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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.
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.
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?
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.
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra Review: AI Snoozefest
Technically sound, Samsung's latest Android phones are a bit of a snooze.
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.
The 5 Best Bread Makers, Tested & Reviewed (2025)
Swap store-bought bread for a freshly baked homemade loaf with these convenient machines.
Best Indoor TV Antenna (2025): Mohu, Clearstream, One for All
Plug into free HD TV with these convenient and affordable indoor antennas.
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.
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.
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.
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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."
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Super Bowl TV Deals
Take your Super Bowl party to new heights with a great deal on a killer TV.
Early Detection Tools Help but They Can’t Stop Every Wildfire
Tree-mounted sensors and new satellites promise a way to detect wildfires before they get out of hand-but no early detection method is foolproof.
USPS Halts All Packages From China, Sending the Ecommerce Industry Into Chaos
As part of new tariffs on Chinese imports, President Donald Trump eliminated an exemption for small packages, vastly increasing the amount of parcels US Customs and Border Protection needs to inspect.
State Department Puts ‘All Direct Hire’ USAID Personnel on Administrative Leave
The US government's primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.
Google Lifts a Ban on Using Its AI for Weapons and Surveillance
Google published principles in 2018 barring its AI technology from being used for sensitive purposes. Weeks into President Donald Trump's second term, those guidelines are being overhauled.
China Is Investigating Google Over Trump’s Tariffs
Google's limited presence in China gives Beijing room to hit back harder if President Donald Trump's trade war escalates.
Federal Workers Sue to Disconnect DOGE Server
Two federal workers, citing reports that Elon Musk's associates are operating an illegally connected email server at OPM, seek a restraining order.
Trump's Plan to Make European Cars More Expensive Has a Fatal Flaw
President Trump's threat of 25 percent tariffs on EU car imports could spark an automotive trade war-one that will result in higher prices for all and never end in European consumers buying more American autos.
10 Best Gifts for Women Who Are Over This Planet (2025)
She's seen enough. She's had enough. She can't book a one-way ticket to the stars (yet), but these gifts will help her transcend this world.
Chris Anderson Is Giving TED Away to Whoever Has the Best Idea for Its Future
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, the British entrepreneur shares why it's time to move on from TED.
Xbox Wireless Headset Review (2024): Pair and Play
Microsoft's updated headset shines with simplicity and surround sound.
Hatch Restore 3 Review: A Worthy Upgrade
Hatch's latest sunrise alarm clock and sound machine is bigger and brighter and has more physical controls, making it easier to use without grabbing your phone.
Inside the Bust That Took Down Pavel Durov—and Upended Telegram
The Russian-born CEO styles himself as a free-speech crusader and a scourge of the surveillance state. Here's the real story behind Pavel Durov's arrest and what happened next.
Lovehoney Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy Girl Rabbit Vibrator Review: Basic Vibes
You can do better than this powerful and basic rabbit vibrator.
Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden
An investigation into more than 300 cyberattacks against US K-12 schools over the past five years shows how schools can withhold crucial details from students and parents whose data was stolen.
A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is a sleepy part of the Treasury Department. It's also where, sources say, a 25-year-old engineer tied to Elon Musk has admin privileges over the code that controls Social Security payments, tax returns, and more.
Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts
The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.
Elon Musk Ally Tells Staff 'AI-First’ Is the Future of Key Government Agency
Sources say the former Tesla engineer now in charge of the Technology Transformation Services wants an agency that operates like a startup software company."
Pronouns Are Being Forcibly Removed From Government Email Signatures
WIRED confirmed various automated efforts to remove pronouns from both email and Slack at USAID, the EPA, the GSA, and more.
The ‘Pokémon TCG Pocket’ Trading System Is So Bad Players Are Revolting
The Pokemon Company International says it's actively investigating" ways to improve the feature after players threatened to cancel their subscriptions.
Elektron Digitone II Review: Worthy Successor to a Classic
Double the polyphony, quadruple the tracks, and three new synth engines make this a worthy successor.
The Best Hearing Aids of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.
9 Best Digital Notebooks, Tablets, and Smart Pens (2025)
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.
Reencle Prime Review: A Sustainable Solution for Making Compost
This electric home composter turns kitchen scraps into valuable compost-if you're willing to put up with some fuss.
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