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This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery
25 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Paulina Rowińska
A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn’t entirely clear why that layer forms.
Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere Review: Premium Hearing Aids
25 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm by Christopher Null
This new prescription hearing aid has a special chip designed to improve hearing in noisy conditions.
How Long Should You Cold Plunge? We Asked Experts (2026)
25 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Emily Peck
You don’t need to Ernest Shackleton yourself to reap the benefits of cold plunging. A calm, controlled ice bath is key.
Bambu P1S Combo Review: Clean, Fast, 3D Printing
25 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Brad Bourque
This is the easiest to use 3D printer I’ve ever tried.
The Lego Pokémon Line Shows Toys Are Only for Rich Adults Now
25 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Matt Kamen
Who cares about kids when adult collectors are willing to pay top dollar?
The 10 Best Essential Oil Diffusers We’ve Tried in 2026 (and 2 to Avoid)
25 Jan 2026, 10:31 am by Louryn Strampe
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets. After researching and testing over a dozen devices, the Urpower Aroma is our favorite for most people.
The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti
25 Jan 2026, 12:37 am by David Gilbert
Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaged the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
