This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The Iran War Is Throwing Global Shipping Into Chaos
13 Mar 2026, 3:00 pm by Steven Levy
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen says the conflict is stranding cargo and threatening inflation.
The Best Outdoor Deals from The REI Member Days Sale (2026)
13 Mar 2026, 2:31 pm by Scott Gilbertson
REI’s Member Days sale has deals on our favorite tents, backpacks, rain jackets and more gear to outfit you for summer.
Toss Your Not-Quite-Clean Clothes on Simone Giertz’s Laundry Chair
13 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm by Boone Ashworth
Inventor and YouTuber Simone Giertz built an elegant chair that holds your half-dirty clothes while still functioning as a seat.
Google's AI Searches Love to Refer You Back to Google
13 Mar 2026, 12:31 pm by Reece Rogers
The company’s generative AI search tools increasingly cite its own services, like Google Search and YouTube, over third-party publishers.
China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
13 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm by Zeyi Yang
Hype around the open source agent is driving people to rent cloud servers and buy AI subscriptions just to try it, creating a windfall for tech companies.
Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True
13 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Helen Vogelsong-Donahue
From the global RAM shortage driving up console prices to job loss in the industry, gaming is shaping up to be one of the AI boom’s biggest casualties.
Logitech K98M Wireless Keyboard Review: Great for Productivity
13 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Henri Robbins
After a series of great low-profile keyboards, the iconic peripherals brand has finally figured out a wireless mechanical model.
Sony WF-1000XM6 Review: My New Favorite Earbuds
13 Mar 2026, 10:34 am by Parker Hall
Sony’s latest flagship earbuds have the best noise canceling—and maybe the best bass—I’ve ever heard from wireless earbuds.
6G Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect From the Next Generation of Cellular Tech
13 Mar 2026, 10:30 am by Julian Chokkattu
When it succeeds 5G in 2030, the next-gen mobile network will focus on upload speeds, AI, and radar-like “sensing” of vehicles, devices, and people.
Palantir Demos Show How the Military Could Use AI Chatbots to Generate War Plans
13 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Caroline Haskins
Software demos and Pentagon records detail how chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude could help the Pentagon analyze intelligence and suggest next steps.
The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly
13 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by David Cox
Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.
My Moccamaster Delivers Drip Coffee Perfection
13 Mar 2026, 9:39 am by Simon Hill
It’s stylish and reliable—and you can pry my Moccamaster from my cold, dead hands.
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency
13 Mar 2026, 9:00 am by Carla Sertin
During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
