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Best Laptops (2026): My Top Recommendations After Testing Hundreds

LUKE LARSEN

I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and here's my advice on how to find the right laptop for you.

The OpenAI Models That Hacked Hugging Face Were ‘Active on the Internet’ for Days

LILY HAY NEWMAN, DHRUV MEHROTRA

Plus: Russian hackers are trying to steal US nuclear scientists’ emails, the State Department bans known scammers from entering the United States, and more.

Why Leatherology Makes Some of the Best Totes for Work (2026)

BOUTAYNA CHOKRANE

I packed these Leatherology totes with laptops, chargers, and everything else my workday demands. Months later, they’re still the bags I keep reaching for.

3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle

DAVID NIELD

These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.

Cricut Explore 5 vs. Siser Romeo: Choosing the Right Smart Cutting Machine (2026)

NICOLE KINNING

Friendly hobby machine or serious production tool? Here’s how to know which one is for you.

With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience

MUREJI FATUNDE-ILOEJE

Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape.

Big Tech accused of stonewalling European social media researchers

ANNA DESMARAIS, WIRED.COM

Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta aren't providing data they're legally required to.

One fallen power line exposed a growing AI data center problem. Here’s how to fix it.

TIM DE CHANT

A close call in Northern Virginia revealed just how poorly data centers respond to grid disruptions. Here's how to fix the problem.

Librarians are hosting viral ‘Avoiding AI’ workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech

AMANDA SILBERLING

At libraries around the country, "Avoiding AI" workshops have elicited unprecedented demand.

Kalshi demands Netflix take down trailer for ‘Prediction Games’ documentary

ANTHONY HA

Kalshi claims the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.”

SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight

STEPHEN CLARK

SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.

Elon Musk’s Boring Company reportedly raising funding at a $20 billion valuation

ANTHONY HA

Elon Musk's tunneling startup is reportedly in talks for a major new funding round.

The hacker who humiliated spyware makers and was never caught

LORENZO FRANCESCHI-BICCHIERAI

An awe-inspiring hacktivist who hacked two controversial government spyware makers may be the most prolific hacker to have never gotten caught. What do we know about Phineas Fisher?

Warner Bros. lawsuit accuses Amazon of illegally poaching executives

ANTHONY HA

The lawsuit will likely renew debates about whether term employment agreements are enforceable under California. law

SDCC teaser gives us our first good look at Blade Runner 2099

JENNIFER OUELLETTE

Also: Forging the One Ring in Rings of Power S3 teaser; new Lanterns trailer; Spaceballs: The New One panel.