This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
The Best Ski Goggles, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)
27 Jan 2026, 1:30 pm by Chris Haslam
From bluebird days to blizzards, WIRED tested the best ski goggles for all weather conditions.
This Humanoid Is Ready to Bring You a Toothbrush
27 Jan 2026, 1:00 pm by Will Knight
Fauna, a new startup, is betting that humanoid robots will find success as hospitality workers, research assistants, and entertainers.
The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo
27 Jan 2026, 12:01 pm by Nena Farrell
If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.
8 Best Laptops (2026), WIRED-Tested and Approved
27 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Luke Larsen
Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.
Revealed: Leaked Chats Expose the Daily Life of a Scam Compound’s Enslaved Workforce
27 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Andy Greenberg, Lily Hay Newman, Matt Burgess
A whistleblower trapped inside a “pig butchering” scam compound gave WIRED a vast trove of its internal materials—including 4,200 pages of messages that lay out its operations in unprecedented detail.
He Leaked the Secrets of a Southeast Asian Scam Compound. Then He Had to Get Out Alive
27 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Andy Greenberg
A source trapped inside an industrial-scale scamming operation contacted me, determined to expose his captors’ crimes—and then escape. This is his story.
Where Tech Leaders and Students Really Think AI Is Going
27 Jan 2026, 10:30 am by Brian Barrett
We asked tech CEOs, journalists, entertainers, students, and more about the promise and peril of artificial intelligence. Here’s what they said.
Southwest Airlines Says Bye to Open Seating—and Hello to Boarding Complexity
27 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Aarian Marshall
An airline’s boarding policy shake-up shows the limits of efficiency. (Spoiler: It’s money.)
Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple's M5
27 Jan 2026, 8:00 am by Luke Larsen
I’ve tested two new laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.
10% Dell Coupon Codes | January 2026
27 Jan 2026, 6:20 am by Scott Gilbertson
Get 10% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $600 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
20% Off TurboTax Service Codes | January 2026
27 Jan 2026, 6:10 am by Molly Higgins
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Save up to 20% on federal tax filings, 10% off Full Service, and more with exclusive TurboTax discount codes on WIRED.
Newegg Promo Code: 10% Off in January 2026
27 Jan 2026, 6:00 am by Molly Higgins
Enjoy up to 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg discount code and save with the latest deals for gaming PCs, laptops, and computer parts.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
