7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

Our writer tried some of the most popular insect repellents during runs, hikes, and evenings. These are the ones we recommend. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/best-bug-sprays/?utm_source=press.coop

Why Hurricane Milton Turned the Sky Purple

The strange, apocalyptic skies during the storm reveal how light behaves in the atmosphere when it’s filled with an unusual amount of water vapor, dust, and debris. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/why-hurricane-milton-turned-the-sky-purple/?utm_source=press.coop

Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat

Neo-Nazis are joining SimpleX Chat, a relatively unknown app that received funding from Jack Dorsey and promises users there is no way for it or law enforcement to track their identity. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/neo-nazis-flee-telegram-encrypted-app-simplex/?utm_source=press.coop

Therapy Sessions Exposed by Mental Health Care Firm’s Unsecured Database

Video and audio of therapy sessions, transcripts, and other patient records were accidentally exposed in a publicly accessible database operated by the virtual medical company Confidant Health. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/confidant-health-therapy-records-database-exposure/?utm_source=press.coop

Elon Musk Has Backed Himself Into a Corner in Brazil

After a public standoff with a judge over X and Starlink’s operations in the country, Elon Musk is showing signs of wavering. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/x-starlink-brazil-suspension-musk/?utm_source=press.coop

7 Best Baby Monitors We've Tested and Reviewed (2024)

Need to keep an eye (or ear) on your kids from another room? Our picks will help you do it. #press

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-baby-monitors/?utm_source=press.coop

7 Best Cheap Smartphones (2024): iPhone, Android, 5G

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $500—stood up to WIRED’s testing. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/best-cheap-phones/?utm_source=press.coop

The Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories Aren’t Going Anywhere

The FBI says Donald Trump's would-be assassin acted alone; the CIA denies any association with him. But experts say the complex reasons for belief in conspiracies will likely keep people believing. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/thomas-crooks-conspiracy-donald-trump-cia-mk-ultra/?utm_source=press.coop

We’re Still Waiting for the Next Big Leap in AI

Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model pulls ahead of rivals from OpenAI and Google. But advances in machine intelligence have lately been more incremental than revolutionary. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/were-still-waiting-for-the-next-big-leap-in-ai/?utm_source=press.coop

The 16 Best Messenger Bags, Crossbody Bags, Slings and Shoulder Bags (2024)

From everyday canvas sacks to rainstorm-ready sling packs, these one-strap wonders shoulder the burden. #press

https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-messenger-bags/?utm_source=press.coop

11 Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, Bedding (2024): Nontoxic and Natural

These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like a dream. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/best-organic-mattresses/?utm_source=press.coop

Why Are We Seeing These Crazy Northern Lights?

The aurora borealis is usually seen near the Arctic, but solar winds and magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries throughout the US. #press

https://www.wired.com/story/the-physics-of-these-crazy-northern-lights-displays/?utm_source=press.coop