If you're traveling internationally, carrying a simple phone that doesn't store personal information can be a smart move when entering the US.

There are hundreds of prepaid phone plans, but they all borrow from the same few mobile networks. Here’s what you need to know when shopping for cell service in the US. All products featured on WIRED ...

Burner phones have seen a quiet resurgence in 2025. These simple mobile devices remain popular among privacy-conscious users, digital minimalists, and anyone looking for a basic secondary phone. The ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A prescribed burn in west Phoenix sent thick, white smoke into the air on Tuesday. The burn operation will help restore vital riparian habitat while serving as a training exercise ...

Safehouses are a new addition to Borderlands 4 that act as fast travel points and locations for you to sell your well-earned gear. When you are overflowing with legendary items you've hoarded from ...

Ohio has enacted fall burning regulations, restricting outdoor fires in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Nov. 30. The restrictions are in response to increased wildfire risk due to ...

The countdown to Burning Man 2026 has begun. Burning Man announced its 2026 theme on Friday: “Axis Mundi,” which loosely means the symbolic center of the world. “The 2026 theme is an invitation to ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- New York state has issued a burn ban for the next two weeks because of a lingering drought that has led to a high wildfire risk in many parts of the state. The statewide ban starts ...

Portland City Council member Angelita Morillo this week advised residents to buy a burner phone and use encrypted messaging apps to avoid being tracked by immigration officers and federal agents. In a ...

Crossing the border can be extremely stressful. And now your phone adds another layer. According to new figures from US Customs and Border Protection, nearly 15,000 device searches were carried out ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has occasionally suggested that the company might produce a mobile phone, but Tesla has never announced such a product. A rumor circulated online in September 2025 claiming that ...