Our Favorite Coway Air Purifiers Are on Sale (2026) 15. January 2026 (11:02) Breathe easier with these discounts on one of WIRED’s favorite air purifier brands, including an option for large rooms.(Wired)
Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet 14. January 2026 (23:48) The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.(Wired)
AI’s Hacking Skills Are Approaching an ‘Inflection Point’ 14. January 2026 (20:00) AI models are getting so good at finding vulnerabilities that some experts say the tech industry might need to rethink how software is built.(Wired)
Verizon Outage Knocks Out US Mobile Service, Including Some 911 Calls 14. January 2026 (19:54) A major Verizon outage appeared to impact customers across the United States starting around noon ET on Wednesday. Calls to Verizon customers from other carriers may also be impacted.(Wired)
Trump Doesn’t Need the Proud Boys Anymore 14. January 2026 (17:00) In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated.(Wired)