This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026)
13 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm by Kieran Alger
The idea of having warm, dry feet on your wet, snowy run is appealing. But you might not like the trade-offs.
Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Travel Chargers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
13 Feb 2026, 12:30 pm by Simon Hill
Keep your trio of Apple gadgets fully charged wherever you are with these compact folding travel chargers.
LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
13 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Paolo Armelli
Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.
Elehear Delight Hearing Aids Review: Good Fit, Poor Sound
13 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Christopher Null
These new in-the-ear aids look great, but quality hearing support just isn’t there.
How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel
13 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Paolo Armelli
On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.
20 Best Couches We’ve Tested That You Can Buy Online (2026)
13 Feb 2026, 11:39 am by Louryn Strampe
Refresh your space with a sofa that arrives right at your doorstep. We’ve spent years in search of the best couches—read about all the styles we’ve tested here.
Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers
13 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Brittany Spanos
EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”
Here's Why I'd Buy the Last Samsung Soundbar First
13 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Ryan Waniata
Going one or two generations back in Samsung’s Q990 soundbar series is the smartest way to get insane home theater sound.
The Best Mattress Toppers (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam
13 Feb 2026, 10:38 am by Nena Farrell
These toppers will transform your mattress into exactly what you need, whether that’s a super-plush pillow top, memory foam, or targeted back support.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
