Gear News and Events
The latest news and updates on gear, gadgets, and consumer tech. Plus, dispatches from the events that shape your world.
Fire Bullets Pet
We Bought a ‘Peeing’ Robot Attack Dog From Temu. It Was Even Weirder Than Expected
For less than the cost of a round of drinks, a plasticized Boston Dynamics fever dream could be yours too.
Esat Dedezade
Gear Roundup
Apple's Big OS Rebrand, OnePlus Embraces AI, and Samsung's Next Folds—Your Gear News of the Week
Julian Chokkattu
Uncanny Valley
I Converted My Photos Into Short Videos With AI on Honor’s Latest Phones. It’s Weird
Simon Hill
News and Events
Google AI Overviews Says It’s Still 2024
When asked to confirm the current year, Google’s AI-generated top result confidently answers, “No, it is not 2025.”
Reece Rogers
Instagram Keeps Polishing Its Edits App to Woo Video Creators
The developers working on Instagram’s Edits—a video creation app and competitor to TikTok’s CapCut—are still refining the mobile editing tool.
Reece Rogers
Auto Shanghai 2025 Wasn’t Just a Car Show. It Was a Warning to the West
After poaching some of the best Western auto talent, China’s car industry is about to dominate globally with charging rates, ranges, luxury design, technology, and sheer volumes.
Alistair Charlton
Carl Pei Thinks the Phone of the Future Will Only Have One App
Nothing’s CEO speaks to WIRED about how he sees the smartphone market playing out in an era of AI, and where he thinks the competition is going wrong.
Daisuke Takimoto
What Are Exosomes, and Why Are They in Your Skin Care?
We explain the SkinTok trends behind exosome treatments and why experts are so skeptical.
Boutayna Chokrane
Can’t Afford an Ebike? Borrow One for Free From a Lending Library
Programs that let people borrow an ebike for a few days at a time are blooming around the US. They’re convenient for all, but they also provide free transport for those priced out of bike ownership.
Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
The MagPod Is a Basic Smartphone Tripod I Can’t Live Without
It's simple and sturdy to use and keeps my phone elevated from all the clutter.
Brenda Stolyar
3D Is Back. This Time, You Can Ditch the Glasses
A new era of 3D display technology is upon us, moving far beyond anything we’ve seen in the past.
Luke Larsen
Your Gmail Inbox Is Running Slow. Do These Things to Fix It
If conversations are slow to load and Gmail’s search seems sluggish, you can speed things up by tweaking some settings and doing some routine maintenance.
John Brandon
What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe?
If you use Google’s apps and AI, it’s worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down the plans and how much they cost.
Simon Hill
Never Drink Alone: A Guide to Turkish Coffee
Not quite espresso and not quite drip, Turkish coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up. It’s a social activity rooted in cultural tradition.
Tyler Shane
All the Top New Features in MacOS Sequoia
MacOS 15.5 is here. Here’s what's new and how to install macOS Sequoia.
Brenda Stolyar
Gear Roundup
Fujifilm's X Half, a New OnePlus Tablet, and Fender's GarageBand Rival—Your Gear News of the Week
Julian Chokkattu
Golden Ratio
I Got a Sneak Peek of the Ratio Eight Series 2 Coffee Maker. Lord, It’s Beautiful
Matthew Korfhage
Google I/O
Google’s Android Chief Hopes Its ‘New Era’ Will Get People to Ditch Their iPhones
Julian Chokkattu
Graphics Upgrade
The Sequel to Nvidia’s Most Popular GPU Hits Shelves Today—With No Reviews
Luke Larsen
Screen Capture
Apple CarPlay 2 Finally Lands As ‘CarPlay Ultra’—but Aston Martin Gets It First
Verity Burns
No Guarantee
A VPN Company Canceled All Lifetime Subscriptions, Claiming It Didn’t Know About Them
Scharon Harding, Ars Technica
Sweet Sixteen
Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms
Julian Chokkattu
Slim Pickings
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge Feels Absurdly Thin—at the Cost of Battery Life
Julian Chokkattu