WIRED announces 2026 issue dedicated to women

WIRED magazine announced that its 2026 edition will be devoted entirely to women, featuring profiles, investigative pieces, and analyses that highlight female contributions across technology, science, and culture. The decision, unveiled in a press release earlier this month, marks the publication’s first full‑issue focus on gender and follows a series of special reports on diversity and inclusion within the tech sector.

The announcement has prompted a range of reactions: some observers have questioned whether a gender‑specific issue is regressive, obvious, or unnecessary, while WIRED’s editorial team has emphasized the continued underrepresentation of women in technology narratives and the need for dedicated coverage to amplify their stories. The issue is slated to include contributions from leading women innovators, scholars, and policymakers, and aims to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the challenges and achievements shaping the landscape for women in 2026.