This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Best Laptops (2026): My Honest Advice Having Tested Hundreds
23 Mar 2026, 11:30 am by Luke Larsen
I’ve been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you
The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep
23 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Miles Klee
Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated with pests of all kinds.
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)
23 Mar 2026, 10:30 am by Simon Hill
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificate in Gaza
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Mahmoud Mushtaha
For families of the missing, systemic obstacles to identifying remains and locating people in Israeli detention has created a kind of social and legal purgatory.
Meet the Gods of AI Warfare
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Katrina Manson
In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them are true believers.
Hassan Took a Bike Ride. Now He's One of the Thousands Missing in Gaza
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Mahmoud Mushtaha
In a place denied access to basic forensic technology—and where people disappear into Israeli detention—the fate of thousands remains unknown. One of them is an autistic teenager.
Don’t Listen to Anyone Who Thinks Secession Will Solve Anything
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Ryan D. Griffiths
Americans increasingly fantasize about a divorce between red and blue states—but they dread the thought of civil war. You can’t have one without the other.
GE Profile Smart Grind and Brew Review: Just the Basics
23 Mar 2026, 9:35 am by Pete Cottell
GE’s Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Grind and Brew Coffee Maker is best for those who prioritize convenience over taste.
The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids
23 Mar 2026, 9:00 am by Joel Khalili
As data center developers queue up to connect to power grids across Europe, network operators are experimenting with novel ways of clearing room for them.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
