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Boutayna Chokrane GearAug 9, 2026 7:04 AMThe Best Compression Boots Could Be the Missing Piece in Your Fitness RoutineWhether you’re training hard, traveling often, or dealing with poor circulation, these are the best compression boots for anyone looking for better muscle recovery.Courtesy of TherabodyThe appeal of compression boots is easy to understand: After an intense…
Justin PotGearAug 9, 2026 6:30 AMMeetily Lets You Transcribe and Summarize Meetings Without a Subscription—Here’s HowThere are endless ways to record and transcribe your virtual meetings with AI. Here’s an option that’s free and open source.Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty ImagesIt’s perhaps the least hyped, and most useful, feature of the AI age: transcription. As a…
Dhruv MehrotraSecurityAug 3, 2026 6:00 AMICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young ChildrenInternal documents show ICE’s DNA collection has skyrocketed in the second Trump administration. Now hundreds of thousands of people never convicted of a crime are in an FBI criminal database forever.Dhruv MehrotraAug 3, 2026 6:00 AMPHOTO-ILLUSTRATION: WIRED STAFF; GETTY IMAGESOn…
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, PM Benjamin Netanyahu saysIsrael has continued to carry out strikes since agreeing to a ceasefire last October, and its forces continued to control large swathes of the Gaza Strip.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00U.S. President Donald Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White…
Total solar eclipse to cross parts of Europe this week, with some U.S. states getting a partial eclipseIt’s the first time since 1999 that a total solar eclipse will be visible from mainland Europe. Some lucky skywatchers may see Perseid meteors on the same night.Listen to this article00:0000:00A person wears solar eclipse glasses in Baden-Württemberg,…
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can’t enforce the law without a chairperson 1 of 5 | The Harrah’s Casino, owned by the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma, is seen in Chandler, Okla., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Brittany Bendabout) 2 of 5 | People play slot machines at Harrah’s Casino, owned by the Iowa…
SpaceX’s Rocket Crashing Into the Moon Underlines Our Space Trash ProblemPart of a SpaceX rocket crashed into the moon, leaving a new crater behind, and all kinds of questions. Subscribe to or follow “Uncanny Valley” wherever you get your podcasts. Released on 08/07/2026Up NextThe Physics of Time, Simply Explained by Brian GreenePhysicist Brian Greene Answers…
Megan Tomos CultureAug 9, 2026 6:00 AMThe 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate AnimeJapan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.Photograph: Jon Hicks/Getty ImagesDespite its ferocious popularity, people still tend to swear off anime entirely. These are usually the people whose reference of…
Joel KhaliliArtificial IntelligenceAug 9, 2026 5:30 AMThese AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their FortunesA new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesDavid Silver is a billionaire, sort of. His stake in…
Boutayna Chokrane GearAug 9, 2026 5:37 AMThe Best Workout Headphones and Earbuds for Your Sweatiest Training SessionsNot every great pair of headphones belongs in the gym. These do, thanks to their secure fit, durable design, and impeccable sound.Courtesy of BeatsThe best workout headphones disappear when you start moving. They’re locked in without readjustments and comfortable…
