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The Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Cases and Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed
You just spent a lot of money on a new Samsung phone. Keep it safe with these cases and screen protectors.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 11:42 pm
ACLU Warns DOGE’s ‘Unchecked’ Access Could Violate Federal Law
The ACLU says it stands ready to sue for access to government records that detail DOGE’s access to sensitive personnel data.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 9:43 pm
Trump's FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock from Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 9:14 pm
A US Treasury Threat Intelligence Analysis Designates DOGE Staff as ‘Insider Threat’
An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”
Published on 7 February 2025 | 7:47 pm
DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers
“As far as I can tell, they’re hiding,” one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 5:56 pm
Photopea Is a Free Photoshop Alternative That Runs in the Browser
When you need to edit photos, you don’t have to download expensive or complicated software. Photopea is free to use, easy to grasp, and does most of what you need.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 5:15 pm
DOGE Is Now Inside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
DOGE staffers will get read-only access to CFPB data, systems, and equipment, according to an internal email reviewed by WIRED.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 4:40 pm
PreSonus Quantum HD Review: A Seamless Recording Tool
These affordable pro-tier audio interfaces are perfect for studio owners and traveling musicians alike.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 3:02 pm
2025: The Year of the AI App
The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 3:00 pm
8 Best Streaming Devices for TVs (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Should you get a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV, or Google TV Streamer? We've tested them all, and these are worth your money.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 2:30 pm
Best Flower Delivery Services, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Celebrating an anniversary? Forgot an anniversary? Let a professional flower delivery service do the heavy lifting for you. Just don’t forget the card.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 1:32 pm
14 Best Deals on Valentine’s Day Gifts (2025)
We found good deals on utterly giftable WIRED-approved gadgets.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 1:06 pm
The 6 Best Handheld Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 12:32 pm
The US Government Is Not a Startup
Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 12:00 pm
The Best Samsung Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 11:33 am
13 Best Weighted Blankets, Robes, and Eye Masks (2025)
These accessories might not cure your anxiety or insomnia, but they can feel like a hug when you really need one.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 11:03 am
This High-Tech Handlebar Is Coming With Help From OnlyFans
Former BMW and Porsche engineers are hoping to forge a new path in bike gear by making a first-of-its-kind digital bicycle upgrade.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 2:30 am
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi
The chatbot is part of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s ambitions to use AI and other technologies to cut costs and modernize the US government.
Published on 7 February 2025 | 2:20 am
E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too
The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to health care.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 11:57 pm
The US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did
Sources tell WIRED that the ability of DOGE’s Marko Elez to alter code controlling trillions in federal spending was rescinded days after US Treasury and White House officials said it didn’t exist.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 11:55 pm
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 11:52 pm
Donald Trump's NIH Pick Just Launched a Controversial Scientific Journal
The journal’s editorial board includes multiple scientists, such as Trump health nominees Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, who opposed Covid public health measures.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 11:25 pm
USAID Workforce Slashed From 10,000 to Under 300 as Elon Musk’s DOGE Decimates Agency
The US government’s primary foreign aid organization is losing the vast majority of its staff, forcing the agency’s lifesaving work to screech to a halt.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 9:12 pm
The 33 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (February 2025)
A Real Pain, Arcadian, and Nightbitch are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 pm
TikTok Stole Our Hearts, but Can It Last?
The hosts of Uncanny Valley chronicle the TikTok ban saga and ask: What makes the app so uniquely vulnerable?
Published on 6 February 2025 | 6:31 pm
The Untold Winners of the Trump Memecoin Frenzy
When US president Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, he sparked a trading frenzy. A constellation of little-known crypto platforms quietly profited.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 4:50 pm
Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 2:32 pm
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra Review: AI Snoozefest
Technically sound, Samsung’s latest Android phones are a bit of a snooze.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 2:02 pm
More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene
Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 2:00 pm
The 5 Best Bread Makers, Tested & Reviewed (2025)
Swap store-bought bread for a freshly baked homemade loaf with these convenient machines.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 1:10 pm
Best Indoor TV Antenna (2025): Mohu, Clearstream, One for All
Plug into free HD TV with these convenient and affordable indoor antennas.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 12:03 pm
8 Best Air Fryers for Crispy Wings and Fries (2025)
We tested dozens of air fryers to find the best basket cookers, ovens, combi fryers, and even a great portable model.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 11:37 am
Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry
For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 10:00 am
DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers
Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 7:30 am
Groupon Promo Codes: 25% Off February 2025
Unlock 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes, and explore deals on getaways, spa packages, memberships, and event tickets this February.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 6:30 am
10% Off Canon Promo Code and Coupons
Save up to $500 on cameras, $300 on lenses, and more with today’s Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.
Published on 6 February 2025 | 6:10 am
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Published on 6 February 2025 | 6:00 am
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”
Published on 6 February 2025 | 12:29 am
US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China
Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 11:29 pm
This DOGE Engineer Has Access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sources tell WIRED that NOAA employees were ordered to give an engineer from Elon Musk’s DOGE task force access to all of the agency’s Google sites by the end of business on Wednesday.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 7:58 pm
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle
“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 7:45 pm
‘Dengue Boy’ Is the Weird, Fleshy Novel You Need Right Now
Dengue Boy, a book about a humanoid mosquito taking his revenge in the dying years of planet Earth, is unsettling and essential.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 6:12 pm
The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
The dismantling of USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE and a State Department funding freeze have severely disrupted efforts to help people escape forced labor camps run by criminal scammers.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 5:33 pm
The Far Right Has a New Hero: Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government has inspired adoration from far-right communities online that used to be reserved for Donald Trump.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 5:11 pm
LinkedIn Is Testing an AI Tool That Could Transform How People Search for Jobs
The company says artificial intelligence could help surface jobs that remain hidden from typical search queries.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 5:00 pm
The 8 Best Fans for Every Use, Editor Tested & Reviewed (2025)
From tower and pedestal styles to utilitarian box fans, these are our WIRED-tested favorites.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 3:02 pm
How to Responsibly Dispose of Your Electronics (2025)
Get rid of old, broken, and unused devices—even Lightning cables—without adding to the e-waste problem.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 2:30 pm
Therabody PowerDot 2.0 Duo Review: Can’t Connect to the App
Therabody’s at-home muscle stimulator is brilliant in theory but is plagued with connectivity issues.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 2:02 pm
Despite Catastrophic Hacks, Ransomware Payments Dropped Dramatically Last Year
Ransomware gangs continued to wreak havoc in 2024, but new research shows that the amounts victims paid these cybercriminals fell by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 1:00 pm
The Best Greens Powders, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
We did the research (and taste-testing) for you to determine whether greens powders are worth your money, and if so, which ones.
Published on 5 February 2025 | 12:39 pm