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Still Using Windows 10? Here's How to Get Another Year of Updates for Free

If you're not ready to upgrade, you can still get security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Microsoft's ESU program. from WIRED https://ift.tt/HvQzXo6

Trump Ends Tariff Exemption for Small Packages

Starting in September, US buyers on sites like Etsy and eBay may face higher tariffs on goods from abroad. from WIRED https://ift.tt/7UajxGf

Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work

A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED. from WIRED https://ift.tt/yQ9SDn0

Gamers Are Furious About the Censorship of NSFW Games—and They’re Fighting Back

As industry groups decry censorship, players are flooding Visa and Mastercard with complaints and sharing the titles of delisted NSFW games to support developers. from WIRED https://ift.tt/O1IyENW

The Hyperflexible People Who May Help Unlock Better Sleep Apnea Treatments

Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are six times more at risk for the sleeping disorder. Now scientists are studying them in hopes of finding remedies beyond the CPAP machine. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Pe9qazn

Lelo Dot Review: A Clitoral Pinpoint Vibrator

A pinpoint vibrator will more precisely help you find inner peace. from WIRED https://ift.tt/oVN56Xr

Top Verizon Promo Codes & Deals | August 2025

Save with our roundup of the best Verizon coupons for free iPhone 16 Pros up to $1,100 off new Galaxy phones, and plans up to 50% off this August. from WIRED https://ift.tt/aqsjKfJ

The 38 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (August 2025)

Chief of War, Murderbot, and Foundation are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/dQsiACn

Samsung Promo Codes: 30% Off | July 2025

Save 30% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $2,100 on appliances, plus more discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25. from WIRED https://ift.tt/USXMh54

Seriously, Why Do Some AI Chatbot Subscriptions Cost More Than $200?

The price of expensive chatbot subscriptions is driven by vibes—not immediate profitability for AI companies. from WIRED https://ift.tt/4VEpwv6

Familiar Nebula Telescopic Thrust Suction Mount Dildo Review

This vibrating and thrusting dildo is not for the faint of heart. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ZNF6Ilg

Qi2 Wireless Charging: Everything You Need to Know (2025)

Qi2 enabled faster, more efficient magnetic wireless charging, and its first major upgrade, Qi2 25W, offers a big speed boost. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Lx4Hfjt

Best Running Shoes (2025), Tested and Reviewed: Saucony, Nike, Hoka

We clocked thousands of test miles to bring you the best running shoes for every pace, ability, and running goal. from WIRED https://ift.tt/lLcwhyd

TCL QM8K Review: The Best Mid-Tier TV

It doesn’t matter what you’re watching or where, this new mini LED TCL pushes the boundaries of budget beauty. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fipGd6t

A ‘Grand Unified Theory’ of Math Just Got a Little Bit Closer

By extending the scope of a key insight behind Fermat’s Last Theorem, four mathematicians have made great strides toward building a unifying theory of mathematics. from WIRED https://ift.tt/EvgTDlt

60 Italian Mayors Want to Be the Unlikely Solution to Self-Driving Cars in Europe

A network of local officials in Italy want to turn their cities into laboratories for the vehicles of tomorrow in the hope of catching up with the US and China. from WIRED https://ift.tt/MuNlhr1

Gear News of the Week: Amazon Buys Bee, VSCO Has a New App, and CMF Debuts a Smartwatch

Plus: Google Photos lets you convert images to videos, Microsoft has a 5G Surface, and Palmer Luckey asks if you’d buy a US-made laptop. from WIRED https://ift.tt/XCMDyO9

Tesla Readies a Taxi Service in San Francisco—but Not With Robotaxis

The electric car maker informed California that it will operate a limited public taxi service. But it’s not legally allowed to do this with self-driving cars. from WIRED https://ift.tt/gs3Nw5z

Join Our Next Livestream: Inside Katie Drummond’s Viral Interview With Bryan Johnson

On July 31, WIRED’s global editorial director discusses the world of wellness—and beyond—with WIRED reporters. from WIRED https://ift.tt/XPhM3oQ

Paramount Has a $1.5 Billion ‘South Park’ Problem

The White House says the show is “fourth-rate” after it showed Trump with “tiny” genitals. The controversy comes just as the FCC has greenlit Paramount’s merger with Skydance and promised to end DEI. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SpYfy8e

Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling ‘Porn’ Games. Critics Say It's a Slippery Slope to More Censorship

A conservative group is targeting payment processors as “a weapon” to get adult games deindexed in storefronts. Even games that have nothing to do with sex or abuse have been caught in the dragnet. from WIRED https://ift.tt/dwenhcO

The 40 Best Movies on Hulu This Week (August 2025)

Presence, 28 Weeks Later, and Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now. from WIRED https://ift.tt/QkNZeC7

The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the heated race between two companies to build a commercial brain-computer interface. from WIRED https://ift.tt/athFXu4

Americans Are Obsessed With Watching Short Video Dramas From China

How did steamy, short soap operas that originated in China become the hottest thing in Hollywood, seemingly overnight? from WIRED https://ift.tt/OH6b4jg

Trump Says He’s ‘Getting Rid of Woke’ and Dismisses Copyright Concerns in AI Policy Speech

The remarks, which came during a keynote speech at a summit hosted by the All-In Podcast, follow President Donald Trump’s newly released AI Action Plan. from WIRED https://ift.tt/N1sBERV

A $17 Hotdog and a Humanoid Robot Serving Popcorn: WIRED’s Day at the Tesla Diner

WIRED stopped by the new Tesla Diner in Hollywood to try a $17 hotdog, watch a humanoid robot serve popcorn, and talk to people who still stan Elon Musk. from WIRED https://ift.tt/rayJzHS

South Korea Plans to Build a Base on the Moon

The country’s newly formed space agency wants to establish a lunar base by 2045. from WIRED https://ift.tt/HOKouZd

A Top NASA Official Is Among Thousands of Staff Leaving the Agency

Makenzie Lystrup’s departure from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qGuBVHw

The 47 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (August 2025)

Washington Black, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Bear are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/vMBb7ps

OpenAI Seeks Additional Capital From Investors as Part of Its $40 Billion Round

OpenAI, which recently announced a $40 billion round of financing, is seeking funding from new and existing investors to fulfill the deal. from WIRED https://ift.tt/oMqFY8N

KitchenAid Promo Code: $140 Off in July 2025

Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including up to $140 off select countertop appliances. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Sm4wOuC

Leaked Memo: Anthropic CEO Says the Company Will Pursue Gulf State Investments After All

“Unfortunately, I think ‘No bad person should ever benefit from our success’ is a pretty difficult principle to run a business on,” wrote Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei in a note to staff obtained by WIRED. from WIRED https://ift.tt/l7XYSj2

EPA Employees Still in the Dark as Agency Dismantles Scientific Research Office

As the EPA moves to shut down the Office of Research and Development, leadership is unable to answer questions as basic as when it will close and how many will lose their jobs. from WIRED https://ift.tt/62LTrYi

Trump's Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them

A subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is letting clients essentially bet that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court. from WIRED https://ift.tt/GAQ0Elw

The Next Thing You Smell Could Ruin Your Life

Millions of people suffer debilitating reactions in the presence of certain scents and chemicals. One scientist has been struggling for decades to understand why—as she battles the condition herself. from WIRED https://ift.tt/EUWbRj9

There's Neuralink—and There's the Mind-Reading Company That Might Surpass It

Unlike Elon Musk's brain-computer interface, Synchron's doesn't require open-skull surgery, and it has an OpenAI chatbot baked in. from WIRED https://ift.tt/29JIK1D

Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2025)

Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion. from WIRED https://ift.tt/l3MSF1h

How to Limit Galaxy AI to On-Device Processing—or Turn It Off Altogether

You don’t have to accept the AI that Samsung offers you. from WIRED https://ift.tt/BY0P3yq

The Hunt for a Fundamental Theory of Quantum Gravity

Black hole and Big Bang singularities break our best theory of gravity. A trilogy of theorems hints that physicists must go to the ends of space and time to find a fix. from WIRED https://ift.tt/7GYUPfK

This Is the Commodore Comeback Fans Have Waited for—but the Odds Are Still Against It

After years of mismanagement and questionable product tie-ins, the 80s computer brand is back, now with a fan at the helm. But is the appetite for retro gaming still big enough for it to succeed? from WIRED https://ift.tt/su20XCO

Automakers Are Canceling Plans for New EVs. Here’s a List of What’s Been Killed So Far

Shifts in economic policy and manufacturing have led major automakers to cancel upcoming electric vehicle launches in the US. from WIRED https://ift.tt/u46Dohd

Gear News of the Week: Chrome OS Will Merge With Android and Sony Surprises With a New Camera

Plus: Omega drops a summery Seamaster, EcoFlow unveils a whole-home energy backup system, and Viture has new smart glasses. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SQXIgLe

The 66 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (July 2025)

Jaws @ 50, The Last Showgirl, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/kf5BPRN

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong. from WIRED https://ift.tt/WL2vhaA

Congress Passes GENIUS Act in Major Win for US Crypto Industry

Experts say the legislation could unleash a tidal wave of new stablecoins—and fresh complaints about President Trump's crypto entanglements. from WIRED https://ift.tt/WrSXc8Y

Roblox’s New Age Verification Feature Uses AI to Scan Teens’ Video Selfies

Roblox will scan video selfies of teens to assess their ages as part of a new “Trusted Connections” feature that gives users access to unfiltered chatting with people they know. from WIRED https://ift.tt/sqiaW3S

4 Best Music Streaming Services (2024): Spotify, Apple Music, and More Compared

Plunge into the stream with the best apps to discover music, share it among friends, and rock out. from WIRED https://ift.tt/pNl75Gb

Squarespace Promo Codes: 50% Off | July 2025

Get 10% off your next website with an exclusive Squarespace discount code, with up to 50% off plans, and more top discounts this July. from WIRED https://ift.tt/MysFfOk

Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US almost lost its measles elimination status once. Lessons from that episode suggest it will be more difficult to avoid doing so now. from WIRED https://ift.tt/JaMNWIt

I Tried Grok’s Built-In Anime Companion and It Called Me a Twat

xAI’s new $300 monthly subscription comes with two AI companions powered by its most capable model to date. I tried them. It got weird. from WIRED https://ift.tt/kSmaOuz

Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders

Mira Murati and several other former OpenAI researchers are behind the buzzy AI startup, now valued at $12 billion and officially out of stealth. from WIRED https://ift.tt/wIiQyYb

The 54 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (July 2025)

Ironheart, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/gpiwSZB

The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out

Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.” from WIRED https://ift.tt/KM9jyL2

The Enshittification of American Power

First Google and Facebook, then the world. Under Trump 2.0, US statecraft is starting to mimic the worst tendencies of Big Tech. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SLZpXNa

Peacock Promo Code & Deals: 16% Off July 2025

Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this July, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED. from WIRED https://ift.tt/1GNEdV5

It's Not Just Epstein. MAGA Is Angry About a Lot of Things

Pockets of Donald Trump’s most loyal base are increasingly angry at what they view as the administration’s failure to fulfill its promises. from WIRED https://ift.tt/0m7PGzL

Best AirPods Pro Alternatives: AirPods for Android and More

These excellent AirPod alternatives provide great features and versatility in a familiar package. from WIRED https://ift.tt/bN9uv7j

AI 'Nudify' Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars

Millions of people are accessing harmful AI “nudify” websites. New analysis says the sites are making millions and rely on tech from US companies. from WIRED https://ift.tt/tLHgfT0

The Structure of Ice in Space Is Neither Order nor Chaos—It’s Both

Long thought to be completely disordered, space ice appears to have some crystallized regions, new research suggests. from WIRED https://ift.tt/DgWdj3o

Le Wand Dive Review: A Waterproof Wand Vibrator

It’s heavy and loud, but this powerful wand vibrator will send shockwaves through you, even underwater. from WIRED https://ift.tt/DhyWCf7

What Makes a Car Lovable? It's Not the Tech, It's the Cup Holders

Frustration with the size, location, and design of cup holders in new cars is on the rise—and it holds enormous influence on whether we buy a ride or not. from WIRED https://ift.tt/hMct8Wa

These LGBTQ+ Archives Defy Erasure, One Memory at a Time

In Latin America, LGBTQ+ history collections are a form of resistance. Grassroots projects are using the memories of community members to fight against systematic violence and demand justice. from WIRED https://ift.tt/9fwvi5S

Everything We Know About the Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS

A team of astronomers recently discovered the traveling space object, just the third of its kind to pass through our solar system. from WIRED https://ift.tt/8eVHEgf

20% Off HP Coupon Code | July 2025

Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech. from WIRED https://ift.tt/29ckdVB

Samsung's New Phones Show How Far Ahead China Is on Innovation

Just like it has done with EVs, China’s investment in smartphones is leaving big brands playing catch up. Forget iterative updates: China is already working on what’s next. from WIRED https://ift.tt/d6QL1VA

The Best Anti-Prime Day Sales to Shop Before They're Over

Feeling anti-Amazon? These small businesses have sales you can shop right now before the week of sales ends. from WIRED https://ift.tt/DH4QLoT

Slumber Cloud's Sale Is One Not to Miss Before Prime Day Ends

Slumber Cloud's cooling sheets are the best we've tried to skip the night sweats. Don't miss your chance to get them on sale. from WIRED https://ift.tt/XN7AMlf

The 12 Best Prime Day Purchases Our Gear Team Made

We're professional gear testers and deal trackers, and these are the Prime Day deals we couldn't stay away from. from WIRED https://ift.tt/xquFYmS

The 27 Best Deals at Walmart's Competing Prime Day Sale

Walmart is competing with Amazon this Prime Day, offering great savings on our favorite laptops, 4K TVs, earbuds, and other WIRED favorites. from WIRED https://ift.tt/u84vhfW

16 Best Prime Day Board Game Deals for Kids of All Ages (2025)

Looking for family fun this summer? These WIRED-recommended board games and toys are on sale for Prime Day. from WIRED https://ift.tt/LRIiFbj

Dyson's V15 Detect Is $200 Off for Prime Day (2025)

The Dyson V15 Detect is our favorite Dyson stick vacuum, and two versions of it are on sale right now for Prime Day. from WIRED https://ift.tt/sqGlFK7

Prime Day Soundbar Deal Alert: Sony Bravia Theater System 6

Looking for a great surround sound setup on Prime Day? Sony's Bravia Theater System 6 is a ringer. from WIRED https://ift.tt/I9juJPg

16 Best Prime Day Deals on Coffee Machines, Grinders & More

If you need to mainline some caffeine, these are the best brewers and concentrates to get that java into your system. from WIRED https://ift.tt/AH8qjt1

The 47 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (July 2025)

Duster, The Gilded Age, and The Last of Us are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/dHhbauj

10% Home Depot Promo Codes & Coupons | July 2025

Save 10%, plus up to 50% with the latest Home Depot promo code and coupons for patio furniture, appliances, and power tools with verified discounts for July 2025. from WIRED https://ift.tt/S8H6dik

‘Anthem’ Is the Latest Video Game Casualty. What Should End-of-Life Care Look Like for Games?

Anthem will disappear in early 2026. The move comes as consumer group Stop Killing Video Games fights to preserve similar online service games. from WIRED https://ift.tt/OGF46cu

9 Best Robot Vacuums (2025): Tested and Reviewed in Real Homes

Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you. from WIRED https://ift.tt/TYKayVC

The 8 Best Travel Pillows (2025), Tested on Planes

It can be hard to catch a nap while traveling, but these pillows can help. from WIRED https://ift.tt/riYCWpD

13 Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested systems will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget. from WIRED https://ift.tt/I8UCwQM

People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips

As psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI, people are already taking huge doses of drugs and using chatbots to process their trips. from WIRED https://ift.tt/UKpVad7

On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else

The fishermen of Puerto Morelos complain of pirates who fish off-season with total impunity, while their small catches are contaminated by the abundant microplastics in the sea. from WIRED https://ift.tt/bZK5xMw

Thanks to Zillow, Your Friends Know How Much Your House Costs—or if You’re Secretly Rich

A quick search of your friends’ addresses can yield one of the most private details of their financial lives. Some people say their wealthy acquaintances aren’t happy about it. from WIRED https://ift.tt/y3ZGmPf

12 Best Kids Headphones (2025), Hearing Protection and More

If you use screens for work and play, your child probably does too. These are the best pairs we’ve bought and tested for our own kids. from WIRED https://ift.tt/J7zbDwB

How to Use Voice Typing on Your Phone

When it’s easier to talk than type, Android and iOS have you covered. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ObzHZmV

How the Binding of Two Brain Molecules Creates Memories That Last a Lifetime

An interaction between two proteins points to a molecular basis for memory. But how do memories last when the molecules that form them turn over within days, weeks, or months? from WIRED https://ift.tt/EQG0B25

Meteorologists Say the National Weather Service Did Its Job in Texas

DOGE cut hundreds of jobs at the NWS, but experts who spoke to WIRED say the agency accurately predicted the state's weekend flood risk. from WIRED https://ift.tt/vbjYmB9

Bose Soundlink Plus Review: Compromise Never Sounded So Good

Bose’s stylish new midsize speaker brings clear and punchy sound to the party. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Y2bSOft

Is It Time to Stop Protecting the Grizzly Bear?

The Endangered Species Act has a major problem. An unlikely move could help save it. from WIRED https://ift.tt/krJfbNF

Android May Soon Warn You About Fake Cell Towers

Plus: Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump campaign emails, Chinese hackers still in US telecoms networks, and an abusive deepfake website plans an expansion. from WIRED https://ift.tt/UZ5Nb02

Trump’s Defiance of TikTok Ban Prompted Immunity Promises to 10 Tech Companies

Newly disclosed records show Attorney General Pam Bondi gave cover to not only Apple and Google, but also several other companies that help TikTok operate in the US. from WIRED https://ift.tt/H9rGYXh

The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned

IARPA director Rick Muller is departing after just over a year at the R&D unit that invests in emerging technologies of potential interest to agencies like the NSA and the CIA, WIRED has learned. from WIRED https://ift.tt/u0K1UWp

Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional

The platform, which allows users to anonymously share the locations of ICE agents, is currently the third-most-downloaded iPhone app. from WIRED https://ift.tt/wAdrxia

Visible Promo Code: Save Up to $300 in July 2025

Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie. from WIRED https://ift.tt/FiT9oGN

Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI

xAI’s gas turbines get official approval from Memphis, Tennessee, even as civil rights groups prepare to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations. from WIRED https://ift.tt/r4LZA38

The New Era of Work Travel

Don’t sweat the expense reports—from first-class tech to multiday commutes, WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SxvCtKo

20% Off HP Coupon Code | July 2025

Save up to 60%, plus an extra $100 with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qYgxJsQ

The 37 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (June 2025)

Stick, Murderbot, and Side Quest are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/LK2SH0k

Here’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent

The Meta CEO is leading a hiring blitz, offering top talent at OpenAI eye-watering pay packages and endless access to cutting-edge chips. from WIRED https://ift.tt/I8dgOaJ