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June 14, 2025

Check Out These 24 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using

Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here’s what you may be missing ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025.

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June 13, 2025

Ahead of Protests, Waymo Scales Back Robotaxi Service Nationwide

A week after five robot cars were burned in Los Angeles, the Google sister company isn’t taking risks.

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June 13, 2025

'No Kings' Protests, Citizen-Run ICE Trackers Trigger Intelligence Warnings

Army intelligence analysts are monitoring civilian-made ICE tracking tools, treating them as potential threats, as immigration protests spre...

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June 13, 2025

The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

On this episode of "Uncanny Valley," our senior politics editor discusses the spread of disinformation online following the onset of the Los...

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June 13, 2025

The High-Flying Escalation of CBP's Predator Drone Flights Over LA

Custom and Border Protection flying powerful Predator B drones over Los Angeles further breaks the seal on federal involvement in civilian m...

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June 13, 2025

Trump Wants to Kill California's Emissions Standards. Here's What That Means for EVs

Experts say that disrupting the electrification plans for the US car fleet could lead to long-term pain.

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June 13, 2025

The Best 2-in-1 Laptops to Flip Between Work and Play

These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards.

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June 13, 2025

Best Totes for Travel When You’ve Run Out of Room in Your Carry-On

These hard-working travel totes handle everything from a work trip to a weekend getaway.

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June 13, 2025

Here’s What Federal Troops Can (and Can’t) Do While Deployed in LA

Pentagon rules sharply limit US Marines and National Guard activity in Los Angeles, prohibiting arrests, surveillance, and other customary p...

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June 13, 2025

36 Gifts Teens May Actually Like

Teenagers can be scary and impossible to shop for. These adolescent-approved gifts can help.

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June 13, 2025

All Hail the Surprisingly Versatile Packing Cube! These Are Our Favorites

Whether you’re a no-frills backpacker or a bag-checking fashionista, there’s a perfect packing cube out there for you.

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June 13, 2025

Our Top-Rated Air Fryer Will Crisp Wings in Less Than 15 Minutes

We tested dozens of air fryers to find the best basket cookers, ovens, combi fryers, and even a great portable model.

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June 13, 2025

Dyson Has Killed Its Bizarre Zone Air-Purifying Headphones

“One of the things we’ve learned is people really do care about what it looks like when it’s on your head.”

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June 13, 2025

Are Those Viral ‘Cooling Blankets’ for Real?

According to physics, any blanket can cool you—for a few minutes. But a real cooling blanket is possible with phase-change materials.

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June 13, 2025

This Chatbot Tool Pays Users $50 a Month for Their Feedback on AI Models

On Yupp, chatbot users earn cash by saying which of two prompts they prefer—info that has great value to the AI companies running the models

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June 13, 2025

Is It Actually Organic? A Mattress Testing Expert Breaks Down Natural and Organic Certifications

Many mattress and bedding brands use “natural” and “organic” in their descriptions, but here's how to tell you're getting the real deal.

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June 13, 2025

The 10 Best Mobile Games for iOS and Android

These addictive smartphone games are perfect for the small screen in your pocket.

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June 13, 2025

This Chinese Spacecraft Is Traveling to One of Earth’s Quasi-Moons

The Tianwen-2 probe has sent a self-portrait as it heads toward one of the most enigmatic objects in our space neighborhood: the quasi-moon...

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June 13, 2025

Wayfair Promo Codes and Coupons For June 2025

Save 10% with a Wayfair promo code, plus 15% off, 60% off patio furniture, and more coupons this June.

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June 13, 2025

KitchenAid Promo Codes and Coupons for June 2025

Get up to 30% off select appliances, 15% off most regular-price items, free delivery, and other great savings today on WIRED.

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June 12, 2025

The Meta AI App Lets You 'Discover' People's Bizarrely Personal Chats

Launched in April, the Meta AI platform offers a “discover” feed that includes user queries containing medical, legal, and other seemingly s...

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June 12, 2025

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you p...

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June 12, 2025

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

“Babygirl,” “The Brutalist,” and “Aftersun” are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Max this month.

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June 12, 2025

Social Media Is Now a DIY Alert System for ICE Raids

The undocumented migrant community in the United States is using social networks and other digital platforms to send alerts about raids and...

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June 12, 2025

Unpacking AI Agents

Need to make a dinner reservation or change your flight? Now AI agents can do that for you. This episode of "Uncanny Valley" looks into what...

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June 12, 2025

Congress Demands Answers on Data Privacy Ahead of 23andMe Sale

House Democrats sent letters to the potential buyers of the genetic testing company, asking how they plan to protect customer genetic data u...

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June 12, 2025

Infinite Machine’s Olto Is Unlike Any Ebike You’ve Ever Seen

The startup wants to cut through the commuter ebike market with a $3,495 sit-down electric scooter that can still ride in city bike lanes.

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June 12, 2025

Shop Smart: How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon

Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars while shopping on Amazon wit...

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June 12, 2025

The Best Merino Wool T-Shirts for Every Occasion

These merino wool T-shirts are the last shirt you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.

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June 12, 2025

24 Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas, All Dad-Tested and Dad-Approved

The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.

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June 12, 2025

Air Traffic Control in the US Still Runs on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking contractors to modernize its decades-old computer systems within four years.

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June 12, 2025

Don't Let Prime Day Pass You By—Here Are Our Tips on How You Can Shop Like a Pro

Let us help you find the real deals on Amazon Prime Day this July.

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June 12, 2025

AI Agents Are Too Cheap for Our Own Good

AI tools cost a fraction of human labor—and may undermine the jobs needed to build careers.

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June 12, 2025

Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs

Engineering was once the most stable and lucrative job in tech. Then AI learned to code.

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June 12, 2025

We Ranked 24 Flavors of AriZona Iced Tea From Best to Worst

The dream of the ’90s is alive in your local bodega: Our taste test of the most popular flavors of AriZona's iconic cans.

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June 12, 2025

How Steve Jobs Wrote the Greatest Commencement Speech Ever

Back in 2005, Jobs spent months trying to figure out what to say to Stanford’s graduates. Newly released materials show how he went from hop...

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June 12, 2025

25 Father’s Day Gifts That Are Actually on Sale

Get Dad a WIRED-approved weather station, pair of headphones, or treadmill for less.

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June 11, 2025

The EPA Wants to Roll Back Emissions Controls on Power Plants

Days after NOAA released figures showing the highest seasonal concentration of CO2 in recorded history, the EPA moved to roll back emission...

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June 11, 2025

My Virtual Avatar No Longer Looks Terrible in the Apple Vision Pro

The visionOS 26 update brings some notable features to Apple's headset. The only question is who it's for.

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June 11, 2025

An Experimental New Dating Site Matches Singles Based on Their Browser Histories

Browser Dating users upload their 5,000 most recent searches, which are turned into a “browsing personality profile" by AI.

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June 11, 2025

How Waymo Handles Footage From Events Like the LA Immigration Protests

Waymo driverless taxis capture troves of video footage in order to operate, but the company reveals very little about how much data is store...

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June 11, 2025

Disney and Universal Sue AI Company Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

In the complaint, the Hollywood giants allege Midjourney generates “endless” ripoffs of everything from minions to Darth Vader.

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June 11, 2025

A Deep Learning Alternative Can Help AI Agents Gameplay the Real World

A new machine learning approach tries to better emulate the human brain, in hopes of creating more capable agentic AI.

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June 11, 2025

Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

"This rush job risks people’s private data, creates security gaps, and could result in catastrophic cuts to all benefits," Senator Elizabeth...

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June 11, 2025

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 favorites.

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June 11, 2025

Our Favorite Cordless Vacuums for Speedy Cleaning

Clean your house without the restraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.

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June 11, 2025

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, brushes, and combs—work wonders.

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June 11, 2025

The Viral Storm Streamers Predicting Deadly Tornadoes—Sometimes Faster Than the Government

Storm streamers are using radars and AI robots to predict extreme weather for millions of YouTube subscribers, in some cases faster than the...

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June 11, 2025

Inside the AI Party at the End of the World

At a mansion overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, a group of AI insiders met to debate one unsettling question: If humanity ends, what comes...

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June 11, 2025

The Top New Features in MacOS Tahoe—Including One Feature Mac Nerds Will Love

MacOS 26 Tahoe brings a slew of new features, but the massive overhaul to Spotlight will likely become a fan favorite.