This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The Man Behind AlphaGo Thinks AI Is Taking the Wrong Path
27 Apr 2026, 2:00 pm by Will Knight
David Silver has a new billion-dollar company that aims to build AI “superlearners.”
Best Smart Glasses (2026): Meta, Viture, Xreal, and More
27 Apr 2026, 1:03 pm by Adrienne So
This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen right from the comfort of your very own face.
Best iPhone Charger: Cable, Wireless, MagSafe, and More
27 Apr 2026, 11:08 am by Louryn Strampe
Whether you’re a Screen Time champion or you’re constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.
The Tech Bros Are All In on Zyn
27 Apr 2026, 11:00 am by Mattha Busby
Nicotine pouches are revered among tech workers, who tout them as the perfect brain-boosting, productivity-jacking stimulants.
What Is Ethernet? Everything You Need to Know About Wired Networks
27 Apr 2026, 10:18 am by Simon Hill
Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices.
Here’s How Much San Francisco Tech Companies Pay for Police Protection
27 Apr 2026, 10:00 am by Paresh Dave
A recent attack on Sam Altman’s home and OpenAI offices has put corporate security under renewed scrutiny. Records reveal how much some tech firms spend to arm up.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collabs—What You Can Still Buy and What’s Coming
27 Apr 2026, 9:30 am by Matt Kamen
From Uniqlo to Puma, here are some of the top Pokémerch money can buy … for now.
The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways
27 Apr 2026, 8:30 am by Chris Hamill-Stewart, Ruchi Kumar
From toxic smoke and oil spills to rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems, war can reshape the environment long after the fighting stops.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
