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A simple corded headset will lend depth and drama to your gameplay, no matter what device you have.

Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

A startlingly impressive Dolby Atmos TV audio system, minus the voice control and physical remote you’re used to.

Observations of faraway worlds have forced a near-total rewrite of the story of our solar system.

A Google engineer's claim that the LaMDA program is sentient underscores an urgent need to demystify the human condition.

Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.

You don’t need a lot, nor do you need to spend a ton. From harnesses to carabiners, here are our favorites.

Plus: Microsoft details Russia’s Ukraine hacking campaign, Meta’s election integrity efforts dwindle, and more.

Plus: Instagram cracks down on age verification, Microsoft says it will stop using AI to track emotions, and Twitter wants to be a blog.

Rising temperatures and an unprecedented drought pose a grave and growing peril to the river and its ecosystems.

This sleek Belgian ebike is ready to ride out of the box, integrates helpfully with your phone, and looks as good as Sam Elliott in a felt hat.

Score steep discounts on a mouse, keyboard, and other peripherals.

Ring in the start of summer with these outdoor discounts.

It's never been easier to switch between iPhone and Android—and to get your messages out of the Meta ecosystem entirely.

Here’s what Congress, the DOD, and the VA can do to ensure troops’ access to abortion—and improve the nation’s security.

If you’re planning on hitting the streets, here’s what you need to know.

Most people don’t think about abortion until they need one. But with the right to access under threat, the time to plan is now.

In Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, the eponymous character learns what internet fame can do.

For her new novel Laura J. Mixon wanted to tell a story that took a more realistic approach to space adventure.

The national right to abortion pushed back the age of childbearing, increased college and workforce participation, and created economically stable families.

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.

As the show’s latest season sweeps Netflix, jokes about scandals like Watergate seem almost quaint.

Plus: The early days of e-commerce, the question of sentience, and frightening temperatures.

With prices above $1,000 at the low end, MSI's Katana GF66 no-frills gaming laptop struggles to make a mark as a value-for-money machine.