This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Talk to Your Own Personal Isaac Newton With Ailias’s Hologram Avatars
25 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Dulcie Godfrey
If you’ve ever wanted to bounce ideas off your favorite historical figure, Ailias gives you the chance.
Kubuntu Focus Zr Gen 1 Review: A Powerhouse Linux Laptop
25 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Scott Gilbertson
Need the power of a Linux desktop in a laptop? Kubuntu Focus’ latest laptop is perfect for developers, video editors, and anyone who needs serious computing power.
Best Wireless Headphones (2026): I Compare Bose, Apple, Sony and More
25 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Ryan Waniata
From workout-ready earbuds to gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
This Is the Worst Thing That Could Happen to the International Space Station
25 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Rebecca Heilweil
There’s a good way to throw out the ISS. And then there’s a really bad way.
Vantrue E1 4K Pro Review (2026): Tiny and High-Definition
25 Feb 2026, 10:33 am by Matthew Korfhage
The Vantrue E1 4K Pro is the smallest dashcam I’ve seen with high-resolution video and great daytime license plate capture. But the night, it comes.
How Mexico's ‘CJNG’ Drug Cartel Embraced AI, Drones, and Social Media
25 Feb 2026, 9:30 am by Fernanda González
Drug kingpin Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes may be dead, but the Jalisco cartel he ran for years will likely outlive him—thanks, in part, to the criminal group’s embrace of technology.
On Running Is Finally Ramping Up Production of Its ‘Hyper-Foam’ Spray-On Shoes
25 Feb 2026, 9:00 am by Boone Ashworth
Swiss shoemaker On’s newest kicks—the LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper—are laceless shoes with a single-piece, stretchy, sprayed-on toe box.
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off February 2026
25 Feb 2026, 6:06 am by Molly Higgins
Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this month, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.
50% Off Blue Apron Promo Codes | February 2026
25 Feb 2026, 6:05 am by Louryn Strampe
Browse chef-curated meal plans, plus get $25 off with an exclusive Blue Apron coupon code, plus 50% off your first 2 orders, and more top coupons on WIRED.
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: $25 Off Tax Prep in 2026
25 Feb 2026, 6:00 am by Molly Higgins
When you visit your local H&R Block store or get help from a tax pro online, you can save up to $25 when you use one of our (unique) codes.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
