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April 19, 2025

The Best Sports Bras for When You're Working Out, or Just Thinking About It

Our top picks keep everything in place, even if your workout is just a walk to the fridge.

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April 18, 2025

DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants

DOGE is knitting together data from the Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration, and IRS that could create a surveil...

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April 18, 2025

Judge Blocks DOGE From Laying Off 90 Percent of CFPB

The Trump administration and DOGE tried to cut more than 1,400 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. An employee union and...

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April 18, 2025

DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up

DOGE has tapped into some of the most sensitive and valuable data in the world. Now it’s starting to put it to work.

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April 18, 2025

Bella Ramsey Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions

Bella Ramsey visits WIRED to answer their most searched for questions on Google. When did Bella Ramsey get the part of Ellie in HBO’s “The L...

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April 18, 2025

FEMA Isn't Ready for Disaster Season, Workers Say

Instability, cuts, and a looming sense of dread have FEMA employees unsure the agency is ready for hurricanes, fires, and floods. “We are be...

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April 18, 2025

ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform

In a document published Thursday, ICE explained the functions that it expects Palantir to include in a prototype of a new program to give th...

Wired

April 18, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 Price Won't Get Hit By Trump's Tariffs

Preorders for the console will resume next week at the previously announced price of $450 but accessories are getting more expensive.

Wired

April 18, 2025

The Best Tablets for Work and Play

We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites.

Wired

April 18, 2025

Meta's Monopoly Made It a Fair-Weather Friend

As the FTC trial has shown, a lack of competition allowed the company to shift its focus away from users—and toward its bottom line.

Wired

April 18, 2025

13 Good N95, KF94, and KN95 Face Masks to Buy Right Now

Here are the best disposable coverings we’ve tested and researched—and where you can find them.

Wired

April 18, 2025

Why Is My Fleece Jacket See-Through?

The gorpcore backpackers are wearing a breathable fabric called Alpha Direct or grid fleece. It’s coming for your cover-ups.

Wired

April 18, 2025

How to Sleep in an Airport

These tips and recommendations can help you get some shut-eye before you fly.

Wired

April 18, 2025

The Best Curling Irons of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the top curling irons on the market, and here are the ones that made the cut.

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April 18, 2025

LG’s Integrated TV Ad Tech Analyzes Your Emotions

LG has licensed tech that claims to interpret TV users’ feelings and convictions. The company will use this data to more directly target the...

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April 18, 2025

DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers

Three DOGE associates have been granted access to systems at the Department of Labor housing sensitive information on migrant farm workers,...

Wired

April 17, 2025

The CFPB Has Been Gutted

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated the positions of 1,406 employees at the congressionally-mandated agency.

Wired

April 17, 2025

The 35 Best Movies on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now

"Aftersun," "Gimme Shelter," and "Sing Sing" are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

Wired

April 17, 2025

Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech

The future of Google's advertising business is at stake after a federal judge found the company illegally monopolized parts of it.

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April 17, 2025

How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests

Today on "Uncanny Valley," we tell you how you can best protect yourself from surveillance technology at protests.

Wired

April 17, 2025

I Tested A Speedsuit That Makes Anyone Run Faster

Know that sensation you have while running downhill, where you're not fully in control but feel like you could run forever? WIRED writer Ami...

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April 17, 2025

'Pop the Balloon' Was a Viral Hit for Black Daters. Then Netflix Gentrified It

Fans of the hit YouTube series are upset over Netflix’s “watered-down” remake, which one of the streamer’s executives calls a “tragedy.”

Wired

April 17, 2025

Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory

Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managi...

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April 17, 2025

Anti-Vaxxers Are Grifting Off the Measles Outbreak—and Claim a Bioweapon Caused It

Activists affiliated with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. are selling a "measles treatment and prevention protocol" for hundreds of dollars, includin...

Wired

April 17, 2025

The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Bedtime, and Anytime

Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.

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April 17, 2025

New Jersey Sues Discord for Allegedly Failing to Protect Children

The New Jersey attorney general claims Discord's features to keep children under 13 safe from sexual predators and harmful content are inade...

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April 17, 2025

Scientists Find Promising Indication of Extraterrestrial Life—124 Light-Years Away

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope confirmed the planet K2-18b has traces of dimethyl sulfide, a potential biosignature of mar...

Wired

April 17, 2025

The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home

Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.

Wired

April 17, 2025

The Best Dash Appliances to Save Countertop Space (and Money)

From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.

Wired

April 17, 2025

Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?

Should you splurge for the new Series 10 or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).

Wired

April 17, 2025

The Best Kindles to Take Your Library Anywhere

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Wired

April 17, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs Haven’t Resulted in Higher Prices on Amazon—Yet

The ecommerce site penalizes sellers for abrupt price hikes, and many are hesitant to make risky changes amid a volatile trade war.

Wired

April 17, 2025

This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops

Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all...

Wired

April 17, 2025

Measles Cases Are Rising. Other Preventable Diseases Could Follow

Amid an ongoing measles outbreak, the US is also facing a surge in pertussis, or whooping cough. As vaccine rates drop, other diseases could...

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April 17, 2025

If I Don’t Use AI, Will My Grandkids Still Think I’m Cool?

WIRED’s advice columnist pushes back on the idea that ChatGPT and other generative AI software tools foster connections with other people.

Wired

April 17, 2025

Top Newegg Promo Codes and Coupons for April 2025

Enjoy 10% off your entire order with today’s Newegg discount code and save with the latest coupons and deals for gaming PCs, laptops and com...

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April 17, 2025

Top Peacock Promo Codes and Coupons for April 2025

Watch your favorite shows for up to $80 off this April, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.

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April 16, 2025

Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel

With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propagan...

Wired

April 16, 2025

DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs

The youth volunteers who were working on projects ranging from rebuilding homes destroyed in storms to distributing supplies for hurricane r...

Wired

April 16, 2025

‘Stupid and Dangerous’: CISA Funding Chaos Threatens Essential Cybersecurity Program

The CVE Program is the primary way software vulnerabilities are tracked. Its long-term future remains in limbo even after a last-minute rene...

Wired

April 16, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs Could Hit You in an Unexpected Place: Your Vinyl Collection

Volatility and anti-American resentment are already hurting the niche vinyl industry, but a little-known law could help it survive.

Wired

April 16, 2025

Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp?

On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we unpack the trial between Meta and the FTC.

Wired

April 16, 2025

Meet The AI Agent With Multiple Personalities

A new AI agent from the startup Simular switches between different AI models depending on the task at hand.

Wired

April 16, 2025

What Is DHGate and Should You Use It?

A Chinese e-commerce app has shot up the App Store rankings in response to Donald Trump’s tariff changes. It's as safe as the next online ma...

Wired

April 16, 2025

How Governments Spy On Protestors—And How To Avoid It

Law enforcement’s ability to track and profile political protestors has become increasingly multifaceted and technology driven. In this edit...

Wired

April 16, 2025

Young People Are Making Up to $36K a Year Renting Their T-Shirts and Speakers

Rental apps like Pickle and Yoodlize are helping millennials and Gen Z-ers turn their closets and tools into extra cash.

Wired

April 16, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Backward Compatibility Looks Better Than Expected

Bad news for fans of cardboard VR headsets, though.

Wired

April 16, 2025

Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There’s a Better Way

Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufac...

Wired

April 16, 2025

Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cams for Your Home or Business

These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered...

Wired

April 16, 2025

The Best WIRED-Tested Beauty Box Subscriptions

A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.