The Shingles Virus May Be Aging You More Quickly 13. March 2026 (11:00) Evidence suggests reactivations of the varicella-zoster virus may accelerate aging and raise dementia risk. Now scientists want to know if vaccines and antivirals could help protect the brain.(Wired)
Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency 13. March 2026 (10:00) During a geopolitical crisis, things like weak signal strength, network congestion, and GPS interference can force smartphones to work harder. Here’s how you can save your battery.(Wired)
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini 12. March 2026 (19:15) WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.(Wired)
US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access 12. March 2026 (19:00) A bipartisan bill would force the FBI to get a warrant to read Americans’ messages and ban the federal purchase of commercial data on US residents ahead of a critical April deadline.(Wired)
These Excellent Computer Speakers Are $100 Off 12. March 2026 (18:29) IK Multimedia's iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just likes premium sound.(Wired)
How ‘Handala’ Became the Face of Iran’s Hacker Counterattacks 12. March 2026 (17:14) Amid a paralyzing breach of medical tech firm Stryker, the group has come to represent Iran's use of “hacktivism” as cover for chaotic, retaliatory state-sponsored cyberattacks.(Wired)
