From Kitchen to Bathroom, Social Media Invades Our Lives
Sharing—up to a point—is cool. But now social media has us sharing a friend of a friend’s commode, gastrointestinal bacteria, and “gifted” vending machine sodas.
AI of a Thousand Faces
What happens now that AI is everywhere and in everything? WIRED can’t tell the future, but we can try to make sense of it. Behold: 17 readings from the furthest reaches of the AI age.
Feeling Tired? It’s Probably the Time Change—Here’s How to Get Back on Track
The end of daylight saving time is disruptive to circadian rhythms, but there are some things you can do to help yourself reset.
Google, Microsoft, and Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data
Other big tech companies including Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia have continued their annual disclosures this year even as the Trump administration cracks down on DEI.
TikTok Shop Is Now the Size of eBay
TikTok’s ecommerce arm has kept growing steadily, despite tariffs and never-ending debates over whether the platform should be banned.
Amazon’s House of David Used Over 350 AI Shots in Season 2. Its Creator Isn’t Sorry
The show, which follows David’s ascent to King of Israel, used four times as much AI this season, including for many of its battle scenes.
Is a Robot Vacuum Worth It?
It’s not for everyone, but sometimes my robot vacuum is my only friend.
Christian Influencers Are Throwing Their Hatch Clocks in the Trash
The popular sunrise alarm clock company stirs up controversy with its horror-themed Halloween ads and programming.
This Is the Exact Moment You Buy Huge Animatronic Lawn Skeletons
I covet big animatronic skeletons for no good reason. Finally, I can justify the impulse buy.
AI’s Next Frontier? An Algorithm for Consciousness
Some of the world’s most interesting thinkers about thinking think they might’ve cracked machine sentience. And I think they might be onto something.
Whisper Into This AI-Powered Smart Ring to Organize Your Thoughts
A new company called Sandbar has unveiled a smart wearable called Stream Ring, which uses a microphone to record your softly spoken thoughts. And it’s powered by—you guessed it—an AI chatbot.
Premiere: Netflix’s New True Crime Doc Dives Into a Mother’s Mysterious Disappearance
The Carman Family Deaths, based on a 2021 WIRED story, chronicles what happened after a son was rescued following a boat accident off the New England coast.
Real Estate Is Entering Its AI Slop Era
Fake video walk-throughs, a magically expanding loft, and stair hallucinations are just some of the new AI-generated features house hunters are coming across.