~wired | Bookmarks (1409)
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The Best AeroPress
The portable coffee makers from AeroPress come in a variety of sizes and designs. Here’s which...
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Hurricanes Are Trapping Small Island Nations in Ever-Worsening Spirals of Debt
Damage from tropical storms like Beryl saddles islands with debt, which they have no hope of...
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America’s Aging Dams Are a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen
Climate change presents a growing threat to the nation’s nearly 92,000 dams, many of which are...
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The 35 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now
The Boys, My Lady Jane, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should...
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Spyware Users Exposed in Major Data Breach
Plus: The Heritage Foundation gets hacked over Project 2025, a car dealership software provider seems to...
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The Sensations of Slime Are Serious Business
Slime and ASMR have a symbiotic relationship, and the twin phenomena are fueling a cottage industry...
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The Sweeping Danger of the AT&T Phone Records Breach
Telecom giant AT&T says a major data breach has exposed the call and text records of...
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Elon Musk Couldn’t Beat Him. AI Just Might
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, is unsentimental about what’s at stake...
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The EU Is Coming for X’s Paid Blue Checks
Elon Musk’s paid blue-check system on X deceives users and can be abused by malicious actors,...
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This Keyboard Has a Built-In Touchpad and It’s My Dream Come True
I was skeptical a keyboard that doubles as a touchpad could be anything but frustrating. Now...
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It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Online, Even if You Don’t Need It
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling “compounded” versions. A WIRED...
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The Best Body Pillows for Side Sleepers
From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide...
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At 25, Metafilter Feels Like a Time Capsule From Another Internet
After a quarter century the community-driven site hasn’t changed much. And don’t ask it to license...
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Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because They Make Us Smarter
Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play...
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RIP Redbox, a Bad Idea at the Worst Time
The parent company of Redbox, the outfit that put DVD-rental kiosks in retail locations, is liquidating—another...
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Amazon Will Brick Its $2,350 Astro Robots Just 10 Months After Release
Business customers will get a refund, and the home version still exists. But … still.
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The Kamala Harris Conspiracies Are Here
The far right is already spreading conspiracies about Vice President Kamala Harris after speculation that she...
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Google DeepMind's Chatbot-Powered Robot Is Part of a Bigger Revolution
Robotics researchers are exploring how large language models can give physical machines more smarts.
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Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage
A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House:...
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Notorious Hacker Kingpin ‘Tank’ Is Finally Going to Prison
The cybercrime boss, who helped lead the prolific Zeus malware gang and was on the FBI’s...
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OpenAI Is Testing Its Powers of Persuasion
Sam Altman is touting AI’s ability to sway people's behavior. His company is also wrestling with...
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Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology
In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party...
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The Best Nonalcoholic Wines, Chosen by a Bartender
Nonalcoholic wine is a rapidly growing beverage category. Here are the best red, white, and sparkling...
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Semaglutide for the People
This week, we learn how easy it is to buy cloned Ozempic on the internet, and...