This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The Best Smart Home Accessories to Boost Your Curb Appeal (2026)
18 Apr 2026, 11:02 am by Nena Farrell
These locks, lights, and other smart home upgrades let you add automation without messing up your home’s vibe.
How to Clean Your Vinyl Records (2026): Vacuum, Ultrasonic, Solution, Brush
18 Apr 2026, 11:00 am by Parker Hall, Michael Calore
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Those clicks and pops aren’t supposed to be there. Give your music a proper bath with this handy guide.
Where to Shop for Vinyl Records Online (2026): Discogs, Bandcamp, Ebay
18 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Parker Hall, Michael Calore
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Don’t just load up an Amazon cart! Here are the better ways to find your favorite vinyl records online.
Schematik Is ‘Cursor for Hardware.’ Anthropic Wants In
18 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Boone Ashworth
Schematik is a program that aims to help people vibe code for physical devices. Hopefully, it won’t blow anything up.
It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EU’s New Age-Verification App
18 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Dell Cameron, Maddy Varner, Andy Greenberg, Andrew Couts
Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.
Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: GPU-Less Gaming Laptop
18 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Luke Larsen
A gaming laptop without a discrete graphics card feels revolutionary, but the TUF Gaming A14 doesn’t quite take full advantage of AMD’s daring new silicon.
The Best Movies to Stream This Month (April 2026)
18 Apr 2026, 9:30 am by Matt Kamen
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Crime 101, and Deathstalker are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month
The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple
18 Apr 2026, 9:00 am by Paulina Rowińska
Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
