This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Why Is It So Hard to Fix an Electric Bike? (2026)
12 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm by Stephanie Pearson
Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.
‘The Audacity’ Is the Broligarchy Takedown You Were Waiting For
12 Apr 2026, 12:00 pm by Miles Klee
AMC’s new black comedy about a manchild tech titan spinning out of control is a skewering Silicon Valley’s billionaire class deserves.
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad
12 Apr 2026, 11:30 am by Luke Larsen
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop.
There’s a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home
12 Apr 2026, 11:00 am by Jeremy White
Nice ice is big business, but you can get perfectly clear cubes at home without freezing your assets.
The Screen Time Maximalists Who Spend an Ungodly Amount of Time on Their Phones
12 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Miles Klee
As debates over social media addiction rage, people with extreme screen times tell WIRED they have no plans to cut back.
Mammotion Spino E1 Review: A Budget Pool Bot That Comes Up Short
12 Apr 2026, 10:05 am by Christopher Null
This compact pool robot keeps its price down, but its performance doesn’t match that of more capable cleaners.
The 3 Best Mug Warmers of 2026: Better Than the Ember Mug?
12 Apr 2026, 9:36 am by Matthew Korfhage
The first rule of coffee is that it must stay hot. After weeks or even years of testing, these are the three coffee warmers that will best keep it that way.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
