Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done
Judge invalidates Trump executive order, but Congress also cut off all funding.
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Our Favorite Budget Smartwatch Is $69
You can grab a nice discount on the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro for a limited time.
A word from Editor Moonshark about Artemis II
Our resident Carcharodon lunaris weighs in about today's historic launch.
Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid
People want small, efficient cars, and it seems Kia is listening.
LIGO data hints at supernovae so powerful they leave nothing behind
Pair instability supernovae create a "mass gap" in black holes.
The New Era of Militia Influencers
The militia movement in the US is undergoing a rebrand that trades counterprotests for expensive weapons, manly sweatshirts, and highly curated Instagram grids.
Best MacBooks (2026): Neo, Air, or Pro?
With the MacBook Neo in the mix, there have never been more options to choose from in Apple's MacBook lineup.
Sweden goes back to basics, swapping screens for books in the classroom
Sweden is bringing back books amid declining test scores.
Launch day has arrived for NASA's Artemis II mission—here's what to expect
"It’ll go when the engines light at T-0."
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— I’ve Tested 65 to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
The Best E-Readers (2026): Kobo, Kindle
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.
What You Need to Know About Building an Outdoor Sauna (2026)
Putting together a relaxing backyard retreat is not always as simple as you might think.
Best WiiM Streamers (2026): Simplify Your Sound With WiiM Streaming Gear
Lookout, Sonos. WiiM is the new star in whole-home audio, and these are the best WiiM devices you can buy.
Watching a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters Made Me More Hopeful About Our Collective Brain Rot
Sátántango is considered a holy rite for hardcore cinephiles. It also helped me confront my dwindling attention span.
Retrospec Judd Rev 2 Electric Folding Bike Review: Affordable, Simple, Easy to Store
Retrospec's affordable folding electric bike is refreshingly free of unnecessary bells and whistles.
These Are the 4 Artemis II Astronauts Leading the Historic Return to the Moon
The Artemis II mission crew includes the first woman, the first Black person, and the first non-American astronaut to travel to the lunar environment.
Taylor Lorenz’s Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day
The extremely online journalist and content creator doesn’t believe in tech hygiene and yearns for a world where “inbox infinity” is celebrated.
I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED’s Reviewers Recommend—Its Answers Were All Wrong
Want to know what our reviewers have actually tested and picked as the best TVs, headphones, and laptops? Ask ChatGPT, and it'll give you the wrong answers.
The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2026)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
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