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GHD Duet Blowdry Review: Power and Fantastic Styling—for a Price
The technology inside this blow-dry brush is unlike any other blowout tool you’ll find.
Published on 13 April 2025 | 11:34 am
If You Like to Get Nerdy in the Kitchen, Try Roasting a Chicken on a Stick
This simple gadget is a fun and inexpensive way to tinker.
Published on 13 April 2025 | 10:30 am
Small Language Models Are the New Rage, Researchers Say
Larger models can pull off a wider variety of feats, but the reduced footprint of smaller models makes them attractive tools.
Published on 13 April 2025 | 6:00 am
Homeland Security Email Tells a US Citizen to 'Immediately' Self-Deport
An email sent by the Department of Homeland Security instructs people in the US on a temporary legal status to leave the country. But who the email actually applies to—and who actually received it—is far from clear.
Published on 13 April 2025 | 1:35 am
The Best Pixel 9 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Whether you saved some cash with the Pixel 9a or went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we’ve got a selection of cases—MagSafe included—to kit out your new Android phone.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 3:03 pm
Asus Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC Review: A Budget Windows Laptop
Terrible color accuracy ruins what is an otherwise great budget Windows laptop.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact Review: Versatile, Uneven
The Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact has truly intelligent presets, and a lot of functionality in a wee device. But I wonder about the airflow.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 1:33 pm
Is Airplane Mode on Flights Necessary or Outdated? (2025)
If you don’t, your flight won’t crash, but ignoring airplane mode uses up your battery and annoys the pilot.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 12:02 pm
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (April 2025)
The Wheel of Time, Reacher, and The Bondsman are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 11:00 am
China Secretly (and Weirdly) Admits It Hacked US Infrastructure
Plus: The Department of Homeland Security begins surveilling immigrants' social media, President Donald Trump targets former CISA director who refuted his claims of 2020 election fraud, and more.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 10:30 am
The Vuori Performance Joggers Are Everything a Pair of Sweatpants Should Be
These sweats strike the perfect balance between comfort and looks.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 10:04 am
An Instagram iPad App, a New Motorola Razr, and Gemini’s Latest—Here’s Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: Nothing teases a new CMF smartphone, Specialized’s new mountain ebike starts at $8,000, and Teenage Engineering's big software update for its sampler.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 10:00 am
Proposed NASA Budget Cuts ‘Would Decimate American Leadership in Space’
The approximate 20 percent budget cut could force the closure of the Goddard Space Flight Center and would see projects such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope scrapped.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 8:00 am
One Man’s Quest to Reforest the Rio Grande Valley
The Tamaulipan thorn forest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.
Published on 12 April 2025 | 6:00 am
Palantir Is Helping DOGE With a Massive IRS Data Project
For the past three days, DOGE and a handful of Palantir representatives, along with dozens of career IRS engineers, have been collaborating to build a “mega API,” WIRED has learned.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 9:27 pm
10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 8:33 pm
The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes
Under the Trump administration, federal authorities are declining to charge crypto firms with a range of offenses, raising questions about which rules apply—and who will enforce them.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 6:29 pm
All the ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7 Episodes Ranked
If world events aren’t satisfying your dystopia itch, here’s WIRED’s guide to the new season of ‘Black Mirror.’
Published on 11 April 2025 | 6:16 pm
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 6:10 pm
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 5:39 pm
US Tariffs Could Make Smartphones Dumber
Donald Trump’s tariffs are likely to make tech manufacturers more risk averse—which could stymie innovation in favor of keeping costs down.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 4:01 pm
Dame Hug Review: A Sex Toy for Couples
It takes two to tango, but this vibrating cock ring will happily satisfy both parties without feeling like a third wheel.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 3:00 pm
Where Were Big Tech’s CEOs on Tariffs?
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech leaders refrained from making public statements while their companies collectively lost trillions. Their silence was both deafening and strategic.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
Best Dog Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed
From dog beds to pup backpacks, we’ve had our furry best friends try it all. These dog accessories lead the pack.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 1:34 pm
26 Best Gifts for Cat Lovers (2025)
Want to surprise your feline friend or find the perfect gift for a cat lover? WIRED has you covered.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 1:04 pm
This Famous Physics Experiment Shows Why the Government Should Support ‘Useless’ Science
Basic research often pays huge dividends—but that’s not why we do it.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 1:00 pm
The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2025)
Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, tech-y cat toys and scratchers.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 12:39 pm
10 Best Sunglasses of 2025: Meta Ray-Ban, Oakleys, and More
These are the top shades for avoiding sun damage and small talk.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 12:32 pm
I’m Googley-Eyed for the Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses
These off-piste snowboarding sunglasses give you a (very) little piece of that White Lotus mystique.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed: Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 11:33 am
Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages
Some misconfigured AI chatbots are pushing people’s chats to the open web—revealing sexual prompts and conversations that include descriptions of child sexual abuse.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 10:30 am
The UK’s Top 6 Mattresses in a Box to Improve Your Sleep in 2025
Our UK team has its own guide to the best British mattresses in a box and picks the Nectar Premier Hybrid Mattress as the best bed you can buy online.
Published on 11 April 2025 | 6:08 am
Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power
President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 9:32 pm
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 8:00 pm
The 24 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (April 2025)
The Gorge, Number One on the Call Sheet, and Blitz are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 pm
The Trump Administration Is Turning Science Against Itself
In addition to firing researchers and pulling funds, the Trump administration is also inverting science.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 5:48 pm
Trump’s Trade War With China Is Now Hurting Hollywood—and US Soft Power
On Thursday, Chinese officials retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by imposing new restrictions on US movies. That’s a big blow to America’s cultural cachet in the nation.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 4:19 pm
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 4:00 pm
How to Fast-Charge Your Smartphone
From PD to PPS and MagSafe to Qi2, we explain common smartphone charging technologies and how to fast-charge your phone.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 2:30 pm
HDMI 2.2 vs. HDMI 2.1: What You Need to Know
A new HDMI spec is coming, but don’t worry about replacing your home theater.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 2:00 pm
8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 1:27 pm
Google Pixel 9a Review: Still the Best Smartphone
It might not look like a classic Pixel phone anymore, but this Android is still the best smartphone bargain.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 1:00 pm
34 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2025)
We’re testing the gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here's what deserves the hype—and would make awesome presents.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 12:00 pm
An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 11:00 am
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats
From a national security breach to The Group Chat series on TikTok, the messy dynamics of group communication are igniting questions around trust and the rules of social connection.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 10:30 am
7 Best Natural Deodorants, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Want to go aluminum-free without being stinky? These WIRED-tested picks have you covered.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 10:04 am
Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts
Companies struck by Donald Trump’s trade levies will likely pass the hit along to consumers—and some will want to clearly point the finger at who is to blame.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 10:00 am
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US
Donald Trump’s import tariffs will put pressure on the EV market. But these US-assembled battery-powered cars may avoid the worst of the price hikes.
Published on 10 April 2025 | 9:30 am
You Can Play the New Game in ‘Black Mirror’—and It’s an Adorable Nightmare
The creator of Thronglets, featured in season 7 of the Netflix series, says the game makes it feel like a Mogwai “effed up your life.”
Published on 10 April 2025 | 4:01 am
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All
Donald Trump’s tariff announcements are roiling the markets. On this week’s special episode of Uncanny Valley, we break it all down.
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:49 pm