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• The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Been This Cheap (wired.com)
  The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it’s a total s…
• Here's Why I'd Buy the Last Samsung Soundbar First (wired.com)
  Going one or two generations back in Samsung's Q990 soundbar series is the smartest way to get insane home theater sound.
• Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers (wired.com)
  EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”
• 20 Best Couches We’ve Tested That You Can Buy Online (2026) (wired.com)
  Refresh your space with a sofa that arrives right at your doorstep. We’ve spent years in search of the best couches—read about all the styl…
• Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI (wired.com)
  As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf…
• Elehear Delight Hearing Aids Review: Good Fit, Poor Sound (wired.com)
  These new in-the-ear aids look great, but quality hearing support just isn’t there.
• LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games (wired.com)
  Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under…
• Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026) (wired.com)
  The idea of having warm, dry feet on your wet, snowy run is appealing. But you might not like the trade-offs.
• These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20 (wired.com)
  Don’t be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.
• The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart (wired.com)
  The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called…
• 20 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026) (wired.com)
  Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.
• Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos (wired.com)
  Snowpack levels across a wide swath of western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate wat…
• Livestream Replay: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs (wired.com)
  Join a panel of WIRED experts for a livestream AMA about the future of the electric vehicle industry.
• OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK (wired.com)
  As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the los…
• Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE (wired.com)
  The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
• Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico (wired.com)
  The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provi…
• Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026 (wired.com)
  Some of the best sales of the year are happening right now—we’ll help you save on our all-time favorite mattresses and bedding.
• Here’s What It’s Like to Use H&R Block’s Assisted and DIY Tax Services (2026) (wired.com)
  Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how H&R Block DIY and Assisted performed against other services I tested.
• Lola Blankets Are 45 Percent Off This Presidents’ Day Weekend (wired.com)
  The Lola Blankets sale is finally live. Get nearly half off all sizes and styles, including the viral weighted styles. Here’s what to buy.
• Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS (wired.com)
  Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.
• Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed (wired.com)
  Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
• Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar (wired.com)
  Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security…
• How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know (wired.com)
  With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here’s my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
• AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding (wired.com)
  Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.
• CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026) (wired.com)
  This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overn…
• The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything (wired.com)
  You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
• Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe (wired.com)
  Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmfu…
• Makers Are Building Back Against ICE (wired.com)
  In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation.
• Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Solid Buds, Premium Price (wired.com)
  Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip serve up solid performance, but I’d wait until they’re on sale.
• Inside the App Where Queer Gooners Run Free (wired.com)
  In light of Zoom crackdowns and Skype shutting down, Batemates has emerged as an alternative for “bators” who like masturbating together on…
• The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess (wired.com)
  Fears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can…
• Amazon Props Up Misleading, Junky Laptops No One Should Buy (wired.com)
  I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.
• Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Going for Gold and Good Sleep (wired.com)
  The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has been chosen for Olympians. Could it be the one for you, too?
• AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity (wired.com)
  As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors…
• The Small English Town Swept Up in the Global AI Arms Race (wired.com)
  The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the “greenbelt” of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless de…
• The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents (wired.com)
  Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open-source, and h…
• Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents (wired.com)
  Forum members have discussed their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and…
• The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think (wired.com)
  After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling…
• Meta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security Fears (wired.com)
  Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredicta…
• The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Traveling Are $50 Off (wired.com)
  With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long-haul flight.
• How to Choose the Bamboo Sheets for You (2026) (wired.com)
  Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding.
• An Inside Look at Lego’s New Tech-Packed Smart Brick (wired.com)
  Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive acces…
• The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work (wired.com)
  WIRED spoke with the Zoomer founders of a platform where AI agents hire humans to do real-world tasks. Their pitch: "People would love to h…
• Are Mushroom Supplements Worth Taking? (2026) (wired.com)
  Curious about mushroom supplements? Here’s what they do, what the science says, and how to know if they’re right for you—according to the e…
• Dell XPS 14 Review (2026): This Laptop Marks an Incredible Comeback (wired.com)
  Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.
• The Google Pixel 10a Is Barely Different From the Pixel 9a (wired.com)
  With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.
• Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets (wired.com)
  Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he…
• Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn’t Offer Much Proof (wired.com)
  A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third inclu…
• Burnt Hair and Soft Power: A Night Out With Evie Magazine (wired.com)
  Evie is a longtime favorite of the far-right. At its very first live event, the strength of the publication’s politics was in the pretense…
• Ring and Kidde’s Newest Smoke Detector Is Here, and It’s Battery Powered (2026) (wired.com)
  The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kidde’s second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required.