This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories (2026): Controllers, Cases, and More
22 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm by Brad Bourque
Looking to jazz up your portable gaming experience? Here are the best accessories we’ve tested for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Best Motorola Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed
22 Jan 2026, 1:30 pm by Julian Chokkattu
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
7 Best Smart Locks (2026) for Front Doors, Side Doors, and Even Garages
22 Jan 2026, 12:34 pm by Nena Farrell
Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.
Google Nabs Top Talent From AI Voice Startup Hume AI
22 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Will Knight
Hume AI’s CEO, Alan Cowen, will join Google DeepMind along with several top engineers as part of a major licensing deal.
A Wikipedia Group Made a Guide to Detect AI Writing. Now a Plug-In Uses It to ‘Humanize’ Chatbots
22 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Benj Edwards, Ars Technica
The web’s best resource for spotting AI writing has ironically become a manual for AI models to hide it.
How to Meditate (Without an Om in Sight) (2026)
22 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Emily Peck
There’s no need for an expensive retreat to practice meditation. Try it on your lunch break to recharge your mind and body.
We Are Witnessing the Self-Immolation of a Superpower
22 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Garrett M. Graff
With Donald Trump’s actions in Greenland, Minneapolis, and Venezuela, a foreign enemy could not invent a better chain of events to wreck the standing of the United States.
The US Is In For Another Bad Year of Measles Cases
22 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Emily Mullin
A growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has infected more than 600 people since October, with hundreds more being potentially exposed.
Best Organic Mattresses (2026): Birch, Avocado, Naturepedic, More
22 Jan 2026, 10:36 am by Scott Gilbertson, Julia Forbes
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Livestream: Welcome to the Chinese Century
22 Jan 2026, 10:35 am by Sandra Upson, Zeyi Yang, Will Knight
Watch our livestream on China’s dominance, influence, and how it is rewriting the future.
DHS’s Data Grab Is Getting Citizens Kicked Off Voter Rolls, New Complaint Says
22 Jan 2026, 10:30 am by Vittoria Elliott
As states check voter registration against a mashup of federal data, a new complaint says US citizens are getting kicked off state voter rolls as a result.
$100 Off Shark Promo Code | This January
22 Jan 2026, 7:20 am by Nena Farrell
Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time coupons from WIRED.
Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This January
22 Jan 2026, 7:10 am by Matthew Korfhage
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
eBay Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off Select Items
22 Jan 2026, 6:50 am by Molly Higgins
Save up to 60% on a selection of items at eBay, including electronics, home products, card games, and more.
20% Off LG Promo Code & Coupons | January 2026
22 Jan 2026, 6:40 am by Ryan Waniata
Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors.
Peacock Promo Codes: 40% Off January 2026
22 Jan 2026, 6:30 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.
Nike Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off
22 Jan 2026, 6:30 am by Adrienne So
Check out our deals for Nike this month, including up to 40% off select styles.
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: 20% Off Tax Prep in 2026
22 Jan 2026, 6:15 am by Molly Higgins
Save up to 20% and get up to $4,000 with a Refund Advance Loan at H&R Block this tax season.
HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | January
22 Jan 2026, 6:10 am by Molly Higgins
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.
KitchenAid Promo Code: $200 Off This Month
22 Jan 2026, 6:00 am by Molly Higgins
Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to $200 off select countertop appliances.
Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off
22 Jan 2026, 6:00 am by Molly Higgins
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
