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Apps for Caregivers Get a Dose of AI, but That Might Not Be Enough

JACLYN GREENBERG

The apps and platforms that help family caregivers manage their loved ones’ needs are becoming more capable, but the broader issue of caregivers’ well-being remains unsolved.

GoRuck Black Friday Sale: My Favorite Packs and Weighted Vests Are Nearly 50% Off

SCOTT GILBERTSON

Skip the gym and get outdoors with GoRuck’s indestructible packs and workout gear, deeply discounted ahead of the holidays.

This Totally Free App Can Free Up Space on Your Mac

JUSTIN POT

Stop paying for disk cleaners. This open source utility safely clears hidden caches, leftover app junk, and even gigabytes of offline Apple Intelligence models.

The Best Cat Water Fountains of 2026: Petlibro, Petkit, Oneisall

MOLLY HIGGINS

Ensuring your cat stays hydrated is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. The right pet water fountain can help.

The 10 Best Early Black Friday Headphone Deals (2026)

HARRY RABINOWITZ

Get up to 50 percent off some of my favorite headphones and earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.

Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 50+

SIMON HILL

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

The migration that transformed Africa's languages, genes, and cultures

KATARINA ZIMMER, KNOWABLE MAGAZINE

Genes and archaeology are revealing how Bantu speakers spread across much of Africa.

British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed

CYRUS FARIVAR

Soldier told repeatedly to lock down devices before deploying, got sextorted, court-martialed.

The Fridge-Hacking Spree Is an Internet-of-Things Wake-Up Call

LILY HAY NEWMAN, MATT BURGESS

Escalating hacks affecting blood labs and grocery stores show the very real risks to critical infrastructure that come from basic security lapses involving internet-connected devices.

Amazon’s new basic Kindle proves you don’t need all the bells and whistles

SARAH PEREZ

Amazon's redesigned basic Kindle costs more than before, but its lighter build and improved display make a compelling case for skipping the pricier models.

Binance CFO is leaving to ‘pursue a new venture’ after $6.3 billion hack

ANTHONY HA

The announcement comes barely more than a week after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance users.

Parents want safer phones for kids. These companies are answering the call.

LAUREN FORRISTAL

As parents look for alternatives to unrestricted smartphones, a growing number of companies are building phones designed specifically for kids, from feature-limited mobile devices to minimalist home phones.

He Ran on Fighting Data Centers. Now, He’s Going to Congress

MOLLY TAFT

Will Lawrence beat out better-funded opponents in the race to represent Michigan’s 7th District. Now, the representative-elect is laying out his plans to fight for a federal data center moratorium.

Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo

ANTHONY HA

A memo circulated earlier this year reportedly claimed that China’s Ministry of State Security recruited a female technology executive to spy on Nvidia's CEO.

After the midterms, things are looking rocky for Elon Musk and data centers

ANTHONY HA

On Equity, we unpacked what the midterms mean for the tech industry.