Wired

Wired launched in January 1993 as a bimonthly magazine dedicated to exploring how emerging technologies reshape culture, the economy, and politics. Condé Nast publishes both print and digital editions from editorial offices in San Francisco and business headquarters in New York City. The publication quickly established itself as the primary voice for the digital economy while setting new standards for print and web design. Its influence grew so significant that it coined terms like crowdsourcing and launched its annual Vaporware Awards to mock products that never materialize.

Ownership shifted between 1998 and 2006 when the magazine and its website operated separately before reuniting under Condé Nast. This consolidation allowed the brand to win multiple National Magazine Awards and shape discourse around the digital revolution. International editions followed in the UK, Japan, Germany, Greece, and the Czech Republic plus Slovakia. In 2024, the publication adjusted its schedule from monthly to bi-monthly releases.

Recent reporting has turned toward the immediate societal impacts of current technological deployments rather than just predicting the future. As of August 2026, Wired covers AI safety, the rise of AI newsrooms, and geopolitical implications of hardware theft. Notable stories include investigations into OpenAI's internal culture and government use of databases for surveillance. The brand remains a touchstone for the digital economy, influencing discussions on everything from cryptocurrency to biohacking. [edit]