The Science of Having a Great Conversation
David Robson
Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.
Who’s Afraid of ‘Skibidi Toilet’?
Adam Bumas
The bizarre animated YouTube series is so huge that it’s caught the attention of concerned parents and the Russian government. But it’s still a mystery to almost anyone over 30—except Stephen Colbert.
Some Cheap Wired Headphones Are Actually Using Bluetooth
Boone Ashworth
Even though your budget buds are connected to wires, they might still require wireless connectivity. Is this a scam, or a clever way around Apple’s licensing restrictions?
China Miéville Writes a Secret Novel With the Internet’s Boyfriend (It’s Keanu Reeves)
Hannah Zeavin
After nearly a decade of silence, the beloved sci-fi author opens up about loss, love, and a collaboration with Keanu Reeves. A WIRED exclusive.
Things Keep Getting Worse for the Humane Ai Pin
Boone Ashworth
Plus: Wilson Audio revamps its iconic speakers, Elon continues to Elon, and Google’s AI overviews are already causing chaos.
If Ray Kurzweil Is Right (Again), You’ll Meet His Immortal Soul in the Cloud
Steven Levy
The famed futurist remains inhumanly optimistic about the world and his own fate—and thinks the singularity is minutes away.
