This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Best Apps for Focus (2026): Focus Friend, Forest, Focus Traveller
25 Apr 2026, 11:30 am by David Nield
Distractions? What distractions? Here are our recommendations for apps that help you stay focused on the task at hand.
Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos
25 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg
Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more.
‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks
25 Apr 2026, 10:30 am by Boone Ashworth
The new game from the creators of Returnal goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.
The Online Civil War About ‘Michael’ Is a Battle Over Truth
25 Apr 2026, 10:00 am by Jason Parham
Fans want to reclaim the music and myth of Michael Jackson in the new biopic while critics call for accountability. Who’s right?
Ace the Ping-Pong Robot Can Whup Your Ass
25 Apr 2026, 9:30 am by Marta Musso
Ace can read the trajectory of a ball, adjust the racket angle, and respond with strokes that keep the exchange alive with real players.
Altra Promo Codes: Get 20% Off Plus Free Shipping
25 Apr 2026, 5:00 am by Adrienne So
Score big savings on Altra Running shoes with up to 50% off sale styles, 20% off select models, 10% off your first order when you sign up, plus free standard delivery on every purchase.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
