This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
This Is the System That Intercepted Iran's Missiles Over the UAE
28 Feb 2026, 3:12 pm by Dana Alomar
As Iranian missiles targeted US-linked sites across the Gulf, the UAE’s missile shield was activated in real-time.
Review: Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Leitzphone Pack Leica Magic Into a Flagship Phone
28 Feb 2026, 2:32 pm by Simon Hill
The latest Xiaomi flagship is a beast and comes in a specially co-designed Leica edition that’s picture-perfect.
14 Best Travel Toiletry Bags, Tested Over Many Miles (2026)
28 Feb 2026, 12:30 pm by Kat Merck
Our team evaluated a ton of toiletry bags to find the best storage, organization, and design options for all your essentials.
The Best MicroSD Cards for Your Camera, Switch, and More
28 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Brad Bourque
Everything you need to know about memory cards for cameras, video game systems, and more.
The Best Laptop Cooling Pad and Why You Should Buy One
28 Feb 2026, 11:38 am by Luke Larsen
Most laptop cooling pads are useless, but if you get the right one, it can make a huge impact on how long your gaming laptop lasts.
Area Man Accidentally Hacks 6,700 Camera-Enabled Robot Vacuums
28 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman, Maddy Varner
Plus: The top US cyber agency falls into shambles, AI models develop an upsetting penchant for nuclear weapons, and more.
EveryPlate’s Meal Kit Offers Affordable Vegetarian Options
28 Feb 2026, 11:02 am by Molly Higgins
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HelloFresh’s budget subsidiary surprised me with its basic but tasty vegetarian meal selection.
Which Water Filter Pitchers Filter PFAS? How to Check
28 Feb 2026, 10:36 am by Matthew Korfhage
Checking up on the claims of water filter makers can be a discomfiting maze. Here’s how to verify independent water filter certifications.
This Ruroc Helmet Ruined My Ski Holiday
28 Feb 2026, 10:00 am by Jeremy White
Branded intimidating and scary, this full-face Ruroc headgear for the slopes made me a pariah on the piste.
US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran
28 Feb 2026, 9:42 am by Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman
US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown.
Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’
28 Feb 2026, 3:30 am by Maxwell Zeff, Will Knight, Lauren Goode, Paresh Dave
Anthropic says it would be “legally unsound” for the Pentagon to blacklist its technology after talks over military use of its artificial intelligence models broke down.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
