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Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.

From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year.

From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.

Privacy may be dead, but civilians are turning conventional wisdom on its head by surveilling the cops as much as the cops surveil them.

Google's AI is now even smarter, and more versatile.

From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet’s chaos caused outsize real-world harm.

Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning.

Many people rely on the sleep aid melatonin to help them get a more restful night’s sleep. But is it safe? And how much is too much?

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these drones is going to be perfect for you.

Convenience isn’t just for meat eaters anymore. These plant-based meal kits and delivery services bring healthy preprepared meals and meal kits to your door.

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who don’t.

The battle for AI dominance has left a large footprint—and it’s only getting bigger and more expensive.

Questions around the reliability of the US greenback are dulling the luster of what was the world’s currency of trade. New, global alternatives are emerging.

In the mid-19th century, Bernhard Riemann conceived of a new way to think about mathematical spaces, providing the foundation for modern geometry and physics.

Money gifts burning a hole in your pocket? These deals on WIRED-tested gadgets and gizmos will stretch your dollars.

This copycat controller can’t clone the PS5’s best features, but it’s a solid option for Xbox and PC gamers.

Chinese companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy manufacturing investments overseas, but the projects are having significant social, environmental, and human rights impacts.

Choosing a mattress for your guest room, Airbnb, or VRBO rental is challenging. This hybrid is up for it.

In a year that began with a memecoin trading frenzy, stablecoins have emerged as the respectable face of the crypto industry.

In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.