#Consumer Tech

OpenAI's revamped shopping assistant in ChatGPT confidently recommended products WIRED never reviewed—raising urgent questions about AI reliability in consumer decisions.

Streaming prices have doubled in a decade. Netflix, Disney, HBO Max — every platform is charging more and adding ads. Here's why, and what it means for you.

The FCC has banned new foreign-made consumer routers, citing cyberattacks linked to China. Every major brand is affected. Here's what it means for your home, your wallet, and the future of internet hardware.

The FCC has banned new imports of foreign-made consumer networking gear, citing national security. After drones, routers are next. What this means for prices, competition, and the future of connected homes.

Samsung is discontinuing the Galaxy Z TriFold less than three months after its US launch. What does this rapid exit say about the foldable phone market's future?

Apple quietly updated its flagship headphones after four years. The H2 chip brings real improvements, but is it enough to reclaim ground lost to Sony and Bose?

Apple's MacBook Neo enters the affordable laptop market at $599 — a price point the company once ignored. Here's what it means for consumers, competitors, and the PC market.

Apple's second-generation AirTag gets 1.5x better range and 50% louder sound. At $29, is this tiny tracker really more useful than an iPad?

A tech CEO's frustrating experience with modern smart homes reveals why cutting-edge technology often makes simple tasks unnecessarily complicated.

Exploring the wave of questionable AI integrations at CES 2026. From smart hair clippers to rebranded vacuums, we analyze why 'AI' is losing its meaning.

Niko Bonatsos, the legendary investor behind Discord and Mercor, departs General Catalyst to start a new VC firm. Discover why he's betting on consumer tech and young founders in 2026.

Discover 5 innovative gadgets from CES 2026 that you can buy or preorder today, including the TCL X11L TV and Xreal 1S glasses.