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All my Gen Z friends want to ditch their smartphones. It’s cool. They’re cool. But there’s more at stake than they think.

From surveys of the pre-Sputnik skies to analysis of interstellar visitors, scientists are rethinking how and where to look for physical traces of alien technology.

A research team has successfully imaged a nova in high resolution—and the images suggest that the nova was not a single, impulsive explosion.

As Europe’s long-standing alliance with the US falters, its push to become a self-sufficient AI superpower has become more urgent.

We tested the best electric bikes in every category, from commuters and mountain bikes to foldables and cruisers.

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.

Jeremy Jones’ sustainable snowboard is unbelievably fun in deep powder, steeps, and trees.

A new report shows that only 7 percent of new-car buyers in the US completed their purchase online, despite a major push by automakers, Amazon, and others to move past the dealership.

Stay hydrated with tried-and-tested juicers for refreshing daytime beverages and eye-brightening evening drinks.

Memory foam layers, 45 firmness levels, and a library of specialty size options set this adjustable mattress apart.

I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.

Fallout, The Girlfriend, and The Mighty Nein are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Plus: Fender rebrands its PreSonus music production app, Ricoh unveils a monochrome camera, and Omega has a new Speedmaster.

Save on Petlibro essentials, including automatic feeders, water fountains, and accessories to keep cats and dogs fed, hydrated, and comfortable every day.

Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.

After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a queer woman was central to it.

This little power station can keep your stuff topped up, plus you can save some cash on solar panels.

OpenAI says ads will not influence ChatGPT’s responses, and that it won’t sell user data to advertisers.