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What to Know About At-Home STI Tests: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations (2026)

It's easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should.

22 Feb 2026 5:26 pm
How to Hide Googles AI Overviews From Your Search Results

You can avoid Googles AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.

22 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Creatine Supplements Are Everywhere. Do I Need Them? (2026)

Its the most studied supplement in sports medicine, but its not just for athletes anymore.

22 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
Best Electric Toothbrush, Backed by Real-Life Testing (2026)

How to choose a toothbrush that protects your smile and gum health.

22 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
How to View the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3

Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue.

22 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Sonys WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.

Sonys WH-CH720N headphones offer excellent value at full price, but right now they're a steal.

22 Feb 2026 2:00 am
6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Headphone jacks are endangered, but theyre not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.

21 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Best Budget Monitors: I Found 3 Impressive Screens Under $200 (2026)

You might assume all monitors under $200 are terrible. But after trying some out, I found a few that defy expectations.

21 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Souvenirs From the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Being Resold for Big Bucks Online

From pins to mascots to Swatch watches, memorabilia from the Milano Cortina Games is showing up on sites like eBay and Vinted.

21 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
You Can Now Installand UpdateMicrosoft Store Apps Using the Command Line

By typing simple, text-based commands into Windows' PowerShell, you can quickly install apps directly from the Microsoft Storeall without the typical ads or clutter.

21 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
After the 2026 Winter Olympics, Figure Skating Will Never Be the Same

From disappointments to scandals to Madison Chock and Evan Bates silver medal, figure skating brought some of the biggest surprises of the Milano Cortina Games. We talked to Adam Rippon to find out why.

21 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
iRestore Elite Laser Hair Growth System Review: Surprisingly Effective

After just two months, my husband saw enough hair regrowth that his college friends commented on it.

21 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
Narco-Submarine Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico's Navy

Following increased surveillance and patrols of routes used by transnational drug-trafficking networks, Mexican authorities have seized approximately 10 tons of cocaine in the past week alone.

21 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis Human Babysitters

Self-driving-vehicle companies are revealing new details about their safety-critical remote assistance programsbut questions remain.

21 Feb 2026 3:23 am
They Bet Against Trump's Tariffs. Now They Stand to Make Millions

After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trumps tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade.

21 Feb 2026 2:35 am
Our Reviewers Top TV Pick for Gamers Is at Its Lowest Price in Months

This Samsung OLED comes loaded with features specifically for gamers.

21 Feb 2026 2:16 am
DHS Wants a Single Search Engine to Flag Faces and Fingerprints Across Agencies

Homeland Security aims to combine its face and fingerprint systems into one big biometric platformafter dismantling centralized privacy reviews and key limits on face recognition.

21 Feb 2026 1:33 am
The CDC Has a Leadership Crisis

A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, its had only acting directorsand the White House wont say when that will change.

21 Feb 2026 1:18 am
Epilogue GB Operator Review: Play Your Game Boy Games on a Laptop

Epilogues adorable GB Operator plug-in gizmo is a must-have for collectors of retro Nintendo Game Boy games.

20 Feb 2026 6:30 pm
Boldr Kelvin Review (2026): Heats Your Body, Heats the Wall

The Boldr Kelvin heater looks cool and promises energy savings and far-infrared heat. Too bad it also heats backward.

20 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
Could AI Data Centers Be Moved to Outer Space?

Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit?

20 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
How to Layer Your Clothes to Stay Warm in Any Season (2026)

Whether youre hiking, climbing, or backpacking, heres how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.

20 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
The Search Engine for OnlyFans Models Who Look Like Your Crush

Presearchs Doppelgnger is trying to help people discover adult creators rather than use nonconsensual deepfakes.

20 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
The War Over Prediction Markets Is Just Getting Started

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality.

20 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
Gmail Is Killing POP and Gmailify Access. Here's What It Means for You

If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some reorganizing.

20 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
Best Coffee Grinders For Espresso and Drip, Machine-Tested (2026)

We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.

20 Feb 2026 3:34 pm
The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe Thats a Good Thing

The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didnt win at the 2026 Winter Games.

20 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists

House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission.

20 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: $50 Off Tax Prep in 2026

When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.

20 Feb 2026 11:30 am
Jeffrey Epsteins Ties to CBP Agents Sparked a DOJ Probe

Documents say customs officers in the US Virgin Islands had friendly relationships with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, showing how the infamous sex offender tried to cultivate allies.

20 Feb 2026 8:59 am
A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon

The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazonwithout breaking the hardware.

20 Feb 2026 6:42 am
Donald Trump Jr.s Private DC Club Has Mysterious Ties to an Ex-Cop With a Controversial Past

The Executive Branch has a reported membership list that includesTrumpworld elites like David Sacks. A WIRED review of corporate filings reveals an under-the-radar player: a notorious former DC police officer.

20 Feb 2026 2:15 am
The 10 Best Shows to Stream Right Now (February 2026)

Fallout, Neighbors, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters are just a few of the TV shows were swooning over for February.

20 Feb 2026 1:30 am
Pew Pew: The Chinese Companies Marketing Anti-Drone Weapons on TikTok

On TikTok, Chinese manufacturers are advertising signal-blocking weapons with the breezy cadence of consumer lifestyle advertising.

20 Feb 2026 1:29 am
Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorseys Block

Workers describe a deteriorating culture at Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, where layoffs continue and employees are expected to use AI tools daily.

20 Feb 2026 1:23 am
Upgrade Your Computer Speakers With These Discounted Edifier M60s

These compact Edifier speakers may not be the fanciest, but theyll blow your monitors built-in speakers out of the water.

20 Feb 2026 1:17 am
DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir

If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantirs work across DHS, please reach out, a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement.

19 Feb 2026 10:30 pm
Inside the Gay Tech Mafia

Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates.

19 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
This AI Tool Will Tell You to Stop Slacking Off

Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. Its helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider.

19 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Review: Stronger Build, Sweeter Sound

Bowers & Wilkins latest Px7 headphones keep sound and style at the forefront, with brilliant results.

19 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, weve collected experts tips and tools for safely and effectively building a groupeven while being targeted and tracked by the powerful.

19 Feb 2026 3:30 pm