The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About
Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.
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Lanterns, Dark Matter, and the original Star Trek are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.
Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been
The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.
Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses
The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
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These powerful, high-capacity portable batteries are the best ones when laptop charging is a priority. All have at least 20,000 mAh, enough to charge most laptops twice.
3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware
As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.
Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
This burgeoning wearable tech lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen from the comfort of your very own face.
The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry
Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.
The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions
WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.
Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?
Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.
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