This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The New Era of Militia Influencers
1 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm by David Gilbert
The militia movement in the US is undergoing a rebrand that trades counterprotests for expensive weapons, manly sweatshirts, and highly curated Instagram grids.
Best MacBooks (2026): Neo, Air, or Pro?
1 Apr 2026, 2:03 pm by Luke Larsen
With the MacBook Neo in the mix, there have never been more options to choose from in Apple’s MacBook lineup.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— I’ve Tested 65 to Pick Them
1 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm by Julian Chokkattu
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
The Best E-Readers (2026): Kobo, Kindle
1 Apr 2026, 11:35 am by Nena Farrell
These WIRED-tested ebook readers let you take your library anywhere.
What You Need to Know About Building an Outdoor Sauna (2026)
1 Apr 2026, 11:30 am by Adrienne So
Putting together a relaxing backyard retreat is not always as simple as you might think.
Best WiiM Streamers (2026): Simplify Your Sound With WiiM Streaming Gear
1 Apr 2026, 11:00 am by Ryan Waniata
Lookout, Sonos. WiiM is the new star in whole-home audio, and these are the best WiiM devices you can buy.
I Watched a 7.5-Hour Movie in Theaters to Confront My Dwindling Attention Span
1 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by John Semley
Sátántango is considered a holy rite for hardcore cinephiles. In a packed screening with no cellphones in sight, it also offered a salve for brain rot.
Retrospec Judd Rev 2 Electric Folding Bike Review: Affordable, Simple, Easy to Store
1 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Retrospec’s affordable folding electric bike is refreshingly free of unnecessary bells and whistles.
These Are the 4 Artemis II Astronauts Leading the Historic Return to the Moon
1 Apr 2026, 10:00 am by Fernanda González
The Artemis II mission crew includes the first woman, the first Black person, and the first non-American astronaut to travel to the lunar environment.
Taylor Lorenz’s Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day
1 Apr 2026, 10:00 am by Alana Hope Levinson
The extremely online journalist and content creator doesn’t believe in tech hygiene and yearns for a world where “inbox infinity” is celebrated.
I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED’s Reviewers Recommend. Its Answers Were All Wrong
1 Apr 2026, 9:30 am by Reece Rogers
Want to know what our reviewers have actually tested and picked as the best TVs, headphones, and laptops? Ask ChatGPT, and it’ll give you the wrong answers.
The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2026)
1 Apr 2026, 9:08 am by Pete Cottell
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“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
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1 Apr 2026, 5:00 am by Molly Higgins
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Robotaxi Outage in China Leaves Passengers Stranded on Highways
1 Apr 2026, 1:24 am by Zeyi Yang
A suspected system failure froze Baidu’s robotaxis across Wuhan, trapping passengers and reportedly causing traffic disruptions and crashes.
Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
1 Apr 2026, 12:49 am by Andy Greenberg
As DarkSword spreads, Apple tells WIRED it will enable iOS 18-specific fixes for millions of iPhone owners who remain on that iOS version rather than force them to update to iOS 26.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
