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Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here’s what you should know
Ray-Ban Meta glasses do not automatically send every photo or video to Meta, but the company can collect substantial data depending on settings and features used. The article highlights that privacy risks are greatest when users enable cloud storage or camera-based AI tools, because material may then be stored by Meta and reviewed to improve…
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Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops
Microsoft has reportedly removed its recommendation of 32GB of RAM for gaming laptops, revising guidance that had previously suggested higher memory capacity was desirable. The change matters because Microsoft’s recommendations can influence buyers’ expectations and manufacturers’ marketing, although the article suggests the shift may reflect positioning rather than a major change in gaming requirements. The…
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The 5 Best Laptop Power Banks I’ve Personally Tested (2026)
WIRED recommends high-capacity laptop power banks, based on the author’s testing of more than 100 portable chargers. The guide prioritises models of 20,000 mAh or more, which can generally charge most laptops up to twice, and highlights fast charging, multiple USB-C ports and flight-compliant capacities. – EcoFlow Rapid Pro X: WIRED’s top pick, with 27,650…
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Ranking the Best Smart Glasses: Meta, Viture, & More (2026)
WIRED ranks smart glasses for different uses, reflecting a rapidly expanding market for AI-enabled eyewear. – Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Gen 2) are named best overall for their conventional appearance, camera, speakers and AI features. – Viture Beast Glasses are selected as the best wearable displays. – Xreal One Pro is recommended for display glasses with…
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Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
A WIRED reporter tested a children’s smartwatch and found that security researchers Vangelis Stykas and Felipe Solferini could hijack it to track his location, silently snap photos and eavesdrop on conversations without any indication the device was compromised. Ahead of a presentation at the Black Hat security conference, the researchers demonstrated how the watch’s underlying…
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Jony Ive’s first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has offered new details on the first hardware device OpenAI is developing with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, describing it as a battery-powered, doughnut-shaped smart speaker roughly the size of a hockey puck. The gadget, which has no screen, is expected to work as a voice-driven AI companion powered by…
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This tiny new charging pad is perfect for my nightstand
Accessory maker Twelve South has released a smaller version of its Valet charging station, addressing complaints that the original $180 model was too large for compact bedside tables. The new $130 version cuts the tray’s depth from 7.5 to 4.25 inches while retaining the same leather-wrapped design, catering to buyers who want a stylish, single-purpose…
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Why smartphone makers stopped using removable batteries, and why they’re making a comeback
Changes are on the horizon. Soon, we’ll be seeing more phones with batteries that the user can remove and replace.
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Apple increases trade-in offers and adds new Android devices
Apple bumped up its trade-in offers for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and certain Android phones, with some devices now worth over $100 more, 9to5Mac reports. The Mac Studio’s trade-in value increased the most, going up by $260. While some devices’ offers are unchanged, most got an increase of around $5 to $20, with a…