Crafting a companionSamsung is no stranger to trotting out robots at big trade shows -- just last year, it revealed a trio of service-oriented Bots at CES designed to help manage people's health care routines, guide customers through stores and, uh, purify air. Those were among Samsung's first attempts at truly "personal" robots, and you…

It's that time of the year again, CES! This week, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss some of the best (and worst) things they've seen at the show, including ultraportables, cars and a variety of truly weird stuff. Plus, you'll hear about a strange Westworld dinner that freaked them both out. And be sure to stay tuned…

CES can be predictable, but what devices blindsided us in 2020? The Vision S EV did because Sony isn't known for building cars. While meant to show off Sony's automotive tech chops, it was far more practical than other CES concept cars (*cough* Mercedes AVTR). Another delightful surprise was Samsung's Ballie, a rolling robot meant…

Jabra Elite Active 75tI've been using a pre-production model of the Elite Active 75t most of the week at CES, and unsurprisingly, these are every bit as good as the regular Elite 75t. You still get the benefits of improved sound, battery life and smaller overall size on the Active model. Plus, there's the addition…

Best accessibility techPhonak Virto BlackJames TrewManaging EditorHearing tech has been a strong category at this year's CES, but Phonak came with a particularly compelling offering with the Virto Black. It's a good hearing aid in and of itself, but we were also impressed by the modern design that strikes a good balance between aesthetic cool…

CES, the all-consuming tech trade show, took over Las Vegas this week. Convention halls and hotels were jam packed with shiny gizmos, bleeding-edge technology, and dazzling devices. Of course, our intrepid Gadget Lab reporters were there in the midst of it all.This week on the show, Mike and Lauren talk with WIRED digital director Brian…

For some time, American companies including Microsoft, Google, and IBM have established research labs in China to tap into local AI talent and to keep track of technological trends. Now, as tensions and restrictions continue to ramp up, some observers wonder if the days of those outposts may be numbered.The US Commerce Department imposed new…

For years, Helene Mickey Wilson—Dr. Mickey to those who know her—has had two main sources of income. Wilson, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California’s Orange County, owns a small private practice. She’s also contracted with a company to oversee and train therapists working toward final certification, for which they need 3,000 hours of…

We're living in the golden age of STEM toys. This year's CES floor is host to dozens of companies all hoping their edu-taining STEM-related toys will make it your kids' playroom later this year.One welcome trend we've seen here at CES is a return of tactile toys. Every app-driving toy we saw had some real-world…

After a US drone strike killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani last week, the online world saw two nations tumbling toward a war that could consume the globe—the long-prophesied World War III. Some Americans celebrated President Trump taking a stand against an old perceived enemy. Some planned protests. Many, including President Trump and Iranian foreign minister…