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9 Best Pillows (2025) Tested For Side, Back, and Stomach Sleepers
We’ve spent over a year testing the best pillows to support your noggin, whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:36 pm
Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales (2025)
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 6:53 pm
Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley
This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do?
Published on 15 August 2025 | 6:46 pm
Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag
Software engineers are finding that OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is helping them think through coding problems—but isn’t much better at actual coding.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:47 pm
Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 10 and SE
Should you splurge for the Series 10 or wait for the Series 11? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Is on Track to Out-Talk Humanity
The OpenAI CEO addressed GPT-5 backlash, the AI bubble—and why he’s willing to spend trillions of dollars to win.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:17 pm
Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home
The nasal spray vaccine FluMist can now be ordered online and shipped to your door.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:00 pm
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x Review: Great, Not a Must-Have
I wouldn’t replace my Airwrap just yet, but if you’ve never owned one, the Co-anda 2x is Dyson’s best version so far.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 11:30 am
‘Cheapfake’ AI Celeb Videos Are Rage-Baiting People on YouTube
WIRED found over 100 YouTube channels using AI to create lazy fan-fiction-style videos. Despite being obviously fake, there’s a psychological reason people are falling for them.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 11:00 am
Best Mattresses for Sex (2025)
These are the best mattresses for getting busy, according to our reviewers.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:01 am
Lelo Sona 3 Cruise Review: Stale Update
Lelo’s Sona 3 Cruise remains a great vibrator, but there’s not much new here to excite.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:00 am
Sealy Promo Code: Save $300 on Mattresses in August 2025
Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:00 am
AI Slop Is Ripping Off One of Summer’s Best Games. Copycats Are Proving Hard to Kill
Peak has sold millions of copies and is Aggro Crab’s biggest hit to date. That makes it a prime target for cloning.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:23 pm
Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China
Nvidia struck a surprising deal after convincing the president that H20 chips aren’t a national security risk. But whether the reversal is good or bad depends on who you ask.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:56 pm
Inside the Biden Administration's Gamble to Freeze China’s AI Future
What really motivated the US government to ban Nvidia from selling powerful computer chips to China?
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:13 pm
A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation
Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal regulations and flags rules it thinks can be eliminated.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 pm
The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (August 2025)
Music by John Williams, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Jaws @ 50 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 pm
Watch Our Livestream Replay: What GPT-5 Means for ChatGPT Users
We answered your questions about OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 6:56 pm
xAI Was About to Land a Major Government Contract. Then Grok Praised Hitler
Internal emails obtained by WIRED show a hasty process to onboard OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers to the federal government. xAI was on the list—until MechaHilter happened.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 5:34 pm
The Apple Watch Is Finally Getting Blood Oxygen Sensing Back
The feature was removed on select smartwatches due to a patent-infringement lawsuit, but Apple has “redesigned” it.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 3:49 pm
Christian Militants Are Using Instagram to Recruit—and Becoming Influencers in the Process
An emerging guard of paramilitary activists are using social media and edgy aesthetics to build a new brand of anti-government, Christian nationalist militias.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 3:08 pm
Senators Press Howard Lutnick’s Former Investment Firm Over Tariff Conflict of Interest Concerns
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are demanding answers from Cantor Fitzgerald after WIRED reported that the firm was essentially creating a way for clients to bet on whether Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 1:30 pm
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Review: All-Weather, All-Season Family Tent
REI’s Base Camp is a sturdy, well-designed, well-built six-person tent to keep your family dry in the great outdoors.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Can I Drink Electrolyte Water Every Day? Experts Weigh In (2025)
Electrolyte beverages are all the rage—but should you be consuming them in the first place, and if so, how often? Experts weigh in.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 12:32 pm
LG B5 OLED Review: Subtle Luxury
LG’s B5 is another great value contender, but is it the best OLED for your dollars?
Published on 14 August 2025 | 12:03 pm
44 Must-Have Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials and Gear (2025)
Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 11:39 am
I Replaced My Mac With an iPad for an Entire Week. It Went as Well as You’d Expect
The latest iPadOS makes Apple’s tablet behave more like a Mac than ever. Can an iPad now finally replace a Mac for everyone? We find out.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 11:00 am
The Future of EV Charging Can Be Found at Your Local Gas Station
After a six-month pause, $5 billion in US federal electric-vehicle-charging money is now flowing back to the states—with a new catch that could make some gas station operators very happy.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 10:30 am
The First Federal Cybersecurity Disaster of Trump 2.0 Has Arrived
The breach of the US Courts records system came to light more than a month after the attack was discovered. Details about what was exposed—and who’s responsible—remain unclear.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 10:20 am
Why You Can’t Trust a Chatbot to Talk About Itself
Anytime you expect AI to be self-aware, you’re in for disappointment. That’s just not how it works.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:00 am
B-Vibe 360 Plug Review: Backdoor Fun
The 360 Plug is a surprisingly good vibrator for beginners exploring backdoor fun.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 8:00 am
The Kryptos Key Is Going Up for Sale
Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the elusive solution to K4, the outdoor sculpture that sits at CIA headquarters.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 5:00 am
Blue Apron Coupon & Promo Codes: $25 Off | August 2025
Browse new Blue Apron meal plan options this August, plus get $25 off 2 meals, 20% off your first order, and more top coupons on WIRED.
Published on 14 August 2025 | 5:00 am
OpenAI Designed GPT-5 to Be Safer. It Still Outputs Gay Slurs
The new version of ChatGPT explains why it won’t generate rule-breaking outputs. WIRED’s initial analysis found that some guardrails were easy to circumvent.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:06 pm
RFK Jr. Is Supporting mRNA Research—Just Not for Vaccines
HHS is slashing hundreds of millions in funding for mRNA vaccines and infectious disease treatments, but leaving the door open to mRNA therapies for cancer and genetic conditions.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:07 pm
GPT-5 Doesn't Dislike You—It Might Just Need a Benchmark for Emotional Intelligence
Researchers studying the emotional impact of tools like ChatGPT propose a new kind of benchmark that measures a model’s emotional and social impact.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:00 pm
Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google
After reporters found dozens of firms hiding privacy tools from search results, US senator Maggie Hassan insists the companies explain their practices—and pledge to improve access to privacy controls.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 6:00 pm
Best Organic Mattresses (2025): Birch, Avocado, Naturepedic, More
These natural, organic mattresses are eco-friendly alternatives to conventional models and just as comfortable.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:55 pm
James Talarico Is on the Run
WIRED spoke with the Texas state representative, who is hiding out in Illinois along with his colleagues in an attempt to stop Republicans from enacting an unprecedented redistricting plan.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:00 pm
6 Best Coffee Grinders For All Budgets, Tested & Approved (2025)
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:05 pm
'War of the Worlds' Isn’t Just Bad. It’s Also Shameless Tech Propaganda
By making Big Tech the hero in a movie about government surveillance, the dismally rated remake feels more like an ad for Amazon than anything else.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:00 pm
Coffee Grinders Used to Be a Mystery. A New Device Might Solve It
Coffee grinders used to be a mystery, unless you knew someone at a lab. We used a new tool to analyze our top coffee grinder picks, and maybe make better coffee
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:38 pm
10 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K
The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a few portable screens).
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Best Workout Headphones (2025), Tested In the Gym and Beyond
Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:33 pm
What Is Creatine, and Should You Be Taking Most Studied Supplement (2025)
It's the most studied supplement in sports medicine, but it's not just for athletes anymore.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:00 pm
The Fairphone (Gen. 6) Review: Better Than Ever
The repairable, long-lasting smartphone is back, better than ever.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:30 am
Samsung Smart Monitor M9 M90SF Review: The 4K OLED Hybrid
Finally, a 4K OLED smart monitor that’s just as good a TV as it is a PC monitor.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:30 am
This Might Be the Most Massive Black Hole Ever Discovered
New measurements of the galaxy at the heart of the “Cosmic Horseshoe” indicate that it could house the most massive object ever seen in the universe.
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:47 am
AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September
The move will pinch users in rural or remote areas not yet served by broadband infrastructure or satellite internet. Around 175,000 households still use dial-up internet in the US.
Published on 12 August 2025 | 10:55 pm
Best Side-Sleeper Mattress 2025: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach
We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:30 pm