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Election officials are building contingency plans as prediction market odds get mistaken for vote counts, threatening poll workers and public trust ahead of 2026 midterms.

WIRED tested 100+ wireless chargers — stands, pads, and multi-device docks — to find the best options for phones, earbuds, and watches in 2026.

Court filings reveal FEMA’s “shadow administrator” was paid by a DOGE member’s startup for months, exposing deeper conflicts of interest inside federal agencies.

Digital assets don’t transfer like physical property. Here’s why the gap exists and what steps actually help before it becomes someone else’s problem.

Google Workspace is offering up to 14% off Starter, Standard, and Plus plans for three months via WIRED promo codes through August 2026.

The Pentagon is set to sign a first-of-its-kind contract for “Enduring High Energy Lasers,” formally adding directed energy weapons to the US Army’s standard arsenal amid rising drone threats.

New EU rules require disclosure whenever AI generates or edits content. The risk: so many warnings that users stop reading them entirely.

Nvidia’s open-source AI alliance excludes OpenAI and Anthropic, sharpening the open vs. closed divide. White House AI policy and chatbot privacy risks also in focus.

Nonprofits are preparing for major donations from Anthropic and OpenAI employees ahead of anticipated IPOs. One nonprofit leader says “it’s going to be a wild ride.”

Leatherology’s full-grain leather totes survived months of daily tech hauling. Here’s what held up, what surprised, and what still needs proving.