This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
‘Industry’ Takes on the Age Verification Wars
6 Jan 2026, 3:00 pm by Manisha Krishnan
In the HBO show’s fourth season, Industry proves to be more prescient than it’s ever been.
Steve Jobs’ Early Apple Items Are Going Up for Auction—Along With His Bow Ties
6 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm by Steven Levy
Some of the objects came from Steve Jobs’ childhood bedroom. They’re being made available by his stepbrother, John Chovanec.
Ring and Watch Duty Team Up to Keep a Closer Eye on Wildfires
6 Jan 2026, 2:00 pm by Boone Ashworth
In a move to help alert people to the spread of nearby blazes, Ring is partnering with Watch Duty to let users share their videos on the wildfire tracking app.
Winter Bird Feeding Tips for the Peak of Bird Watching Season (2026)
6 Jan 2026, 12:07 pm by Kat Merck
Winter is often the best time for bird-watching at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to get the most out of the season.
The Newest Health Trend Is Tracking Your Pee
6 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Adrienne So
Ready, aim, fire—the latest health trackers use sensors to check your urine for proper hydration, ketone levels, and possible kidney stones.
Margaret Atwood on Doomscrolling: ‘I Want to Keep Up With the Latest Doom’
6 Jan 2026, 11:30 am by Katie Drummond
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale talks about Elon Musk, political resistance, and why she still has hope for America’s future.
13 Best Tablets (2026), Tested and Reviewed
6 Jan 2026, 11:00 am by Julian Chokkattu
We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites.
6 Best Gym Bags for Every Workout and Commute (2026)
6 Jan 2026, 10:30 am by Boutayna Chokrane
New year, new gym bag. I put over 20 models to the test in 2025 so you can start 2026 with the best.
The Best Ventless Fireplaces for Cozy Vibes (2026)
6 Jan 2026, 10:03 am by Lisa Wood Shapiro
No chimney? No problem. LED and gel fuel fireplaces are excellent alternatives for those who can’t or don’t want to burn wood. We tried one of each to see which method is best.
The 3 Keys to Understanding Trump’s Retro Coup in Venezuela
6 Jan 2026, 10:00 am by Garrett M. Graff
This weekend’s invasion was both a throwback to the last century and a new, uniquely Trumpian nightmare—one that’s just beginning.
CES Live Blog, Day 2: More of the Coolest Tech From Las Vegas
Read our live updates from CES 2026 to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
