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Nikon Z6 III Review: A Hybrid Camera for the Masses
Nikon's latest midrange full-frame mirrorless camera offers pro-level features without the pro price.
The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues
The source of more than half of all wildfires in the Western US remains unknown, so the US Forest Service has teamed up with computer scientists to create tools that can find answers.
US Privacy Snags a Win as Judge Limits Warrantless FBI Searches
Plus: A hacker finds an issue with Cloudflare's systems that could reveal app users' rough locations, and the Trump administration puts a wrench in a key cybersecurity investigation.
Taylor Swift Triggered a Tsunami of Sports Bets. Then She Stopped Turning Up
The singer generated millions in prop bets for the Kansas City Chiefs just by showing up to watch her boyfriend play. Now that she's busy, gamblers are losing interest.
How Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Made a Model that Rivals OpenAI
When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.
This Man Eats So Much Butter, Cheese, and Beef That Cholesterol Oozes From His Skin
High cholesterol is considered 240 mg/dL. The man's was over 1,000 mg/dL.
DOGE Will Allow Elon Musk to Surveil the US Government From the Inside
A former USDS employee called the repurposing of the Digital Service into DOGE an A+ bureaucratic jiujitsu move." It will give Musk and his associates access to unclassified data in every government agency.
‘We Have Seen a Lot More Hate’: Trans People Are Already Terrified
After Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order directed against trans people this week, trans and nonbinary people are scared of what happens next.
5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know
Our physics expert picks his top-five equations, plus a scheme to supply US power needs with a bucket of baseballs. Thanks, Einstein!
Science Has Spun Spider-Man’s Web-Slinging Into Reality
When a US research lab accidentally created a sticky, web-like substance, it turned to Peter Parker and comic-book lore for inspiration on what to do next.
Starkey Edge AI RIC RT Review: Best Prescription Hearing Aids
The best hearing aids we've tested to date require a visit to the ear doctor-and a sizable investment.
Dating Apps Promise to Remain a Rare Haven Following Trump’s Executive Order
As President Trump moves to change federal policy so the US government only recognizes two genders" and social media platforms become less safe for LGBTQ+ people, dating apps could become a refuge.
Trump Wants a War With Cartels—and May Just Get One
An executive order designating cartels as terrorist organizations will expand prosecutors' jurisdictions, affect relations with Mexico, and risk blowback for which the US is unprepared.
The Trump Cryptonaissance Is Here
US President Donald Trump has wasted no time in demonstrating his fealty to the cryptocurrency industry that backed his 2024 election ambitions. The alliance could herald a golden dawn for crypto, industry figures believe.
The Creators of ‘Palworld’ Are Back—This Time With a Horror Game
Pocketpair, creators of the game fans dubbed Pokemon with guns," is partnering with the studio behind Tales of Kenzera: Zau as it aims to publish more indie games.
OpenAI’s Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You
The company that kicked off the AI chatbot craze now wants AI to do more than just talk.
The Proud Boys Are Plotting a Comeback. And They Want Revenge
Fresh out of federal prison, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio suggests he's still in charge as the far-right organization looks to regroup.
The Global Far Right Is Celebrating Trump’s New World Order
Far-right lawmakers and extremist influencers the world over are celebrating Trump's early days in office and advocating for similar efforts in their own countries.
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 Review: A Video Card With AI
This super premium graphics card might not be cheap, but it offers a glimpse into Nvidia's AI-powered future.
Why Mark Zuckerberg Is Ditching Human Fact-Checkers
This week, we take a look at Meta's new era of content moderation.
Subaru Security Flaws Exposed Its System for Tracking Millions of Cars
Now-fixed web bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock and start millions of Subarus. More disturbingly, they could also access at least a year of cars' location histories-and Subaru employees still can.
The Who's Who of MAGA Influencers You Should Know About by Now
Welcome to Trump 2.0, where these creators have the ears not only of their audiences but of the president as well.
‘Neo-Nazi Madness’: Meta’s Top AI Lawyer on Why He Fired the Company
In an exclusive interview with WIRED, celebrated intellectual property lawyer Mark Lemley elaborates on why he quit and what he makes of the AI copyright battlefield.
Under Trump, US Cyberdefense Loses Its Head
Chinese hacks, rampant ransomware, and Donald Trump's budget cuts all threaten US security. In an exit interview with WIRED, former CISA head Jen Easterly argues for her agency's survival.
Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism
Organized violence is set to grow-but the social media-powered mechanisms that expose would-be extremists to threats can also be used to help empathy flourish.
Elon Musk Plays DOGE Ball—and Hits America’s Geek Squad
Under Donald Trump, the United States Digital Service is morphing into Elon Musk's cost-cutting machine.
eBay Sellers Are Hawking Used Phones With TikTok Preinstalled for Thousands of Dollars
With the app still unavailable on US app stores, people are betting on TikTok being a profitable added extra to secondhand handsets.
The US Has Bird Flu Vaccines. Here’s Why You Can’t Get One
H5N1 vaccines have been previously licensed, and millions are in the national stockpile. But even with the news of the country's first human death due to bird flu, vaccination isn't yet recommended.
Samsung Says Its Galaxy S25 Is ‘Qi2 Ready.’ Here’s What That Really Means
The company's new smartphones do not have Qi2 wireless charging built in natively. Just give me my magnetic Android phone already!
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Specs, Release Date, Price, Features
The three flagship Android phones debut new ways to interact with Google's Gemini and, yes, Samsung's Bixby.
Mexico Rushes to Help Stranded Migrants After Trump Shuts Down the CBP One App
The Mexico Embraces You program provides 2,000 pesos for deported migrants who cannot afford to return home.
Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban
After a US law temporarily forced Americans to find a new home for their short-video habit, TikTok clone Likee saw a surge in usage.
This New AI Search Engine Has a Gimmick: Humans Answering Questions
A new AI-powered search engine called Pearl is launching today, with an unusual pitch: It promises to connect you with an actual human expert if the AI answer sucks. WIRED gave it a spin.
This Company Wants to Build a Space Station That Has Artificial Gravity
Founded by crypto guru Jed McCaleb, Vast Space will run two missions to the International Space Station and aims to launch its first space station, Haven-1, by the end of 2025.
A Capitol Rioter’s Son Is Terrified About His Father’s Release
Jackson Reffitt has been flooded with threats online since Trump pardoned his father and almost 1,600 others for their part in January 6.
Abbott Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitor Review: Easy and Clear
If you're prediabetic, this continuous blood glucose monitor slaps right onto your arm and tells you how to eat all day.
How to Send Cash
Need to send some money without getting scammed or robbed? Follow this advice.
Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison
Donald Trump pardoned the creator of the world's first dark-web drug market, who is now a libertarian cause celebre in some parts of the crypto community.
Trump’s Plan to Leave the WHO Is a Health Disaster
The exit will cut a huge chunk from the World Health Organization's budget, but the short-term financial gain for the US could come at the cost of disease outbreaks flaring up across the world.
Trump Says He Ended the ‘EV Mandate.’ What Does That Mean?
Policy experts say the implications of Donald Trump's executive order for EV owners-and the EV-curious-won't be clear for a while.
How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram
In the days before TikTok went dark, Instagram and Facebook released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting its platforms as a comparable alternative.
Broadcast TV Is Dying. Trump Is Threatening It Anyway
The slow fade of broadcast television-one of the few remaining free sources of news and entertainment-is about to accelerate, thanks to the policies of the new US presidential administration.
Game Developers Are Getting Fed Up With Their Bosses’ AI Initiatives
A survey of video game developers released Tuesday indicates that a growing number of them fear artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on the industry as a whole.
Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis
The new president's orders will take the US out of the Paris Agreement, encourage the extraction and use of fossil fuels, and undo Biden-era policies.
17 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors
You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.
4 Things Apple Maps Does Better Than Google Maps
Apple's platform for maps and directions, the perpetual runner-up to Google Maps, has improved markedly over the past few years. Here are the ways it currently bests its rival.
How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state's fire dynamics.
Gold Sneakers and Too-Tight Suits: The Menswear Guy Weighs In on Inauguration Weekend
Menswear influencer Derek Guy is unimpressed by what tech barons and the MAGA rank and file wore this weekend. To be frank," he says, many conservatives are often behind on fashion trends."
Trump Signs Executive Order Saving TikTok for 75 Days
ByteDance now has to show that it's making significant progress on a deal to sell TikTok to a US-based company.
Proud Boys Leaders to Walk Free After Trump Releases All January 6 Rioters
Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys, was among nearly 1,600 January 6 defendants who were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted. He is expected to be in Miami by Tuesday afternoon.
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