Technology

The Pentagon is pursuing every available option to keep US troops safe from the rising tide of adversary drones, including a robotic twist on its standard-issue small arms.

Whether you’re setting out before dawn for that epic summit or need some light during a power outage, these are the best flashlight and headlamps you can buy.

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 those worth your money.

There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

Sweet dreams are made of these, from special lamps to noise machines.

Microplastics cause clouds to form in places where they wouldn’t otherwise, which is likely to have knock-on effects on the weather and climate.

Researchers are exploring new ways that quantum computers will be able to reveal the secrets of complex quantum systems.

Oral phenylephrine was shown to be ineffective for treating nasal congestion over a year go. This week, the FDA took the first steps toward removing it from pharmacy shelves.

Stay hydrated in style and cut down on single-use plastic with our favorite bottles—now updated with information on lead.

These WIRED-tested slates let you take the world’s library anywhere.