You Should Be More Freaked Out by Shingles 13. April 2026 (16:00) The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates remain dangerously low.(Wired)
The 4 Best Water Filter Pitchers (2026): PFAS, Microplastics 13. April 2026 (13:37) Water filters promise the moon—but only some back up their claims. Here are the best filtered-water pitchers for those who prefer their water free of heavy metals and forever chemicals.(Wired)
The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril 13. April 2026 (13:00) As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.(Wired)
The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem 13. April 2026 (12:30) Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.(Wired)
AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life 13. April 2026 (12:00) The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It's an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends, and even romantic partners.(Wired)
Why Is It So Hard to Fix an Electric Bike? (2026) 12. April 2026 (14:00) Bike shop mechanics have lost fingers and their shirts while repairing ebikes of dubious origins. Make sure yours is repairable and third-party certified.(Wired)
