The Best Wired Gaming Headsets for Every System

Lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

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Teaching ‘Selfish’ Wind Turbines to Share Can Boost Productivity

A software update can help turbines become less disruptive to their neighbors and distribute the wind more efficiently.

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The Twitter Whistleblower's Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech.

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9 Great Headphone Deals to Find Your Autumn Groove

Your old earbuds might not be cutting it for school or work. Here are some nice discounts on WIRED-tested favorites.

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The iPhone 14 Pro Isn't as Big of an Upgrade as Apple Thinks

Dynamic Island is fun, and the Always-on Display is a nice perk. But the cameras aren’t a huge leap over predecessors.

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The End of Roe Will Spark a Digital Civil War

New privacy and expression laws that vary state to state will be a nightmare for platforms, and for users’ rights.

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Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning

Yurii Shchyhol gives WIRED a rare interview about running the country’s Derzhspetszviazok and the state of the online conflict with Russia.

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The Vast Wasteland of Internet Television

When TV came online in the aughts, it was exciting. Then Facebook took over.

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What Do We Really Know About Mental Illness?

Rachel Aviv’s unflinching and personal new book, Strangers to Ourselves, rejects pat answers in favor of penetrating questions.

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The Best Music Streaming Apps to Get Your Groove On

March to the beat of your own drum machine with the best service for new music discovery, sharing with friends, and more.

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Randall Munroe Is Back to Answer Your Impossible Questions

The xkcd author and former NASA engineer tackles our questions about science education, solvable climate issues, and his latest What If? book.

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Kate Beaton on Creating the Best Graphic Novel of 2022

The cartoonist’s Ducks is a devastating memoir about life in the oil sands of northern Alberta, Canada.

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When the Big One Hits Portland, Cargo Bikers Will Save You

The Pacific Northwest is due for a massive quake. I trained to help rescue efforts in the aftermath—by racing around the city on an electric kid hauler.

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Undocumented Workers Protest Uber Eats Crackdown

In France, the gig economy platform welcomed thousands of immigrants during the pandemic, unions say. Now it’s deactivating them en masse.

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16 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Our tips and picks can up your mask game—whether you're heading back to the office or just want to stay safe and stylish.

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The Mystery of Why Some People Don’t Get Covid

A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.

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New Reservoirs Could Help Battle Droughts, but at What Cost?

Storing more water to deal with climate change seems like a no-brainer, but such reservoirs are complex undertakings with environmental issues of their own.

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iOS 16 Has Two New Security Features for Worst-Case Scenarios

Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.

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The FTC Is Closing In on Runaway AI

The US regulator is eager to end unfair use of artificial intelligence and commercial surveillance, but experts remain skeptical.

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Forget Silicon. This Computer Is Made of Fabric

The jacket can raise and lower its own hood—without chips or batteries—and might one day help disabled wearers move.

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