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The $28,350 Fathom is Ford’s first midsize electric truck
Ford has named its first midsize electric truck the Fathom, with prices starting at $28,350 before destination charges. The model is significant because it broadens Ford’s limited electric vehicle range after production of the F-150 Lightning ended, and could offer a more fully equipped low-cost alternative to rival electric pickups. The Fathom is expected to…
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How to watch Google’s Pixel 11 event
Expect several new phones, a refreshed Pixel Watch and perhaps price increases at Google’s Pixel 11 event.
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It’s the last day to get a $350 gift card with your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder
Samsung’s latest foldable Android phones, the Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8, release tomorrow, August 7th. Today is the final day when you can place a preorder, and really the only reason we’re suggesting that is because you’ll get some freebies that will go away upon release. We have an entire article…
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What’s the difference between the Apple Pencil USB-C Vs Pro?
Choosing between Apple’s two current stylus options can be confusing, as the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) look nearly identical and share core features such as pixel-perfect precision, hover previews and tilt sensitivity. The distinction matters because Apple now sells four generations of the Pencil with subtle differences, making it easy for buyers…
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5 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wired has published its updated 2026 guide to AI notetakers, portable devices that record conversations and use AI to transcribe and summarise them into outlines, quotes and action points. The reviewer tested several devices in real meetings, interviews and calls, alongside a standardised recorded presentation, judging them on transcription accuracy, insight quality, speed, extra features…
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IT department put sticky notes on the laptops to help employees log in
An IT department left temporary login credentials exposed on sticky notes attached to laptops during an office move, allowing an unauthorised contractor to photograph them and later access sensitive company data remotely. Marketing executive Marc Bishop, who shared the story with The Register’s weekly “PWNED” column, said the company otherwise had a strong password policy…
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Samsung QS90H soundbar review: An all-in-one promise fulfilled
Samsung’s new QS90H soundbar ($1,000) drops the separate wireless subwoofer that has typically accompanied premium soundbars, instead relying on redesigned built-in woofers to produce adequate bass on its own. This follows Sonos’s Arc Ultra, launched in 2024, as one of the few soundbars to genuinely deliver credible low-end sound without an external unit, and Engadget’s…
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Best Android Charger: Wireless, Portable, Cable (2026)
This WIRED buying guide recommends the best chargers for Android phones in 2026, covering wall chargers, power banks, wireless chargers and cables. It notes that most modern smartphones now use USB-C with Power Delivery fast-charging, meaning the recommended accessories work across Android, Apple and other ecosystems rather than being device-specific. The picks, all from Anker,…
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Microsoft quietly deletes 32 GB RAM recommendation, which I’m sure has nothing to do with it bringing back 8 GB laptops
Microsoft has quietly removed a recommendation that Windows PCs should have 32 GB of RAM, a change spotted shortly before reports that the company is reintroducing laptops with just 8 GB of memory. The timing has drawn scepticism, with critics suggesting the deleted guidance conveniently clears the way for lower-specification, cheaper devices to return to…
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Best Handheld Fans for a Breeze on Demand (2026)
WIRED’s commerce team has published a buying guide to handheld and portable fans, reflecting the surging popularity of personal cooling devices as heatwaves have become more frequent and neck fans have grown into a mainstream summer accessory. Faced with tens of thousands of near-identical, often low-quality options on Amazon, the reviewer spent two summers testing…