The Staples Dexley Is a Reliable Office Chair for Tight Budgets
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A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas
On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down how Trump's tariffs might threaten this year's...
These Startups Are Building Advanced AI Models Without Data Centers
A new crowd-trained way to develop LLMs over the internet could shake up the AI industry...
The Tineco Pure One Station 5 Is a Stick Vac That Empties Itself
The freestanding charging and emptying station makes this cordless vacuum feel almost like a robot vacuum—except...
Corsair’s K70 Pro TKL Keyboard Mixes Switches With Mixed Results
Corsair’s latest Pro keyboard cuts corners by mixing Hall effect and mechanical switches to create a...
Corsair’s Void Wireless v2 Is a Great-Sounding Headset for Big Heads
These updated gaming headphones fit larger noggins and have Dolby Atmos.
Factor Meals Have Gotten Much Better. Now to Ditch the Microwave
Factor home-delivery meals have mastered the art of a juicy, medium-rare steak. But inconsistency is still...
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Cold brew demands different beans than drip or espresso to come out right. Here’s a guide...
Trump’s Policies Are Creating Uncertainty for Fossil Fuel Companies
The Trump administration aims to make fossil fuels cheap—so cheap they wouldn’t be worth extracting. “‘Drill,...
WhatsApp Is Gambling That It Can Add AI Features Without Compromising Privacy
WhatsApp's AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without...
States and Startups Are Suing the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Critics of the NRC say its red tape and lengthy authorization timelines stifle innovation, but handing...
HelloFresh Meal Kits Are Still a Solid Option to Take the Stress Out of Cooking
One of the oldest and biggest meal kits often feels the brightest and most modern. Little...
The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 Wins on Screen and Power, Not Much Else
Asus’ 15-inch laptop is an uninspiring machine built for creators.
The Best Pajamas for Women Who’d Rather Stay in Bed
These pajamas look and feel so good, you’ll wish you could you could wear them all...
The Best Organic Mattresses, Toppers, and Bedding
These nontoxic beds and bedsheets are easier on the environment and your health—and they feel like...
AI Is Using Your Likes to Get Inside Your Head
Liking features on social media can provide troves of data about human behavior to AI models....
Trump’s Tariffs Will Widen the Digital Divide
Tariffs will raise prices on essential tech and lead to inflation. Experts say that people who...
As Measles Cases Surge, Mexico Issues a US Travel Alert
The border state of Chihuahua has recorded 713 confirmed cases, with its outbreak linked to the...
Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos
A massive blackout hit Spain, Portugal, and southern France on Monday, causing disruptions to transportation, communications,...
A Philosopher Released an Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation. The Author Ended Up Being AI
Italian essayist Andrea Colamedici tells WIRED Hypnocracy: Trump, Musk, and the New Architecture of Reality was...
The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On
A massive blackout affecting Spain, Portugal and parts of France has been blamed on atmospheric conditions....
Which Instax Camera Should You Buy?
Should you buy an Instax Mini or Mini Evo? Instax Square or Wide? We demystify Fujifilm’s...
HP’s EliteBook Ultra G1i Windows Laptop Is High on Security, Low on Value
HP’s no-nonsense EliteBook Ultra G1i is a buttoned-up laptop that’s priced accordingly.
Oxo's New Coffee Maker Somehow Yields Tasty Cold Brew in Minutes
This little Oxo Rapid Brewer achieves the impossible: fast, delicious cold brew. But hot coffee offers...
Poop Drones Are Keeping Sewers Running So Humans Don't Have to
Poorly maintained sewers can have disastrous consequences, but regular inspections can be time-consuming, expensive, and dangerous....
Car Subscription Features Raise Your Risk of Government Surveillance, Police Records Show
Records reviewed by WIRED show law enforcement agencies are eager to take advantage of the data...
Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas
Santa’s helpers are freaking out that steep tariffs on Chinese imports will prevent toys, trees, and...
Scientists Believe They’ve Witnessed ‘Planetary Suicide’ for the First Time
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests a planet in a faraway solar system...
The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers
Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems...
The Parallelle Traveller Is the Best Makeup Toiletry Bag I’ve Ever Used
Designer Annie Fan went through 60 prototypes to get the Traveller to where it is today,...
This Dyson Hair Dryer Is a Slimmed-Down Version of a Classic
The Supersonic r is Dyson on Ozempic—minus the side effects.
A New Quantum Algorithm Speeds Up Solving a Huge Class of Problems
It’s been difficult to find important questions that quantum computers can answer faster than classical machines,...
How To Use Gemini AI To Summarize YouTube Videos
Looking for the CliffsNotes of a lengthy YouTube video? This Gemini feature could be worth a...
The Best MagSafe Wallets
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.
20 Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
From photo books and iPads to board games and bike bags, we have a pick for...
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 41 Is a Stylish and Capable Instant Camera
Fujifilm’s latest Instax camera is simple, delightful, and capable of some surprisingly good images.
The $300 BoldHue Prints Makeup That Perfectly Matches Your Skin
This makeup printer custom shade-matches you—and creates your foundation on demand.
Grid-Scale Battery Storage Is Quietly Revolutionizing the Energy System
This energy storage technology is harnessing the potential of solar and wind power—and its deployment is...
Pete Hegseth’s Signal Scandal Spirals Out of Control
Plus: Cybercriminals stole a record-breaking fortune from US residents and businesses in 2024, and Google performs...
Meta Ray-Bans Now Speak Your Language, Roku’s New Streaming Sticks, and Kia EVs Get Supercharged—Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: Duolingo now teaches chess, and it’s a big week for coffee.
Best Early Memorial Day Mattress Deals
There’s still plenty of time between now and Memorial Day, but the mattress and bedding sales...
He Bought a Racetrack 6 Years Ago. Now He Runs the Netflix of Grassroots Motorsports
FRDM+ provides access to an impressive library of automotive videos for $20 a month.
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finds Strange Rocks on Mars
A rock containing many smaller round stones could indicate that there was once a large amount...
The Best Wine Glasses for Every Kind of Wine
Upgrading your wine glass game is a window into the finer things in life. These are...
The Meta Trial Shows the Dangers of Selling Out
Several founders of hot startups took big payouts and let Mark Zuckerberg gobble up their companies—and...
Apple May Shift to Making US iPhones in India. It Won’t Be Easy
Manufacturers in India would need to double production to meet US iPhone demand—and the shift still...
The Aviron Victory Treadmill Entices You With Fun Classes and Games
Entry-level exercisers will love Aviron’s low profile and tons of addicting exercise content.
The Best Shower Water Filters
We tested leading filtered showerheads, from Jolie to Canopy to Hydroviv. The winners were clear.
The Best Open Earbuds for Everyone
These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also...
Behold the Social Security Administration’s AI Training Video
Social Security workers are being asked to use an AI chatbot. An animated video on how...
