This digest compiles the latest from Wired.
Today’s Wired Roundup
Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain Risk Designation
9 Mar 2026, 3:29 pm by Paresh Dave
The Claude chatbot developer says the Trump administration overstepped by escalating a contract dispute into a federal ban on the company’s technology.
Best Base Layers (2026): Merino Wool, Synthetic, and More
9 Mar 2026, 2:00 pm by Scott Gilbertson
Whether you’re layering up for winter cold or looking for an ultralight summer system, I’ve tested and found the best base layers for all your outdoor adventures.
Feeld Was a Dating App for the Freaks. Now Some People Call It ‘Normie Hell’
9 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm by Jason Parham
The app that catered to unconventional kinks is gaining steam among daters with vanilla preferences—and some aren’t happy about it.
Apple iPhone 17e Review: MagSafe Makes a Difference
9 Mar 2026, 1:00 pm by Julian Chokkattu
.jpg "Wired Digest: March 9, 2026 14")
A bump in storage and the addition of MagSafe make Apple’s cheapest iPhone a better value proposition than its predecessor.
Best Sonos Speakers (2026): Soundbars, Headphones, Dolby Atmos, and More
9 Mar 2026, 11:30 am by Ryan Waniata
From smart speakert so soundbars, Sonos makes the best streaming speakers you can buy. These are my personal favorites.
Hatch’s Sale Has the Restore 3, Rest, and Rest+ All Discounted
9 Mar 2026, 10:39 am by Nena Farrell
Hatch’s sunrise alarm clock is popular for a reason, and it’s on sale this week. An older-model sound machine for babies is on sale too.
Don’t Expect Big Surprises in the Government’s Alien Files
9 Mar 2026, 10:00 am by Becky Ferreira
Donald Trump has ordered the release of files related to aliens, UAP, and UFOs. If previous disclosures are any indication, get ready for a letdown.
Are Smart Beds Worth It? A Certified Sleep Science Coach Weighs In (2026)
9 Mar 2026, 9:33 am by Julia Forbes
These tech-packed beds can adjust firmness, track your sleep, and regulate temperature automatically. Based on my testing, here’s what’s worth the investment.
Why RFK’s CDC Is Endorsing ‘Shared Decisionmaking’ for Vaccines
9 Mar 2026, 9:30 am by Emily Mullin
The MAHA movement is recasting the term—developed in the 1980s to help protect patients against paternalistic medicine—in service of its own agenda.
Can AI Kill the Venture Capitalist?
9 Mar 2026, 9:00 am by Arielle Pardes
VCs are betting that artificial intelligence will disrupt nearly every industry in the world. Are they prepared for it to disrupt their own?
End of today’s Wired roundup.
