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The &Space Project upcycles waste materials from space development. Now it has designed Debris, a set of speakers using test fuel tanks from commercial rockets. from WIRED https://ift.tt/mqYKFO1

In a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park, a microbe does something that life shouldn’t be able to: It breathes oxygen and sulfur at the same time. from WIRED https://ift.tt/3pBPnx1

The FTC notified companies like Google, Meta, and Apple that they must not apply the Digital Services Act, which regulates digital platforms, if it jeopardizes the freedom of Americans. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fYkLsoR

The workhorse rocket has continued its streak of success. from WIRED https://ift.tt/XeKjuoG

Plus: Level debuts a discreet smart lock, Chipolo unveils rechargeable Bluetooth trackers, Samsung releases a budget tablet, and Nothing faces backlash for using stock photography. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Y7gyoTW

Less than 30 minutes after the Social Security Administration’s chief data officer resigned following a whistleblower complaint, recipients could no longer access the resignation email. from WIRED https://ift.tt/yAT4DJI

President Donald Trump stopped allowing small shipments to enter the country without paying tariffs. Now, things are getting pricier and shipping costs are going up. from WIRED https://ift.tt/MP48RNg

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Highest 2 Lowest, Echo Valley, and Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Aunyb0S

Amazon’s color Kindle now comes in a version made for kids, giving you colorful books for all ages and a full year of Amazon Kids+ content. from WIRED https://ift.tt/pc9eqwf

A new policy document outlines China’s plan to create an internationally competitive BCI industry within five years, and proposes developing devices for both health and consumer uses. from WIRED https://ift.tt/4IkWYHy

The exodus has set off alarms among staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “My main concern is they will be replaced with puppets." from WIRED https://ift.tt/YMrnHtC

Platonic, The Morning Show, and Chief of War are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/WJyIP7k

Our editors’ favorite surround sound Sonos speaker is matching its lowest price ever from Amazon. from WIRED https://ift.tt/pCHytFU

Ace the school year with special perks—like cheap software, phone plans, and classroom supplies. from WIRED https://ift.tt/bwGkeYd

The Ooni Koda 2 Max is the best large pizza oven we have tested, and it's now just over $1,000. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qCIVkyj

Hulu’s Are You My First? joins a string of reality shows about virgins, as more young people open up about why they’re not hooking up. from WIRED https://ift.tt/kSag7wP

A popular shortwave Russian radio station dubbed “UVB-76” has been an enigma for decades. But its recent messages have turned it into a tool for Kremlin saber-rattling. from WIRED https://ift.tt/UDoEYtK

The tool models the sun using AI, and its developers say it can anticipate solar flares 16 percent more accurately and in half the time of current prediction systems. from WIRED https://ift.tt/TyF2nSG

With Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun as its prime minister, Liberland hopes to make strides in international diplomacy and finally settle the parcel of forestland it claims to own. from WIRED https://ift.tt/GfH8Eud

This persnickety number determines the strength of magnetic fields. It figures in everything from motors and generators to audio speakers. Oh, and without it we’d live in eternal darkness. from WIRED https://ift.tt/7AaJul6

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In March 2025 the Earth was hit by a fast radio burst as energetic as the sun, but lasting only milliseconds. from WIRED https://ift.tt/QpamDUG

Plus: Masimo sues the US Customs and Border Protection over the Apple Watch's blood oxygen sensor, Insta360 has a new action camera, and BikeOn's power meter is tiny and affordable. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ImQbsl8

Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade. from WIRED https://ift.tt/EdMKbLo

Bluesky has chosen to block access in the state rather than risk potential fines of up to $10,000 per violation. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qa86Ks0

The $8.9 billion investment gives the US government a roughly 10 percent equity stake in Intel. from WIRED https://ift.tt/L7vpubO

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The Monkey, John Wick, and Take Shelter are just a few of the movies you need to watch on Hulu right now. from WIRED https://ift.tt/NZlHS2j

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A new cryptocurrency promoted by Kanye West’s X account soared in value—then crashed, inflicting losses on the majority of investors. from WIRED https://ift.tt/GF1Bm4i

I spent two days at Notion and saw an industry in upheaval. I also shipped some actual code. from WIRED https://ift.tt/GiPfAZ7

Say “hello” to autumn with deals on WIRED-approved fire pits, headphones, tablets, and home office gear. from WIRED https://ift.tt/EZXnt1F

That .edu email is your ticket to exclusive savings on laptops, streaming services, software, and more. from WIRED https://ift.tt/u3Xl2yT

For AI models, knowing what to remember might be as important as knowing what to forget. Welcome to the era of “sleeptime compute.” from WIRED https://ift.tt/Ptj2K6x

As US labor and inflation data seemingly worsen, the White House refrain is “no panicans”—in other words, no room for panic. That isn't keeping everyone in Trumpworld from getting the jitters. from WIRED https://ift.tt/sCoAbnc

Alien: Earth, King of the Hill, and Dope Girls are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/hRoc6An

Finding a 50 Series card at retail price is rare, and including Borderlands 4 for free is legendary loot. from WIRED https://ift.tt/CJuBmpt

A WIRED review of a now deleted Twitter account that used the screen name “Dr. Erwin J. Antoni III” shows it posted conspiratorial content about the 2020 election, Covid-19, and Jeffrey Epstein. from WIRED https://ift.tt/vVJefIm

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On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dig into WIRED’s latest—from crude deportation memes to GPT-5’s negative reception. from WIRED https://ift.tt/hjFNJXZ

Parents, teachers, and experts have big opinions about the impacts of AI on young people and education. But what do the students themselves say? from WIRED https://ift.tt/6WrgCBj

For years, smartphones and computers have threatened to erase writing by hand. Would that be so bad? from WIRED https://ift.tt/IQGnVkP

With record-breaking quantities of the seaweed set to hit Mexico’s beaches, experts propose converting it into biogas and construction materials, as well as using it to underwrite carbon credits. from WIRED https://ift.tt/b2Dc38z

The force between electrical charges is kind of a big deal—without it, the universe would be a primordial soup and you would not exist. That force is determined by the electric constant. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Ho15bBx

Artificial intelligence software is designing novel experimental protocols that improve upon the work of human physicists, although the humans are still “doing a lot of baby-sitting.” from WIRED https://ift.tt/isV6rbY

Whether you saved some cash with the Pixel 9a or went big with the Pixel 9 Pro XL, we’ve got a selection of cases—MagSafe included—to kit out your new Android phone. from WIRED https://ift.tt/t0q79VT

A decade-long effort to boost one man's reputation was undone in a matter of weeks. from WIRED https://ift.tt/OBAEZ2g

We’ve spent over a year testing the best pillows to support your noggin, whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets. from WIRED https://ift.tt/4r0FLyC

This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do? from WIRED https://ift.tt/9Sx0HEY

Music by John Williams, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Jaws @ 50 are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/TH4l2op

We answered your questions about OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots. from WIRED https://ift.tt/jHIck4t

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Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the elusive solution to K4, the outdoor sculpture that sits at CIA headquarters. from WIRED https://ift.tt/aApHL2v

The new version of ChatGPT explains why it won’t generate rule-breaking outputs. WIRED’s initial analysis found that some guardrails were easy to circumvent. from WIRED https://ift.tt/YN8LtpP

HHS is slashing hundreds of millions in funding for mRNA vaccines and infectious disease treatments, but leaving the door open to mRNA therapies for cancer and genetic conditions. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fAQn3xV

The move will pinch users in rural or remote areas not yet served by broadband infrastructure or satellite internet. Around 175,000 households still use dial-up internet in the US. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fWKgGZU

We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief. from WIRED https://ift.tt/MFthUj6

Eyes of Wakanda, Doctor Who, and Ironheart are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/gLe8Xvs

World Liberty Financial has struck a deal that will turn a little-known company into a vehicle for betting on the price of its crypto coin. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qBTuknR

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mattress or swap out your bedding, browse our Tempur-Pedic coupons for an extra 30% off and up to $700 sitewide. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qBHyLVP

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GPT-5 was touted as a major upgrade to ChatGPT. Not all users think that’s the case, posting threads like “Kill 4o isn’t innovation, it’s erasure,” on Reddit. from WIRED https://ift.tt/d7DzJZC

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the week's news, from bitcoin miners trying to beat Trump's tariffs to OpenAI's new deal with the US government. from WIRED https://ift.tt/NHdhJB8

Gaming cheats are the bane of the video game industry—and a hot commodity. A recent study found that cheat creators are making a fortune from gamers looking to gain a quick edge. from WIRED https://ift.tt/5bcpiDj

A small but growing number of academics are improperly taking credit for articles, citations, and authorships, allowing them to appear prestigious without having conducted their own research. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ZcONb3z

If you want a great cheap Bluetooth speaker (or a pair) this is a new WIRED favorite. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fxt1InK

Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fnkc7SO

POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here's how they work—and how you can protect yourself. from WIRED https://ift.tt/xE01WtQ

These clamps just might offer the vibrating sensation you've been seeking. from WIRED https://ift.tt/3f2mVdX

Quantum sensors can be used in medical technologies, navigation systems, and more, but they're too expensive for most people. That's where the Uncut Gem open source project comes in. from WIRED https://ift.tt/RMGru4m

Truth Search AI appears to rely heavily on conservative outlet Fox News to answer even the most basic questions. from WIRED https://ift.tt/eOnTyiM

Security researchers found two techniques to crack at least eight brands of electronic safes—used to secure everything from guns to narcotics—that are sold with Securam Prologic locks. from WIRED https://ift.tt/8lVYPgR

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we're talking about why some chatbot subscriptions are so expensive and how these premium prices were determined on vibes more than anything substantial. from WIRED https://ift.tt/B7lo3YT

On August 14, bring your questions about OpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, and what it means for the future of chatbots. from WIRED https://ift.tt/qb2wSkB

You may be familiar with white noise, but what about pink noise, or brown noise? WIRED’s sleep expert walks you through the rainbow of benefits for bedtime. from WIRED https://ift.tt/8bsdkt4

Final Destination Bloodlines, Sinners, and Get Out are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month. from WIRED https://ift.tt/SF6gVZN

Researchers found that an encryption algorithm likely used by law enforcement and special forces can have weaknesses that could allow an attacker to listen in. from WIRED https://ift.tt/tSXLpPw

Security researchers found a weakness in OpenAI’s Connectors, which let you hook up ChatGPT to other services, that allowed them to extract data from a Google Drive without any user interaction. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ivuoX35

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. from WIRED https://ift.tt/fi9YSr5

The National Institute of Standards and Technology conducted a groundbreaking study on frontier models just before Donald Trump's second term as president—and never published the results. from WIRED https://ift.tt/zWgEdom

First came the idea of splitting the atom; then, a chain of events leading to a moment forever etched in collective memory—the use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. from WIRED https://ift.tt/mV69UNk

President Donald Trump shared a photo of the DOGE staffer after the alleged attack and threatened to “federalize” Washington, DC. WIRED obtained the police report. from WIRED https://ift.tt/oGHBRu0

A report on the death of five people in the Titan submersible blames design, maintenance, and inspection flaws for its failure. “It all came back to Mr. Rush,” the head of the investigation told WIRED. from WIRED https://ift.tt/E0qPU6G

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

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Packed with calories and protein, the same magic mixture has successfully treated famine for decades—but due to funding cuts it's now in short supply. from WIRED https://ift.tt/mstCIAK

The Defense Department operates slot machines on US military bases overseas, raising millions of dollars to fund recreation for troops—and creating risks for soldiers prone to gambling addiction. from WIRED https://ift.tt/ajpBO0l

Using AI to analyze thousands of frames taken by drone, The Piedmontese Alpine Rescue team has found the body of a doctor who had been missing since September 2024. from WIRED https://ift.tt/jWJHhM4

Hit by subscription fatigue? Here’s what happens to your files and photos if you cancel your paid storage plan. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Wns85r2

From barf to blood, your stained mattress isn’t necessarily beyond repair. Here’s how to salvage your investment from every worst-case scenario. from WIRED https://ift.tt/U83ASme

We chugged chilled beverages to bring you our favorite coolers for every situation. from WIRED https://ift.tt/vGydPch

Plus: Netgear has an affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold series is a hit, and Google’s Pixel 10 leaks heat up. from WIRED https://ift.tt/YkVqO5r

OpenAI lost access to the Claude API this week after Anthropic claimed the company was violating its terms of service. from WIRED https://ift.tt/Ar2LSEp

A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million after finding that the Tesla vehicle had a “defect.” It's the first time Tesla has been found liable in an Autopilot-related crash. from WIRED https://ift.tt/xi7BhAe