Thursday

16 April 2026 Vol 19

Category: Tech

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2026): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

Best Tested Ski Clothes (2026): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

Honorable Mentions During the winter, a whole WIRED crew tests ski clothes almost constantly. Here are a few other items…
Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content

Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content

Instagram will start alerting parents if their teen repeatedly tries to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm within…
The Best Headphones I’ve Tried (and Why I’d Buy Them All)

The Best Headphones I’ve Tried (and Why I’d Buy Them All)

You might think you’ve got enough headphones. Most of us have accrued at least two or three pairs over the…
Why Sierra the Supercomputer Had to Die

Why Sierra the Supercomputer Had to Die

Supercomputers can be measured in several ways, but the vital statistic is their ability to perform floating-point operations per second,…
Factor Offers High Protein Meal Delivery Options (2026)

Factor Offers High Protein Meal Delivery Options (2026)

I should probably add the disclaimer that I like to cook, was a professional chef for many years, and my…
America was winning the race to find Martian life. Then China jumped in.

America was winning the race to find Martian life. Then China jumped in.

Two messages were encoded on the 70-foot parachute used by the Perseverance rover as it descended toward Mars. This annotated…
Shock Your Way to Victory with the Chessboard That Zaps Mistakes

Shock Your Way to Victory with the Chessboard That Zaps Mistakes

Fletcher Heisler was beaten by chess hustlers in the park, so he wanted revenge, but regular practice wasn’t cutting it.…
A Pocket-Sized NES Revival Built from Scratch

A Pocket-Sized NES Revival Built from Scratch

Retro gaming handhelds remain popular because they are still very basic and entertaining. This retro charm is heightened by a…
Curiosity Closes In on Mars’ Giant Web-Like Ridges

Curiosity Closes In on Mars’ Giant Web-Like Ridges

One of Mars’ most perplexing geological mysteries, formations that like enormous spiderwebs spread out across the landscape, can now be…
Anthropic drops its industry-leading safety pledge — what changed and why it matters

Anthropic drops its industry-leading safety pledge — what changed and why it matters

Summary Anthropic is softening its safety pledge. The company’s former hard stop on development is replaced with a promise of…