Technology

Technology shapes how we work, communicate and conduct business, making developments in this field essential reading for anyone affected by innovation, security risks or digital transformation. From artificial intelligence systems reshaping workplaces to cybersecurity threats targeting organisations of all sizes, technology news covers the breakthroughs, challenges and consequences that define our rapidly changing world.

Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)

September 6, 2026

This is a WIRED buying guide recommending laptop backpacks for work, commuting and travel, drawing on extended real-world testing by the outlet’s reviewers. Choosing the right backpack matters because a poorly designed one can be uncomfortable or impractical for daily use, so the guide aims to help readers find bags suited to specific needs, from…
Reform UK officials suspended as foreign donation row widens

September 6, 2026

Nigel Farage has admitted that the row over alleged foreign donations to Reform UK “looks bad” but insisted his party has never breached electoral law by accepting money from overseas. The controversy erupted after an undercover investigation filmed his close aide Dan Jukes and head of policy James Orr apparently discussing ways to get around…
‘I’m trying to figure out where I’m supposed to be’: singer Momo Boyd on making space for herself

September 6, 2026

Momo Boyd, a member of the sibling pop-rock group Infinity Song, is stepping into a solo career with a debut EP and the Miss Michigan tour, while consciously resisting pressure to fit a single musical identity. Her move matters as part of a wider conversation about how Black women in music are often boxed into…
Ninja Artisan electric pizza oven review: so good it might even convert the purists

September 6, 2026

The Ninja Artisan electric outdoor pizza oven aims to remove the traditional hassles of gas or wood-fired pizza cooking by eliminating open flames, the need to rotate pizzas and reliance on gas bottles or infrared thermometers. Reviewed for the Guardian’s Filter section, it impressed testers with its speed, ease of use and versatility, offering a…
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI

September 6, 2026

In this personal essay, Daniel Susskind, an academic who studies the impact of artificial intelligence and a father of three, reflects on how AI is transforming childhood and education, drawing on encounters with the technology through his own family life. He describes using ChatGPT with his eldest daughter to instantly write a Dr Seuss-style story…
My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI

September 6, 2026

A Wired columnist recounts a month spent testing Apple’s new Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta, describing an initially strong impression that faded into indifference rather than dislike. The piece matters because it captures how Apple’s long-delayed AI overhaul may land with everyday users: not as a revolutionary leap, but as a quietly improved…
These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life

September 6, 2026

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have created a cyborg cockroach, dubbed the “Paraborg,” designed to assist in disaster response by searching for survivors and administering first aid. Unlike earlier cyborg insects built mainly for reconnaissance, this project pushes the technology further by equipping the insects…
Brighton v Arsenal: Women’s Super League – live

September 6, 2026

The Women’s Super League returns for a new season featuring 14 teams, with women’s football continuing to grow in stature and competitiveness. Manchester City are reigning champions and remain favourites, but Chelsea have invested heavily to try to reclaim the title, while Arsenal are aiming to win the WSL for the first time since 2019…
Time lords prepare to kick leap seconds into the next millennium

September 6, 2026

Global timekeeping authorities are set to vote next month on scrapping leap seconds, the periodic one-second adjustments used since 1972 to keep Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) aligned with the Earth’s rotation. The move is driven by growing concern over the possibility of a “negative” leap second, something never attempted before, which could seriously disrupt computer…
‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers

September 6, 2026

A Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney was forced to divert to Christchurch on Saturday afternoon after a suspected engine issue caused flames to appear from the aircraft’s left engine shortly after takeoff. Passenger Liza-Jayne Loch described a bang shaking the cabin, flickering lights and screaming as flames were repeatedly visible from her seat, though…