wired

Wired is an adjective describing something that is connected by wires or supplied with electrical wiring. It can refer to devices powered or connected through cables, such as a wired network or a wired microphone, and to systems designed to operate over physical cables rather than wireless technologies. As a verb, to wire means to install electrical wiring or to supply with cables; the past participle is wired.

In everyday use, wired can also describe a person who is extremely alert or nervous, or a situation that is tense or ready for action. The term often appears in phrases about infrastructure or technology that relies on physical connectivity.

WIRED is the name of an American technology and culture magazine and its online publication. It was launched in 1993 by Condé Nast, founded by Louis Rossetto and Jane Metcalf. The magazine focuses on the interaction of technology with culture, business, science, design, and politics. It is known for its distinctive design and long-form journalism, covering topics such as the internet, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging consumer technologies. WIRED publishes print issues as well as content on wired.com, and maintains international editions. The publication has influenced tech journalism by situating technology within broader social and cultural contexts and by highlighting the implications of digital innovation.