Wired·Monday, December 29, 2025

Wired - Monday, December 29, 2025

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A fun diversion for retro gaming on the Nintendo Switch 2—if you can stand to look at it.

Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.

From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year.

From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.

Google's AI is now even smarter, and more versatile.

Privacy may be dead, but civilians are turning conventional wisdom on its head by surveilling the cops as much as the cops surveil them.

From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet's chaos caused outsized real-world harm.

Today’s global coral bleaching events are the worst kind of climate warning.

Enjoy up to 50% off deliveries, free meals, and more with the latest Home Chef coupons.

Many people rely on the sleep aid melatonin to help them get a more restful night’s sleep. But is it safe? And how much is too much?