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Amazon Restricted Vaginal Health Products for Being ‘Potentially Embarrassing’
Big Tech's restrictions on adult content are crippling businesses and organizations focused on sexual health, according to a new report shared exclusively with WIRED.
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Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips
This week on Uncanny Valley," our hosts talk about three big stories from February.
Framework's Laptop 12 Could Inject New Life Into Budget Portable PCs
Budget Windows laptops still suck. Framework's upcoming repairable and upgradeable machine could change the game.
Behind DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest and Elon Musk’s Weekend Email Chaos
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley," we dig into the many DOGE staffers keeping two jobs at once, plus what happened when US federal workers received an email from Elon Musk over the weekend.
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Being Aided by a Trumpworld Power Couple
Stephen and Katie Miller-he's the prime minister," sources say; she's DOGE's comms guru-liaise between the White House and Elon Musk, and are centrally involved as he tears the government apart.
The US May Start Vaccinating Chickens Against Bird Flu
With egg prices soaring, the US is considering vaccinating laying chickens, which have been hit particularly hard by the avian influenza outbreak.
USAID Was Promised Emergency Waivers for Ebola and AIDS. They’re Not Working
Elon Musk claims he mistakenly fired Ebola prevention workers, then quickly fixed the error. But Ebola programs are still in tatters, along with other livesaving efforts like AIDS treatments for children.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5 for ChatGPT—It’s Huge and Compute-Intensive
Internally called Orion, GPT-4.5 is OpenAI's largest model to date, and it's first available through the company's $200 monthly ChatGPT subscription.
The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (March 2025)
Longlegs, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Deadpool & Wolverine are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
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.
Pokémon Company Announces “Pokémon Champions,” Promises “Legends: Z-A” Coming in 2025
During today's Pokemon Presents, the company showed off Pokemon Champions, a new battle-focused game for Switch and mobile.
The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think
What's happening to the US government right now is bad. What comes next is worse.
The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple interface, good battery life, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid wallet-friendly Android smartphones.
11 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.
Therabody Theragun Pro Plus Review: Intense Muscle Relief
Therabody's most advanced and latest Theragun is a beast for muscle recovery, but it might be too intense for some.
Kia Has Revealed Its Electric Camper to Rival VW,s ID.Buzz
As the EV4 sedan and EV2 mini SUV round out Kia's electric offering, the brand confirms its PV5 Light Camper is inbound, and an even larger model is likely on the way.
Framework’s First Desktop Is an Xbox-Sized Mini Gaming PC
This powerful 1440p-capable gaming and workstation computer fits inside a case the size of a small game console.
7 Best Hair Dryers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
Ready to ditch your clunky hair dryer? These top-tier models bring the heat without the damage.
DOGE’s Chaos Reaches Antarctica
Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent's delicate geopolitics.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Keeping Modern Slavery Compounds Online
A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar-where tens of thousands of people are enslaved-are using Starlink to get online.
The New York City Subway Is Using Google Pixels to Listen for Track Defects
New York City's transit authority is one of a few US systems experimenting with using sensors and AI to improve track inspections.
Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value
Apple's latest $599 iPhone isn't the best bang for your buck.
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.
DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator
Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data-and control over who can access which HUD systems.
Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks
Boston Dynamics founder Marc Raibert says reinforcement learning is helping his creations gain more independence.
Amazon's Souped-Up Alexa+ Arrives Next Month
Alexa+ will cost $20 a month but will be free for Amazon Prime members. It'll eventually arrive on nearly every Alexa device the company has shipped.
The 9 Best Mirrorless Cameras (2025): Full-Frame, APS-C, and More
Want the image quality of a DSLR without the bulk? These WIRED picks do more with less.
8 Best Toaster Ovens (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Toaster ovens are the Swiss Army knives of the modern kitchen. Our top pick could replace your full-size oven.
Where to Stream 2025’s Best Picture Oscar Nominees
Wicked, Anora, The Brutalist-many of this year's Academy Award nominees are available to watch online. Here's where to steam the 2025 Oscar movies.
Your Boss Wants You Back in the Office. This Surveillance Tech Could Be Waiting for You
Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it's finally coming for the American office worker.
The 53 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (March 2025)
Win or Lose, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection
Cloud container" defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.
Something Unexpected Is Spewing Stars Into the Milky Way
Fast-moving stars in the Milky Way indicate there could be a supermassive black hole in the neighboring Large Magellanic Cloud-something that has never been detected in a smaller galaxy.
Costa Rica Is Saving Forest Ecosystems by Listening to Them
Monitoring the noises within ecosystems reveals their health-allowing researchers to monitor changes in biodiversity, detect threats, and measure the effectiveness of conservation strategies.
Our Favorite Internal SSD Is on Sale Right Now
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DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers
Operatives working for Elon Musk's DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF-software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.
No, Even the Best Wi-Fi Extender Isn’t Worth Your Time (2025)
We spent hours testing Wi-Fi extenders, but they failed to impress. There are better ways to improve your internet coverage.
This Refinery Wants to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream. Trump’s Cuts Could Kill It
A sprawling Minnesota refinery wants to make low-carbon aviation fuel mainstream-but without government support experts believe the project could be dead in the water."
Trek FX+ 7S Review: Wonderful Upgrades, High Price
Trek upgraded its everyday commuter, making it much more expensive in the process.
Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There
Motorola's newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.
Best Tested Walking Pads (2025): Sperax, WalkingPad, Egofit
These compact walking pads fit under your desk and make staying active so much easier.
Ads Popped Up on Drivers' Screens. There May Be More on the Way
When Jeep owners complained ads were appearing while driving, the carmaker said it was a glitch. But as auto makers consider connected car opportunities, in-vehicle selling might be too tempting to ignore.
After a Violent Kidnapping, Crypto Elites Hire Bodyguards
A spate of abductions has sent crypto executives and wealthy investors in search of ways to protect themselves.
‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram
An alleged job scam, led by Aiden" from OpenAI," recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.
This Russian Tech Bro Helped Steal $93 Million and Landed in US Prison. Then Putin Called
In the epic US-Russian prisoner swap last summer, Vladimir Putin brought home an assassin, spies, and another prized ally: the man behind one of the biggest insider trading cases of all time.
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How Dan Bongino Went From Infowars to FBI Deputy Director
Dan Bongino rose through the ranks of right-wing media thanks to his unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump and willingness to push baseless conspiracies-including about the FBI.
Anthropic Launches the World’s First ‘Hybrid Reasoning’ AI Model
Claude 3.7, the latest model from Anthropic, can be instructed to engage in a specific amount of reasoning to solve hard problems.
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