5200d6b97e0c167f0fa59Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000From data centers to Elon Musk funding to the AI lobby, the 2026 midterms are the most WIRED elections yet. These are the candidates we're following closely.Politicspolitics, government, elections, Donald Trump, republicans, democratsDavid Gilbert, Vittoria Elliott, Hugo Lowell, Leah FeigerCondé NastMidterms 2026https://www.wired.com/story/tristan-harris-tech-nonprofit-is-laying-off-most-staff-and-going-founder-led/6ac027c0a18993c6adb8406dThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0000The Center for Humane Technology helped spark a movement against excessive screen time, but internal tensions over its direction and strategy have simmered for years, sources tell WIRED.BusinessBusiness / Tech CultureBusiness / Artificial Intelligencenon-profit, activism, Layoffs, Silicon Valley, Tristan HarrisParesh DaveCondé NastFounder Modehttps://www.wired.com/story/a-scientist-working-on-the-icecube-neutrino-detector-explains-the-nobel-prize-winning-technology/6ac6811205d11e0e9a2c9822Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0000“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.ScienceScience / Spaceneutrinos, particle, particle physics, space, black holes, Antarctica, nobel prizeJavier CarbajalCondé NastStraight Outta Spacehttps://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/5a8f727d213ac83aca7f0a36Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $800—stood up to WIRED’s testing.GearGear / Buying GuidesGear / Products / PhonesShopping, buying guides, phones, Android, iPhone, smartphones, SamsungJulian Chokkattu, Simon HillCondé NastBuying Guidehttps://www.wired.com/story/the-man-behind-a-west-bank-telegram-channel-trying-to-keep-palestinian-drivers-safe/6ac3e57d48bbca9e38e21c21Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000With no accurate Big Tech mapping app to help him, Anas Hattab launched a Telegram group to get himself home at night. Now nearly 350,000 Palestinians rely on it to navigate the occupied West Bank.SecuritySecurity / National SecurityWest Bank, Google, google maps, Israel, Israel-Hamas War, TelegramLama RabahCondé NastChoke Pointshttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-apple-deals-10-07-2026/6a303a2457a979ebb6385012Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:02:56 +0000MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and just about every Apple accessory imaginable are on sale for Prime Day—but only hours remain.GearGear / Dealsapple, Shopping, Deals, iPad, tablets, iPhone, Amazon Prime Day Deals, macbook, Amazon Prime DayLouryn StrampeCondé NastPrime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-deals-under-100-10-07-2026/6a392f2a4ddf7e7478e60654Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:33:14 +0000These are all products we've tested and loved, and they're all on sale until Prime Day ends for under $100.GearGear / DealsDeals, Shopping, Amazon Prime Day, Electronics and Gadgets, kitchen, Headphones, Amazon Prime Day Deals, Amazon, home, Smart HomeSimon HillCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-tech-deals-10-07-2026/6a38e3221adb6c28f2a338ebWed, 07 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets before they disappear.GearGear / DealsGear / Products / HeadphonesGear / Products / Health and FitnessGear / Products / Smart HomeGear / Products / TelevisionsGear / Products / PhonesShopping, buying guides, Amazon, Amazon Prime Day, smart home, Deals, Amazon Prime Day DealsSimon Hill, Luke LarsenCondé NastPrime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/tropical-storm-isaias-first-atlantic-hurricane-2026/6ac6ae6f047eb741597f22daWed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:24 +0000Tropical Storm Isaias is set to become the basin’s first hurricane of the season, bringing life-threatening rain and storm surge to the Gulf Coast.ScienceScience / EnvironmentEl Nino, hurricanes, extreme weather, climateBrian KahnCondé NastOutlook Cloudyhttps://www.wired.com/story/how-a-weirdly-chill-celebrity-thinks-about-personal-cybersecurity/6ac6a2559eb4b2b63a77db94Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:31:51 +0000At a recent event for security firm NordVPN, NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal revealed that he got hacked—and warned the public about the need to “have control of their own information.”SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and Hacksprivacy, security, cybersecurity, scams, hacking, hackers, VPNLily Hay NewmanCondé Nast(S)haq’dhttps://www.wired.com/story/best-prime-day-mobile-accessories-deals-10-7-2026/6ac3cdb09e9271338eb5c3e5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0000Just bought a new phone or looking to enhance an existing one? Prime Day is the time to save on accessories like batteries, chargers, and more.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Mobile, accessories, Deals, smartphone, Amazon, ShoppingLes ShuCondé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/prime-day-vacuum-deals-10-07-2026/6a31bb493c2a0f5fb9c47690Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:08:31 +0000I’ve compared cordless sticks, watched robot vacuums chase stains, and cleaned plenty of car crumbs. These discounts get my recommendation.GearGear / DealsGear / Products / HomeShopping, Amazon, household, vacuums, robot vacuum, Dyson, Amazon Prime Day, Deals, Amazon Prime Day Deals Nena Farrell Condé NastAmazon Prime Dayhttps://www.wired.com/story/elon-musks-america-pac-is-quietly-funding-novembers-most-consequential-elections/6ac512472331b416dcdcbeb7Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.PoliticsPolitics / Politics NewsInner Loop, politics, government, Elon Musk, electionsHugo LowellCondé NastInner Loophttps://www.wired.com/story/the-science-behind-the-nobel-winning-technology-that-controls-neurons-with-light/6ac695cc0439ce956019bc3dWed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0000Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.ScienceScience / Psychology and Neurosciencenobel prize, Neuroscience, microbes, biotech, medicine, Biology, Synthetic BiologyFernanda GonzálezCondé NastBeam Me Uphttps://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-prime-day-pet-deals-10-7-2026/6ac3efdf3f111bbaf1cb1b50Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:09:24 +0000The sale is almost over. Here’s the WIRED-tested gear I recommend for less scooping, easier feeding, and keeping tabs on your pets.GearGear / DealsAmazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime Day Deals, Deals, pets, cat, cats, household, home, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastAmazon Prime Day