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Updated 2024-11-21 10:30
What VICE Readers Bought This Month: Article Sofas and Massage Goggles
Readers stuffed their stockings with penis pumps, chicken crossbody bags, and non-squeaky bed frames to ring in 2024.
The Best Sites to Get Refurbished Tech for Less
We found the finest tech from Therabody, Dyson, and Bose that has been thoroughly tested, inspected, and beautified for you.
The Great American Train Wreck Isn’t Going Away
The freight system in the United States is prone to disaster. This is why.
The Best Dyson Vacuum Alternatives (for Demolishing Dust for Good)
These powerful, slick Dyson vacuum lookalikes will get the job done without blowing your whole tax return.
China Using AI to Create Anti-American Memes Capitalizing on Israel-Palestine, Researchers Find
According to a new report from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, the CCP is spreading memes depicting Biden as a war crazed tyrant.
Nuclear Threats Are Looming, And Nobody Knows How Many Nukes Are Out There
Researchers are using open-source intelligence such as satellite imagery and military parades to lift the fog surrounding the world's nuclear stockpiles.
Conspiracy Theorists Think A24's 'Civil War' Is Actually 'Programming' Americans For Civil War
Two new films, the Obama-produced 'Leave the World Behind' on Netflix and Alex Garland's 'Civil War,' have been wrapped up in the right's latest conspiracy.
I Lived in Texas for 35 Years. Here’s Why Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ Makes Perfect Sense
The politics and populations of Texas and California are more closely aligned than you could possibly imagine.
The Old Internet Is Dying, and Something Worse Is Being Born
As the web declines, we pause to talk about the death of criticism and what happens when someone rips off your work.
Anti-War Workers Blockade Factory Making Israeli Drone Engines for Its Siege on Gaza
World Beyond War blocked the entrance of a Pratt & Whitney plant in Canada this morning.
Incredible: GOP Senator Doing More to Hamper U.S. Military Than Anyone In Living Memory
Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville says he's pro-troop, his recent history says otherwise.
The Strangest U.S. Military Images of 2023
From horny anime bikes, to chasing yetis and lots of Star Wars, here are weirdest images taken by the Pentagon this year.
The Best Deals This Week, From the Big SSENSE Sale to Dyson Tech
Plus, West Elm, LELO, and On Running have jaw-dropping deals-there's no better time to shop for gifts.
Pentagon Grounds Entire $34B Fleet of Troubled Aircraft After Yet Another Deadly Crash
The V-22 Osprey is prone to crashes and the Navy, Air Force, and Marines have grounded all of them while it investigates.
‘GTA VI’ Has Already Sparked a Bizarre Moral Panic Fit For Our Age
A moral panic around a new Grand Theft Auto? We are so back.
Mod That Makes ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Less Gay Gets Nuked After Players Revolt
Nexus Mods has removed the mod, which erases a canon lesbian relationship by changing one character into a man.
How Online Fights Affect Real World Battlefields
Israel's latest war is a case study in how online propaganda shapes modern conflict.
Pentagon Scientists Discuss Cybernetic 'Super Soldiers' That Feel Nothing While Killing In Dystopian Presentation
The soldier of the future will be "flooded with pain-numbing stimulants," cybernetically enhanced, and, one official sort-of joked, must be eventually "terminated."
It Sure Looks Like a Hacking Campaign Messed Up People's Spotify Wrapped
Lots of people who've never heard of Lil Durk are finding out Spotify thinks he's their favorite musical artist.
Elon Musk Endorses Conspiracy With Meme Saying ‘Pizzagate Is Real’
The meme-loving billionaire dug up an old conspiracy theory and gave it a new spin.
U.S. Soldiers Are Exposing Barracks Full of Mold, Bed Bugs, and Unsafe Food With a New App
Hots&Cots lets service members share photos of America's crumbling military housing.
The Best Black Friday Deals, Sales, and Promo Codes, All in One Place
When is Black Friday? Right now, bud. Come hither for the best Black Friday 2023 deals on everything you need to crush your holiday shopping list.
The Best Black Friday Tech Deals, Because It's Time for an Upgrade
Need to upgrade your TV, tablet, headphones, or home stereo equipment? This is your moment to cash in on the best Black Friday tech deals of 2023.
Despite OpenAI Chaos, Wall Street Is Still Betting Big on AI
The unicorn startup has CEO Sam Altman back, but the weird struggle exposes just how strange the company is.
The Crazy Black Friday Deals on Theragun Massagers Are Here
The cult-fave Theraguns that athletes obsess over are up to $250 off for Black Friday-and the cheaper dupes are marked down, too.
Gazans Are Trying to Stay Online Under Siege. New Tech Is Struggling to Help.
Amid blackouts and wrecked infrastructure, eSIMs are being used to try and stay in contact with the outside world.
What Happens When an Anti-Sex Trafficking Operation Goes Wrong
A broken orbital bone, a Couple's Ruse,' and Bin Laden as Ted Kaczynski
Commercial Flights Are Experiencing 'Unthinkable' GPS Attacks and Nobody Knows What to Do
New "spoofing" attacks resulting in total navigation failure have been occurring above the Middle East for months, which is "highly significant" for airline safety.
Russia Televises New Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missile Being Loaded Into Silo
Russia's much-hyped Avangard missile makes an appearance on state TV weeks after Russia de-ratified a nuclear test-ban treaty.
The Taliban Is Rollerblading While Armed In Viral Footage. WTF Is Going On?
The viral video has its origins on an Afghan parkour athlete's YouTube channel.
Warhammer Fan Now In Charge of Overseeing Crumbling Remnant of Vast Empire
James Cleverly, Britain's new Home Secretary, is a big fan of the franchise that depicts a fascist humanity serving a zombie Emperor.
Crypto One Year After the Collapse: All My Apes Blinded
Many of crypto's biggest evangelists are in jail, but the hype continues. Why?
RIP Omegle, Despite Everything
A piece of the Old Internet - for all its horrors -dies today with the closure of the anonymous video chat platform.
Did Israel Finally Confirm It Has Nuclear Weapons by Threatening Gaza?
Israel will neither confirm nor deny the existence of its nuclear weapons program, but there's been slip ups before.
How to Pick a Kindle (Yes, There Are Different Kinds)
We're here to help you discern the best Kindle to read in the bathtub, on the plane, or at the natural wine bar.
U.S. and Israeli Officials Claim Hamas Was High During Oct. 7 Attack. Is It True?
Captagon is at the center of a long-debunked myth about militant violence in the Middle East.
How to Use ChatGPT in Non-Evil Ways
Yes, AI may destroy the world as we know it. But it can also make your working day a hell of a lot easier.
Pentagon 'Strongly' Urges Military Members to Report UFO Programs Using New Website
If you're a current or former government employee with knowledge of any programs or activity related to UFOs, the Pentagon would love to talk to you.
What VICE Readers Bought This Month: Creak-Proof Bed Frames and Sound Bars
Chef's (kiss) knives, affordable Vizio sound bars, and non-squeaky Thuma bed frames all stepped up to the plate this month.
The U.S. Is Building a New Nuclear 'Gravity Bomb', Pentagon Announces
The B61-13 is the latest in a long line of B61 variants.
The People Who Lost Serious Cash on NFTs
Five investors - whose losses range from a few thousand quid to $5 million - tell us what went wrong and what how they feel now.
CYBER: The Landlord Tech Company That Turned Security Deposits Into a Monthly Fee
This startup disrupted security deposits, and now renters and landlords can't get them on the phone.
CYBER: The Real History of the Luddites
How the original Luddites got their Blood in the Machine and paved the way for the rebellion against Big Tech.
This Internet Phone Booth Makes It Easy to Make Encrypted Video Calls
The mysterious floating phone booth is the creation of Birdcalls, a privacy focused video call service.
U.S. Defense Contractor CEOs See Profit Opportunity In Israel-Hamas War
Executives from major U.S. defense firms mentioned the war as a business opportunity in recent earnings calls.
The Best Workout Headphones (That Can Handle Your Sweat)
All these over-ear headphones by Shokz, Philips, and Adidas don't mind one bit when the perspiration hits.
How Crushing Is Peter Parker’s Mortgage In ‘Spider-Man 2’? We Asked a Realtor
Peter's behind on his mortgage and he's probably not going to get caught up.
Elon Musk Still Doesn’t Understand How Wikipedia Works
The Wikimedia Foundation is remarkably transparent.
CYBER: The Viral ‘Kia Boys’ Car Theft Trend That’s Going Viral on Instagram
What happens when your car is stolen and the joyride is posted online?
The Best Home and Portable Projectors at Every Price Point
Get off your laptop, up your Netflix-and-chill game, and bring the magic home with the best projectors.
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