This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold Hands On: This Is the Phone-Tablet Hybrid You're Looking For
5 Jan 2026, 2:58 pm by Julian Chokkattu
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At CES 2026, we went hands-on with the three-panel Samsung tablet that folds up to the size of a (large) phone.
Magnesium Supplements Crash Course (2026): Benefits and Side Effects
5 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Boutayna Chokrane
Promises of better sleep—and better poops—are driving the magnesium supplements craze.
‘Shogun’ Creator Says Season 2 ‘Defies Expectations’
5 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Tomoko Hasegawa
The historical series Shogun was an international hit that won a record 18 Emmy Awards. With production on season 2 starting, the writer and executive producer talk about their new challenges.
9 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED-Tested and Reviewed (2025)
5 Jan 2026, 11:36 am by Molly Higgins
Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested nearly two dozen models to find the best water fountains for most cats.
AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations
5 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Kat Tenbarge
Religious communities around the US are getting hit with AI depictions of their leaders sharing incendiary sermons and asking for donations.
At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It
5 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Boone Ashworth
Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.
CES Live Blog, Day 1: The Coolest Tech We’ve Seen So Far
Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.
I Switched to eSIM, and I Am Full of Regret
5 Jan 2026, 10:30 am by Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica
Switching between mobile phones used to be easy. Then came eSIM.
Flu Is Relentless. Crispr Might Be Able to Shut It Down
5 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by David Cox
Innovative research into the gene-editing tool targets influenza’s ability to replicate—stopping it in its tracks.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
