This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn’t Work
29 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Aarian Marshall
The incidents in Austin raise questions about how self-driving cars “learn” and adapt to their surroundings.
9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
29 Mar 2026, 11:00 am by Julian Chokkattu
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.
Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds: Bose, Sony, Apple, and More
29 Mar 2026, 10:30 am by Ryan Waniata
Everyone needs a good pair of ANC earbuds. These are the best of the bunch.
Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here’s How to Stop That
29 Mar 2026, 10:30 am by David Nield
All your snaps come with metadata containing more information than you might realize.
The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel
29 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Jeremy White
Veteran designers in the auto industry—and Jony Ive—tell us how hard it is to make a functional yet beautiful steering wheel.
Best Heart Rate Monitors (2026): Polar, Coros, Garmin
29 Mar 2026, 9:30 am by Michael Sawh
These chest straps and watches will help you keep your finger on your pulse—and many other heart-related metrics.
These 40 Amazon Spring Sale Tech Deals Are Actually Good. We Checked the Price History (2026)
29 Mar 2026, 9:03 am by Louryn Strampe
This sale spans almost an entire week, and it’s full of fake “deals.” We hunted to find truly good prices on gear we’ve tested.
End of today’s Wired roundup.
