WIRED's gear team evaluated more than 30 multi-device charging stations and picked standout options for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods users. The Zens Nightstand Charger Pro 2 was named a top 2-in-1 pick for its adjustable Qi2/MagSafe pad and fold-out Apple Watch charger, while Belkin's UltraCharge 2-in-1 took over as favorite thanks to Qi2 25W charging and a bundled 45-watt adapter. The iOttie Velox Duo, a former pick, remains a budget-friendly alternative at $60.
Apple has re-entered TIME's World's Best Companies ranking at No. 3 with an overall score of 93.16, a year after being absent from the list entirely. The 2026 list is led by Nvidia at 97.51 and Cigna at 94.37, with scores based on employee satisfaction, three-year revenue growth, and sustainability transparency.
WIRED published its monthly streaming guide, highlighting shows that intersect with technology, science, politics and culture rather than simply the most popular titles. Featured picks include The Office spinoff The Paper, now in its second season, and a new Lego-themed take on The Mandalorian following the underwhelming box office run of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
WIRED evaluated more than 20 travel adapter models and narrowed them down to eight recommended picks for international travelers in 2026. The guide breaks down the world's 15 different plug types, explains which adapter style suits single-destination versus multi-country trips, and clarifies why most travelers don't actually need a voltage converter alongside their adapter.
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that mass-personalized AI outreach, like generic cold LinkedIn messages and spam emails, is damaging brand credibility rather than building it. Instead, the piece advocates for marketing built on educational content and showcasing real client success stories to attract buyers who are already primed to purchase.
Roborock's flagship robot mower, sold as the X120H Lidar in the US and Z120 Lidar in the UK, uses Lidar and AI vision instead of satellite navigation, paired with 4G connectivity and a three-year data plan. It offers four-wheel drive with independently pivoting front wheels, a 9.5-inch cutting deck, coverage up to 21,500 square feet, and the ability to mow slopes as steep as 39 degrees, running 110 minutes per charge.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature a Main camera with a wider f/1.48 maximum aperture, up from f/1.7 on last year's models. While variable aperture is the marquee addition to the camera system, this fixed aperture upgrade may matter more to everyday users who don't touch the phone's manual Pro controls.
Apple is adding always-listening music recognition to the Apple Watch, using Shazam to identify songs playing nearby directly from the wrist. The feature mirrors Pixel's ambient music detection, which has surfaced song titles automatically on Android phones for years, but Apple is bringing it to its wearable rather than the iPhone.
Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, arriving years after Samsung pioneered the category. The device features a near-invisible crease, a durable hinge, an under-screen front camera, and software tailored to multiple folding positions. It also introduces interaction ideas like dragging subjects directly between apps and an automatic self-timer that waits for stillness before shooting.
LG's collaboration with will.i.am has produced the Stage 501, a 25.8-pound Bluetooth speaker with dual woofers and full-range drivers delivering up to 220 watts when plugged in. Despite its party-oriented design, reviewers found it also performs well at low volumes, and it ships with an app offering EQ controls, karaoke features, and synchronized lighting.
Amazon has cut $40 off the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE, bringing the noise-canceling earbuds down to $109.99. The retailer says it's the lowest price on these buds since Prime Day.
At Apple's Surprise and Shine event, new CEO John Ternus argued that the iPhone already fulfills the role of an ideal AI device, citing its processing power, connectivity, cameras, display and battery life. Rather than announcing new AI-specific hardware, Ternus positioned the existing iPhone as Apple's answer to competitors building standalone AI gadgets.
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