This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
71 Best Podcasts (2026): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
21 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm by Simon Hill
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.
Best Protein Bars (2026): Vegan, Gluten-Free, High Fiber
21 Mar 2026, 11:30 am by Boutayna Chokrane
What to prioritize, what to skip, when to enjoy—plus, we’ve selected WIRED’s favorite bars worth trying.
Aiper Scuba V3 Pool Robot Review: Eye on the Prize
21 Mar 2026, 11:02 am by Christopher Null
Now outfitted with AI computer vision, this new pool cleaner can actively search for debris.
I Tried DoorDash’s Tasks App and Saw the Bleak Future of AI Gig Work
21 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Reece Rogers
I recorded videos of myself doing laundry, scrambling eggs, and walking around the park in DoorDash’s new Tasks app, where gig workers are paid to train AI.
Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck
21 Mar 2026, 10:30 am by Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg
Plus: The FBI admits it’s buying phone data to track Americans, Iranian hackers disrupt medical care at Maryland hospitals, and more.
The 19 Best EVs Coming in 2026
21 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Jeremy White
We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.
'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun
21 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Jason Parham
The Amazon Prime prank series amplifies the hijinks of workplace dynamics, while showing how people find purpose—and community—in their jobs despite impossible situations.
How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps
21 Mar 2026, 9:30 am by Aarian Marshall
The Chinese automaker is racing ahead of global competitors—but don’t expect to see those gains in the US anytime soon.
Anthropic Denies It Could Sabotage AI Tools During War
21 Mar 2026, 12:03 am by Paresh Dave
The Department of Defense alleges the AI developer could manipulate models in the middle of war. Company executives argue that’s impossible.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
