Author: Elon Mark
First a confession: I own more MoonSwatches than I care to admit. Never let it be said that WIRED does not walk the walk when it comes to recommending products—Swatch has assiduously extracted a considerable amount of cash from me, all in $285 increments. This was no doubt the Swiss company’s dastardly plan all along, to lure us in, then, oh so gently, get watch fans hooked. The horological equivalent of boiling a frog. It’s worked, too—Swatch has, so far, netted hundreds of millions of dollars from MoonSwatch sales.But while I’ve been a fan of the Omega X Swatch mashup…
The application will have three main sections. First is a tourism section, where users can find information on World Cup venues, alternative events, cultural events in different locations, as well as gastronomic and ecotourism recommendations. An interactive tourist atlas will list more than 260 fan routes, points of interest and thematic roads.There’s a dedication section for 2026 World Cup tournament, including details about the stadiums and game schedules, as well as real time results and standings.Finally, a Services section will provide information on transportation, connectivity, special tours, and mobility routes.The application will be available in English and Spanish to cater…
Planning for retirement in India is not an easy journey. Today, crores of salaried Indians save through EPF, while NPS has grown to over 1.6 crore private subscribers with a combined pension corpus of around ₹14.4 lakh crore across NPS and APY as of FY 2024–25. On top of that, the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees now promises a guaranteed pension of about 50% of the last drawn basic pay, with a minimum pension of ₹10,000 per month for those who complete at least 10 years of service. This article explains the basics of all three…
Black Friday may have been yesterday, but almost all the best bargains are still going strong today. This weekend is peak shopping season, and these Black Friday deals offer a chance to secure some gifts for the holiday season or snag those gadgets you’ve been eyeing for yourself.Featured Black Friday DealUpdated: Nov 29 2025, 11:10 PMAcross the web, you’ll find people recommending devices they’ve never actually used at prices that aren’t really discounted. WIRED’s list of the absolute best Black Friday deals is not like that. Everything on this list was hands-on tested by a member of our Reviews team…
There’s no better time of year to shop for a new vacuum or hair tool than right now, and I’ve rounded up the best Dyson Black Friday deals to help you find the best deal (and gadget!) for you.We cover everything from stick vacuums and air purifiers to hair straighteners and blow-dryers, so nobody knows better than us how powerful Dyson can be in each of these categories. Whether you’re looking for a Dyson vacuum that can double as a mop or a hair straightener that can be used on wet hair, Dyson has it all, and packs some of…
Have you ever received an email or SMS from the Income Tax Department that says your “ITR has been processed under Section 143(1)”? If yes, you’re not alone. Almost every taxpayer who files their return receives this notice – and yet, very few actually know what it means. In simple words, Section 143(1) is the first step after you file your Income Tax Return (ITR). It’s a preliminary check done by the Income Tax Department to verify whether the details you’ve entered in your return match with the data they have in their system. Let’s break this down step-by-step, so…
Whether you like it or not, Black Friday is here. The holiday shopping season is upon us, and it’s when some of the best deals of the year make their appearance. For Black Friday, Best Buy has really solid tech deals on some of our favorite products we’ve tested and reviewed, ranging from laptops and gaming mice to cordless vacuums. So, whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift for that tech lover in your life or if you’ve been waiting all year for prices to drop on something for yourself, there are a few great options below.For more great discounts,…
Huckberry, purveyors of finely curated clothing and gear for the sort of person equally at home in the woods and the city, has started its holiday sale. Huckberry’s Black Friday sale covers a wide range, from the company’s own house brands to favorites from the likes of GoRuck and Peak Design. We’ve tested and love quite a bit of Huckberry’s stuff, especially the Proof 72-hour Merino T-shirt. If you buy nothing else this year, buy that. Trust me. Check out the other deals, which we’ve rounded up below.Updated November 28, 2025: We’ve added a few items from Huckberry’s second Black…
Happy Thanksgiving—it’s a great day for food, family, and football (not necessarily in that order), and it means that Black Friday deals are already arriving. We’ve been tracking discounts on our favorite products all month, and we’re excited to see that many of the products are on sale.Featured Black Friday DealUpdated: Nov 27 2025, 10:57 PMLike the circulars that once made today’s daily newspaper as thick as a phone book, the internet is slathered in red pixels and slashed-through dollar signs. Often, those roundups cover products the writer has never actually used and include items that aren’t actually discounted. WIRED’s…
Other Smart Glasses We’ve TestedWe’ve tested several more pairs of smart glasses—some good and some bad.Even Realities G2 Photograph: Julian ChokkattuEven Realities G2 for $599: We have not fully reviewed the Even Realities G2 yet—we have spent a little time with the hardware but are awaiting a prescription model for proper testing. There are a few bugs with the software, but Even Realities’ second-gen glasses are impressive. Thin, light, and easily passable for standard glasses, these don’t have a camera or speaker; instead, they focus on extending your smartphone with the display and microphone. The projected screen is 75 percent…