This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The Best 3-in-1 Apple Charging Stations (2026), Tested and Reviewed
6 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm by Simon Hill, Julian Chokkattu
Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.
The Best OLED TVs We’ve Ever Seen: LG, Samsung, and More
6 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm by Ryan Waniata
Looking to step up to the TV big leagues? These are the best OLED TVs you can buy.
NordProtect (2026) Review: A Bundle of ID-Protecting Services
6 Feb 2026, 1:00 pm by Matthew S. Smith
A privacy-minded bundle that’s almost too simple.
Waymo Hits a Rough Patch In Washington, DC
6 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm by Aarian Marshall
The company’s robotaxi service is supposed to launch in the US capital this year. But while service rollouts have been relatively smooth in other cities, DC’s rules have made things tricky.
Why a Dehumidifier Is One of My Favorite Gadgets
6 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Simon Hill
A good dehumidifier can banish damp and mold, and help you keep a comfortable temperature in your home.
Why the Artemis II Crew Stays in Quarantine Before Their Journey to Moon
6 Feb 2026, 11:30 am by Jorge Garay
For two weeks, medical experts monitor the astronauts as they remain indoors, live in isolation, and avoid physical touch, all to prevent harmful microbes from traveling to space.
What Paralympic Athlete Monster Mike Schultz Packs for His Races
6 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Adrienne So
The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.
Sports Betting Is Skyrocketing. Will It Take Over the Olympics?
6 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Ben Dowsett
Typically, the Olympics aren’t a hotbed of gambling. For the 2026 Winter Games, sportsbooks and betting platforms are watching for illicit activity while testing new ways to get people to bet.
Public Health Workers Are Quitting Over Assignments to Guantánamo
6 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News
Doctors, nurses, and other officers are increasingly being deployed to ICE detention centers. Some have resigned in protest, while others offer a rare look into bleak conditions.
Figure Skaters at the 2026 Winter Olympics Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible
6 Feb 2026, 11:00 am by Dvora Meyers
For years, quad axel jumps seemed impossible. Then Ilia Malinin landed one in 2022. As he heads to the Milano Cortina Games, everyone wants to know what’s next.
Best Slippers for Working From Home or Relaxing (2026)
6 Feb 2026, 10:30 am by Boutayna Chokrane
We tried dozens of house shoes to find the best pairs for working from home, running errands, and avoiding cold floors. Here are the ones worth your feet.
Tax Services of 2026: TurboTax and H&R Block Tested
6 Feb 2026, 10:30 am by Molly Higgins
We tested five popular tax services to see which is the best to choose in 2026. Plus, we’ve rounded up helpful tips and guidance to lessen the headache of filing.
A Landmark Social Media Addiction Case Puts Big Tech on Trial
6 Feb 2026, 10:30 am by Varsha Bansal
Juries will soon hear arguments in a case against Meta and Google that could reshape social media protections for kids.
Buying a Mattress in 2026? We Tested 100+ and These Were the Standouts
6 Feb 2026, 10:02 am by Julia Forbes
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Tech Elites in the Epstein Files, Musk’s Mega Merger, and a Crypto Scam Compound
6 Feb 2026, 10:00 am by Brian Barrett, Leah Feiger
Several big names in tech turned up in the Epstein files. In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts break down what it all means, plus catch you up on other big stories of the week.
8 Best Couples Sex Toys (2026), Tested and Reviewed
6 Feb 2026, 9:00 am by Amanda Chatel
No matter if you’re in the same room or an ocean away, these sex toys will help you stay connected to your partner.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
