The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.
The Watergate-Inspired Law That's Being Used to Fight DOGE
Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you...
DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards
The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies....
The Best Essential Oil Diffusers
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets.
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to...
My Posture Is Wrecked From Work. This Device Is Helping Undo the Damage
Hours of screen time lead to stiffness, pain, and brain fog. I tested the Chirp Wheel...
The Best Projectors for Your Home Movie Nights
Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you...
ProtoArc's XKM01 CaseUp Combo Is a Reasonably Priced Portable Workstation
This foldable keyboard combo delivers a seamless experience for getting work done on the go without...
Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time
These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.
Google Ad-Tech Users Can Target National Security ‘Decision Makers’ and People With Chronic Diseases
Google enables marketers to target people with serious illnesses and crushing debt—against its policies—as well as...
The Incompetence of DOGE Is a Feature, Not a Bug
A series of mistakes by DOGE shows just how arbitrary and destructive this slash-and-burn strategy can...
I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists
WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers...
Tubi Is Not the Next Netflix. It’s Something Better
The ad-supported service is home to the biggest content library of any streamer. So why is...
Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down
Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual...
Top Max Promo Codes for February 2025
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with Max discount codes and subscription...
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as...
There’s No Longer a Sub-$500 iPhone. Does It Matter?
The iPhone 16e starts at $599, which is nearly $200 more than the iPhone SE it...
These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA
SpaceX engineers were said to be simply touring the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. In fact,...
This USAID Program Made Food Aid More Efficient for Decades. DOGE Gutted It Anyways
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network is one of USAID’s most data-driven programs, but its work...
Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit
Biohacker Josie Zyner’s new company, Los Angeles Project, is creating a new generation of gene-edited pets.
Apple’s New iPhone 16e Kills Off the iPhone SE
The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a...
The Best Workout Headphones for Moving Around Constantly
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our...
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly
Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how...
The Aarke Coffee System Offers Promising Innovation With Some Fiddling
This shiny coffee maker and grinder arrives with an innovative autogrind feature pretty much unheard of...
Before Going to Tokyo, I Tried Learning Japanese With ChatGPT
WIRED tests the benefits and limitations of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, as...
The Best Hair Straighteners to Iron Out Those Kinks
Curls and waves are beautiful. But when you want to smooth them out, these hot tools—irons,...
Meta Will Build the World’s Longest Undersea Cable
Meta’s Waterworth Project will provide internet connectivity on five continents, with landing points in India, the...
A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage
Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for...
Top Dell Coupon Codes and Discounts for February 2025
Enjoy 10% off with Dell coupon, plus today's deals for laptops, monitors, and all things tech.
The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks—Maybe
At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to...
Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who’s Legally Running DOGE
Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE....
Mira Murati Is Ready to Tell the World What She’s Working On
After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.
National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues
Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as...
Memecoin Scandal Threatens Argentine President Javier Milei
Argentinian president Javier Milei is facing calls for impeachment and a possible criminal investigation for his...
The Best External Hard Drives
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos...
Long Live OnePlus' 5-Day Battery King of Smartwatches
The OnePlus Watch 3 raises the bar, putting Apple, Google, and Samsung to shame with its...
Google Calendar Malware Is on the Rise. Here’s How To Stay Safe
A simple calendar can't be a security risk, right? Wrong.
Mobulas, an Aquatic Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are Disappearing
Conservationists are determined to protect the magnificent rays of the Pacific—whether that’s tracking them with acoustic...
The Ketamine-Fueled ‘Psychedelic Slumber Parties’ That Get Tech Execs Back on Track
Can stuffed animals, rose petals, and injections of an Elon Musk–approved dissociative drug help Silicon Valley...
The Ratio Four Coffee Maker Brews Terrific Single-Serve Cups—No Pods Necessary
The Ratio Four is a truly simple single-serve drip coffee machine that makes barista-caliber coffee.
Chokepoint 2.0: An Investigation Promises the Truth About Crypto’s Biggest Conspiracy
Did bureaucrats in the US plot to cut the crypto industry out of the banking system?...
No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits
Elon Musk claims to have found rampant fraud in the Social Security Administration. There’s a much...
A ‘Teleportation’ Breakthrough for Quantum Computing Is Here
A team at the University of Oxford succeeded in getting two quantum processors to connect to...
Why Trump's Metal Tariffs Won't Lead to the All-American iPhone
You need aluminum to make an iPhone, but Trump's 25 percent tariff shouldn't directly affect the...
Breathe Easy—We Found the Best Air Purifiers
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with air purifiers tested firsthand by WIRED.
Gourmia's Low-Cost Pizza Oven and Air Fryer Scorches at 800 Degrees
This 800-degree countertop pizza oven nails crust but can’t air fry or toast bagels well enough...
Zagg’s Pro Keys 2 Is a Cheaper iPad Keyboard Case but It’s Too Thick
The Pro Keys 2 is a solid iPad keyboard case offering great protection for your tablet....
Spin Class Starter Pack: Everything You Need to Level Up Your Ride
Spin class is intimidating, but your gear shouldn't be. Clip in and conquer your next session...
Asus’ Zenbook A14 Is Wonderfully Light but Weak in Power
Asus’ Ceraluminum machine is one of the lightest 14-inch laptops we’ve ever tested.
This New Algorithm for Sorting Books or Files Is Close to Perfection
The library sorting problem is used across computer science for organizing far more than just books....
