Wired News Digest
Friday, 30 January 2026
Right-Wing Gun Enthusiasts and Extremists Are Working Overtime to Justify Alex Pretti’s Killing
Donald Trump has appeared to undermine Second Amendment rights in statements about Alex Pretti’s killing. Many in the firearms community are going along with it.
I Let Google’s ‘Auto Browse’ AI Agent Take Over Chrome. It Didn’t Quite Click
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that’s the idea.
3 Great Heated Blanket Deals on My Favorite Affordable Models
Some of our favorite heated blankets are on sale (and might even arrive in time for you to use this weekend).
After Minneapolis, Tech CEOs Are Struggling to Stay Silent
Silicon Valley’s power brokers spent the past year currying favor with President Trump. Two deadly shootings in Minneapolis are now exposing the price of that bargain.
6 Best Beard Trimmers (2026): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble
WIRED has been testing beard trimmers for six years. Our favorite is compact, reliable, ridiculously adjustable, and offers a five-year warranty.
The Best Soundbars We’ve Tested: Sonos, Sony, Bose, and More
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars from Samsung, Yamaha, Bose, and more.
‘Infinite Jest’ Is Back. Maybe Litbros Should Be, Too
The notoriously challenging book is being rereleased for its 30th anniversary. Its fandom is annoying, sure—but at least they read.
Samsung S90F QD-OLED TV Review: Refined From Any Angle
With impeccable accuracy and poise, Samsung’s midrange OLED dazzles on the little things.
Keychron Q16 HE 8K Review: A Ceramic Disappointment
Great keyboard technology inside a disappointing, conceptually flawed ceramic shell.
Viome Full Body Intelligence Test Review: Little Clarity, Pricey Supplements
Virtually every aspect of your health can be traced back to your microbiome. But some tests are better than others.
NAD+ Supplement 101: Possible Benefits and Precautions Explained (2026)
What is NAD+? Here’s how it works in your body, why it matters, and if supplementation is worth the hype.
HigherDose Red Light Hat Review: Scalp Savior (2026)
Turns out, red light isn’t just for your face. HigherDose’s Red Light Hat has given me the best hair and scalp I’ve had in years.
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US Cities
Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies.
Microdosing for Depression Appears to Work About as Well as Drinking Coffee
For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows that benefits for depression may be attributable to a placebo effect.
I’ve Tested 1,000+ Sex Toys. These 8 Are What I Always Recommend
With close to two decades of experience, these are the sex toys I have no trouble recommending to most people.
We Found Two Theaters With Sold-Out ‘Melania’ Opening Day Screenings
A WIRED analysis of nearly 1,400 Friday showtimes of Melania found only two with no tickets available. Both are before 3 pm.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the news that’s held our attention this week: ICE activity as it’s been unfolding in Minnesota.
The 45 Best Movies on HBO Max Right Now (February 2026)
One Battle After Another, The Smashing Machine, and Sinners are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.
AI-Generated Anti-ICE Videos Are Getting the Fanfic Treatment
Across Instagram and Facebook, AI-generated videos show people of color putting ICE agents in their place. Are they cathartic or just adding to a stew of misinformation?
A Yann LeCun–Linked Startup Charts a New Path to AGI
As the world’s largest companies pour hundreds of billions of dollars into large language models, San Francisco-based Logical Intelligence is trying something different in pursuit of AI that can mimic the human brain.