The Time Is Right for a Folding iPhone

The Android world has enjoyed folding smartphones for six years, but Apple stans may soon be able to take part—a folding iPhone might arrive in 2026, according to a report from The Information. The project, codenamed V68, is in early development and there’s no guarantee it will come to fruition, but the report says it…

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Why Paris 2024 Olympic Athletes Are Sleeping on Cardboard Beds

This story originally appeared in WIRED Italia. It has been translated from Italian. Yes, the athletes’ beds at the Paris 2024 Olympics are indeed made of cardboard. The paper-based berth news, which has aroused curiosity and some skepticism after some videos of athletes circulated online, was confirmed by the organizers of the French Olympic Games,…

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Best Travel Backpacks

If there’s any benefit to all those hours (months? years!) flying, it’s knowing how to pack and what to bring. Rule No. 1: Choose merino wool, because it’s comfy, not scratchy, and doesn’t retain body odors, which is key because the clothes you pack probably won’t see a washing machine for a while. Rule No….

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