Colorado’s Anti-Repair Bill Is Dead

Colorado has led the US on legislation that ensures people can fix their stuff. Manufacturers tried to claw back that control, but ultimately failed—for now.

Get Ready for More Brain-Scanning Consumer Gadgets

Neurable, which makes noninvasive brain-computer interfaces, is licensing its technology and promises a “flood” of new third-party hardware this year and next.

Adidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon

Weighing 97 grams with a stiff carbon-fiber plate in the sole, Adidas’ new shoes helped Sabastian Sawe beat the two-hour mark in the London Marathon, a time barrier once considered insurmountable.

Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal

Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.

Ikea’s New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats

Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it’s taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.

‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks

The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.

Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass

Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players.

The WIRED Gear Team’s Tips on Ways to Save Money

We pooled advice from our team—and a few financial experts—so you can worry less and save more in these turbulent times.

Airfare Keeps Going Up. Here Are Some Tricks to Finding Cheap(er) Tickets

It’s an expensive time to fly. These tips can help lighten the load on your wallet.