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What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protocol, Explained
Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies.
The Best Flower Delivery Services of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Skip the sad grocery store bouquet this Valentine’s Day. These online flower delivery services do the heavy lifting for you—just don't forget the card.
Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026
How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.
How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China
Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.
I Didn't Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo
Even if you typically don't like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.
Visible Promo Code: Save Over $400 in February 2026
Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)
Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.
Our Favorite Pixel Phone Is $100 Off
While the Pixel 9a isn't the fanciest offering, it is the best value, and it gets even better with a discount.
Cozey Neptune Sofa Bed Review: Firm but Flexible
This modular sleeper sofa allows buyers to design any seating configuration they want, if they don’t mind a solid surface.
Best Laptop Backpacks We’ve Tried and Tested (2026)
Whether you’re biking to the office or schlepping a camera to a shoot, a laptop bag is your constant companion. These WIRED-reviewed packs do the job.
What Is RGB LED TV? Everything You Need to Know About This Next-Gen TV Tech In 2026
With incredible colors, brightness, and contrast, RGB backlighting is the technology that will drive the next 10 years of innovation in televisions and displays.
9 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE cameras that need no subscription.
Forget Hinge or Bumble. This App Promises a Personal AI Matchmaker
Instead of using AI as a coach, our AI chatbots just began talking to each other, as we became human facilitators for an AI love story. Now that's what I call dystopian.
Alpine Skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
From maple syrup packets to a latex pillow, these are his personal essentials that bring a taste of Vermont to Milan.
Winter Olympics 2026: Why I Love Watching Curling
Within the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.
The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies: What You Need to Know
From Heated Rivalry stars to the event’s iconic venues, here’s what you should be looking out for at the Winter Olympics 2026 opening and closing ceremonies.
Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Puffer Jacket Review: Perfect Spring Puffer
Outdoor Vitals' Vantage Alpine puffer jacket uses gold-embedded down to break up water molecules to keep you warm and dry.
I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t Allowed
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
Upgrade Your Roku Before the Big Game
Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of football’s big game.
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here's how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.
