George Santos Just Got Hit With Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban
The former US representative was also fined more than $71,000 for allegedly attempting to manipulate the prediction market.
Kate Knibbs • Aug 31, 2026
Lifestyle & Wellness
Lifestyle & Wellness News & Reporting
Health and wellness trends, nutrition, fitness guides, home living, relationships, and lifestyle stories on UserInterface News.
Just How Water-Resistant Is Apple’s iPhone? I Tested It in My Swimming Pool
Take a look back at Apple’s first water-resistant iPhone and how we made it Jacques Cousteau for a day with our underwater tests.
News – CNET • Aug 31, 2026
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to the epidemic of foodborne illnesses this summer, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptib...
Kate Taylor, Emily Mullin • Aug 31, 2026
You Know Who Really Hates AI? Insurance Claims Adjusters
Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the ...
Kate Taylor • Aug 31, 2026
The 9 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)
Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.
Louryn Strampe • Aug 31, 2026
Why RAMageddon Might Force Apps and Operating Systems’ Performance to Suck Less
AI demand is eating memory supplies, so Google is cracking down on Android memory hogs.
News – CNET • Aug 30, 2026
Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): I Tested Them All
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested, multi-room mesh Wi-Fi systems will keep your whole house online.
Simon Hill • Aug 30, 2026
Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored
Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.
Andrew Williams • Aug 30, 2026
The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo
Experience the oddly satisfying joy of labeling bins, drawers, and more with the best Bluetooth and traditional label makers.
Alexis Berger • Aug 30, 2026
How to Escape Group Chat Hell
Young adults are in more group chats than ever—sometimes more than 20 at a time. Here’s how to tame the chat madness.
Reece Rogers • Aug 30, 2026
Apple Might Skip the iPhone 18 This Year. Is the iPhone 17 Still Worth It?
Ahead of Apple’s Sept. 9 launch event, I retested the iPhone 17 to see if it can retain the “best iPhone for most people” title for another six months.
News – CNET • Aug 29, 2026
How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together
State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the social media giant’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.
Cecilia Kang and Eli Tan • Aug 29, 2026
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Master of Phone Calls
Outstanding call quality and an excellent price point put these earbuds way ahead of pricier competition.
Harry Rabinowitz • Aug 29, 2026
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap
Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.
Meghan Bartels • Aug 29, 2026
The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn
Plus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.
Maddy Varner • Aug 29, 2026